Thought Leadership

Speaking Engagements

Publications

  • Fat Nugs Magazine: June 2025  // Cannabis Destinations Edition
    From Curiosity to Connection - Why the Midwest is Ready for a Cannabis Tourism Awakening : This article explores why the Midwest is uniquely positioned for a cannabis tourism awakening, highlighting the region's natural strengths in wellness, hospitality, and intentional living. Drawing from global experiences like The Beach Samui in Thailand, it outlines how Midwest operators can design thoughtful, sensory-rich guest journeys that shift cannabis from a product to a powerful part of transformation.

  • Voyage Minnesota: May 2025
    Exploring Life & Business with Laura Hand of Laura Loo Experience Design : This interview offers a personal look into Laura Hand’s journey from corporate leadership to founding Laura Loo Experience Design, shaped by deep loss, healing, and a calling to help others create meaningful, transformative brand experiences. It shares how Laura blends strategy, storytelling, and sensory design to support wellness brands, cannabis tourism, and purpose-driven businesses that want to connect more deeply with the people they serve.

Past Speaking Engagements

  • Lucky Leaf Minneapolis: March 2025  // Minneapolis Convention Center
    How To Prepare Now For A Strong Cannabis Brand in Minnesota: Although license winners are still being decided, the work on your brand and marketing starts now. In this workshop, cannabis marketing and branding experts guide you through the proper timeline for creating a brand, building an audience, and growing your network. This winning formula will help those who wish to enter the cannabis industry plan and budget for what’s needed for effective and meaningful brand development.

Podcast Interviews