A Spotlight on Jeana Acosta and the Women + Weed Movement

We believe in supporting community leaders who are doing more than just talking about change – they’re building it. That’s why we’re proud to spotlight Jeana Acosta, a passionate community builder, local business owner, and founder of Women + Weed.

Jeana works to break the stigma surrounding cannabis use. Her efforts bridge the gap between cannabis education, empowerment, and real community connection. Through her events, she’s created safe, intentional spaces for women to gather, learn, network, and grow.

We’ve had the pleasure of sponsoring three of her incredible events: Galentine’s Day, the Tulsa Networking Social, and now, her upcoming Breaking the Stigma event happening Friday, April 19th in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

This isn’t your typical networking event, it’s a 420 party with a mission. On Friday, April 19, we’re turning up the vibes in Tulsa for Breaking the Stigma, a free event hosted by Women + Weed and proudly sponsored by Timeless. No OMMA card? No problem. Everyone’s welcome to come have fun, discover new brands, and connect with the community! Here’s what you can expect at Breaking the Stigma:

– Timeless merch + product giveaways
– 420 Scavenger Hunt: Follow the clues hidden up and down Greenwood Ave for a chance to win goodies
– Food vendor

Click here for more event details.

We sat down with Jeana to hear more about her journey, her mission, and her hopes for the future of cannabis advocacy:

1. What inspired you to establish Women + Weed?
“The inspiration came from attending a conference called Women Grow in 2016. It was so inspirational to see over 500 women all in the same room, all with the same goal of breaking the stigma surrounding cannabis. When cannabis became medically legal, I knew I wanted to bring that same energy from the Women Grow conference to my community.”

2. What advice would you offer to other women looking to advocate for cannabis education and reform in their communities?
“Knowing the positive and negative effects of cannabis is a very important key to breaking the stigma through education. I also recommend being very professional in your approach, allowing others in the community to see how cannabis users and business owners greatly impact the community in a positive way.”

3. What’s one thing you wish more people understood about cannabis and its impact on communities?
“I wish more people understood the impact the war on drugs has in our communities, especially when it comes to Black and Brown community members. Currently, we have individuals who are benefiting financially from cannabis while others—mainly Black and Brown community members—are being fined and jailed for it.”