Quiet Part Out Loud

Is Motherhood the ultimate career accelerator? In this episode of The Quiet Part Out Loud, Alex and Nuvyn review the 2026 Maternal Strengths Report and unpack the leadership skills motherhood builds—from a 123% increase in time management to becoming twice as intentional about where you spend your energy. Then check out the full report available at https://www.motheredmedia.com/the-maternal-strengths-report Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For Axis Connects: Executive Producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

In this episode of The Quiet Part Out Loud, Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas opens up about losing the election, starting over, and the 172-day journey that changed how he sees life and leadership. From learning to admit "I don't know" to tackling downtown safety and imagining Calgary's future, he shares why great leaders don't need to have all the answers... and why sometimes the biggest leadership obstacle is your own ego. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Jeromy Farkas For Axis Connects: Executive Producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

Alex and Nuvyn unpack the growing exhaustion behind modern work, and the new term being used to describe it: Quiet Cracking. What happens when you're burned out, overwhelmed and struggling, but leaving your job isn't an option? And as expectations of leaders continue to grow, are we creating workplaces where the people at the top are cracking too? Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For Axis Connects: Executive Producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

In this episode of The Quiet Part Out Loud, Alex and Nuvyn sit down with corporate director and Calgary business leader Sippy Chhina to talk about a career built on resilience, reinvention, and a willingness to take the road less travelled. From immigrating to Calgary and being told to go back to Grade 8, to taking massive pay cuts to pursue new opportunities, Sippy shares the lessons that shaped her leadership, including why trust may be the most valuable thing you can build in business and in life. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Sippy Chhina For Axis Connects: Executive Producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

In this episode, Alex and Nuvyn tackle the endless pressure to do more—and ask a deceptively simple question: Is this really the best use of my time? From outsourcing the housework to time-blocking family, they explore how to separate what you should do from what actually brings meaning, joy, and fulfillment to your life. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For Axis Connects: Executive Producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

Women are entering the workforce, but why aren't they making it to the top? The numbers tell a complicated story. In this episode of The Quiet Part Out Loud, Julie Savard-Shaw of The Prosperity Project unpacks Canada's latest leadership data, the leaky pipeline holding women back, and how workplace bias, caregiving, and outdated ideas of leadership are shaping who gets a seat at the table. Plus, we tackle quotas, AI, and what it will really take to build a more equitable future. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Julie Savard-Shaw For Axis Connects: Executive Producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

What makes someone a feminist icon? Is it dismantling the system? Or refusing to let the system define you? In this episode of The Quiet Part Out Loud, Alex and Nuvyn reflect on the legacies of Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton, the different ways they challenged expectations, and what their lives taught generations of women about choice, identity, and becoming whoever you want to be. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For Axis Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

Stress is part of the job—but when does it cross the line into burnout? In this episode, Nuvyn and Alex unpack the surprisingly blurry line between the two, sharing their own experiences with relentless pressure, exhaustion, and the realization that sometimes you don't know you're burned out until you're finally out of it. They explore why workplace stress can be healthy and motivating, how burnout can creep up unnoticed, and why it's so hard to recognize when you've pushed yourself too far. So… are you stressed, or are you burned out? Let's talk about it. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For Axis Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

Nuvyn and Alex sit down with Calgary's Chief of Police, Katie McLellan for a candid conversation about leadership, resilience, authenticity and the courage to step through the doors that open (even when you never planned to walk through them). From starting her career at 18 to becoming Chief, McLellan shares hard-won lessons on taking risks, learning from mistakes, navigating crisis, balancing command with compassion, and why women need to stop second-guessing themselves and kick in those doors. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Chief Katie McLellan For Axis Connects: Executive Producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

Just because someone gives you advice doesn't mean you have to take it. Alex and Nuvyn unpack some of the worst advice they've received over the years, from wildly unrealistic expectations to "helpful" wisdom that was anything but. They explore whose advice is actually worth listening to, how some advice misses the mark, and why the seemingly harmless mantra "follow your passion" can be terrible career advice. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For Axis Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

Martha Hall Findlay has never believed in staying in one lane. She has raced down mountains, argued in courtrooms, shaped public policy in Ottawa, and now leads the next generation of policy thinkers at the University of Calgary. Along the way, she even skipped three grades in school. Join her, Alex and Nuvyn in a conversation about curiosity, speaking out, and what happens when you let facts, not opinions, guide you. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Martha Hall Findlay For Axis Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

Sifting through the "Job Slop" and finding your next role can be a huge challenge. Should you put your resume through AI? Where should you look for a job? Nuvyn and Alex share some of their experiences job hunting and discuss strategies on how to find (and even shape), the perfect fit for you. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For Axis Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

Join Nuvyn for an inspiring one-on-one conversation with her former leader and University of Calgary President Emerita, Dr. Elizabeth Cannon. Drawing on a remarkable career that has taken her from engineering to academia to the university presidency and beyond, Dr. Cannon shares candid insights on leadership, resilience, and breaking new ground. As the first (or one of the few) women in many of her leadership roles, she reflects on the unique challenges, opportunities, and lessons she learned along the way. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Cannon For Axis Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com

There are countless strategies and opinions about when and how to introduce your kids to devices and Social Media. Join Alex and Nuvyn as they discuss pitfalls, challenges and tips on limiting our kids' use of technology...even if we have trouble limiting it for ourselves. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For Axis Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

3x Unicorn CFO Kelly Schmitt joins Nuvyn and Alex on this week's episode of the podcast. Formerly the CEO of Benevity and now CEO of Headversity, Kelly gets real about the challenges of bringing your authentic self to a leadership role. From fear of public speaking, tying your identity to your job, and being a working parent, Kelly's quote says it all: "It's a fine line between feeling like you're crushing it on all fronts and entirely falling apart." Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Kelly Schmitt For Axis Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

Summer arrives, the kids are out of school, and life as a working parent gets much more complicated (and expensive!). Join Alex and Nuvyn as they chat about summer camps, field trips, and the trap of society's pressure to give our children "the perfect summer". Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For Axis Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

Nuvyn and Alex chat with Deborah Yedlin, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Deborah's expansive career through wall street, journalism and post-secondary has given her unique insights on Alberta and Calgary. From her views on Alberta's separatist movement to the state of journalism today, Deborah isn't afraid to speak her mind on what gives her hope... and what keeps her up at night. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Deborah Yedlin For Axis Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

Happy Birthdaversary! It's been a year since the first episode of The Quiet Part Out Loud, and we're celebrating. Nuvyn and Alex look back on the past year and the incredible success of the podcast. They bring up common themes from previous episodes, and they share their hopes for the podcast's next year. They'd also love to hear from you! Who would you love to see on the podcast as we move into year 2? Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For Axis Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

According to a recent study, menopause is "decimating" women's work performance, and masking menopause is sometimes harder than the job itself. Alex and Nuvyn dive into this under-discussed subject and explore how it's impacting women in the workplace, and the two of them personally. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For Axis Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/

In today's episode, Alex and Nuvyn sit down with Bonnie Dupont, President, DuPont Consulting & Independent Director and winner of the 2026 CIWB Lifetime Achievement Award and a pioneering champion for women in Calgary's business community. They dig deep into Bonnie's history as the first woman in a leadership role at several iconic Calgary institutions and organizations. Bonnie shares philosophies and stories from over four decades of experience in Western Canada's agriculture and energy industries. From her crying in a bathroom stall to industry-shifting successes, Bonnie's stories show just how much has changed for women in Calgary since the 1980s. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Bonnie Dupont For Axis Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: http://axisconnects.com/