The Mary Jane Society Podcast

88_How Curio Wellness Is Shaping The Maryland Market and Beyond w/Wendy Bronfein

Episode Notes

Curio Wellness has been operating in Maryland's medical market since 2018 before they recently flipped to adult use. They are a family-owned vertical operation and are on the move with expansion plans by offering franchise opportunities with their Far & Dotter dispensary business model. They expanded cultivation facilities in Missouri as a stepping stone into that state. Their scientific advisory board is behind the development of patented products and they are active on Capital Hill by educating lawmakers on the benefits of the plant.

Meet Wendy Bronfein, co-founder and policy director at Curio Wellness.

0:35: Who is the Maryland cannabis consumer + Curio Wellness + Far & dotter?

9:37: How are beverages doing in Maryland?

12:36: Why is everyone excited about the Maryland market and what policy changes are needed?

15:35: Curio Wellness scientific advisory board and how they are developing and acquiring patented cannabinoid products.

23:30: Curio’s partnership with Clemson University in cultivation program.

24:44: Far&Dotter’s franchise operations.

31:45: Curio’s expansion plans.

35:42: What are the future plans for Curio Wellness? Wendy’s focus on policy to move the industry forward and working with Congress.