Author, Filmmaker & Entrepreneur

Discover JM Balbuena – author, filmmaker, Navy veteran, and advocate in emerging industries and digital innovation. Explore her books, films, advocacy work, and merch today.
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About

JM Balbuena

JM Balbuena is an accomplished author, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and Navy veteran, known for her leadership in emerging industries and digital innovation. As the founder of Synergy, a dynamic multimedia organization and advocacy lifestyle brand, she channels her passion for storytelling, education, and social change.

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Books by JM Balbuena

Dive into practical guides on cannabis entrepreneurship, AI-driven content creation, and the green renaissance in business.

Synergy Studios Films

Powerful documentaries and short films weaving stories of social equity, innovation, and community impact.

MMJ News Network

Unbiased coverage, analysis, and interviews on cannabis, psychedelics, and emerging industries.

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Roll Up For Equity Trailer

Join JM Balbuena as she uncovers the challenges and triumphs of San Diego’s cannabis social equity program.

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News. Analysis. Empowerment.

MMJ News Network delivers weekly video segments, op‑eds, and interviews that empower viewers with transparent, unbiased reporting on cannabis, psychedelics, and tech innovation.
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Advocacy Highlight

Ryan’s Law Foundation

Executive Director
MMJ News Network delivers weekly video segments, op‑eds, and interviews that empower viewers with transparent, unbiased reporting on cannabis, psychedelics, and tech innovation.

ASA San Diego

Social Equity Coordinator
The San Diego chapter of Americans for Safe Access fights for safe, legal therapeutic access to cannabis. JM organizes community outreach, policy advocacy, and patient education.

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JM Balbuena’s website is a powerful reflection of her multifaceted impact—as an author, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and advocate. The design is not only visually stunning but also seamlessly navigates her work across books, film, and social equity. Every section—from the Roll Up for Equity trailer to her bestselling books and the MMJ News Network—feels intentional and inspiring. It’s more than a website; it’s a living portfolio of purpose-driven innovation and cultural influence. A true digital home for a visionary leader in emerging industries.

Alex Rivera, Creative Strategist & Digital Media Consultant
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