Our guest today, Jordan Person, is one of the leading experts in the cannabis industry for over 16 years. She has worked with the plant in every aspect and is an advocate on all levels - from cultivation, trimming, dispensary managing, creating products in licensed kitchens, every method of consumption possible, created the modality of cannabis massage, designed my own line of cannabinoid skincare, juicing, edibles, education, activism, and the list goes on. Jordan is business owner, educator, and mentor. Her days are now spent writing for various publications, creating educational content for spa conferences and wellness professionals, R& D for new products, and consulting for the spa industry.
In today's episode, we learn:
- Getting started in lobbying for massage therapists
- Understanding the legislative process
- Identifying your issue and preparing materials to present to legislators
- Finding, contacting, & communicating with your representatives
- Hosting lobby days and offering chair massages
- Best practices, such as dressing professionally and making a good first impression
- Tips on speaking to legislators, including honesty, gratitude, and professionalism
- Building relationships with legislators and maintaining communication
- Being bipartisan and respectful of legislators' time and challenges
- Encouraging other LMTs to organize & join lobby days
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