In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Nguyen, an Australian-trained pharmacist and visionary founder and CEO of Astrid, Australia’s first boutique female-led dispensary specializing in medicinal cannabis, with a mission to destigmatize cannabis and provide patient-focused care.

Under Lisa’s leadership, Astrid has become a multi-award-winning dispensary, recognized by the Australian Cannabis Awards, Melbourne Design Awards, and Cannabiz. Lisa herself has been honoured as Australia’s most Trailblazing Pharmacist and a CommBank Young Hero. Beyond Astrid, she is passionate about cannabinoid education and research, collaborating with various organizations and serving as an advisor for several research projects.

In this episode, we cover a lot of topics including:

* Rapid Fire

* Who is Lisa Nguyen?

* How did she get started in plant medicine?

* What sparked the idea for Astrid?

* How did she manage to navigate the regulatory landscape when starting Astrid?

* How does she see the relationship between plant-based medicine and pharmaceuticals evolving?

* What’s her approach to managing patient expectations?

* How does she address scepticism from traditional healthcare providers?

* Success stories from patients that stand out to her

* Driving Forward Campaign

* Driving laws and how she feels about them post-campaign

* Anti Stoner Campaign

* What’s next for Lisa and Astrid?

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Where to find Lisa:

* Astrid Dispensary Website

* Astrid Dispensary on Instagram

* Astrid Dispensary on Facebook

* Astrid Advocates Website

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