Built in Maine.
Built to Last.

Shawn Garland, Founder and CEO of Awakened Systems Group

Shawn Garland

Founder & CEO

Maine native. 10+ years building and deploying enterprise software at Dell, Tyler Technologies, and a regional pathology laboratory. Production credits include American Loggers Season 2 -- two seasons of field production in northern Maine.

Built the entire EMB3R platform solo -- compliance workflows, operator dashboards, patient transparency layers, and the automation infrastructure that powers Brand Studio. Photo, video, and drone capabilities for content production.

Pilot Client
MEND Cannabis

Two-location dispensary in Lewiston and Limestone. Full EMB3R platform pilot replacing $5K/mo Weedmaps spend.

Advocacy
LobsterLeafCo

Angela Doyle. Community engagement and advocacy partnership across Maine's cannabis landscape.

Custom Build
Long Coast

Wholesale and delivery operations. Custom delivery system build in active scope.

Awakened Systems Group LLC

Founded 2024 | Maine

Building the infrastructure layer that Maine cannabis operators can bet their business on -- starting with compliance and transparency, expanding into the full operating system the industry needs.

We build and operate our own brands using the same content automation, brand management, and growth tools we offer clients. These brands are where we test, iterate, and validate.

Awakening Apparel

Neurodivergent-pride wearables. Slavic mythology, dark botanical, and statement pieces.

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Awakened Perspectives

ADHD productivity content. Newsletter and blog for neurodivergent professionals.

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Awakened Pack

Pet wellness content and adventure guides. Built around life with Beans.

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