The VOW

Tanya Eklund
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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.

  1. Tanya Eklund: Raising Confident Daughters in a Beauty-Obsessed World | Mother’s Day Week

    1D AGO

    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, and the influence of expensive beauty trends targeted at young girls. Set during Mother’s Day week, this episode highlights the powerful role mothers play in shaping their daughters’ self-worth, confidence, and body image. Through personal stories, Tanya reflects on teaching healthy skincare habits, setting boundaries around beauty products, and having meaningful, age-appropriate conversations about appearance, social media, and the pressure to look a certain way. This conversation is a reminder that while we can’t shield our daughters from the world, we can guide them with strong values, honesty, and love. Tanya also shares her own journey with body image and how, with age and perspective, she’s learned to embrace confidence—hoping to pass that mindset down to her daughters. A must-listen for moms raising daughters, especially during the formative pre-teen and teenage years, this episode speaks to the importance of leading by example and reinforcing the message that they are already enough. Listen now and reflect on the lessons that matter most this Mother’s Day week.

    14 min
  2. Jenna Ghisolfo

    6D AGO

    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, Jenna transforms lived experience into leadership, helping housing communities stay compliant, fill units faster, and move people off the streets. She uses her platform to advocate for safe housing, strong communities, and second chances—showing that even the darkest chapters can become the foundation for extraordinary impact.

    51 min
  3. Tanya Eklund: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World

    APR 27

    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, AI-generated abuse, and the hidden risks that come with being a visible business owner—especially in real estate. From suspicious Google Meet requests to fraudulent luxury buyer leads, she breaks down the red flags every realtor, entrepreneur, and public-facing professional should know. This conversation is more than a cautionary tale—it’s a guide to staying vigilant, trusting your instincts, and setting boundaries that protect both your business and your personal well-being. If you work in real estate, sales, entrepreneurship, or any industry where your information is public, this episode offers practical advice on client verification, online safety, scam prevention, and handling harassment with strength and wisdom. Your safety is not optional—it’s part of your success. Listen now to Monday Mini with Tanya and learn how to protect yourself in business and beyond.

    16 min
  4. Heather Hendrie

    APR 9

    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 instantly seen and deeply understood. As the visionary behind the Awfully Hilarious anthology series — including the Amazon #1 bestseller Awfully Hilarious Period Pieces — Heather has helped thousands of women reclaim their voices through stories that are bold, messy, and beautifully real. A two-time Canadian Book Club Award winner, her work invites vulnerability without shame and laughter without apology. In recognition of Premenstrual Disorders Awareness Month, Heather’s work around PMDD is especially impactful. Her memoir, Where the Eff Is My Red Tent?, offers a deeply personal and validating look into the realities of living with PMDD — bringing language, relief, and visibility to an often misunderstood experience. You can explore it here: https://www.amazon.ca/Where-Eff-My-Red-Tent/dp/1773861859/ Whether on the page or in practice, Heather creates brave spaces where women are reminded they are not alone — and that the stories they were taught to hide may be the very ones that set them free.

    1h 2m
  5. Tanya Eklund: Alcohol, Aging & What Happens When You Stop Drinking

    APR 6

    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, sleep, and overall wellbeing over time. Tanya also shares personal stories and observations from people close to her who have made the decision to stop drinking and the changes they’ve experienced in their health, focus, and daily life. We explore what alcohol can do as we age, the difference between social drinking and habitual drinking, and what it might look like to take a break or reassess your relationship with it. Tanya also talks about simple, realistic ways to experiment with reducing alcohol if you’re curious, without pressure or extremes. At its core, this episode is about tuning into your body and asking what actually supports the life you want now. Sometimes the smallest shifts create the biggest change.

    15 min
  6. Manmeet Rattu

    APR 2

    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, and embodied leadership. A survivor of cultural expectations and an abusive arranged marriage, Manmeet rebuilt her life by reconnecting with her body, reclaiming her voice, and rewriting the stories she was told she had to live. Today, she teaches, writes, and leads workshops that empower women to trust themselves, honour their truth, and rise into the lives they were always meant to live.

    1h 8m
  7. Tanya Eklund: The Things I’ve Left Behind in My 20s and 30s

    MAR 16

    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 to everything, and traveling uncomfortably just to get somewhere — Tanya talks about how priorities naturally shift with age. She also shares lessons around skincare, learning to say no, protecting your time, advocating for your health, and becoming less defensive in conversations. This short solo episode is about growth, perspective, and the quiet confidence that often comes with getting older. A relatable reflection on how life evolves — and why that’s actually a beautiful thing.

    14 min
  8. Dr. Katherine Kovachik

    MAR 12

    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 lives on their own terms. Katherine challenges the idea that recovery is linear or solitary, creating spaces where women can reclaim their stories and agency. In this episode, she shares her journey of survival, growth, and the true meaning of strength.

    51 min
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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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  • Creator
    Tanya Eklund
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    211
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tanya Eklund
  • Show Website
    The VOW

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