We had the good fortune of connecting with Shonda Broom and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Shonda, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
My thought process was how can I do my part to right the wrongs of what an unjust system did to me. I honestly sat and felt sorry for myself at first. But then I realized I needed to turn my pain into purpose and do my part to fix a broken system. Having a history as a business owner, I realized I had to look at this from the perspective not only from an employee but employer standpoint and from there I seen a need for guidance on both sides of the spectrum. I’m still a work in progress and learning the needs of the industry and it’s effects on the workplace so Im in a place of continuous growth as far as my lane.

What should our readers know about your business?
I started my consulting agency officially in 2022 but had been doing the work since 2017. I was trying to figure out what direction I wanted to go in and remember being told- take what you’re doing and incorporate cannabis. Being that I’m a nurse, I kept wondering how to make it work and be financially rewarding. In 2022, I had a lot of amazing experiences and encounters within the industry and my vision started to become more clear on what I needed to focus on. There will always be challenges because I still deal with them but one thing important to remember is- not everyone will see your vision but don’t you ever give up on yourself. So I had to always tell myself look for the light even when I can’t see it. My story is I lost my nursing license due to a failed pre-employment screening. It was truly the most devastating event in my life but an important lesson I learned from such a situation is that our pain can lead us to our purpose. I’ve been able to help countless people from my test becoming my testimony.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I’m in Louisiana but love the energy of Houston! I have a running list to try from watching tiktok! So I would say if I’m visiting places that’s on my list:

Brunch: Ratio
Lunch: Dona Letis
Drinks: Cleo’s Lounge
Dinner: La Roux Table
Places to see: Medusa Hookah Lounge

How did i do?

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would definitely have to say my #1 shout-out goes to my husband. He’s been my rock and biggest supporter from the very beginning as we walked through uncertainty together. I also have to say thank you to all the cannabis nurses out there specifically the organizations-Cannabis Nurses of Color, Cannabis Nurses Network and American Cannabis Nurses Association. It was in the presence of these nurses and their acceptance that allowed me to get on a path of forgiving myself. I’ll always be grateful for that.

Website: https://linktr.ee/da420nurse

Instagram: https://instagram.com/da420nurse?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonda-broom-b74578153

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/d4nconsulting?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Image Credits
Nicholls State University Wanda James Bernard Noble Cannabis Nurses of Color

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