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The VOW
by Tanya Eklund
The VOW, Voice of Women, is a Calgary, AB based podcast built on the empowerment of others through the sharing of real life stories. Hosted by Realtor/entrepreneur, Tanya Eklund. Tanya dives into the lives of admirable women over coming everyday challenges while exploring what they do to maintain a positive push for what the future holds.
Episodes
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Tonia Evans
Tonia Evans is rebuilding her life — and finding her voice in the process. After 27 years of marriage, a devastating betrayal changed everything. What followed was divorce, heartbreak, motherhood, and the difficult work of rediscovering the woman she had lost along the way. A classically trained...
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Tanya Eklund: No One Is Coming to Save You
No one is coming to save you. And that might be the most freeing thing you ever realize. In this week’s Mini Monday, Tanya Eklund gets real about one of the hardest lessons she’s learned: no one is going to build your life for you. The career change. The difficult decision. The new beginning. The...
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Jackie Ducci
Jackie Ducci is a philanthropist, filmmaker, and founder of The Human-Animal Alliance, where she has helped direct nearly $500,000 in grants to organizations harnessing the human-animal bond to transform lives. After years of witnessing the powerful stories of children, veterans, trauma…
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Tanya Eklund: What Aging Has Taught Me
What if getting older isn’t something to fear, but something to be grateful for? In this Mini Monday episode of The VOW Podcast, Tanya Eklund gets candid about aging, wrinkles, motherhood, changing friendships, aging parents, and the reality of time moving faster than ever. Her 40s have brought...
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Marie-Pier Dionne
Marie-Pier Dionne arrived with $100 in her pocket, couldn’t speak the language, and had no roadmap for the life she was about to build. Today, at 43, she has built four businesses, a real estate portfolio, a wellness brand, and a life entirely of her own making. But behind the businesses is a…
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Tanya Eklund: A Toast to the Exes
A toast to the exes. Because sometimes the wrong relationships teach you exactly what you deserve from the right one. On this week’s Mini Monday, Tanya Eklund gets real about dating, the men who came before her husband, the lessons she learned along the way, and the moments that taught her to…
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Stacey Greer
What if the stories you learned about yourself as a child are still shaping who you love, how you show up, and what you believe you deserve? Stacey N. Greer is a Relationship Repair Coach, speaker, and founder of The Upstream Method™ and The Family Peace Project. After confronting her own…
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Tanya Eklund: Friendships
Friendships can be complicated, beautiful, challenging, deeply loving — and sometimes, they simply change. In this Mini Monday, Tanya reflects on the friendships that have shaped her life: the ones that grew with her, the ones she had to let go of, and the ones that taught her something along the...
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Alicia Kayley
Blending Pop, R&B, Blues, and Soul with heartfelt storytelling, Alicia Kayley is an emerging Indigenous artist from the Algonquin and Tahltan Nations whose music is rooted in authenticity, identity, and emotional connection. Based in Ottawa, Alicia combines her classical vocal training with…
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Tanya Eklund: Discipline the Disappointment
If you're in sales, real estate, or building a business, this episode is for you. Success isn't just about the wins you share—it's about the rejection you overcome, the sacrifices no one sees, and the resilience you build when things don't go as planned. In this Mini Monday, you'll hear a candid...
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Tanya Eklund: Mid-Year Reflections on Letting Go, Leadership & Gratitude
It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the year. In this Mini Monday episode, Tanya shares three mid-year reflections shaped by real life changes, from downsizing and decluttering to intentionally running a small but powerful real estate team. She explores the freedom that comes from...
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Dr. Julie Hong
A widow, physician, and mother of two, Dr. Julie Hong turned personal loss into a powerful mission to help others heal deeply and live fully. As a family physician, educator, and expert in functional medicine, brain optimization, chronic pain, and men’s health, she bridges science and soul in...
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Tanya Eklund: More Than a Husband, Choosing the Right Father
Choosing a life partner is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make—but have you ever considered how that choice impacts your future children? In this heartfelt episode, Tanya shares her journey through dating, relationships, and ultimately finding her husband, Chad. From navigating…
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Tanya Eklund: What I Had to Unlearn to Grow
There are so many things I had to unlearn to become who I am today. One of the biggest was believing that life is always fair and that people will always act with kindness and integrity. I grew up seeing the world through a lens of innocence, but adulthood showed me that fairness is subjective…
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Jessi Hartnett
After 15 years trapped in the cycle of smoking addiction, Jessi discovered a powerful truth: smoking was never the real problem. Beneath the habit were unhealed wounds, unmet emotional needs, and a disconnect from her authentic self. In this inspiring conversation, Jessi shares her personal…
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Tresa Halbrooks
Tresa Halbrooks spent over a decade breaking barriers in one of America's most male-dominated industries — the NFL — before stepping into her next chapter as a CEO, advocate, and survivor. In this episode, Tresa opens up about navigating domestic violence, rebuilding her identity, and turning...
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Leah Yard
Leah Yard’s path into fashion was anything but traditional. Raised on a remote lighthouse island and leaving high school early, she spent years in entry-level jobs, feeling like she didn’t belong. It was through jewelry and personal style that she discovered a powerful shift—not just in how…
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Tanya Eklund: Loyalty vs Value in Real Estate
In this episode of Tanya’s Mini Monday, Calgary real estate professional Tanya shares an honest reflection on one of the hardest truths in real estate: loyalty doesn’t always guarantee repeat business, and past relationships don’t always lead to future decisions. With over 25 years in the…
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Laverne McKinnon
Laverne McKinnon is a coach and mentor who helps women navigate the moments when work becomes deeply personal—when careers shift, identities crack open, and life no longer looks the way it once did. After being fired early in her career, Laverne experienced firsthand the quiet grief that follows...
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Tanya Eklund: Raising Confident Daughters in a Beauty-Obsessed World | Mother’s Day Week
In this heartfelt Mini Monday episode, Tanya shares an honest look into the realities of raising a tween daughter in today’s beauty-driven culture. As her 12-year-old begins experimenting with makeup and skincare, Tanya opens up about the challenges of navigating sensitive skin, social pressures,...
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Jenna Ghisolfo
Jenna Ghisolfo rebuilt her life from the ground up—and turned survival into purpose. A domestic violence survivor who once relied on Section 8 housing, she is now the CEO of Housing Consultants of America, a national speaker, and United States of America Mrs. Arizona 2026. Through her journey,...
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Tanya Eklund: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World
Monday Mini with Tanya dives into a topic every professional in the public eye needs to hear: personal safety, online harassment, and protecting yourself in an increasingly digital world. In this episode, Tanya shares real-life experiences with scams, cyber harassment, fake client inquiries,...
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Heather Hendrie
Heather Hendrie is an award-winning storyteller and clinical counsellor who believes truth is most powerful when it’s told with both courage and laughter. Blending raw honesty, sharp humor, and deep compassion, she transforms lived experience into connection — the kind that makes people feel...
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Tanya Eklund: Alcohol, Aging & What Happens When You Stop Drinking
In today’s solo episode, Tanya shares an honest reflection on alcohol, aging, and what really shifts in the body and mind when drinking is no longer part of your lifestyle. This isn’t a judgement on drinking, but a deeper look at awareness, habits, and how our choices shape our energy, clarity,...
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Manmeet Rattu
Manmeet Rattu helps high performers and purpose-driven women break free from trauma, self-doubt, and survival patterns living in their nervous system. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, somatics, Polyvagal Theory, and yogic wisdom, she guides women from burnout to clarity, emotional freedom…
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Tanya Eklund: The Things I’ve Left Behind in My 20s and 30s
In this Monday Mini, Tanya shares a lighthearted but honest reflection on the things she’s officially left behind in her 20s and 30s — and the habits she’s embraced in her 40s. From tube tops and mini skirts (and the nickname “Tube Top Tanya”) to chasing fashion trends, tanning beds, saying yes…
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Dr. Katherine Kovachik
Dr. Katherine Kovachik is a clinical psychologist and founder of Ursa Psychology in Winnipeg, specializing in women’s mental health, trauma, and resilience. After leaving an abusive relationship at 18, she turned her lived experience into research and practice, exploring how women rebuild their...
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Tanya Eklund: Let’s Talk Incontinence
This week’s solo episode is all about a topic many women face—but few talk about: incontinence, especially after vaginal birth. Whether you’re in your 20s or over 40, it can affect your workouts, daily life, and confidence. I share my personal journey—from trampoline jumps I couldn’t do with my...
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Kimberly Conte
Kimberly Conte is a memoirist, storyteller, and advocate for women reclaiming their voices. In her powerful book, Who Am I Really, Do You Know?, she takes readers on an intimate journey through trauma, silence, and survival, showing how even the darkest chapters of life can become sources of...
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Monday Mini: The Quiet Confidence of Your 40s
In this Monday Mini, Tanya shares an honest reflection on the unexpected perks of getting older—especially the quiet confidence that starts to show up in your 40s. From wrinkles vs. wisdom to learning the power of silence, restraint, and emotional intelligence, this episode is about how life...
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Dr. Tanisha King
Dr. Tanisha King, Ph.D. is the founder of Dr. King Speaks, LLC and the creator of Sovereign: Heal. Lead. Rise. A survivor of childhood trauma and domestic violence, she has transformed adversity into purpose. Raised on Chicago’s South Side as a first-generation college student, Dr. King combines...
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Morgana Lakatoa Hayward
Morgana Lakatos-Hayward is a bestselling author and founder of This Isn’t a Diet, helping high-achieving women in midlife master their hormones, metabolism, and energy. A former 2x world champion Latin dancer, Morgana’s own struggles with body scrutiny, disordered eating, and hormonal conditions...
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Tracy DeTomasi
Tracy DeTomasi is the CEO of Callisto, a national nonprofit that uses technology to empower survivors of sexual violence. With over 25 years of experience in the gender-based violence field, she leads efforts that help survivors safely identify others harmed by the same person, reclaim control…
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Katie Winchenbach
Katie Winchenbach is the reigning National United States Mrs. 2025, a Fortune 500 corporate attorney, fashion designer, and host of the Lead Fearlessly podcast. Her path from small-town Maine to negotiating multimillion-dollar contracts and standing on a national stage with a crown is anything…
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Justina Pembleton
Justina Lynn Pembleton is a Canadian author, former journalist, and survivor-advocate whose writing is defined by its raw honesty and emotional depth. A graduate of Sheridan College’s Journalism program, she spent years telling other people’s stories before turning to her own—a deeply personal...
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Tanya Eklund
In this episode, Tanya Eklund shares her inspiring journey to becoming a published children’s book author with her debut story, I’m More Than Just a Warthog. Written from the heart, Tanya’s book explores the important themes of bullying, belonging, and the power of kindness. Through a heartfelt…
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Ray Epstein
Ray Epstein is a survivor, student activist, and legislative advocate reshaping how institutions respond to sexual violence. After experiencing abuse at 13 and being silenced by her school, she turned her pain into purpose—founding Student Activists Against Sexual Assault (SAASA) at Temple...
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Jewel Waara
Jewel Waara is a Calgary-based advocate and recent graduate in Addiction Studies, passionately using her voice to raise awareness about MRKH syndrome — a rare congenital condition she was diagnosed with at the age of 17. Born without a uterus, vaginal canal, and one kidney, Jewel has transformed...
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Jenn Harper
Jenn Harper is the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, an Indigenous-owned and sustainability-driven cosmetics brand that’s changing the face of beauty—literally. A proud Anishinaabe woman from Northwest Angle #33 First Nation, Jenn is known for weaving Indigenous wisdom, sustainability, and…
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Violeta Rangel
Violeta Rangel is a resilient force of nature, a woman who’s turned adversity into purpose. From experiencing poverty and homelessness in Mexico as a child to rebuilding her life as a single mother across three countries, her journey is one of reinvention, courage, and unwavering determination....
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Vicki Tyler
Vicki Tyler is a fearless leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for bold living. Surviving two near-death experiences, she defied the odds—transforming from a backpacker to President of Flight Centre USA and later building a thriving real estate development company in LA. Drawing from corporate...
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Joumana & Mariam Moallem
oumana Moallem is the devoted mother of Mariam, who lives with a chronic case of Sickle Cell Disease. As her primary caregiver, Joumana has dedicated her life to ensuring her daughter’s health and happiness while navigating the daily challenges of this complex illness. Together, Joumana and her...
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Ellen Silverman
After 30 years as a Wall Street analyst, Ellen Silverman traded finance for real estate, bringing her sharp analytical skills and passion for people to the competitive NYC market. For the past eight years, she has helped buyers, sellers, and renters navigate Manhattan’s fast-paced landscape with…
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Holly Carroll
Holly Carroll is a #1 Best-Selling Author, Luxury Realtor, and Mentor dedicated to empowering women to unlock their full potential. As Managing Director of The Agency Muskoka, she’s built a thriving real estate career fueled by confidence, resilience, and personal transformation. A former Miss...
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Karen Gosbee
Karen Gosbee is a courageous advocate, author, and survivor who turned her personal tragedy into a powerful mission to raise awareness around domestic abuse, mental health, and addiction. Once trapped in a seemingly perfect life with a successful husband, Karen's world shattered when she realized...
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Carol Murray
In 1997, a routine skydive turned into a nightmare for Carol Murray when her parachute malfunctioned, sending her plummeting to the ground at 55 mph. Miraculously, she survived—but with life-altering injuries, including multiple fractures, a punctured lung, and years of gruelling rehabilitation....
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Linda McLean
Linda Faye Campbell McLean is a storyteller, podcast host, and author of Route 1-75: Memoir & Musings from My 75-Year Road Trip. Through her memoir and My 75-Year Road Trip podcast, she shares raw, honest, and often humorous reflections on resilience, loss, love, and the power of sisterhood. A...
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Hope Zvara
Hope Zvara is the CEO and founder of Mother Trucker Yoga and Road Relief Wellness, transforming truck driver health with simple, effective solutions. A trailblazer in a male-dominated industry, she has been featured in Forbes, PBS, and the Emmy-nominated StartUp. After overcoming addiction and…
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Lori-Anne Toone
Lori-Anne Toone, born and raised in Paradise, Newfoundland, is a dynamic force blending education, fitness, and family life. With degrees in Sociology, History, and Public Relations, she transitioned from corporate communications in Alberta's oil and gas industry to teaching at SAIT. A proud mom…
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Renee Exelbert
Renee Exelbert is a two-time breast and skin cancer survivor, psychologist, personal trainer, and author of Chemo Muscles: Lessons Learned From Being a Psycho-Oncologist and Cancer Survivor. She empowers others to transform adversity into strength through the mind-body connection, blending…
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The VOW, Voice of Women, is a Calgary, AB based podcast built on the empowerment of others through the sharing of real life stories. Hosted by Realtor/entrepreneur, Tanya Eklund. Tanya dives into the lives of admirable women over coming everyday challenges while exploring what they do to maintain a positive push for what the future holds.
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The VOW currently has 230 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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The VOW, Voice of Women, is a Calgary, AB based podcast built on the empowerment of others through the sharing of real life stories. Hosted by Realtor/entrepreneur, Tanya Eklund. Tanya dives into the lives of admirable women over coming everyday challenges while exploring what they do to maintain a...
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The VOW is created and hosted by Tanya Eklund.
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