The VOW

Sharon Costanzo is a relationship & communication coach who specializes in helping women speak up and work through hard conversations so they can feel more confident and connected in their most important relationships. She hosts the Keep Talking Revolution Podcast and Respected + Connected, an online coaching program and community for women who are working on improving their relationships in a...

Brenda Beckedorf is the Executive Director of Alberta IoT, a non-profit member-based association established in 2017 to support the growth of all things digital by creating a space for connection, collaboration, and innovation. In her role as Executive Director, Brenda’s focus is to bring our community together to provide a common voice in advancing the knowledge, adoption, and growth of the Inter...

Shailynn Taylor is a 27 year old disability advocate and diversity model who calls Calgary home. Receiving her diagnosis of type 2 SMA at only 18 months old, she knew she had to direct her life’s purpose. Today, she has made it her life’s work to educate those she meets on the unique experiences and perspectives of people with disabilities. Whether advocating for life saving treatments, accessible...

Michelle Furgiuele is a Canadian Human Trafficking Survivor, speaker, consultant and Peer Advocate with Restorations Canada. With over fifteen years of experience in multiple facets of the sex trade, Michelle now uses her story and extensive knowledge to educate and train various sectors on the realities of Human Trafficking. Through her work Michelle has been presenting preventative practices to...

Moji Taiwo is a wife, mother, grandmother, author, Creator and Host of The Immigrant Experience Show (Tieshow) on Diversity TV YouTube Channel. Tieshow is intended to be a platform to openly discuss matters of importance to our collective Immigrant population (first and second generation), individuals and families. During her 31 years’ service with Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, Young Offe...

In this mini Mother’s Day episode Tanya had the pleasure of interviewing her mother, Ginny Eklund. It was truly such a special day. In their interview, Tanya learned more about her mothers life, marriage and motherhood.

Born in Baghdad to an ancient lineage called the Chaldeans (Neo-Babylonians who still speak Aramaic), Weam Namou immigrated with her family to the United States at age ten. She is the Executive Director of the Chaldean Cultural Center, which houses the first and only Chaldean Museum in the world. She’s an Eric Hoffer award-winning author of 15 books, a two-time international award-winning filmmake...

Dr. Naminder Sandhu is a born and raised Calgarian and proud daughter of Punjabi immigrants who practices Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of Calgary and an active educator at the undergraduate and postgraduate medical education levels with over a decade of teaching experience. She is a respected leader havin...

Ariel White is a Marketing and Communications expert, and Sr. Account Manager at a creative agency. She also serves as a strategic advisor for a global eCommerce retailer, a Community Manager for Toast, a talent partner that helps connect women to tech roles, and is the Founding City Director for the Victoria chapter of WNORTH, an organization dedicated to empowering women to advance into senior l...

Amy Reding is an author, artist, and cancer survivor. At the age of 25 she was diagnosed for the first time with stage IV Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Since 2019, Amy has fought cancer on three different occasions and experienced multiple treatments of chemotherapy, fertility treatments, biopsies, immunotherapy and a stem cell transplant. Amy shares openly about her journey with cancer as a young adult...

Dr. Jessica is a strategic leadership and workplace culture consultant with a focus on self-intelligence and relationship intelligence. She is an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author who is on a mission to empower and unlock the inner voices of high-stressed high-achieving leaders. Dr. Jessica’s first book Speak Kindly, You’re Listening has been flying off the shelves! As a...

In this mini episode, Tanya shares with her listeners about her experience with aging parents. While all of us know that it is inevitable, it is important to remember that time is extremely precious. Tanya speaks to how her fathers mild stroke last Christmas shifted her perspective on understanding the reality of aging parents. She concludes this episode by urging her listeners to spend time with...

With a struggle of body positivity, a unique family upbringing an ongoing battle with imposter syndrome, Andrea Mondoux is a Best Selling and 3x published Author, Speaker, Host of The Balance + Bliss Podcast, Coach and a Curvy Body Advocate changing the future of health and wellness, and how those perceive achieving it. She is passionate about supporting people in their pursuit of wellness and hap...

Bethany Gettis is a highly dynamic Internationally known Certified Holistic Nutritional ConsultantTM and REAL Food Advocate. Bethany is focused on guiding busy, health-conscious parents to their optimum healthy lifestyle, through nutrition while creating a holistic balance. After all, she created her business Nutritious & Delicious because she believes a healthy family starts with a healthy pa...

Let's talk about sex, baby! Dr. Jordin is a Pleasure Expert, Naturopathic Doctor and Author. She is the CEO of the Pleasure Collective, a coaching community for CEOs and founders who want to be as badass in the bedroom as they are in the boardroom. She is the author of The Pink Canary, an investigation into the hidden secret to optimal women’s wellness and podcast host of The Pleasure Principles....

In this episode, Tanya gets vulnerable with her listeners about the time that a pulmonary embolism nearly took her life. While training for the Boston Marathon, Tanya began to experience severe chest pain that progressively got worse. It wasn't until she was admitted to the hospital that the doctors discovered she had blood clots throughout her chest due to the birth control pill. Tanya informs he...

Dr. Parul Dua Makkar completed her Bachelor of Science from University of Central Oklahoma in 1999, Magna Cum Laude and then obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 2003. She practiced in Alberta, before moving to New York. Currently she is the owner of PDM Family Dental in Long Island, a place she resides in with her husband and 2 boys. Dr. Makkar...

In this mini episode, Tanya shares with her listeners about her passion for philanthropy and how it came to be.  She discusses the importance of seeking out a charity, person or organization that resonates with you and your values. If you do not have the financial resources, donating your time is a wonderful way to give back! 

Chelsea Squires is an extreme data generalist, collaborator, and storyteller with over five years of energy industry experience and a successful pivot into the tech industry. After suffering for many years with a love-hate relationship with her brain, Chelsea was diagnosed with extreme ADHD. Learning to navigate life with her diagnosis has had its ups and downs. Today, I have the privilege of sitt...

In the first mini episode of 2023, Tanya shares with her listeners as to her perspective on goal setting. While it has been a key component to her success, Tanya is more of the mindset in sharing your goals with others whether that is a business coach, a family member or friend. In speaking to the milestones that she wants to get done in each quarter, it works to keep her accountable. The episode...

In this mini episode, Tanya celebrates The VOW's 100th episode. She speaks to how the podcast has changed her outlook and allowed her to gain a deeper understanding and connection with women who have demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity. The VOW has been a platform that encourages women that it is a strength to be vulnerable and share their story with listeners. Connection is the found...

Dr. Alisha Rai is a mother and the co-founder of  Hope for Cerebral Palsy and the Author of Mighty Mr. Aiden. She shares her journey through infertility, multiple miscarriages and her pursuit of motherhood. Dr. Rai will lead our listeners down an unconventional way of finding her miracle rainbow baby. In this episode, Dr. Rai speaks to her experience through a traumatic delivery, NICU and bec...

Nina Purewal faced an unexpected childhood tragedy, which inspired her mindfulness and meditation journey over twenty years ago. After climbing the corporate ladder in sales and marketing for nearly a decade, she took a sabbatical and moved to California to unplug and live in an ashram for a year to further her learning of ancient wisdom and letting go. It’s been her greatest passion to help other...

Armed with multiple degrees in psychology, two decades of working one-on-one with individuals, and facilitating internationally, Gemma is laser focused on helping people build emotional intelligence. Gemma is a natural-born storyteller who inspires compassion, with every breath. Her fresh, accelerated and loving approach to healing is changing the psychology industry. I am so lucky to be basking i...

In this mini episode, Tanya discusses the importance of finding joy in your day. While every day may not go to plan, it is important to find gratitude for the moments that bring us a sense of joy. Later in the episode, Tanya gets vulnerable with her listeners and shares her own personal journey with practicing compassion for those who share a difference of opinion relating to all things religion,...