The Voice of Women Podcast Episodes: Women's Interesting and Inspiring Real Life Stories
Episode 11 - Verna Marzo
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 community with a focus on helping others. She lived life to the fullest taking an adventure trip that involved cage diving with great white sharks, sky diving, bungee jumping and swimming in devil's pool.
In March 2017 her life took a dramatic turn when she suffered a medical trauma leaving her a quadruple amputee. She has demonstrated resilience and resolve through the adjustment to her new conditions. She has locked into a new purpose of inspiring others by showing them what is possible for those who believe in the power of positivity.
After she finished the Fast Track program of Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, she built a speaking business not only to provide for herself but to encourage. others to embrace challenges, push forward and never give up.
Episode 10 - Jayme MacFayden
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 restaurant industry, a long time love of food, wine and hospitality kept drawing her back and eventually made itself the clear contender of her passion. To this day that passion stays strong with the collaborative feel of her restaurant community in Calgary and the global language of food and restaurants.
Jayme’s passion is working with and developing her team, travelling for ideas and inspirations for the restaurants, building relationships with local food producers, farmers and suppliers and leading the way as a responsible restaurateur when it comes to environmental integrity and stewardship.
When she is not in the restaurant she can be found wandering in the woods, spending time with honeybees or making medicine from plants.
Her vision is to continually develop enduring restaurants with soul, through culinary excellence, knowledgeable service and gracious hospitality while supporting local food resiliency, the community and the environment.
Episode 9 - Kelly Doody
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 businesses how to build their online community, further their reach and grow their bottom line.
Episode 8 - Rev. Dr. Danielle Ayana James
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.
A Message From Me
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.
Episode 7 - Andrea Deydey
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 be a confusing process.
Episode 6 - Jody Stoski
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 plastic surgeons offices in the city. If you are interested in a tattoo or training with her check out: www.cinnamongirlclinic.ca
Episode 5 - Tish Duffy
Tish Duffy has a kinesiology degree from the 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 - main focus - to help women get stronger through structured well planned out progressive programming efficiently! Quick 30-45 minute strength training sessions 3 x's a week! A strong body, gives women a strong mind and LIFE.
Episode 4 - Jessica Janzen
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 clothing line - The Lewiston Label highlights the life lessons Lewiston taught her. The foundation is impacting lives across Canada and supporting critical research and medical needs for families fighting Spinal Muscular Atrophy. To date in just 2.5 years they have raised over $685,000 - this year they will hit the $1 Million mark. She loves spending time with family, soaking up sunshine, being by water - and dreaming really big always with the daily focus to "run towards the roar”!
Episode 3 - Ryan Kennedy
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.
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