What if a wellness tool existed that could support your stress relief, sleep, and focus, without making you feel out of control? For Lindsay French, founder of Hippie & French, low-dose cannabis is exactly that.

Lindsay opened her Pittsburgh boutique in 2018 with a clear purpose, to offer cannabis products that help people feel better without losing clarity or control. At the heart of her shop is a message that’s refreshingly down to earth, cannabis does not have to be overwhelming. It can be functional, subtle, and genuinely supportive.

Her approach is simple, focus on low-dose, thoughtfully formulated products that promote wellness without leaving you foggy or disconnected. She is especially passionate about items like 1:1 CBD:THC edibles and tinctures that blend cannabis with functional herbs and mushrooms. These products offer stress relief, pain management, and focus, while still allowing you to stay alert and present.

Hippie & French stands out in an industry often dominated by high-potency options. Lindsay’s philosophy is rooted in moderation and intention, less is more, and feeling your best does not require getting high. Her store is not about escapism or numbing out, it’s about finding balance.

That balance was something Lindsay had to fight for personally. Before launching her business, she spent years battling addiction to prescription opioids. Cannabis played a key role in her healing, helping her manage pain and anxiety during recovery. Her experience showed her how powerful the plant could be when used wisely, and it shaped the entire vision behind Hippie & French.

Her personal journey from addiction to wellness is what gives her business depth. She knows how overwhelming it can be to navigate the cannabis space, especially for those who are new to it or dealing with health challenges. That’s why her store is designed to be friendly and pressure-free. Whether someone is managing chronic stress, or sleep issues, or just wants to take the edge off a long day, Lindsay offers guidance with zero judgment.

Product quality is a top priority. Every item on the shelves is lab-tested and carefully selected for safety, effectiveness, and transparency. Lindsay gravitates toward products made by women, small businesses, and makers who share her commitment to integrity. There is no gimmicky branding or hype, just well-made wellness tools that do what they say.

What also sets her apart is the way she connects with her customers. Her background in corporate sales taught her what not to do, push products, talk over people, or treat wellness like a transaction. Instead, she listens. She explains. She helps people find what works for their unique needs.

Beyond the storefront, Lindsay is committed to a broader change in the industry. She regularly supports organizations like the Last Prisoner Project, which fights for the release of people incarcerated for cannabis-related offenses. She understands the privilege that comes with legally running a cannabis business, and she uses her platform to advocate for justice and equity.

Running a boutique cannabis shop solo is not easy, especially in a space that is still evolving. But Lindsay has created something rare, a business built on empathy, education, and real-life experience. Her focus is not on going big, it’s on getting it right for the people who walk through her door.

As more adults turn to cannabis not for escape but for wellness, Hippie & French offers a model for what the future can look like, balanced, accessible, and grounded in real human needs.

In an industry where extremes often dominate, Lindsay’s approach is a breath of fresh air. With more people seeking intentional, low-dose options, cannabis is entering a new era, and Lindsay French is right at the center of it.