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 for the life she’s built. But they’ve also made mortality feel more real—and reminded her just how precious our time truly is.A raw and reflective conversation about embracing age, finding beauty in every season, and becoming more comfortable with the woman you’re becoming.Listen to this Mini Monday on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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 question of whether she still has time to build the family and future she once imagined. Marie-Pier didn’t inherit a platform. She built her own. This is not just a story about success. It’s about survival, reinvention, motherhood, healing, and the courage to choose yourself after spending years taking care of everyone else.

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. And all of them were part of the story.Keep dating. Keep learning. Keep growing. You never know who’s waiting around the corner.Listen to this week’s Mini Monday with Tanya Eklund.

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 without having to define us. Now, she’s on a mission to help one million families create emotionally safer homes—and she’s asking a powerful question: What if you could change the story you’ve been living from?

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 that ended with a beautifully honest goodbye. A reminder that not every friendship is meant to last forever — and that doesn’t make it any less meaningful.Sometimes people are in our lives for a reason, a season, or a time. And instead of mourning what ended, we can be grateful for what that friendship brought into our lives.Tanya also shares how friendships evolve as we grow, why our closest relationships often reflect the work we’re doing on ourselves, and why — as we get older — time becomes one of the most valuable things we have.Here’s to the friendships that shaped us, the ones we cherish today, and the people we haven’t met yet.

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 voice has already taken her to some of Canada's most celebrated stages, including Parliament Hill and major national festivals.Now entering her debut era with New Sun Music, Alicia Kayley is carving out her place as one of Canada's most exciting new voices in contemporary music. Her songs explore vulnerability, resilience, and self-discovery, offering listeners an experience that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.If you're looking for the next Indigenous artist to add to your playlist, Alicia Kayley is one to watch.

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 entrepreneurship with family, and learning how to discipline disappointment instead of letting it define you.If you've ever questioned yourself after losing a client, missing an opportunity, or wondering if all the hard work is worth it, press play. This episode is your reminder to keep going—because the next opportunity is often closer than you think.

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 travel—recently a trip to Iceland—can deeply shift perspective and spark gratitude. A grounded, honest reset for anyone looking to simplify, refocus, and move forward with intention.

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 reclaim their most vibrant, energized lives.Outside of medicine, she finds grounding in tennis, travel, and embracing life’s beautifully imperfect, ever-changing nature.

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 on your "perfect partner" checklist, Tanya reflects on the lessons she learned along the way.Together, we explore what makes a great partner, why character matters more than chemistry alone, and the importance of choosing someone who will not only love you well but also become a strong, supportive parent. Whether you're dating, engaged, married, divorced, or co-parenting, this episode offers meaningful insight into relationships, family, marriage, parenting, and building a life with the right person.A powerful conversation about love, partnership, fatherhood, marriage, dating, co-parenting, and creating a strong foundation for your family.