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About Aundre Speciale | Speciale Affect

Longtime cannabis activist, dispensary director and public speaker. In her spare time, she's an avid music enthusiast, surfer, vegan and mother of two beautiful children.

Compassion is a wise and effective managerial strategy, Stanford expert says

Posted on May 22, 2015

This article from the Stanford Report is just further proof that LOVE is the best business model! -AS  Compassion is a wise and effective managerial strategy, Stanford expert says Stanford psychologist Emma Seppala says that promoting a culture of trust – rather … Continue reading →

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Iggy Pop, Elvis, Buddy Holly & Me…

Posted on March 5, 2015

I ran across an article from a couple of years ago that I had to share because it’s the only time in my life I’ve been compared to the likes of Iggy Pop, Elvis, Buddy Holly and Cain & Abel…. … Continue reading →

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NCIA Cultivation Management Symposium – Seattle, WA March 16-18

Posted on March 4, 2015

As both a cannabis producer and provider, I am always interested in ways to continually improve upon and perfect the craft so that patients always have access to the healthiest medicine possible.  As the cannabis industry evolves, innovation and best … Continue reading →

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I’m Quoted in Cannabis Now Magazine

Posted on February 25, 2015

I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again… the ICBC event in San Francisco Feb 15-16, 2015 was amazing…. and the coverage of the International Cannabis Business Conference continues to roll in. Thanks Angela Bacca at Cannabis Now Magazine for covering … Continue reading →

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Grow Where You Are Planted… San Francisco Women Grow Event, Feb 2015

Posted on February 23, 2015

Recently, I joined a group of incredible women who shared their experiences, challenges and lessons of working in the cannabis industry at a Women Grow event, discussing product development for women.  Thanks to the event sponsors and all of you that … Continue reading →

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ICBC Makes Front Page of the SF Chronicle!

Posted on February 22, 2015

Congrats again to Alex Rogers and Debby Goldsberry for putting together such a great event.  I’m honored to have been invited to speak and take part in this event with incredible guests such as Rep. Dana Rohrbacher (R-CA), travel writer, … Continue reading →

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Love is the Best Business Model

Posted on February 19, 2015

Thanks to Steven Short at Kalw.org Public Radio San Francisco for quoting me in this piece from the International Cannabis Business Conference! A business conference with an anti-business streak Excerpt: One of the last speakers, as if confirming the opening … Continue reading →

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Cannabis Products for Women

Posted on February 17, 2015

I was recently quoted in an article by Nellie Bowles that was published in re/code entitled Women in Pot Tech, a Focus on Seniors and Yoga Spenders Here’s an excerpt:   Aundre Speciale, co-founder of the Cannabis Buyers Club of … Continue reading →

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The World is Watching! CBS coverage of Int’l Cannabis Business Conference

Posted on February 16, 2015

Thanks to the International Cannabis Business Conference for inviting me to speak at this amazing event held in Sanfrancisco this weekend.  Alex Rogers and Debby Goldsberry did an incredible job curating a fantastic line-up of speakers, panels and thought leaders that offered … Continue reading →

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Emerald Reflections

Posted on December 19, 2014

Thanks to Grant Scott-Goldforth at NorthCoast Journal for quoting me in his piece on the Emerald Cup!   Reflections in the Emerald Cup Cultures collide as an industry in transition celebrates harvest Here’s an excerpt:  Aundre Speciale, a Bay Area … Continue reading →

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