The VOW

For years, Sue Campanella believed she needed to fix herself—to become better, stronger, different. Then she discovered a truth that changed everything: she wasn’t broken. She had simply been living from beliefs and patterns that were never truly hers. Shaped by childhood trauma, addiction, and generational dysfunction, Sue eventually found the courage to break the cycles she had inherited and cho...

Can women really have it all? A career, a family, meaningful relationships, time for ourselves, and an identity beyond the roles we play? This week, Tanya reflects on the different seasons of her life and the reminder that we don’t have to do it all at once. Life evolves, priorities shift, relationships change, and sometimes we have to learn to give ourselves a little more grace. Her biggest takea...

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 singer, psychotherapist, author, and advocate for women, Tonia has spent much of her life helping other...

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 routine you keep putting off. At some point, you have to stop waiting for permission and start takin...

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 survivors, and families impacted by these programs, Jackie stepped far outside her comfort zone and became a fir...

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 more confidence, less concern about what others think, deeper friendships, and a greater appreciation...

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 story most people never see. Abuse. Miscarriage. Loss. Burnout. Starting over. And the deeply personal que...

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 stand up for herself and never settle for less than respect. Some were great. Some were questionable. A...

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 struggles with sobriety, faith, relationships, and self-worth, Stacey discovered that our past can explain us...

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 way. She opens up about friendship breakups, growing apart, and one particularly meaningful friendship...

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 deeply personal songwriting to create music that resonates long after the final note. Her warm, powerful...

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 conversation about navigating rejection, earning every client, balancing entrepre...

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 letting go of what no longer serves you, why bigger isn’t always better in business or life, and how tr...

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 modern healthcare. Her work focuses on uncovering root causes, restoring balance, and helping people recla...

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 the challenges of modern dating to discovering that the qualities that matter most aren't always...

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 and everyone operates from their own perspective. I also had to unlearn that everyone will like you, that...

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 journey of overcoming addiction through self-awareness, emotional healing, and inner transformation. Rather...

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 personal trauma into a multimillion-dollar mission. As the founder of LEGACY Consulting, PR & Even...

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 others perceived her, but in how she saw herself. Without formal training or industry connections, Leah buil...

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 industry, she opens up about the emotional side of losing clients she expected to work with again, and the r...

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 professional loss and reinvention. That experience, along with her own journey through infertility, ado...

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, and the influence of expensive beauty trends targeted at young girls. Set during Mother’s Day week, th...

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, Jenna transforms lived experience into leadership, helping housing communities stay compliant, fill units...

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, AI-generated abuse, and the hidden risks that come with being a visible business owner—especially in real e...

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 instantly seen and deeply understood. As the visionary behind the  Awfully Hilarious  anthology series — in...