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. Balbuena is also the executive director of the Ryan’s Law Foundation, championing cannabis advocacy for terminally ill patients.

Her literary works include the bestselling The Successful Canna‑Preneur (2020), Content Creation Hacks (2022) and her latest release, Green Renaissance (2024), all available on Amazon. In 2024, she directed and produced the award‑winning documentary Roll Up For Equity, which highlights the challenges of implementing a social equity program in San Diego’s cannabis sector.

Beyond cannabis, JM is also a content strategist and educator for Cloudhands.ai, where she empowers creators and entrepreneurs to leverage AI tools for branding, productivity, and business growth. A proud Afro‑Latina and U.S. Navy veteran, JM continues to make an impact in the global emerging industries and technology markets through collaboration, creativity, and innovation.