Hayley Rosenblum Dudney had intended to follow her father, well-known St. Louis criminal attorney Scott Rosenblum, into the legal profession. That’s just what she did until 2019 when opportunity came knocking. The Saint Louis University law school graduate resigned from her father’s firm to head Archimedes Medical Holdings, LLC. Per Hayley, “Our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable medicinal cannabis for the patients of Missouri.” The female-owned-and-led company was awarded two cultivation licenses, which will soon be combined into 100,000 sq. ft. of premium cultivation space. Sophisticated Living caught up with the very busy Hayley to hear about some of her favorite things.

Medical Marijuana

Being a founder and executive for a start-up business in the exploding cannabis industry has been both exciting and challenging. The opportunities that medical marijuana can provide to treat an array of illnesses motivates me to get up each day and work hard for the patients in our state. 

On my head 

I love big-brimmed hats because not everyone will rock one… they add a pop of uniqueness and they’re the perfect accessory in my opinion.  I have a fairly large collection and am not shy about wearing them. Some of my favorite milliners include Aspen Hatter and Travis Austin, but I’m always looking for something new. Bonus points if it has a feather accent!

Dinner at home

Every Thursday night you will find 10 or more people at my mom’s house eating, laughing, talking, sometimes crying, but always sharing life with each other.  Thursday nights are a chance for me to decompress, to slow the rhythm of my life and connect with those closest to me. It certainly helps that my mom is a wonderful cook! I’m thrilled to be able to share this tradition with my newborn twins, Duke & Harlow!

For my palate

I always end the day with a glass of red wine or two. California cabs and Oregon zinfandels are my go-to wines but I’m always open to something more interesting like a French Bordeaux. 

Cardinal baseball

As a little girl, my dad would always take me to the ballpark...just the two of us. It was such a treat to escape from my three brothers and get that one-on-one time with my father watching baseball. I’ve loved the game ever since. Plus, the Cardinals are an easy team to love…most of the time at least! I plan to pass this on to my children as well.

St. Barth’s

I love this little island in the Caribbean. The stunning beaches along with the French culture make this one of my favorite places to visit during the holidays. And I always take a hat or two!