Model Was Arrested for Cannabis Possession. 13 Years Later, She’s the First Woman Licensed to Sell in New York (Exclusive)

Dagmar Cannabis is the first female-owned dispensary in New York State, showcasing the experience in a way that’s true to Tzar’s roots

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  • Jennifer Tzar began her career in entertainment modeling, later becoming a photojournalist covering music and politics
  • When Tzar was discovered with 10 lbs. of cannabis in her New York City apartment after a fire, she was arrested and her professional life came to a halt
  • After years of finding her way, she’s reclaiming her reputation as the first woman licensed to open a cannabis dispensary in New York City

Jennifer Tzar has embraced life’s many twists and turns.

From a humble beginning in Minnesota that included time in foster care to a career in modeling that paved the way for success as a photojournalist, Tzar says her experience was always one of things happening at warp speed.

“I went to school for science at the University of Minnesota. I got a waitressing job. I got picked up for modeling. Then I modeled for two years, ended up in Europe. And I met my daughter’s father, who’s a fashion designer, and got pregnant immediately. And then, because I was pregnant, I needed a job. I had met Patti Wilson, the fashion stylist, and I started assisting her,” Tzar tells PEOPLE of the early days, where things were rapidly evolving…

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