November 2017 - Social Media Unicorn

Social Media Unicorn’s Top 5 Can’t Miss Cannabis Industry Parties

It’s a big week in the Las Vegas cannabis industry – with both ArcView *and* Marijuana Business Daily Conferences there is a slew of wonderful weed-filled events! Here are our Top-5-Can’t-Miss-Parties if you’re looking to connect with cannabis industry hot-shots from far and wide!

C-LAB Las Vegas Chapter Launch Party (11.14.17 @ 6 p.m.)

You can’t find a cooler party in Las Vegas than one at Wayne Newton’s house! The official launch of C-LAB’s Las Vegas chapter will be at Wayne Newton’s Casa De Shenandoah, hosted by The ArcView Group, NewFrontier, and C-LAB themselves. This over-the-top party is also backed by powerhouse sponsors like The Weekend Box, Electrum Partners and Caviar Gold so you know it’ll be a fun time!

DOPE Magazine Golden Ticket Party (11.16.17 @ 8 p.m.)

DOPE Magazine’s party is known as one of the industry’s most coveted VIP after-parties, and this year’s is no different. The Golden Ticket Party will be held at The Venue in Downtown Las Vegas – party-goers can expect to connect with elite industry pros and many other marijuana-movers-and-shakers.

Marijuana Business Daily Shanghai Nights After Party (11.16.17 @ 7 p.m.)

There will be no great walls in sight at the Shanghai Nights After Party. Marijuana Business Daily and Sensi Magazine are partnering up to host the official MJBizCon after party. Being held at the new premier Las Vegas event space, Enclave, you can expect a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Budtender Fight Club: Cannabis Education (11.19.17 @ 1 p.m.)

Contrary to popular belief, we *want* you to talk about this Fight Club! Budtender Fight Club allows you to upgrade your budtender skills with this specially-curated cannabis education course. Dive into the basics on how to be a cannabis connoisseur, and you’ll even receive a certificate upon completion!

Healthy Honeys Women, Weed, and Wellness Party (11.16.17 @ 5 p.m.)

Let Healthy Honeys pamper you with a well deserved break from the conference. Their CBD products combine with scrubs and massages for a unique mini-spa treatment. Treat yourself to Healthy Honeys new CBD line specifically designed for women.

The Social Media Unicorns sat down with Whoopi Goldberg for lunch at Echo & Rig to celebrate the star’s 62nd birthday, talk cannabis, and why she loves the fabulous city of Las Vegas. And boy, was it magical!

The lunch kicked off with our very own CEO, Krista Whitley interviewing The View personality, Whoopi, who got candid about the cannabis industry.

Whoopi founded Whoopi and Maya, a medical cannabis brand that focuses on relieving the pain associated with menstrual cramps, which is pretty boss. She spoke about the need for this kind of medicine, as well as how half of the world’s population can benefit from it (and even more because she has re-branded the same product for men, too!).

She also dropped some knowledge on the group of cannabis industry professionals in the room, by reminding them that they should have patience when explaining the advantages of cannabis. Often times, naysayers simply do not understand and are from a time when cannabis was deemed bad.

The superstar also recanted stories about her time in the neon-lit city of Las Vegas and remarked how the city has always been good to her. She was later surprised with a gorgeous (uninfused!) cake made by the edibles company Glacé, as the crowd sang and presented her with another surprise! Unicorn Polly Weinstein, gifted Whoopi a gold-plated pot leaf necklace that was custom-made just for her.

“I AM 62 YEARS OLD TODAY!” screamed Whoopi, “You have to celebrate every birthday for your loved ones who didn’t get the chance to!”

Whoopi posed for pictures with excited industry fans while laughing and joking with lunch guests as if they were all old friends. She was incredibly gracious while answering questions and enjoying her time at lunch before heading out to perform later that evening.