From Silicon Valley to Spirituality: Christina Betancourt Johnson's Journey in the Cannabis Industry

Join Seibo Shen in an inspiring episode of the Silicon Valley to Spirituality show where he interviews the pioneering Christina Betancourt Johnson. Christina, the CEO and founder of Standard Wellness Maryland, shares her incredible journey as the first African American and Latina to lead a vertically integrated cannabis company. Dive deep into Christina's transition from raising capital for nonprofits to conquering the cannabis industry, her philosophies on servant leadership and conscious capitalism, and the challenges she faced as a minority woman in a predominantly white male industry. Learn about her experiences with spirituality, the importance of vulnerability, and her exciting future ventures with Standard Wellness. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone seeking spiritual growth and professional development.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
00:30 Christina's Background and Achievements
02:46 Journey into the Cannabis Industry
07:52 Challenges and Experiences in the Cannabis Industry
14:24 Philosophy of Conscious Capitalism and Servant Leadership
22:38 Holonic Thinking and Business Interdependence
36:13 Challenges in the Cannabis Industry
36:45 Exploring Ayahuasca and Plant Medicines
37:55 Personal Healing Journey with Ayahuasca
39:23 Lessons Learned from Ayahuasca
43:37 Ayahuasca's Impact on Business and Personal Life
50:15 Building Standard Wellness and The Forest
52:50 Exciting Developments at The Forest Dispensary
58:13 Designing for Women in Cannabis
01:04:38 The Importance of Vulnerability and Trust
01:09:58 Connecting with Christina