Community Highlights: Meet Q. Nicole Vanderhorst of WH Farms

Today we’d like to introduce you to Q. Nicole Vanderhorst. 

Hi Q. Nicole, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My name is Q. Nicole Vanderhorst, and I am the Founder of WH Farms Co. We are a seed-to-shelf cannabis cultivation and CBD operation based out of Charlotte, NC. We grow on African American & Tuscaroran legacy farmland, and our desire is for the plant medicinal magic we create through botanically manufactured beauty & wellness products to help ease chronic wellness challenges many common Americans are facing. 

I was diagnosed with delayed PTSD after the death of my father and chose to CBD to overcome deep grief and depression. Prior to choosing this plant for my wellness needs, I was pretty unfamiliar with the plant and assumed that the only effects were the negative outcomes displayed in media. However, upon consumption, not only did I gain a mental focus and clarity needed to perform as a high achiever, but I began to feel a lift in my overall mood. Cannabis saved my life and offered me a new outlook on my future. 

This revelation drove me to become a part of this industry and to advocate for its destigmatization and accessibility. Through our farm, we have developed a white-label program offering new or existing entrepreneurs with an opportunity to launch or expand their own CBD product line. We have also developed over 24 SKUS of luxury body care and wellness products meant to introduce the canna-curious to a CBD lifestyle. 

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No – it has been far from smooth, and I am grateful that I have these products to depend on when the road becomes rocky :). 

CBD is still associated with an illegal and federally regulated industry, although hemp-derived CBD is federally legal. The scrutiny that we have received from traditional institutions such as banks and merchant processors has created a number of roadblocks. Cannabis is also limited in its advertising options, so we have had to create pathways to grow and sustain a customer base using grass root, community-based efforts. 

This is 100% the reason why we created the CBDPreneur (R) Academy. We understand that we are pioneering an industry, and the lessons that we have learned can be informative and lend strategy to those following in our footsteps. So, we have created a community for those interested in learning more about launching an eCommerce brand in the cannabis industry. 

We’ve been impressed with WH Farms Co., but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
WH Farms Co. is one of the leading cannabis brands emerging out of the Southeastern markets in the US. In our first 2 years, we cultivated, manufactured, and shipped over 80,000 units of CBD luxury lifestyle products around the US and parts of Europe & Canada. We strive to both educate and empower our clients, and we are proud to have aided 162 businesses launch or expand their CBD product line to date. 

All of our products are chemical-free, infused with CBD directly from our farm, and offer phenomenal wellness benefits from muscle relaxation to pain & insomnia relief. We offer palatable minimum order quantities for our white-label clients to ensure their successful entry into the industry. We also offer retail products and CBD sample packs on our website for those curious about the quality of our products. 

What are your plans for the future?
We definitely have more expansion goals in mind! We are releasing additional wellness products to complement the menu of lifestyle goodies we currently offered. Since our product line showcases the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, we want to further expand options that easily integrate into the lifestyle of the health-conscious individual. 

We are also planning to travel around the US in 2023, hosting interactive events to eradicate the negative stigma surrounding cannabis through education so that more Americans can seek the plants’ natural resources for their wellness needs. 

Of course, there are other growth plans underway, but you will have to follow us on social at @whfarmsco to hear more about those. 

Pricing:

• 300mg CBD Pain Balm – $47
• 1000mg CBD Massage Oil – $37
• 100mg CBD Bath Bombs – $17
• 300mg CBD Gummies – $37
• 1000mg Exotic Pre-Roll – $17

Contact Info:

• Website: www.whfarms.co
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/whfarmsco
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/whfarmsco
• Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/qnicolemcnair
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/whfarmscoceo
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/whfarmsco
• Other: https://instagram.com/qnicolemcnair