Marijuana is now legal in some form in more than half of all states, and more women are legally getting into the pot industry -- many of them are moms.

The parents say they are proud of their professions, but they don’t want their children to be inundated with marijuana talk — or, worse, to be judged at school by adults and children who disapprove of their parents’ work.

MERRY JANE presents "Trailblazing Cannabis" highlighting women thriving in the legal marijuana industry.

SAN FRANCISCO — Female leaders of the cannabis industry in the Bay Area shared their secrets of success with up-and-coming women who want to stake a claim in the business during a gathering Thursday night hosted by Women Grow.

For freelance art director Monica Lo, weed isn't just a cure for creative woes, it's also her burgeoning part-time business.

The new and flourishing business of cannabis is drawing large numbers of women execs. Why does marijuana draw a higher percentage of women than many other industries?

The newest industry in the U.S. may also be the most female-friendly.

So much about selling legal cannabis remains to be worked out—including the industry’s gender norms.

Female entrepreneurs are carving out a space for themselves in the burgeoning sector.

We sat down with Women Grow CEO Heise to learn more about the organization and her plans for 2017.