In Conversation with Reta Ismail

In Conversation with Reta Ismail

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Episodes 24
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Dormant
Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
www.omnycontent.com

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About This Podcast

Reta Ismail is joined by leaders and difference makers from the London-area to talk about their lives, their work, what motivates and drives them, and what they ultimately hope to achieve. It is a chance to hear in-depth and detailed answers versus the typical sound bite from a newscast.

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Recent Episodes

S2E3 Season 2, Episode 3 Guest: Ed Holder, Former London Mayor & MP

Jun 20, 2025 1h 2m

Reta has a great in-depth chat with the former London mayor and London West MP, Ed Holder.

S2E2 Season 2, Episode 2 Guest: Nick Spina, Serial Entrepreneur

Dec 06, 2024 37m

Reta brings Nick Spina into the studio. Classifying himself as a serial entrepreneur, he is the Founder and CEO of LiveFit Foods, ethey, and Denovia Labs.

S2E1 Season 2, Episode 1 Guest: Dr. Sarah Knowles, Medical Director of Breast Care Program at St. Joe's

Oct 21, 2024 28m

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Reta kicks off the second season by talking to Dr. Sarah Knowles, the Medical Director of the Breast Care program at St. Joseph's Hospital in London.…

S1E20 Episode 20 Guest: Brian Spencer, professional storm chaser

Aug 12, 2024 28m

In a summer of some wild weather, Reta has a whirlwind episode with professional storm chaser Brian Spencer.

S1E19 Episode 19 Guest: Former Olympian Miranda Ayim

Jul 26, 2024 29m

Miranda Ayim is a three-time Olympian, and former flag-bearer, and joins Reta to talk about both her athletic career and her new company where she helps people achieve their best selves.

S1E18 Episode 18 guests, Bill Madder, CEO, LSTAR and Kathy Amess, Chair of the LSTAR Board

Jul 19, 2024 27m

With interest rates and housing prices such a hot topic, Reta talks to Bill Madder and Kathy Amess from the London St. Thomas Association of Realtors.

S1E17 Episode 17 Guest: Steve Cordes, CEO, Youth Opportunities Unlimited

Jul 13, 2024 39m

With 30+ years in leadership at YOU, Reta talks to CEO Steve Cordes on his role and the important work that the organization does in London.

S1E16 Episode 16 Guest: Cheryl Finn, General Manager at Tourism London

Jun 27, 2024 30m

Get ready for a trip around the town as Reta and Cheryl Finn discuss all that's happening at Tourism London.

S1E15 Episode 15 Guests: Prof. Jessica Grahn & Dr. Patrick Murray

Jun 07, 2024 23m

This is such a fascinating interview with two experts on the impact of music on memory. Professor Jessica Grahn studies the effect of music on degenerative neurological conditions and Dr. Patrick…

S1E14 Episode 14 Guests: Suzie & John Hatch, London Tennis Pros

May 21, 2024 27m

Get ready to listen to some real pros volley Reta's questions as Suzie & John Hatch, from the John Hatch Tennis Centre, discuss their lives and careers.

S1E13 Episode 13 Guest: Andrew Dodd, Manager of Film London

May 03, 2024 55m

Sit back and grab some popcorn! Reta and Andrew discuss making London an attractive location for film and TV producers to film their next feature!

S1E12 Episode 12 Guest: Jay Stanford, City of London Director of Climate Change, Environment & Waste Management

Apr 19, 2024 38m

Recorded just ahead of Earth Day 2024, Reta and Jay talk about London and it's environmental policies including the new green bin program.

S1E11 Episode 11 Guest: Dr. Alex Summers, MLHU Medical Officer of Health

Apr 08, 2024 43m

Reta and Dr. Alex Summers discuss healthy communities, including post-pandemic struggles and the toxic drug supply affecting many across this region.

S1E10 Episode 10 Guest: Jeremy Hansen, Canada's Next Astronaut

Mar 26, 2024 25m

Reta and Jeremy launch into a fascinating discussion about his life, career, and being part of the NASA mission to get back to the moon.

S1E9 Episode 9 Guest: Bestselling Leadership Author Deb Crowe

Mar 08, 2024 30m

Get ready to become a better version of you today as Reta talks to Deb Crowe about her life and her best-selling book, 'The Heart-Centered Leadership Playbook'.

S1E8 Episode 8 Guest: Author and Sexual Abuse Survivor Donald D'Haene

Feb 26, 2024 25m

Actor, author, survivor - Donald D'Haene has a fascinating chat with Reta as they explore his life, his struggles, and his terrific storytelling that make up his second memoir, "No One Wants to Read…

S1E7 Episode 7 Guest: Jennifer Dunn, London Abused Women's Centre Executive Director

Feb 12, 2024 50m

Reta and Jennifer Dunn have an in-depth discussion about LAWC, Jennifer's role there and female abuse in our society.

S1E6 Episode 6 Guest: Kate Ledgley, London Children's Museum Executive Director,

Jan 24, 2024 29m

Reta sits down with Kate Ledgley and they discuss working to foster learning and creativity at the London Children's Museum, the original children's museum in Canada.

S1E5 Episode 5 Guest: World's Greatest Athlete Damian Warner

Jan 08, 2024 37m

Another Gold Medalist tells their story to Reta as she is joined by the world's greatest athlete, Damian Warner! He shares all the high (jumps) and hurdles along the way that have propelled him to…

S1E4 Episode 4 Guest: Olympic Gold Medalist Maggie Mac Neil

Dec 18, 2023 31m

Get ready to dive in as Reta is joined by Gold Medalist Maggie Mac Neil who shares about her life, her school, and of course her swimming!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does In Conversation with Reta Ismail have?

In Conversation with Reta Ismail has published 24 episodes since November 2023, covering topics in News, News Commentary.

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In Conversation with Reta Ismail is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 34m.

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