From Coffee Farms to AI: How Cloud Forest Botanicals Blends Tradition with Innovation
In this episode of Jam Packed, host Flora sits down with Elizabeth Worley, co-founder of Cloud Forest Botanicals in Panama. From buying an abandoned farm on the side of a volcano to creating a thriving coffee and herbal medicine business, Elizabeth shares how she turned reinvention into a way of life.
We dive into:
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The leap from psychology and law to farming in the Panamanian highlands
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How local knowledge revealed a forest full of medicinal plants
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The challenges and breakthroughs of introducing CBD products in Panama
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Why Elizabeth sees AI as a “trusted friend” for strategy, scaling, and critical thinking
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How small businesses can harness AI without losing their human touch
Tune in for an inspiring story about courage, creativity, and the power of blending ancient wisdom with modern technology.