Cannabis Consulting, Education, Curation, Sommelier, Private Parties

Cannabis Sommelier, Educator & Consultant

 
 
 
 
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Who Am I?

 
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TAMARA LILIEN

Passionately advocating, guiding and facilitating informed cannabis-related decisions across industry sectors.

 
 
 
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SPECIALIZING IN:

Educational Lectures & Workshops

budtender training

Cannabis Quality Assessment & Curation

Business development & Coaching

Brand strategy & Representation

Cannabis appreciation, Team Building & Private Parties

 
 

The Story

After 14 years of Project Management and Quality Improvement work in Palliative Care, Tamara developed a keen understanding of gaps that exist in the health care system.  She was specifically galvanized by the cannabis-related misinformation, stereotypes and stigmas that continue to pervade. Experiencing the medical benefits of cannabis firsthand was the final impetus behind her transition into a career in Cannabis Education and Consulting.  CannaLily Consulting was borne of Tamara’s unwavering belief that - whether used medically and/or recreationally-anyone who desires it should have easy access to cannabis and trustworthy, reliable information. 

As one of less than 10,000 people worldwide to hold a Cannabis Sommelier Certification,  in April 2018, Tamara was selected from 25000 applicants to serve as a member of the world’s first Cannabis Curation Committee (www.ahlot.ca/ccc) . In this role, she evaluates and assesses cannabis cultivars for inclusion in AHLOT’s variety packs (available through the OCS), contributes content to their social media channels and engages with the larger cannabis community.

Tamara also has certificates in CBD Basics and Cannabis Wholistic Medicines and recently completed a Cannabis Educator for Health Care Professionals course at Michener Institute (UHN).  Tamara regularly speaks at cannabis events and on panels, has her perspectives featured in the media.

In her spare time, Tamara volunteers for NORML Canada (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) and the Canadian Cancer Society. She enjoys gardening, reading, and studying all things cannabis.

 
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Cannabis Industry Experience

Vast and diverse experience spanning across industry sectors.

Current & Previous Clients:

 

Media Features

 

As a reputable educator and expert in the cannabis industry, CannaLily Consulting has been featured in a wide variety of print, broadcast and digital media.

 
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Cannabis Quality and Curation

Interview with Steve Paikin, tvo

Since the advent of legalization last June and the roll-out of retail cannabis stores in Ontario this week, it was only a matter of time before experts started curating the substance in attractive, sellable varieties. Tamara Lilien talks to Steve Paikin about the unique role of a cannabis sommelier and educator and her spot on AHLOT’S Cannabis Curation Committee.

 
 

TESTIMONIALS

 

The Wonder Woman of Weed!

Just attended a session and had the most delightful evening. Tons of knowledge from a super informed and very personable tamara! Highly recommend cannalily- you won’t be disappointed.

Erin Allan, Executive Assistant, Ontario Cannabis Store

 

One of the top brains in the industry!

Stephen Verbeek, Chief Executive Officer, Hello Cannabis

 

Tamara is like a walking cannabis encyclopedia!!

I had the pleasure of learning from her at the Culinary Cannabis Association certification program I took. I could honestly listen to her teach for hours! Tamara has a way of teaching that is acutely informative, but also engaging, and in a way that feels approachable. There is sooo much to learn about this wonderful plant, and it is truly amazing to meet someone who has the knowledge that Tamara does!

Jess McNeil, MANAGER, LADIES FOR TWENTY

 

CannDelta hosted UCann2019 this last May and we invited CannaLily Consulting to provide a cannabis sommelier session on site. Patrons found the material to be very engaging, enriching and informative. We were very pleased with the amount of attention that her booth achieved during a busy cocktail hour. I would definitely recommend her again for a public event in which cannabis education is a focal point.

Lucas McCann, Chief Scientific Officer, CannDelta Inc.

 

Your delivery of information of this beautiful healing plant was fun and easy to absorb. Your product knowledge is impressive, you know your stuff. Thank you for the great experience that allowed me to increase my knowledge.

DONNA VAILLANCOURT, MANAGER, NATURAL ESSENTIALS

 
 

The amount of highly complicated material on Cannabis that Tamara has been able to understand in a short amount of time is incredible. She also is able to explain to others in creative demonstrations the many ways Cannabis may help to enhance your health and wellbeing, and could bring more enjoyment to your life. She helped me understand terpenes further just briefly at Hemp Fest this year and I’ve been addicted to hearing her talk about Cannabis ever since !


Jaime Gaskin, Hello cannabis

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