The VOW

Diana‘s journey into surrogacy started about eight years ago when a friend of hers approached her about being an egg donor. It was an experience that completely opened her eyes. A few years later she had the opportunity to donate her eggs again to another friend and business partner. After helping these two couples build their family, she was inspired to try surrogacy. She had a friend introduce h...

Kerri Cust is a Self Love & Intimacy coach offering workshops and individual coaching in the areas of Belonging, Intimacy and Pleasure. She helps her students and clients discover and live a life that is truly theirs, not one where they are simply 'checking the boxes'; she works with people to heal, open their hearts and get their “mojo” back. Kerri has studied and trained under guru's, and ma...

Aya Mhana is a Syrian-born singer, songwriter and oud player. Now a proud Canadian citizen, Aya moves easily between English and Arabic, writing lyrics with a poet’s sensibilities. Since emigrating to Calgary, Canada, in 2016 , Aya has performed at the Calgary Stampede and Globalfest, and with the Kensington Sinfonia. Also, got invited to Folkfest. In 2020, for her outstanding commitment to the co...

Shashi’s first foray into entrepreneurship was as a partner with Body Blocker Co, a manufacturer of state-of-the-art sun wear for children, which dramatically decreased the effects of the sun’s UV rays. This business set the course for her to pursue her own business and later opened Twisted Goods, retail stores that specialize in fun and eclectic personal and home accessories, with storefronts in...

Annette Stanwick considers herself an ordinary woman with lots of extraordinary experiences that have molded her, changed her and given her a passion to help others just like you to overcome your struggles, heal your wounds, improve your life and relationships and to forgive yourself and others, so you can live your very best life. She is no stranger to tough times.  She has risen above trial...

Monsy is a 33 year old single mother of two girls ages 6 and 4.  Her story is one of inspiration and resilience as she battles through building a career in the mortgage industry while raising her young children on her own. She began her career at one of the big 5 banks and quickly built her reputation as a ‘go -getter’. Motivated by challenges and never afraid to take risks, she is now one of the...

Lesley is the former President of Hopewell Residential, a land development and housing company headquartered in Calgary . Having spent over 35 years in the real estate industry, she now serves on several Boards including The Calgary Stampede and The Calgary Health. Lesley and her life partner, Scott Hutcheson have four children Cole (26), Syd (24), Parker (23) and Avery (21). She enjoys skiing, cy...

 Heather Heasman is a senior business leader with over 20 years experience in strategy development, change management and leadership development in the profit and non-profit sectors. She has worked internationally and has most recently provided management consulting and executive coaching services to privately held start ups and foundations in Alberta and British Columbia. ⁣ ⁣As an experience...

Corinne Lyall is the broker and owner of Royal LePage Benchmark, and has worked in some capacity in the real estate industry for over 30 years. She is the 2015 Past President of CREB® (Calgary Real Estate Board), was on the Royal LePage Canada's National Advisory Council, and is the current Chair of Pillar9 (the Alberta One MLS Board). Corinne was also President of CREB®’s Charitable Foundation in...

Verna Marzo has been described as an Inspiring Albertan, a messenger of hope, and an energizer bunny. Verna Marzo was born and raised in the Philippines. She completed University there receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Mass communication where she worked in print media. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣She moved to Canada in 2001 to provide a better life for her family. She made a life for herself in Canada, building a strong...

Jayme MacFayden is the co-founder of BMeX Restaurant Group Inc. BMeX was established in 2010 with the opening of one single restaurant UNA pizza + wine and now oversees five independent concepts between Calgary and Saskatoon. (UNA pizza + wine is set to open two new locations within Calgary starting as early as August of this year) Although her career was originally set down a path outside of the...

Kelly is an athlete turned journalist turned digital marketing diehard. After founding two marketing agencies, one focused on public relations and the other on content marketing, she shifted to education. In her current role as founder and CEO of Social School, a leading digital skills training provider for thousands of individuals and organizations worldwide, Kelly and her team passionately teach...

A Certified Professional Development & Leadership Coach and Organizational Development (OD) Specialist, Rev. Dr. Danielle Ayana James has worked with a diversity of high-potential leaders across Canada and the USA.  A self declared ‘yes to life’ fanatic, Ayana is also an Ordained Minister and entrepreneur who uniquely bridges worlds of business, leadership and spirituality. ⁣

The new normal arrived real quick.. and we're searching for answers in the midst of global adversity, so where do we go from here? Tune into my solo episode where I shed some thought on real life, real estate, and how to position yourself in the next months to come. 

For the last three years, Lighthouse’s co-founder Andrea Deydey has been breaking the rules in the construction industry in Calgary.  Through her experience in the boutique world of custom home building, she’s put her stamp on the personal side of building luxury real estate.  Her goal is to make her clients feel like they have a trusted guide and advocate the entire way through what can...

Jody Stoski is the owner of Cinnamon Girl Clinic and the Jody Stoski Paramedical Tattoo Academy. With over 13 years of experience she is one of the founders in the cosmetic and paramedical tattoo industry. She helps people feel more confident in their own skin and often creates 3D healing tattoos after injury or illness. You can find her working at her clinic in Calgary and also many of the plasti...

Tish Duffy has a kinesiology degree from University of Calgary and 25 years of personal training experience⁣. Born and raised Calgarian, Tish has trained professional hockey players, race car drivers and motocross athletes, but also love training general population looking to break through new fitness plateaus.⁣ ⁣ Currently running an Online Personal Training Business call Strong Bodies by Tish -...

Jessica Janzen is a motivational speaker, published author (her newest book comes out May 2020), and a ‘serial-perneur’. Her husband Hot Ronnie are the founder of the Love for Lewiston Foundation. After losing their son Lewiston almost 3 years ago she decided that she would stop wasting time and get moving on her big dreams - speaking, writing and inspiring others to do the same.   Her c...

Ryan Kennedy is a full time student at Olds College, studying Agriculture. She enjoys horseback riding and spreading the message about addiction in youth and women. Her passion for helping others is what drives her to continue on a path that is an example for others who struggle with addiction.

Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett is a Workplace Psychologist, Entrepreneur, Speaker and Author who is passionate about making workplaces better and increasing peoples' career fulfillment. She runs Calgary Career Counselling, Work EvOHlution, and Synthesis Psychology, and specializes in leadership, team, and culture development, career planning, and creating high performing mobile workplaces.  Laura b...

Jenny B is an experienced International Speaker and Director with a successful history of program development, leadership training, communications management and marketing strategy. Charismatic Jenny B is here to talk about her life journey which is raw and relatable.