Product Development, Career Twists, and Cannabis with Nicole Brown

Nicole Brown is the  chief innovation officer for Open Book Extracts,  a company that specializes in product development for the CBD and cannabinoid industry. She has been developing products for people's needs and to provide them with new experience for most of her career — from wine, to cosmetics and software. Now she is on a new journey to help people improve their health and wellbeing through plant based alternatives. I enjoyed this interview with Nicole, it was such an eye opener on my views on cannabis and its derivatives. Also, I enjoyed hearing Nicole's journey, how she went from wine, cosmetics, software to ultimately joining the Cannabis Industry. And bringing those experiences to what she is doing now. In this episode you’ll learn: -Work that Nicole does -Nicole's career -How Nicole started in the Cannabis Industry -Why Nicole joined the Cannabis Industry -The through lines in Nicole's work -How Nicole's experience crossed over to what she is doing now -Nicole's process and expertise -What are cannabinoids and their uses and benefits -The uniqueness of cannabis vs other plants -The biggest impact of cannabinoid products -What people should know about cannabis -Removing the stigma around cannabis  -How Nicole joined her company, Open Book Extracts -Why Nicole enjoys working in the cannabis industry -How Nicole wants to be remembered in the cannabis industry -Nicole's predictions for the future of cannabis industry Show notes here: https://themeaningmovement.com/nicolebrown