Quiet Part Out Loud

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/]

Quiet Part Out Loud - Episode 44 - Mother's Day

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 [http://axisconnects.com/]

Quiet Part Out Loud - Episode 43 - Vern Yu

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 [http://axisconnects.com/]

Quiet Part Out Loud - Episode 42 - The Motherhood Penalty

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 [http://axisconnects.com/]

Quiet Part Out Loud - Episode 41 - Valerie Prather

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 [http://axisconnects.com/]