Strategy. Partnership. Mentorship.
Sara Gullickson works with entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and brands to build businesses, evaluate opportunities, develop meaningful partnerships, and turn ambitious ideas into actionable strategies.
As an award-winning cannabis business advisor, experienced entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and mentor, Sara brings more than two decades of experience building companies and guiding leaders through complex decisions. Her work spans cannabis business consulting and licensing, strategic investments, brand collaborations, speaking and media engagements, and mentorship for women in business.
Ways to Work with Sara
Every engagement is different. Some clients come to Sara for guidance entering a highly regulated market. Others are looking for an experienced operating partner, a credible voice for a campaign or event, or candid mentorship from someone who’s built businesses while navigating leadership, motherhood, and personal growth.
Explore the opportunity that best aligns with your goals.
Invest:
Cannabis Consulting, Licensing & Investment Opportunities
Ways to work with Sara may include:
- Cannabis business consulting
- Cannabis license application strategy and development
- Corporate strategy and operations management
- Board and executive advisory roles
- Investment evaluation and strategic due diligence
- Select equity, operating, and passive investment opportunities
Sara provides the strategic insight and execution experience needed to navigate the opportunity with confidence.
Collaborate:
Brand Partnerships, Speaking & Media Engagements
Collaboration opportunities may include:
- Brand partnerships and sponsored campaigns
- Hospitality, hotel, and travel collaborations
- Creator and ambassador partnerships
- Keynote speaking and panel participation
- Corporate events and leadership discussions
- Podcast and media appearances
- Interviews and expert commentary
- Educational and thought-leadership content
Sara selectively partners with brands and organizations whose work, audience, and values align with her own.
Mentorship:
The Strategic Woman
Mentorship Hub for Ambitious Women
Through The Strategic Woman, women can access:
- Strategic business and leadership mentorship
- Practical white papers and educational resources
- Guidance on operations, marketing, messaging, and ROI
- Conversations about executive leadership and decision-making
- Speaking and educational content
- Insights delivered through the newsletter
Designed for women who want to lead intentionally, make stronger decisions, and build success without losing sight of the life surrounding the work.
Why Work with Sara?
Sara offers more than traditional consulting or surface-level advice. Her perspective is shaped by firsthand experience building companies, raising capital, pursuing competitive licenses, negotiating partnerships, advising executive teams, and translating strategy into execution.
Proven Business and Licensing Experience
Sara has secured more than 75 cannabis licenses across 30+ markets and five countries while helping businesses move from early-stage concepts to compliant operations.
Flexible Ways to Work Together
Engagements may range from focused consulting and mentorship to board advisory roles, long-term partnerships, speaking engagements, and brand collaborations.
Strategic, Cross-Industry Perspective
Her work spans business strategy, cannabis, investment, media, leadership, and brand development—allowing her to recognize connections and opportunities that narrower advisors may overlook.
Direct and Practical Guidance
Sara’s approach is candid, strategic, and grounded in execution. The goal is not simply to generate ideas, but to determine what makes sense and establish a realistic path forward.
Find the Right Opportunity
Not sure which way of working together best fits your inquiry?
Whether you are exploring a cannabis business opportunity, proposing a brand collaboration, looking for a speaker, or interested in mentorship, share a few details about yourself and what you have in mind. Sara’s team will review your inquiry and direct you to the most appropriate next step.