US (MD): Women Grow conference concludes

More than 500 attendees convened this week at The Women Grow Leadership Summit 2025, bringing together a community of women in cannabis to drive change, strengthen economic opportunities, and advance policy reform. Over two days, attendees engaged in conversations, built connections, and renewed their commitment to leadership in business, advocacy, and beyond.

"This summit was more than an event—it was a movement," said Dr. Chanda Macias, CEO of Women Grow. "We gathered here not just to talk about change, but to activate solutions for the challenges we face in business and society. Our voices matter. Our leadership matters. And together, we will create lasting impact."

Throughout the Summit, speakers and attendees addressed some of the most pressing issues facing women today, from access to capital and industry leadership to political disenfranchisement and the ongoing rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Dr. Macias emphasized the urgency of the moment, urging women to take control of their economic futures, support policies that protect their rights, and build generational wealth through business ownership and advocacy.

"We are a family. We lift as we climb. We fight for one another," Macias said. "Women Grow is here to ensure that every woman in this industry thrives, has a voice in advocacy, and builds generational wealth. That is our mission, and we will not be silenced."

As Women Grow looks to the future, the focus remains on creating real, lasting change. The summit closed with a challenge to attendees: support and mentor women in business, advocate for cannabis policy reform, take leadership roles in politics and community movements, and leverage the collective power of Women Grow to build a future where women in cannabis and beyond are valued, respected, and economically empowered.

"This is just the beginning," Macias concluded. "We will organize, activate, and build a future where women lead without fear, and we will do it together."