For the past 12 years Murphy has been active in the legal cannabis and hemp industries, beginning with a vertically integrated medical marijuana business in Colorado which included two dispensaries, five gardens and one laboratory/infused products kitchen. In 2014 Murphy consolidated her business to focus on extraction and education, specifically equipment design and operator safety training.

Today, Murphy operates a private consulting firm that focuses on equipment safety and hands-on operator training for licensed cannabis businesses worldwide. In addition to extraction equipment consultation, Murphy also leads introductory and advanced classes for concentrate production which include tours of extraction & cultivation facilities and hands-on internship/training opportunities.