Etysha “Tee” Mixon is the Founder and CEO of Tee’s Tea Brands, a woman-owned cannabis and wellness company redefining the tea experience through smoke-free, wellness-forward products. A retired culinary chef turned entrepreneur, Tee brings a product-development and operator perspective to the cannabis industry, navigating the realities of manufacturing, testing, packaging, distribution, compliance, retail partnerships, and responsible growth.

Her leadership has earned industry recognition, including the 2025 WICE Trail Blazin’ Startup Award, the 2026 Counter Culture Awards Leadership Rising Star honor, and the 2026 WICE East Coast Woman Trail Blazin’ Startup Award. Through Tee’s Tea Brands, she continues to advocate for sustainable entrepreneurship, innovation, and greater opportunities for independent brands within the regulated cannabis industry.