In this episode, Leslie speaks with Dr. Andy McCullough a highly respected cardiologist and internist in New York City who has been recognized as a Top Doctor by New York Magazine consecutively for many years. After training at Mount Sinai where he rose to the rank of Chief Fellow and serving as both an attending physician at New York Presbyterian and an assistant professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, Dr. McCullough is now a partner at the concierge doctor’s service, M...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In Episode 11, Leslie catches up with interior design extraordinaire, Ashley Whittaker. Listed on Elle Décor’s A-List of top designers, Ashley’s work has been published in The New York Times, Architectural Digest, Veranda, Southern Living, Coastal Living, Domino, and most notably, on the cover of House Beautiful on six separate occasions. Described as a “neo-traditionalist”, Ashley’s projects reveal a fresh and modern perspective on traditional design and architecture. Ashley’s work is featured ...
Jan 31, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In Episode 10, Leslie speaks with Emmy-winning producer and writer Pamela Ryckman about her latest biography, Candace Pert: Genius, Greed, and Madness in the World of Science – the true story of scientist, activist and trailblazer Candace Pert. Pert’s groundbreaking research and book Molecules of Emotion introduced the world to the mind-body connection, the opioid receptor and an HIV treatment known as Peptide T. Pamela talks about Candace’s extraordinary life, discoveries and fierce competition...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In Episode 9, host Leslie Heaney sits down with the fabulous Veronica Swanson Beard -- co-founder and visionary behind the fashion powerhouse, Veronica Beard. From the modest beginnings of the dickey jacket to the global sensation it is today, this episode explores the ascension of the brand and one of the amazing women behind its creation. Veronica Beard has not only conquered the US with dozens of stores but is now taking on the international market with stores in London, Toronto, and Seoul. H...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In episode 8, host Leslie Heaney dives into the extraordinary life of New York legend, Jamie Niven! Former Chairman of Sotheby's The Americas and philanthropic powerhouse, Jamie has raised over $800 million for over 750 causes through his unparalleled auctioneering skills. But that's not all – before Sotheby's, Jamie conquered the realms of investment banking and private equity, all while dedicating his time and talent to numerous philanthropic endeavors from serving as a member of the Boards of...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Close to 50 percent of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. Whether you’re going through a divorce or know someone who is, understanding how it works is one way to make better decisions or provide better guidance. In Episode 7, Leslie talks with renowned divorce attorney Donald Lockhart Schuck. Don is a Partner and head of the Family Law Group at the firm Pryor Cashman in New York City. He has been hailed as a top family law attorney by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers every year sin...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 7
Have you ever put down an amazing book- one you absolutely cherished and wondered how it got written and published? Today you’re going to find out because in Episode 6 we’re talking with celebrated literary agent, Elisabeth Weed. Elisabeth is going to give us a glimpse into the fascinating world of book publishing, including discussing her own journey from working for a publishing house, to teaming up with other women in the industry to create the incredibly successful agency, The Book Group. Th...
Dec 20, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
College admissions is on many people’s minds this week as high school seniors receive early admissions decisions…. Tune in to episode 5 to get an insider’s look at one of the hottest topics today - the college admissions process- when Leslie talks with college admissions consultant extraordinaire, Nuria Rubert. Regarded as an expert in her field for over twenty years, Nuria has guided hundreds of students and parents through the grueling and competitive landscape of modern college admissions. If...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week’s episode is a conversation with megahit reality tv show producer, Matt Sharp of Sharp Entertainment. His stable of blockbuster shows include 90 Day Fiancee, Man vs. Food, Doomsday Preppers – and the list goes on! Learn about Matt’s incredible career and get an inside look behind how these hits shows are made….it doesn’t hurt that Matt is hilarious and brilliant too! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate and review The Interview and follow us on Instagram @theinterviewwithlesli...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 4
As the old adage goes, a parent is only as happy as their unhappiest child. In this episode, host Leslie Heaney sits down with Dr. Rachel Shelley, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of childhood anxiety. With the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging societal pressures, and the shift towards an individualistic culture, it's no wonder childhood anxiety rates have nearly doubled in the past few years. In episode 3 of The Interview With Leslie Heaney , Leslie and Dr. Shelley explo...
Nov 29, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, Leslie speaks with Eleanor Acquavella. Eleanor helps run the world-renowned Acquavella gallery alongside her brothers and her father, art world legend, Bill Acquavella. Regarded as one of the most distinguished and esteemed art galleries in the world, the over one-hundred-year-old Acquavella Galleries is located in Manhattan and specializes in 19th, 20th, and 21st-century works. Displaying the perfect combination of brilliance and humor, Eleanor offers a rare glimpse into the la...
Nov 22, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 1
This week, Leslie sits down with the legendary photographer, Douglas Friedman, and discusses everything from his days in college, his early years as a photographer, his passion for architecture, and how Martha Stewart made him the perfect baked potato. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and review. Follow us on Instagram @theinterviewwithleslie. A new episode is released every Wednesday.
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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