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Cannabis 101: The Blog

Stay up to date with the latest GŪD news, industry updates, and expert insights on all things cannabis.

Cannabis 101: The Blog

Stay up to date with the latest GŪD news, industry updates, and expert insights on all things cannabis.

GŪD Essence CEO Jasmine Johnson featured in The Guardian discussing her work building a Florida patient-first cannabis brand focused on wellness and access.

GŪD News

25 Nov 2025

Jasmine Johnson in The Guardian | GŪD Essence Florida Cannabis Brand

Visual comparison of hemp and marijuana highlighting how language shapes cannabis consumer behavior and the educational approach of GŪD Essence.

CEO Thoughts

21 Nov 2025

How “Marijuana” and “Hemp” Shaped the Way We Shop

Jasmine Johnson inside GŪD Essence, the new Black woman-owned cannabis dispensary in Clearwater, Florida.

GŪD News

19 Nov 2025

Inside GŪD Essence: The New Black Woman–Owned Dispensary Redefining Cannabis in Clearwater, Florida

GŪD Essence CEO Jasmine Johnson during her BudsFeed interview, highlighting her work as a Florida cannabis brand focused on patient-first cannabis and wellness.

GŪD News

14 Nov 2025

As Featured in BudsFeed: Jasmine Johnson on Building the GŪD Essence Ecosystem

CEO Thoughts

7 Nov 2025

Let’s Talk Beyond “Marijuana” and “Hemp”

GŪD News

24 Oct 2025

After Years of Growth, What’s Next for Florida’s Marijuana Market?

GŪD News

8 Oct 2025

Cannabis Retailer GŪD Essence Planned For Closed Burger King Downtown

GŪD News

6 Oct 2025

Jasmine Johnson: A Pioneer in Cannabis and Generational Wealth

GŪD News

5 Oct 2025

Jasmine Johnson Of GŰD Essence: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Started Leading a Cannabis or CBD Business

GŪD News

10 Sep 2025

Florida’s Cannabis Boom Is Big Business. Jasmine Johnson Wants To Make Sure It’s Equitable Too

Cannabis 101

28 Aug 2025

Indica vs Sativa vs Hybrid: Which Cannabis Strain Is Right for You?

GŪD News

29 Jun 2025

From Green Essence Florida to GŪD ESSENCE: A Legacy Reimagined