Emily Ledger

Education

Ba Hons Degree in Journalism

Experience

Omni Digital Marketing (2019-2022); Head of Content at Canex (2019-2022); Contributing Writer at Leafie (2022-present); Freelance Content Writer (2022-present)

Emily is an accomplished content writer who specialises in cannabis and alternative health and wellness. With over five years of experience in the cannabis sector, she has contributed extensively on this topic to further education and reduce stigma around the cannabis plant and its medicinal uses. Having graduated with a degree in Journalism in 2018, Emily has gone on to work with some of the most well-known names in the medical cannabis and CBD sectors. Starting out as the lead writer for Canex - a CBD and cannabis-focused media website - Emily went on to become Head of Content at the publication, curating daily articles from herself and other writers. During this time, Emily also worked with a number of clients in the cannabis space, contributing regular articles to highlight the potential benefits of medical cannabis and dissect the history and culture around the plant. Her experience in the cannabis industry has helped Emily to develop a passion for improving awareness and understanding through her work. She continues to contribute to this end through her work at Releaf, as well as the independent media platform leafie and other clients in the space.

Releaf articles

Road safety tips for medical cannabis patients

Last week, it was Road Safety Awareness Week, an important annual event that aims to raise awareness around road safety and improve funding and care for victims of road traffic accidents.

THC edibles and THC gummies: what patients need to know

Cannabis edibles have been a popular product for decades among individuals consuming them for recreational, wellness, and medicinal uses. In markets with legal recreational supply, consumers can buy THC edibles easily from licensed dispensaries, and in other areas, they can often be purchased from illicit sources.

Can I vape medical cannabis with COPD?

November is National COPD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and the prevention and treatment of chronic lung disease. In honour of this important event, we’re taking a closer look at the relationship between medical cannabis and chronic lung disease and answering the question: “Can I vape medical cannabis if I have COPD?”