Episode 10 of Flowers & Tea is here 🌸🫖 and the ladies finally found a winner.

After sitting down with so many guests who shared the unexpected challenges of navigating the cannabis industry… this conversation hits different.

This week, we’re joined by Ariel Mizrahi of Bud 2 Bloom Dispensary, a true example of what it looks like to do it right. From taking her time, to lobbying a town to opt in, to building real relationships that mattered — Ariel didn’t just enter the industry… she positioned herself to win. And today, she stands as the only dispensary in her town.

In this episode, Ariel breaks down:

✨ How she successfully convinced a municipality to opt into cannabis

✨ The power of relationship-building and community trust ✨ Strategic patience vs rushing the process

✨ The reality of starting in Jersey City — and why Netcong became the move

✨ What operators need to understand if they want to last in this industry This is a conversation full of real strategy, real lessons, and real gems — not just talk.

If you’re trying to navigate cannabis smarter, build something sustainable, or understand what actually works behind the scenes… this episode is for you.