RayPresents

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RayPresents is a conversation series hosted by Ray Leroy, featuring thoughtful and honest discussions with inspiring voices across culture, business, media, sports, and public life. Each episode explores the journeys behind success, the risks taken, the lessons learned, and the values that guide leaders, creators, and changemakers from Canada and around the world. The tone is relaxed, authentic, and reflective, creating space for real stories and meaningful insight. RayPresents is about perspective, purpose, and the people shaping our world, one conversation at a time.

  1. Cabbie Richards: Mastering the Craft of the Sports Interview

    3월 6일

    Cabbie Richards: Mastering the Craft of the Sports Interview

    One of the most recognizable personalities in Canadian sports media joins RayPresents.Fresh off the Winter Olympics, Cabbie Richards sits down for a conversation about the craft behind great interviews, authenticity in media, and the moments that shape a career.Cabbie built a reputation for bringing energy, humor and authenticity into interviews with some of the biggest names in sports. But behind the charisma is a thoughtful media mind who helped change the way athletes are interviewed.In this conversation we talk about:• What it feels like working on the Olympic stage• The mindset behind “ask for forgiveness, not permission”• Finding your voice in the media industry• Fatherhood and perspective after years in the spotlight• The interviews that actually stay with you

    34분
  2. Episode 64 - Actor Michael Mando (Better Call Saul) | Raw, Unfiltered, Real

    1월 23일

    Episode 64 - Actor Michael Mando (Better Call Saul) | Raw, Unfiltered, Real

    Live from Miami, I had the chance to reconnect with my friend, actor Michael Mando. We first met in high school, and it’s been inspiring to watch his journey from those early days to the international stage. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, and having lived in many cities across four continents, Michael brings a global perspective that naturally shows up in his work and in the way he approaches life. He became a fan favourite with his unforgettable performance as Vaas Montenegro in Far Cry 3, and brought rare depth and humanity to Nacho Varga in Better Call Saul. His ability to explore the psychology of complex characters continues to resonate with audiences around the world. We moved from memories of our high school hallways to reflections on craft, discipline, growth, and the unexpected turns that shape a creative life. Michael also shared passion for music. Michael’s story is what happens when talent meets purpose.

    15분
  3. Épisode 63 - Jean Chesnel Jean et Ayitika, du cacao haïtien au chocolat d’exception

    1월 4일

    Épisode 63 - Jean Chesnel Jean et Ayitika, du cacao haïtien au chocolat d’exception

    Je reçois Jean Chesnel Jean, agronome et fondateur de Ayitika, une marque haïtienne engagée qui fait du cacao un levier de qualité, de durabilité et de transformation sociale.Au cœur de cette conversation, une philosophie claire “De la racine à la tablette”. Une histoire de qualité, de durabilité et d’engagement.Ayitika se définit comme une entreprise citoyenne, qui agit avec la collectivité et pour les générations futures. À travers une approche intégrée, la marque valorise le cacao haïtien depuis la parcelle de cacaoyère jusqu’au produit fini, en mettant de l’avant la richesse des terroirs, la diversité des arômes et le savoir-faire local.Jean Chesnel Jean partage sa vision d’une production respectueuse de l’environnement, ancrée dans les valeurs humaines et socio-culturelles d’Haïti. Chaque produit Ayitika est pensé comme le fruit d’un engagement profond envers l’authenticité, la qualité et la durabilité.Nous abordons également le travail mené avec les communautés locales, la création de richesse à l’échelle du territoire, et l’importance d’une rétribution juste, afin que la valeur générée par le cacao profite pleinement à celles et ceux qui le cultivent.Ayitika a décroché le prix de la “Meilleure tablette Bean-to-Bar” au concours Les Éclats du Chocolat du Salon du Chocolat de Paris, une distinction qui confirme la reconnaissance internationale du cacao haïtien et l’excellence de ses produits.**Envie d’en savoir plus sur les produits Ayitika ? Visitez le site officiel de la marque et suivez Ayitika sur ses réseaux sociaux.https://ayitika.com

    23분
  4. Amber Kanwar on Pressure, Risk, and Betting on Yourself | Episode 62

    1월 4일

    Amber Kanwar on Pressure, Risk, and Betting on Yourself | Episode 62

    What does it really take to build in high-pressure environments? Amber Kanwar, one of Canada’s most respected business journalists, opens up about pressure, risk, and betting on yourself.In Episode 62, Amber Kanwar joins me on RayPresents for a powerful and honest conversation about navigating finance, journalism, and motherhood. After years reporting on markets, money, and major business decisions, she shares how she thinks about risk, growth, purpose, and what it takes to build something of your own, including her podcast In the Money with Amber Kanwar.We dive into the pressure women face in the finance space, the shift toward more authentic storytelling, and how Amber stepped into her own lane with In the Money. There are also a few surprises along the way, including a standout story and a field she may explore in the future.If you’re interested in finance, media, leadership, or personal growth, this conversation will speak to you.**https://inthemoneypod.com

    40분
  5. Episode 61 - Building hope across borders: Jimmy Sebulime’s journey from Uganda to Canada

    1월 3일

    Episode 61 - Building hope across borders: Jimmy Sebulime’s journey from Uganda to Canada

    On RayPresents Episode 61, I sit down with Jimmy Sebulime, a community builder whose quiet strength is transforming lives in both Uganda and Canada.Through the Agnes Zabali Boys and Girls Club, Jimmy is creating opportunities for young people to learn, grow, and lead, proving that real leadership starts with service. His work bridges continents and communities, showing that hope can travel far when it’s built on compassion and purpose.This conversation is about impact without noise, about doing the work, not for recognition, but for the next generation.

    29분
  6. Episode 60 - Amira Elghawaby on Islamophobia, Resilience & Belonging

    1월 3일

    Episode 60 - Amira Elghawaby on Islamophobia, Resilience & Belonging

    I sit down with Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia.Amira opens up about what it was like growing up and celebrating difference, the challenges of stereotypes that still persist, and the urgent need to build a Canada where everyone belongs.This is a powerful and honest exchange on resilience, identity, and inclusion.Subscribe to RayPresents for more authentic conversations with changemakers shaping culture and society.

    25분
  7. Épisode 59 - BanFest : Samuel Bernadin met la culture haïtienne à l’honneur à Ottawa

    1월 3일

    Épisode 59 - BanFest : Samuel Bernadin met la culture haïtienne à l’honneur à Ottawa

    Dans cet épisode, je discute avec Samuel Bernadin, alias Samy Blanco, président fondateur de BanFest, le premier banquet-festival annuel qui met la culture haïtienne à l’honneur à travers sa gastronomie à Ottawa.https://www.banfest.com

    23분
  8. Episode 58 - A conversation with Canada’s Human Rights Chief: Charlotte-Anne Malischewski

    1월 3일

    Episode 58 - A conversation with Canada’s Human Rights Chief: Charlotte-Anne Malischewski

    In Episode 58, I sit down with Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Interim Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.We talk about what it means to lead during times of change, how to rebuild public trust, and why human rights still matter in Canada today.

    28분
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RayPresents is a conversation series hosted by Ray Leroy, featuring thoughtful and honest discussions with inspiring voices across culture, business, media, sports, and public life. Each episode explores the journeys behind success, the risks taken, the lessons learned, and the values that guide leaders, creators, and changemakers from Canada and around the world. The tone is relaxed, authentic, and reflective, creating space for real stories and meaningful insight. RayPresents is about perspective, purpose, and the people shaping our world, one conversation at a time.

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    2025년 - 2026년
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