Quiet Part Out Loud

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: axisconnects.com

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 Produced by Briar Greenhalgh and Scott Westby at Pluto Pictures Learn more about Axis Connects at: axisconnects.com

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 face in the workplace, and the incredible power of philanthropy (Spoiler alert: it goes way beyond raising money). Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Saifa Koonar, President & CEO at Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation 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: axisconnects.com

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 about Axis Connects at: axisconnects.com

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, and how mentorship and surprising advice early in his career gave him the skills and confidence to chase his dreams. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Vern Yu, President & CEO at AltaGas 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: axisconnects.com

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 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: axisconnects.com

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 clients demand a diverse legal team, Valerie's perspectives on leadership are as sharp and colourful as her wardrobe (her self-admitted secret weapon). Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Valerie Prather, Litigation Lawyer, Partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP 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: axisconnects.com

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 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: axisconnects.com