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Unconventional - Book Tour and Giveaway

4/5/2022

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Unconventional
A Memoir of Entrepreneurism, Politics, and Pot
by Jamie Andrea Garzot
Genre: Memoir 

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Jamie Andrea Garzot was one of the least likely people to become a cannabis entrepreneur, advocate, and industry pioneer. She had no business background. She was not involved in politics. She had only a four-figure capital investment to start with. And, surprisingly, she had very limited experience with cannabis products. So how did Garzot find herself at the forefront of California’s cannabis movement?

In this inspirational memoir, Garzot describes her trajectory from a cannabis retail rookie navigating an unregulated market to a cannabis authority. During her time in the industry, she developed a wildly successful line of artisanal edibles, managed $12 million a year in all-cash sales, and became an advocate for cannabis legislation at the state capitol—all of which led to an eventual acquisition by High Times, one of the most recognized names in the industry. From office intrigues, personal crises, and shifting regulations to teamwork, innovation, and community leadership, Garzot, with good-natured humor, shares how thinking creatively, planning ahead, and forming connections in the most unlikely places contributed to her success in a continually shifting business landscape.

Unconventional is the story of an industry in its wild heyday, the inner workings of local and state government and cannabis’s dicey road to regulation, and the seismic changes in the way cannabis was distributed and sold. But it is also the story of one woman’s tenacious spirit and all the lessons she learned the hard way—by refusing to give power to fear, taking risks, building community in a volatile environment, and listening to what people wanted—and how staying true to her vision paid off every step of the way.
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Anyone who has ever dreamed of following their gut and reinventing their life will be inspired by Garzot’s unusual and unconventional journey.


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With eleven years of lawful cannabis industry experience, Jamie Andrea Garzot is one of California’s pioneers. She has boots-on-the ground experience as a state-licensed cannabis retailer, an appointed city official, and an industry advocate.
Since the beginning of her industry tenure in 2009, Garzot has logged thousands of hours advocating for responsible cannabis regulation before the California State Legislature and provided cannabis policy guidance to local governments throughout the Northern California region.
In August 2020, both of her groundbreaking businesses—530 Cannabis and Synergy—were acquired by the most globally recognized name in cannabis, High Times.
Garzot holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from San Diego State University, with an emphasis in British literature. She remains a high-profile industry advocate, educator, and public speaker.
Garzot shares her life with her partner, Jim Wood, and their growing menagerie. Unconventional is her first book.


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50 Comments
Bernie Wallace
4/5/2022 06:01:42 am

How long did it take you to write your book?

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Jamie Andrea Garzot link
4/5/2022 06:33:28 am

I wrote the book quickly, as in approximately three months. The editing process (especially the developmental editing) took a couple more.
Everything was relatively fresh in my mind and because it’s a memoir I just had to get everything from my mind out onto paper, so to speak. It’s not like I had to work on character development, plot, or anything so I feel like that helped expedite the writing.
I also dictated about 85% of the manuscript rather than banging away on the keyboard. Also faster!
All in all the book kind of wrote itself.
Thank you for the question. 🤗
I hope you enjoy it!

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Marcy Meyer
4/5/2022 06:49:55 am

The cover looks great. Thanks for sharing.

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Sherry
4/5/2022 07:07:41 am

I love the cover and think the book sounds interesting.

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Jamie Andrea Garzot
4/5/2022 08:43:28 am

Thank you! I hope you enjoy! 😎

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Michele Soyer
4/5/2022 07:44:57 am

This looks like a really good book - on my TBR list for the summer.

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Jamie Andrea Garson
4/5/2022 08:45:25 am

Yay!!! I think it is a fairly quick and fun read. Perfect for summer!

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Beyond Comps
4/5/2022 07:58:42 am

Great cover!

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Jamie Andrea Garzot
4/5/2022 08:44:08 am

Thanks so much! It was fun to see it come together.

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Jon Heil
4/5/2022 10:42:41 am

Lounge lizard style and enjoying the life

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Kari B
4/5/2022 10:53:51 am

Sounds like an exciting life story to read about.

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Rita Wray
4/5/2022 12:27:15 pm

Sounds like a good book.

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wendy hutton
4/5/2022 02:45:07 pm

this sounds like an interesting book

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Barbara Montag
4/5/2022 03:08:12 pm

This would be an interesting read.
And what a great cover!
Thank you for sharing this.

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Jamie Andrea Garzot
4/5/2022 05:32:47 pm

Thank you! I hope readers find it inspiring, informative, or entertaining. And if it checks all three of those boxes all the better!

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Terri Quick
4/5/2022 05:51:21 pm

Nice cover

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bn100
4/5/2022 08:49:34 pm

interesting book

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MARIA CATALINA Egan link
4/6/2022 09:30:55 pm

Interesting combination, best wishes for the greatest success.

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Valerie Seal
4/8/2022 11:38:24 am

I'm intrigued about this and would like to read it.

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Wendy Jensen
4/8/2022 11:50:49 am

The book details sound like an amazing story.

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Susan Smith
4/9/2022 08:01:09 pm

This sounds like an interesting book. I like the cover.

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Jamie Andrea Garzot
4/9/2022 08:56:28 pm

Thank you so much! I really hope readers enjoy it. The cover was fun to design. 😎

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Debbie P
4/10/2022 11:09:17 pm

Great cover! This sounds like a really good read.

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Jamie Andrea Garzot
4/11/2022 06:02:02 am

Thank you so much! I’m really pleased the cover is so popular. That’s a step on the right direction. 🙌🏼

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Amy F
4/12/2022 04:41:15 pm

Sounds interesting! Really like the cover design.

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Thomas Gibson
4/13/2022 03:58:45 pm

Excellent work!

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Jamie Andrea Garzot
4/13/2022 04:02:09 pm

Thanks everyone for the lovely compliments. I’m stoked so many of you like the cover! Hopefully readers enjoy the book just as much. 🥰

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David Basile
4/13/2022 07:15:14 pm

I like the cover it pops

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David Hollingsworth
4/13/2022 07:15:46 pm

This book sounds intriguing.

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Abigail Gibson
4/13/2022 07:16:55 pm

This book look so amazing!

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Ann Fantom
4/13/2022 09:19:04 pm

This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

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Debbi Wellenstein
4/14/2022 12:32:52 pm

I enjoyed learning about Unconventional. Thanks for the giveaway!

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beth shepherd
4/14/2022 01:12:12 pm

This looks like a great read

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kelly tupick
4/15/2022 07:07:46 am

Thanks, sounds like a great read to me.

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Clarissa Hiciano
4/20/2022 08:51:41 pm

I love a good inspirational read.

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Calvin
4/21/2022 06:28:02 pm

The plot is quite nice, like the big company in the story.

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Karin
4/21/2022 07:35:12 pm

Interesting book

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K
4/25/2022 11:07:14 pm

Thanks so much for sharing! I can't wait to give this a read!

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Kim Kern
5/1/2022 02:31:29 pm

Congrats on your success! Your story sounds interesting.

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jose rosado
5/2/2022 03:51:05 pm

What do you think of the book details? Do you have any questions for the author?


A very good blurb

THX

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Ken Ohl
5/2/2022 04:35:58 pm

this book looks intriguing

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Jen L
5/2/2022 06:05:18 pm

Sounds like a great read

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Bridgett Wilbur
5/3/2022 12:07:02 pm

I would love to read your book.

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Julie Bickham
5/3/2022 12:58:00 pm

I am adding this to my summer reading list.

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Judy Gregory
5/3/2022 11:27:53 pm

How do you "flesh out" your characters?

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Daniel M
5/4/2022 11:38:30 am

like the cover

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Sand
5/4/2022 10:01:01 pm

Sounds like a great book.

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jason jennings,
5/5/2022 09:49:06 am

great cover cant wait to read

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Francine A
5/5/2022 11:25:35 am

Sounds like a good book.

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Renata
5/5/2022 10:20:49 pm

Sounds good!

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