While conducting Netflix research on cannabis I discovered Wanda James. The first African American woman to own a marijuana dispensary in Colorado. Founder and CEO of Simply Pure Dispensary.

Former Navy LT Wanda James blazes cannabis industry trail for veterans

If you know anything about The Big Green Rush between Colorado and Washington then allow me to share a story about Wanda James. From Navy LT tracking submarines to first African American woman legally crafting buds in Colorado.

Wanda is the founder and CEO of Simply Pure Dispensary. Along with her husband Scott Durrah, they became the first African Americans, legally licensed in America, to own a dispensary, a cultivation facility and an edible company. Both which are veterans.

As a leading advocate in the cannabis industry, Wanda’s political and entrepreneurial work on cannabis reform has led to her being named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Cannabis by High Times magazine in 2018.

Thanfully Netflix publishes these type of documentaries to help stream light on a budding industry veterans should pay attention to when departing from the ranks as a viable industry to tap into. Simialr to how Wanda James and Scott Durrah have blazed a trail for all of us to follow and become inspired to take action now.

It takes two to craft buds

When you hear the saying that “Veterans stick together” it couldn’t be more true for Wanda and her husband Scott Durrah, COO and Master Cannabis Chef. As a Marine he himself also brings a valuable skill set to the Simply Pure brand.

As a professional chef and entrepreneur of over 25 years he serves as the Founder and COO of…