Welcome to the Elevate Your Leadership podcast with me, your host, Bob Pizzini. This podcast will enable you to immediately advance your ability to lead others, as well as yourself. As a 26 year US Navy Special Operations veteran, and as the owner of a multimillion-dollar business I discuss issues that I know you face daily, because I also face them. We tackle leadership challenges head on. Leadership is a perishable skill… use it or lose it. Lifelong leadership requires lifelong learning and a commitment to health, fitness, and intentional wellness. Join me, along with entrepreneurs, industry executives, academics, public figures, and other highly successful professionals who share their formulas for success with you. We will discuss leadership success, failure, defining moments, and hard lessons learned with guests who are intentional in their approach to leadership.
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Welcome to the Elevate Your Leadership podcast with me, your host, Bob Pizzini. This podcast will enable you to immediately advance your ability to lead others, as well as yourself. As a 26 year US Navy Special Operations veteran, and as the owner of a multimillion-dollar business I discuss issues that I know you face daily, because I also face them. We tackle leadership challenges head on. Leadership is a perishable skill… use it or lose it. Lifelong leadership requires lifelong learning and a commitment to health, fitness, and intentional wellness. Join me, along with entrepreneurs, industry executives, academics, public figures, and other highly successful professionals who share their formulas for success with you. We will discuss leadership success, failure, defining moments, and hard lessons learned with guests who are intentional in their approach to leadership.
From Soldier to Scientist: Purpose-driven Leadership with LaTonya Warren
Elevate Your Leadership
1 hour 24 minutes
1 week ago
From Soldier to Scientist: Purpose-driven Leadership with LaTonya Warren
In this episode, Robert “Bob” Pizzini is joined by LaTonya Warren, CEO and founder of Armintia, LLC, a veteran-owned cannabis research, development, and education company. Throughout the conversation, LaTonya shares her personal journey from military service to becoming a leader in the cannabis industry. She discusses her grandmother's influence as a holistic cannabis healer, her academic and professional pursuits in chemistry, and the creation of Arminia. The discussion covers LaTonya's work with educational institutions, local government, and the senior community, emphasizing the importance of safe, regulated cannabis products. Latonya also delves into her leadership philosophy, underscoring the importance of asking for help and continuous learning. Lastly, they touch upon LaTonya's current participation in the Founders Institute program aimed at accelerating her business growth. The episode is an insightful look at leadership, perseverance, and innovation in an emerging industry.
Learn about all of these and more nuggets of insight in this latest episode of the Elevate Your Leadership podcast.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Leadership means not being afraid to ask for help, keep learning, and seek advice from others.
The cannabis industry is evolving, requiring a blend of science, advocacy, and education.
Safe, tested, and regulated cannabis products are essential, especially for new and older users.
Education and research are critical to advancing cannabis understanding and opportunity.
Personal experience and family legacy can inspire impactful business and community work.
QUOTES
“Leadership is not being afraid to ask others for help.”
“I really do care about this product, and I want people to have the safest product, especially if they're deciding to consume it.”
“When it comes to leadership, you have to be okay with asking, exploring, reading more, learning more, and then if you see other leaders, ‘How did you accomplish this?’”
“The best leaders know that they have a lot to learn.”
“Education was needed. That was my ‘let’s go to the drawing board and figure this thing out’ moment.”
“I want people to have the safest product, and I think Virginia Beach is the best place for a lab setting.”
Connect and learn more from LaTonya Warren.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ltwarren/
Armintia Website: https://www.armintia.com/
About Robert:
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Elevate Your Leadership
Welcome to the Elevate Your Leadership podcast with me, your host, Bob Pizzini. This podcast will enable you to immediately advance your ability to lead others, as well as yourself. As a 26 year US Navy Special Operations veteran, and as the owner of a multimillion-dollar business I discuss issues that I know you face daily, because I also face them. We tackle leadership challenges head on. Leadership is a perishable skill… use it or lose it. Lifelong leadership requires lifelong learning and a commitment to health, fitness, and intentional wellness. Join me, along with entrepreneurs, industry executives, academics, public figures, and other highly successful professionals who share their formulas for success with you. We will discuss leadership success, failure, defining moments, and hard lessons learned with guests who are intentional in their approach to leadership.
