The Voice of Women Episodes

Dena Dixon is the first woman to be elected president of the Ranchmen’s Club, a Calgary institution founded 130 years ago, before Alberta became a province. She has spent most of her life in Calgary as a volunteer with numerous organizations such as the Calgary Stampede, The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and The Alex, while working in several family businesses.

Dena is passionate about working with people and strives to continuously improve her business and governance skills, along with her remarkable interpersonal abilities. She leads an active lifestyle and enjoys playing in the great outdoors cycling, skiing, hiking, fishing and traveling.

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Jyoti Gondek believes that we can no longer afford to be polarized and allow the pendulum to swing between extremes, never resting in a position of balance. Because without balance, we cannot get our footing to move forward. Jyoti is a driven community builder and diversity champion,  dedicated to lifting others. To get to the root of problems, she probes, builds alliances, and looks at creative ways to solve issues that affect Calgarians’ lives and livelihoods. Jyoti fosters environments that are open, inviting, integrated, cross cultural, multi-generational and anchored in social connections.

Jyoti also believes in the power of cross-sector partnerships where businesses, social organizations and educational institutions are connected to local governments. The more we can understand complex issues from all angles, the better we are able to uncover solutions.

Jyoti’s household consists of her mum, Surjit, husband Todd,  16-year-old Justice and Smokey the dog. Like many Calgarians, Jyoti understands the blessings and challenges of managing a  multi-generational home, but wouldn’t have it any other way. At the end of the day, family has always been a priority, and it’s this experience that makes her a strong, compassionate and resilient leader.

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Rancher and author, Rachel Herbert was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. The great-granddaughter of pioneer ranchers, but a long-time vegetarian, she returned to her roots and the family ranch near Nanton, Alberta. Alongside her husband, Tyler, she raises and direct-markets grassfed, grass-finished beef. They are the fourth generation, raising the fifth, to live, play, and work on the land at Trail’s End Ranch in the Porcupine Hills. Rachel holds an MA in History from the University of Calgary and is the author of Ranching Women in Southern Alberta. When she’s not feeding cows or chasing kids, or vice versa, she can be found reading, riding, and advocating for the ranching West.

* The VOW is excited to launch the Pioneer Women series for the month of June, celebrating Calgary women who are modern pioneers in their field. These intimate conversations will bring the Western Spirit alive as we countdown to Stampede by highlighting local women who have made significant strides for womankind. *

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Measurably reversing your biological clock – that’s what Lisa Krzyzewski, Founder of Aeon Future Health, Canada’s premier longevity & health optimization clinic/facility is on a mission to do! Born out of a personal need for better health and a desire to feel as healthy as possible for as long as possible, Aeon leverages the latest scientific research and technologies to tackle the aging process from the inside out. If you’ve ever wondered what the billionaires of the world are doing to stay healthy you’ll probably find it at Aeon.

Lisa’s own success in health optimization has fueled her passion to help others become the healthiest versions of themselves. She was able to transition away from a successful career in the energy sector and use her extensive business management and strategic planning background to build a team of “future” thinking health professionals and bring a suite of innovative technology to Canada.

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