The 2P's that Drive a Successful Business w. Dharsh, President of Joyleaf

Host Anyelis Cordero speaks with Dharsh Casinathen, Co-founder and President of Joyleaf Dispensary. They discuss Dharsh's journey as a first-generation immigrant, the challenges and opportunities she encounters as a female founder in the cannabis industry, and the importance of values-driven leadership. The conversation highlights the significance of investing in people and processes for business success, the role of HR in supporting growth, and the impact of personal core values on company culture. Dharsh shares her wellness practices and lessons learned from failures, emphasizing the 2 P's that run a successful, profitable business.

Chapters

00:00 Dharsh's Journey
10:34 The First Gen Experience
21:42 Leadership and Emotional Intelligence in Business
25:44 Investing in People for Business Success
28:56 The Importance of HR Expertise
33:35 Aligning Personal and Company Values
39:05 Learning from Failures
42:17 Celebrating Wins and Achievements
46:06 Wellness Practices for Entrepreneurs
50:31 Introduction to the Podcast and Its Purpose

Quotes

"The plant found me." - Dharsh

"As a first gen, I think that we tend to people please and we don't learn until later on that it's more important to be respected than it is to be liked." -Anyelis

“We are a business ourselves, if we are not taking care of ourselves, how can we take care of the business” -Dharsh

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