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.

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.

As the Air Force widens its base of people to choose from, it’s also trying to make itself more appealing.

As the Air Force widens its base of people to choose from, it’s also trying to make itself more appealing.

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 projections from the report by New Frontier Data paint a pretty rosy picture for folks interested in entering into the legal cannabis industry.

It would also prevent employers from not hiring someone for marijuana use.

It would also prevent employers from not hiring someone for marijuana use.

For some vets, cannabis can serve not only as a medical treatment, but as a professional endeavor to get them back on their feet.

For some vets, cannabis can serve not only as a medical treatment, but as a professional endeavor to get them back on their feet.

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