Category: Cannabis/CBD

S3:E12 – Fighting for Hemp: Dee Dee Taylor on Kentucky Laws, Integrity, and 502 Hemp’s Future

Post author By smallbusinesssmalltalk
Post date August 21, 2025

August 21, 2025

S3E12: Fighting for Hemp: Dee Dee Taylor on Kentucky Laws, Integrity, and 502 Hemp’s Future

Featuring Dee Dee Taylor, Owner, 502 Hemp & 812 Hemp

Dee Dee Taylor, owner of 502 Hemp and President of the Kentucky Hemp Association, returns to Small Business Success Talk for an update on the challenges and victories in the hemp industry. From Kentucky legislation to federal battles, Dee Dee shares the inside story of lobbying, integrity in business, and why hemp products matter for both customers and communities. This candid conversation dives into entrepreneurship, politics, and perseverance in a shifting industry.

If you’ve ever wondered how small business owners fight back against powerful lobbyists—or how passion and integrity keep a business moving forward—this is the episode you need to hear.

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Cannabis/CBD

The Wild, Wild, West of a CBD Business with Dee Dee Taylor

Post author By smallbusinesssmalltalk
Post date July 15, 2021

The Wild, Wild, West of a CBD Business with Dee Dee Taylor

Dee Dee Taylor, owner of 502 Hemp in Louisville, Kentucky, shares what it’s like to have a business in a very unregulated industry. She started 502 Hemp from a medical necessity and has helped thousands of people with her insight and expertise of CBD oil. Her latest adventure in this industry includes State crackdown and competitive shadiness on Delta products.

BIO: Dee Dee started 502 Hemp to educate and support her community with Kentucky proud hemp products. Her high standard with compassion has been noticed by communities and organizations with various awards. She continues to grow and partners with local companies to cultivate a wellness atmosphere.

Learn more about Dee Dee and 502 Hemp at https://502hemp.com/502-hemp-staff/

Learn more about cannabinoids:

Weedmaps: https://weedmaps.com/learn/dictionary/cannabinoid

Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/endocannabinoid-system

FDA Regulations on Cannabis: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/fda-regulation-cannabis-and-cannabis-derived-products-including-cannabidiol-cbd

Dee Dee Taylor
Owner, 502 Hemp

Christy Smallwood
Host, Small Business Small Talk

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Turning a life-saving remedy into a business with Dee Dee Taylor

Post author By smallbusinesssmalltalk
Post date May 20, 2020

Turning a life-saving remedy into a business with Dee Dee Taylor

Episode 1 of Small Business Small Talk is HERE!!!

I learned a LOT in this episode about hemp, the industry, what to look for, and how this amazing human being got started on her journey to hemp integrity in wellness that included the ability to serve in unique ways during a global pandemic. Ladies & Gentlemen, I give you Dee Dee Taylor with 502 Hemp!

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Dee Dee Taylor
Owner, 502 Hemp

Christy Smallwood
Host, Small Business Small Talk