Quiet Part Out Loud

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 shape...

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 Prod...

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unpacks Canada's latest leadership data, the leaky pipeline holding women back, and how workplace bias, caregiving, and outdated ideas of leadership are shaping who gets a seat at the table.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, w...

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...

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 burnou...

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 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 c...

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...

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...

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 he...

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, Cla...

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...

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  Edward...

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...

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...

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; P...

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...

Mentorship, Sponsorship and Executive Coaching isn't always sunshine and rainbows. Nuvyn and Alex chat about some common pitfalls when seeking a mentor, words of caution about working with Executive Coaches, and some terrible advice they've received in the past. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For Axis Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards...

In today's episode, Alex and Nuvyn discuss leadership in the not-for-profit sector with  Saifa  Koonar, President & CEO at the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation and winner of the Social Enterprise Award at the 2026 Calgary Influential Women in Business Awards. They explore  Saifa 's key philosophies for her life and career, her hesitation to take on the role of CEO, the challenges mothers fac...

Happy Mother's Day! Alex and Nuvyn sit down to chat about how they celebrated Mother's Day this year, and some of the hilarious realities and shocking statistics surrounding the holiday. 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...

In today's episode, Nuvyn and Alex chat with Vern Yu, President & CEO of Altagas. Vern is the first male guest on The Quiet Part Out Loud, and the winner of the Male Champion Award at the 2026 Influential Women in Business Awards. Vern shares some incredible wisdom championing women in the workplace and why it makes sense for the success of any business. He also shares the story of his road to CEO...

In today's episode, Nuvyn and Alex look at recent statistics about salary progression and how women's salaries tend to stagnate right around the time of motherhood. They explore some of the issues that could be compounding to cause this, and bring up important questions about the realities of the Motherhood Penalty, including the influence it has on the idea of becoming a mother. Hosts: Nuvyn Pete...

Nuvyn and Alex chat with Valerie Prather, Litigation Lawyer and Partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP, and the winner of the 2026 Professional Services Award at the Calgary Influential Women in Business Awards. Valerie shares some of the incredible lessons she has learned in a distinguished career as a lawyer and leader. From how to support your teams as you throw them into the deep end, to why today's...

Nuvyn and Alex dive into the data to explore some of the hardships Millennials are facing on their way to the C-Suite. Today's high cost of living and Millennials' career aspirations are creating more dual-career couples than ever before, and our hosts discuss the challenges associated with having both partners working full time while trying to maintain their lives at home. Host: Nuvyn Peters and...

In today's episode, Alex chats with Tara Lockyer, Chief People, Culture, Brand and Communications Officer at ATB Financial, to explore her career journey and the leadership lessons she learned along the way. Tara shares incredible wisdom about quiet leadership, how to get the most out of every member of your team, and how she keeps tabs on the gender pay gap. She and Alex also discuss the work eth...