Quiet Part Out Loud - Episode 46 - Challenges of Mentorship

Quiet Part Out Loud - Episode 49 - Year 1 In Review

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 [http://axisconnects.com/]

Quiet Part Out Loud - Episode 48 - Menopause at Work

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 [http://axisconnects.com/]

Quiet Part Out Loud - Episode 47 - Bonnie Dupont

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 [http://axisconnects.com/]

Quiet Part Out Loud - Episode 46 - Challenges of Mentorship

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 [http://axisconnects.com/]

Quiet Part Out Loud - Episode 45 - Saifa Koonar

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 [http://axisconnects.com/]