HeyJaredRayPresents
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…
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What nobody tells you about being a professional singer | Nicole Thalìa (opens the original)
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Nicole Thalìa knows what the stage looks like at the highest level. The singer, Creative Director and entrepreneur has performed around the world, from singing at the Royal Wedding with The Kingdom Choir to touring with Italian superstar Marco Mengoni and performing as part of Black Coffee’s orchestral show on a night that also featured Alicia Keys.But the stage is only part of the story.Nicole returns to RayPresents for Episode #70 to talk about the side of being a professional singer people do
City Fidelia: The truth about being an independent artist in Ottawa (opens the original)
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What does it really take to build as an independent artist in a city where the talent is there, but the support doesn’t always follow?I sat down with Ottawa rapper and entrepreneur City Fidelia at Exit Lounge, the restaurant he owns with his partners, for an honest conversation about music, entrepreneurship, funding, community and creating your own opportunities.City has taken his music far beyond Ottawa, including touring in Japan and gaining recognition from major artists and platforms. At the
The Jobfather’s guide to landing your dream job | Jermaine Murray (opens the original)
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What does it take to stand out in today’s job market, especially as a Black professional?In Episode 68, I sit down with Jermaine Murray, better known as The Jobfather. As the founder of JupiterHR, Jermaine has helped thousands of black professionals break into tech, advance their careers, and rethink what it means to build a fulfilling professional life.In this conversation, we discuss:• How Jermaine earned the nickname The Jobfather• The mindset that separates successful job seekers from everyo
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe on the cost of youth sports, the World Cup & Ottawa’s Future (opens the original)
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The cost of youth sports is rising, and more families are asking the same question:Can every child still afford to play?In this episode, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe returns for a wide-ranging conversation about youth sports, affordability, Canada’s historic FIFA World Cup 2026 run, Ottawa’s future, leadership, and why access to sport matters more than ever. As Canada rides unprecedented soccer momentum, the challenge is ensuring every young athlete has the opportunity to participate, not just th
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