Frequently Asked Questions

  • Dr. Beauty & Dr. Beast is a shared professional ecosystem created by Dr. Tamiah Brevard-Rodriguez aka Dr. Beauty and Dr. Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez aka Dr. Beast. Offering interdisciplinary services including leadership consulting, strategic advising, media production, speaking engagements, academic collaboration, and cannabis industry advisory services.

    The platform brings together scholarship, professional c/v visibility, creative work, direct access to Dr. Beast’s media platform, and applied practice across wellness, beauty, cannabis, policy, education, and authentic, servant leadership.

  • Our work spans multiple, interconnected areas, including:

    • Thought leadership and scholarship

    • Media production and platform development

    • Brand, storytelling, and strategic consulting

    • Speaking, facilitation, and institutional engagement

    • Research-informed programming and education

    • Cannabis industry advising and experiential design

    Each engagement is approached intentionally and tailored to the specific context and goals of the partner.

  • Both.

    While Dr. Beauty and Dr. Beast maintain distinct professional identities and areas of expertise, we also collaborate on select projects.

    We actally work together less, than together, but are happy to do joint ventures where our expertises intersect.

    The site clearly outlines individual work as well as shared initiatives, which is mostly our philanthropic efforts and united familial mission.

  • Yes, selectively.

    Brand partnerships and sponsorships are evaluated based on alignment, regulatory compliance, audience relevance, and brand integrity.

    We prioritize collaborations that support education, transparency, and long-term trust rather than transactional promotion.

  • Unlike traditional consultants or branding agencies, our approach is evidence-informed, experiential, and context-driven.

    We translate leadership research, policy understanding, and operational experience into practical frameworks that support sustainable decision-making, organizational resilience, and ethical growth.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving. We do not over ideate, we execute.

  • Yes, we provide cannabis industry consulting. We advise licensed operators, aspiring entrepreneurs, organizations, and institutions on cannabis business strategy, regulatory compliance, experiential retail design, education, and community-rooted operational models within legal cannabis markets.

  • No. While cannabis policy, regulation, and operations are core areas of expertise, Dr. Beauty & Dr. Beast also work extensively in leadership development, wellness, education, media strategy, and institutional change across multiple sectors.

  • Coffee & Cannabis and Flowers & Tea are media platforms hosted by Dr. Alyza “Dr. Beast” Brevard-Rodriguez via Beast Media.

    These platforms explore entrepreneurship, leadership, equity, public policy, wellness, and culture through long-form conversations, short-form digital content, and community dialogue within and beyond the cannabis industry.

  • Absolutely. Our work bridges academic research and applied leadership practice, making us well-suited for higher education institutions, workforce development programs, policy organizations, and research-driven initiatives seeking real-world relevance and impact.

  • No. We believe meaningful work requires context. All engagements are customized based on scope, audience, timeline, and impact goals.

    We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

  • You can submit an inquiry through the contact information listed on the website and/or join our email list.

    Please include details about your organization, objectives, industry, and the type of collaboration or service you are seeking to support an efficient and aligned response.