hand me the mic, and i'll take care of the rest!
Inspire. Engage. Empower.
Transform your events with an event host in Canada.
Empowering Voices, Inspiring Change
Your Event, My Passion
As the founder of Hand Me The Mic, I am dedicated to making your event memorable. With years of experience as an emcee, I bring energy and professionalism to fundraisers, galas, and corporate events.
My Background
As a fulltime journalist in Canada, I have been speaking in front of large audiences for over two decades. I have spent time working as a news anchor, producer, weather presenter and reporter with one of the largest broadcasters in the country. I have also hosted two seasons of a national television reality show. When I am not in front of a camera, I am in front of a live audience emceeing, or public speaking.
My Services
Whether you're looking for a keynote speaker for your next event or someone responsible for guiding the proceedings, introducing speakers, engaging the audience, and ensuring the event runs smoothly and on schedule, I am your girl!
Hand Me The Mic and I'll take care of the rest.
I will be your facilitator & keep the program flowing seamlessly.
A source of inspiration
Motivational speaker
Over the years, I have overcome many obstacles, including escaping a war-torn country. One of my proudest accomplishments is giving the commencement speech to an auditorium full of hopeful college graduates. I have used my powerful voice to encourage others to strive for success, no matter how difficult the journey.
Elevate Your Event with Reta Ismail - Testimonials
"Looking for an MC who brings energy, professionalism, and a touch of flair? Reta is the one to call! This past November, Reta graciously hosted the Annual Red Scarf Event in support of the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection. From the moment she took the stage, she brought warmth, humor, and a keen ability to engage a diverse audience. With her journalistic expertise, Reta seamlessly guided transitions between speakers, multimedia components, and audience interactions, ensuring the event remained engaging and on track. With over 1,000 attendees, Reta created an atmosphere of connection and enthusiasm, encouraging the crowd to engage and support the cause. Her ability to inspire generosity played a key role in the event’s fundraising success and helped to create new benchmarks for the organization's fundraising goals. If you want your event to be dynamic, polished, and truly unforgettable, I wholeheartedly recommend Reta. She’ll take it to the next level!
Mandi Fields, Community Project Manager | Non Profit Program Leader
I have had the pleasure of Managing several events with Reta as the emcee over the past few years.
Reta is professional and always does her homework to be prepared for the event.
Reta is so much fun to work with and I highly recommend Reta if you need a Host for your event. You will be glad you did!
Fran Ender - President, Ender & Associates, Event Management & Media Relations
Gala Fundraiser in support of the Brain Injury Association of London and Region. From the moment Reta stepped up to the podium, her professionalism, warmth, and engaging personality set the tone for an unforgettable evening. Reta seamlessly guided the event, balancing the energy with grace and making every moment feel special. Her deep understanding of our mission and ability to connect with the audience helped create an atmosphere of camaraderie and support. Thanks to her presence, our fundraising efforts were a great success, and we received countless compliments from guests about how well the evening flowed. We are truly grateful for her outstanding contribution to our event and would highly recommend her to any organization looking for an exceptional host.
Stephanie McGill - Executive Director, Brain Injury Association of London and Region
"Make sure you have finished speaking before your audience has finished listening."
Dorothy Sarnoff