Black Buddha

Black Buddha Cannabis emerged from founder Roz McCarthy's personal journey of healing and resilience. After suffering a traumatic brain injury in a car accident, McCarthy discovered the transformative power of cannabis combined with meditation, mantras, and therapy. This life-changing experience inspired her to create Black Buddha Cannabis as a testament to her healing journey.Founded in 2022 through her parent company Soaring High Industries, Black Buddha Cannabis built upon McCarthy's extensive work as founder and CEO of Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM), the largest 501c3 community-based organization serving communities of color in cannabis. As a 30+ year healthcare industry veteran and 2018 High Times' 100 Most Influential People honoree, McCarthy brought decades of experience to her new venture.The brand has experienced rapid growth since launch, securing major partnerships including a deal with Trulieve in October 2024 to expand into Arizona and Pennsylvania markets. Notable team members include actor and cannabis advocate Malik Yoba as Chief Strategy Officer and M4MM's Erik Range as Chief Diversity Officer.

Black Buddha Cannabis currently operates across multiple states including Ohio, Nevada, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Pennsylvania, with New Jersey expansion planned for January 2025. The brand partners with state-by-state equity-focused manufacturers, cultivators, and operators including California Cannabis, One Love Labs, Zion Gardens, and Beneleaves.Their product portfolio centers around two flagship lines: "BLYSS" flower for stress relief and full-body relaxation, and "DREAM" premium flower offerings. The brand also produces proprietary fast-acting gummies formulated by Crystal Webber in three varieties: Strawberry Punch for Energy, Blackberry Lemon for Rest, and Watermelon for Balance. Each gummy features a unique blend of vitamins, functional mushrooms, botanicals, and cannabinoids.Additionally, Black Buddha offers their signature "One Hitta Quitter" (OHQ) glass chillum through PrePacks™ partnership, which is 100% recyclable and designed for discreet, paper-free consumption. All products focus on four core experiences: Creativity, Zen/Relaxation, Wellness/Pain Relief, and Enlightenment, with mantras included on packaging to support users' healing journeys.

Black Buddha Cannabis operates with a mission focused on four core principles: people, plant, planet, and wellness. Their commitment centers on helping people "feel better, whether they are part of the adult-use or medical marijuana community," believing everyone deserves access to products that enhance their well-being.As a black-owned, environmentally conscious, and social equity-driven brand, they prioritize sustainable practices that don't negatively impact the environment, community, or society. Their robust ESG plan includes the "People Over Profits" program, where a percentage of profits supports community-based organizations and social justice work.The brand aims to normalize cannabis conversation by addressing negative stigmas while creating products that contribute to overall well-being, making cannabis an integral part of patients' daily wellness routines. Environmental consciousness drives their business model, ensuring they operate as a company "built FWBW" (For Women, By Women).