Quiet Part Out Loud

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Canada's latest leadership data, the leaky pipeline holding women back, and how workplace bias, caregiving, and outdated ideas of leadership are shaping who gets a seat at the table.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