The Interview with Leslie Heaney

Leslie Heaney
The Interview with Leslie Heaney

The Interview with Leslie Heaney is a podcast that features interviews with experts and thought leaders in everything from fashion and the arts to policy, the law, business, medicine and science. If a topic is relevant and compelling, it is covered on The Interview. Host Leslie Heaney is excited to share these compelling stories with you. You’ll leave feeling inspired, having learnt something new, and having shared a few laughs along the way.

  1. On Being Jewish Now: Reflections from Authors and Advocates

    -2 J

    On Being Jewish Now: Reflections from Authors and Advocates

    In the aftermath of the horrific attack by Hamas on the people of Israel on October 7th, I and many others were shocked to witness not a clear and staunch condemnation of terrorism, but an explosion of ugly antisemitic sentiment and protests.  These attacks extended to Jewish thought leaders and authors, many of whom had speaking engagements and book deals cancelled. Jewish owned bookstores and publishing houses were boycotted. Author, podcaster, and founder of Zibby Media, Zibby Owens responded by speaking out and taking action. Zibby reached out to fellow Jewish authors to ask them to write essays about their experiences after October 7th. Over 100 Jewish authors and advocates responded, and the result is this amazing book edited by Zibby entitled, On Being Jewish Now. All proceeds from On Being Jewish Now benefit Artists Against Antisemitism of which Zibby is also a cofounder. In today’s episode, I speak with 5 of these courageous contributors: Lisa Barr, author of the bestselling Women on Fire and The Goddess of Warsaw,  Judy Batalion, bestselling author of The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler’s Ghettos which has been optioned by Steven Spielberg, Alyssa Rosenheck a celebrated interiors photographer who has been recognized by Architectural Digest as one of the top photographers in the country in addition to being a writer, author and advocate, David Kaufman a writer, editor and columnist for The New York Post, and last but certainly not least, Nicola Kraus – bestselling author of The Nanny Diaries among several bestselling works. In this conversation, we talk about the antisemitism these authors and advocates have faced since October 7th, their essays in the book, what it feels like to be Jewish in this moment, what they are doing to combat antisemitism and hate and what we should all be doing to support our Jewish friends and neighbors. I admire guests Lisa, Judy, Alyssa, Nicola and David so much for all that they are doing, Zibby for putting this important book together and everyone who is both a contributor to this book and standing up against Antisemitism in ways big and small.

    1 h 2 min
  2. Putting Diabetes Out Of Business - feat. Allison Aston, Dr. Natasha Leibel, and Lynn Starr

    13 NOV.

    Putting Diabetes Out Of Business - feat. Allison Aston, Dr. Natasha Leibel, and Lynn Starr

    About 38 million people have diabetes in the United States. 1 in 300 Americans will develop diabetes in their lifetime; 1 in 15 with a family history of the disease.  Inexplicably, cases of Type 1 diabetes in America are on the rise. In recognition of National Diabetes Month, this week’s episode features a group of extraordinary women who are working to raise funds and awareness to put diabetes out of business: Allison Aston, Dr. Natasha Leibel and Lynn Starr.   Allison Aston is a parent of a child with Type 1 Diabetes.  She is Senior Vice President Partnerships, Events and Charitable Giving of Veronica Beard and through her work featuring Breakthrough TD1 as its highlighted charity through its VB Gives Back program, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for diabetes research and awareness.  A leading expert in diabetes treatment, Dr. Natasha Leibel is the Director of the Pediatric Diabetes Program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Lynn Starr is Breakthrough T1D’s chief global advocacy officer. She provides strategic and operational leadership to advance the organization’s mission globally through legislative, regulatory and health policy actions.  She and her daughter were both diagnosed with Type 1 as adults.  In this episode, this illustrious group of guests talk about what it is like to be a parent with a child who is managing the disease, current treatment options, the exciting new therapies that are delaying its onset and the groundbreaking research that could lead to the eradication of this disease.    To learn all you need to know about diabetes and its promise for the cure and for a daily boost of inspiration, this episode is for you! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @TheInterviewWithLeslie. A new podcast is released every Wednesday.

    52 min
  3. Character Matters - feat. Jean Becker

    6 NOV.

    Character Matters - feat. Jean Becker

    Last week, I had the distinct honor and pleasure to interview Jean Becker on her new book Character Matters: And Other Life Lessons from George H.W. Bush. I wanted to interview Jean as soon as I heard about Character Matters. I am writing this email on election day knowing this episode will be released tomorrow, November 6th.  No matter the outcome of the election, half of our country will be distressed and demoralized by its outcome. The example of the life and service of President Bush is a message that our seemingly divided country needs now more than ever. Jean Becker served as chief of staff for President George H.W. Bush for nearly twenty-five years. She’s the editor of Pearls of Wisdom by Barbara Bush and author of the New York Times bestseller The Man I Knew: The Amazing Story of George H.W. Bush’s Post Presidency. Her latest book, Character Matters: And Other Life Lessons from George H.W. Bush, was released in April 2024. In this episode, Jean tells hilarious, poignant, and compelling stories about President Bush. She shares anecdotes about how President Bush cast political differences aside, embraced bipartisanship and put his country before himself.   From calls with world leaders, to befriending his SNL impersonator Dana Carvey to enlisting George Clooney for a hospital opening because he loved his character on ER, Character Matters is a collection of essays from those who knew him best.   In today's political climate, all of us should embrace the life lessons and legacy of George H.W. Bush as an example of how to come together as Americans. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @TheInterviewWithLeslie. A new podcast is released every Wednesday.

    49 min
  4. Nothing But The Breast - feat. Vandana Abramson

    30 OCT.

    Nothing But The Breast - feat. Vandana Abramson

    In the United States alone, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, and women have a 1 in 43 chance of dying from the disease. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so before this month ends, Leslie sits down with Dr. Vandana Abramson, superstar breast cancer specialist.  Dr. Abramson is a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is a Professor of Medicine, holds the Donna S. Hall endowed chair, and co-leads the Breast Cancer Research Program at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center here in Nashville. When she is not maintaining a busy clinical practice, Dr. Abramson has extensive experience leading clinical trials for breast cancer and has co-authored over 100 papers on breast cancer.  A graduate of The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, she completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital before completing her Hematology/Oncology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Abramson also serves on the National Cancer Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) breast cancer guidelines committee. In this episode, Leslie talks with Dr. Abramson about high risks for developing breast cancer, the latest in screenings, uncommon symptoms, what to look for in a doctor, and the exciting new developments and research that is happening right now to find a cure.  If you want to know everything you need to know about breast cancer, this is an episode you will not want to miss.  If you enjoy the show, please rate and review. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @TheInterviewWithLeslie. A new podcast is released every Wednesday.

    1 h 4 min
  5. The Future of Cannabis - feat. Will Muecke

    9 OCT.

    The Future of Cannabis - feat. Will Muecke

    Today’s episode is all about cannabis!  Have you ever wondered what is the difference between CBD, THC, Hemp, Cannabis?  Or why is cannabis legalized in some states and not others? What’s its history?  What markets are growing in Europe and worldwide? Today, Leslie has all the answers to these questions and more.  Leslie is sitting down with Will Muecke, a real expert in the cannabis investment space.  Will is the co-founding managing member and Chief Investment Officer for Artemis Growth Partners.  Artemis is a private equity platform dedicated to investing 100 percent in the cannabis industry worldwide.  Artemis Growth oversees $400 million in assets under management.  Before Artemis, Will was the co-founding managing partner of CoreCo private equity and the former co-head of the healthcare services sector in the healthcare investment banking group at Goldman Sachs.    In our conversation, Will and Leslie talk about the history of cannabis and its criminalization, the state of cannabis in the United States today, the growth of cannabis in European markets and the future of cannabis in both the U.S. and worldwide. If you ever wanted to know more about cannabis as a cannabis consumer, an interested investor, or just for talking points at your next dinner party… this is an episode for you… If you enjoy the show, please rate and review. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @TheInterviewWithLeslie. A new podcast is released every Wednesday/

    1 h 30 min
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The Interview with Leslie Heaney is a podcast that features interviews with experts and thought leaders in everything from fashion and the arts to policy, the law, business, medicine and science. If a topic is relevant and compelling, it is covered on The Interview. Host Leslie Heaney is excited to share these compelling stories with you. You’ll leave feeling inspired, having learnt something new, and having shared a few laughs along the way.

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