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