Today we’d like to introduce you to Dawn Drouillard.
Hi Dawn, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I’m originally from Grand Marais, MN. I am a chef by trade and am the founder of Fabulous Catering-a boutique catering company that served the metro for over 22 years. We closed up shop in 2020 during the pandemic. It was at that time that I had to pivot. The idea for my THC infused finishing oils came out of my passion for healthy eating and by living a sugar free lifestyle. Prior to 2020 I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It was a pivotal moment for me. I quit alcohol, carbs and sugar cold turkey! That was about 2017/2018. Since then I’ve transformed my life! I’ve lost 80 pounds and have essentially become a different person. My oils came out of this transformation. It was a creative time for the industry and it was exciting having all kinds of new products being developed in the cannabis space, BUT, for me I needed something different because most products are sugar-based. I made the oils for myself, and that turned into a “eureka” moment that led to the creation of Marcy Green-she’s Mary Jane’s sister. All of the products I develop under the Marcy Green label are expressions of each family me member of the Green family. It’s a whole family tree of products.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
No roads are smooth! Every journey has challenges. I think the biggest obstacle in starting a novel cannabis business, besides the regulatory challenges, is the education that is required to get the public to understand what my products are and the best way to use them. Creating something that most people have never used and that is a new concept to them is a challenge.
We’ve been impressed with Marcy Green, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
It is a family of products based around Marcy Green-the fictional disinter of Mary Jane. As we develop products the family grows-with each product representing the story and personality of each individual family member. I even have a family tree that shows how every person/product fits in. I am dreaming big and hope to have a full, thriving family of products that follow this story line. Not all products are food and/ or cannabis based. The Green Family is a diverse group! The Marcy Green brand is more than a line of products. It’s a vibe, a style and an attitude. It’s a way of life. Many expressions come out of the Marcy Green vibe. She’s amazing!
Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
Social media is the best! Also our websites!
www.marcygreen.com
@marcygreenfamily
www.buzzoils.com
@buzzoils
www.drizzily.com
@dr.izzily
@chef.dawndrouillard
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.marcygreen.com
- Instagram: @marcygreenfamily
- Other: @chef.dawndrouillard
