Explore every episode of the podcast Quiet Part Out Loud

Nuvyn and Alex have a heart-to-heart about navigating life in a moment of crisis. 

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

After reviewing the Prosperity Project's Annual Report Card, Nuvyn and Alex discuss if leadership is worth it.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

With September just around the corner, Nuvyn and Alex talk about balancing their careers while getting their children ready to head back to school.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

An article in the New York Times leads to a discussion about the current state of the gender pay gap.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

Nuvyn and Alex discuss the connection between physical appearance and pay gaps between male and female professionals.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby; editor Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In this week's episode, Nuvyn and Alex spend some time with Allison Grafton, recent Calgary Influential Woman in Business award recipient and trailblazing custom home builder.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Allison Grafton, President & Founder at Rockwood Custom Homes

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby; editor Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

Nuvyn and Alex debate the pros and cons of maternity leave in Canada and how the American model may actually be advantageous for working professionals.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

Nuvyn and Alex share some of their go to strategies for increasing your network portfolio and how it can help you grow your career.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In this week's episode of Quiet Part Out Loud, Nuvyn and Alex are joined by Dr. Martha Piper and Dr. Indira Samarasekera trailblazers, podcasters and co-author's of the book; Nerve: Lessons on Leadership from Two Women Who Went First.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Dr. Martha Piper and Dr. Indira Samarasekera

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: https://axisconnects.com/

In this week's episode of Quiet Part Out Loud, Nuvyn sits down with Alberta's Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, Rebecca Schulz.

Host: Nuvyn Peters

Guest: Rebecca Schulz, Alberta's Minister of Environment and Protected Areas

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby; editor Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

Nuvyn and Alex talk about how they navigate financial planning. It's a tricky system, and they'd love to hear how you manage your funds.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby; editor Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: https://axisconnects.com/

Nuvyn and Alex talk goal setting. From vision boards to flexible planning, tune in to hear what strategies they employ to achieve their goals.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby; editor Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: https://axisconnects.com/

This week Nuvyn and Alex are joined by Sue Tomney, CEO, YW Calgary. For the last 14 years, Sue Tomney has held the role of CEO of YW Calgary, an organization dedicated to providing critical support services for women and families in need. 

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Sue Tomney, CEO, YW Calgary

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In this week's episode of Quiet Part Out Loud, Nuvyn and Alex are back with recent CIWB - Calgary Influential Women in Business - Award winner, Alison Jackson!

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Alison Jackson, Managing Partner, EY

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby; editor Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

Nuvyn and Alex discuss their top 3 favourite books! Can you guess what they picked?

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby; editor Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: https://axisconnects.com/

Nuvyn and Alex are back to answer your leadership questions about toxic workplaces!

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby; editor Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: https://axisconnects.com/

In this week's episode of Quiet Part Out Loud, Nuvyn and Alex are joined by Axis Connects co-founder Heather Culbert!

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Heather Culbert

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby; editor Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: https://axisconnects.com/

Nuvyn and Alex are back for a quick conversation about the current state of DEI initiatives.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Manjit Minhas

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby; editor Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: https://axisconnects.com/

In the premiere episode of Quiet Part Out Loud, Nuvyn and Alex are joined by Manjit Minhas!

They discuss Manjit's rise to success, and everything that comes with it; becoming the face of a business, opening up your life to to the public and managing family along the way.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Manjit Minhas

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby; editor Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: https://axisconnects.com/

Quiet Part Out Loud is a podcast for anyone who's ever felt like they're supposed to have it all figured out—but definitely don't. Hosted by Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante, this show dives into the real career conversations happening behind closed doors: self-doubt, tough decisions, big wins, and bigger failures. We're bringing you unfiltered stories from women who lead, challenging the status quo and sharing the messy, complicated, and sometimes hilarious reality of leadership. Whether you're climbing the ladder, breaking the glass ceiling, or redefining leadership on your own terms—this podcast is for you. No fluff, no corporate jargon—just the real talk we all need to hear.

In this special emergency pod, Nuvyn and Alex discuss the Alberta Teachers Strike and some surprising results from a poll sent out to AXIS Connects members.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In this week's episode, Nuvyn and Alex welcome Julie Savard-Shaw, Executive Director of the Prosperity Project.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Julie Savard-Shaw, Executive Director of the Prosperity Project

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In this week's episode, Nuvyn and Alex discuss the relationship between financial independence and divorce.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In this week's episode, Nuvyn and Alex are in conversation with Susan Charles, Brand Strategy Lead at Google and Professor at George Brown College.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Susan Charles, Brand Strategy Lead at Google and Professor at George Brown College

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

Nuvyn and Alex cheer on the Canadian Women's Rugby team, discuss the connection between female executives and playing sports and announce an exciting new collaboration with the 51 and Wild FC!

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby; editor Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In this bonus episode, we look back at some of our guest's favourite book recommendations.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guests: Alison Jackson, Manjit Minhas, Allison Grafton, Shelley Powell, Heather Culbert

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby; editor Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In this week's episode, Nuvyn and Alex welcome Shelley Powell, recent Calgary Influential Woman in Business award recipient and SVP, Operations Improvement & Support Services at Suncor.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Shelley Powell, SVP, Operations Improvement & Support Services, Suncor

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Produced by: Steve Chin

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby; editor Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

Ageism doesn't just happen to older professionals. In this week's pod, Alex and Nuvyn discuss how ageism is affecting young professionals.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

This week Nuvyn and Alex are joined with Vassy Kapelos, Chief Political Correspondent for CTV News for an enlightening conversation about raising children, holding politicians accountable and everything in between.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Vassy Kapelos, Chief Political Correspondent for CTV News

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In this week's pod, Alex and Nuvyn discuss a recent article in the New York Times with a title so incendiary it was revised not once, but twice!

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

It's Quiet Part Out Loud's first live show! Recorded live in front of a sold-out crowd at the 2025 Axis Connects Leadership Forum! Nuvyn and Alex sit down with Hetty Pye, co-founder of RRA Artemis, a pioneering development program designed to drive systemic change in the succession planning process.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Hetty Pye, co-founder of RRA Artemis

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In today's episode Nuvyn and Alex sit down with Calgary, broadcasting legend, Linda Olsen to discuss her career covering the city she grew up in, dealing with always having to 'be on' and life after broadcasting.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Linda Olsen, United Way Campaign Co-Chair, former Global TV broadcaster

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

This week Alex and Nuvyn are in conversation with Jenna Kaye, Axis Connects co-founder and CEO of Odyssey Trust Company.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Jenna Kaye, CEO of Odyssey Trust Company

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

Nuvyn and Alex are back to discuss what it's like raising boys in this day and age.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

As the Quiet Part Out Loud takes the week off for a much needed break, please enjoy some lighter moments from 2025.

See you all in 2026!

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

This week, Nuvyn and Alex, discuss from return-to-work mandates and the struggle for flexibility.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

Join Alex and Nuvyn as they sit down with Dawn de Lima, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services & Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, TC Energy, to discuss her evolution from a self-proclaimed workaholic to a champion for workplace inclusion. Dawn candidly shares personal stories about navigating a male-dominated industry, the reality of the gender pay gap, and the difficult sacrifices required to balance a high-level executive career with parenthood.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Dawn de Lima, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services & Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, TC Energy

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

Layoffs, identity crises, and the future of work. Alex and Nuvyn discuss navigating career pivots, the problem with making your job your whole life, and whether experience is actually more valuable than a degree in today's market.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby

Produced by: Steve Chin

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In this follow-up episode of Quiet Part Out Loud, Nuvyn and Alex revisit one of the most debated workplace topics of the past few years: the return to the office.

After the initial wave of return-to-office policies and reactions, many organizations are now entering a new phase — one where the real challenges and lessons are beginning to surface. In this conversation, Nuvyn and Alex reflect on what companies are learning as they move beyond the initial transition and begin to evaluate what is actually working.

They explore questions such as:

• Why some return-to-office strategies succeed while others face resistance
• The evolving expectations employees have around flexibility and workplace culture
• How leaders can think more intentionally about the purpose of the office
• What organizations may have underestimated about hybrid work
• The long-term implications for leadership, productivity, and organizational design

Rather than focusing on headlines or mandates, this episode digs into the practical realities leaders are facing today as they try to balance culture, collaboration, and performance in a changing work environment.

Whether you're a business leader, manager, or employee navigating these shifts, this conversation offers thoughtful insights into what the future of work may actually look like — beyond the policies.

In this episode of The Quiet Part Out Loud, Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante sit down with the Honourable Rona Ambrose for a candid and compelling conversation about leadership, courage, advocacy, and the responsibility that comes with using your platform for good.

From her rise in federal politics to serving in senior cabinet roles and leading the Official Opposition, Rona reflects on the defining chapters of her career and the issues that continue to shape her work today. She speaks openly about advocating for women and girls, the fight to support Yazidi survivors, the global rollback of women's rights, and why protecting the most vulnerable must remain at the core of leadership.

The conversation also explores confidence, sponsorship, women's economic empowerment, and the importance of taking risks before you feel fully ready. Rona shares practical advice for women navigating leadership and why sometimes the most important thing you can do is simply jump.

This is a powerful conversation about purpose, resilience, impact, and choosing to lead with both strength and heart.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Rona's career journey through politics, public service, and leadership
• Advocating for women and girls in Canada and around the world
• The importance of confidence, resilience, and taking risks
• Why women need sponsorship, not just mentorship
• Economic empowerment and women in leadership
• What gives Rona hope about the next generation

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: The Honourable Rona Ambrose

For Axis Connects: Executive Producers, Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards

Video Producer: Scott Westby

Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com

In today's episode, Nuvyn and Alex sit down with Lara Murphy, CEO of Calgary Wild FC and Founder of Ryan Murphy Construction, Calgary's only women-led commercial construction company. Their conversation centres around navigating the male-dominated construction industry, and her full-circle journey back into the world of women's soccer.

Lara's insights into how a life in sports has empowered her in the boardroom — and on the construction site — are inspiring, and prove why she deserves her award for Small and Medium Enterprise at the 2026 Calgary Influential Women in Business Awards.

Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante

Guest: Lara Murphy, CEO of Calgary Wild FC, Founder of Ryan Murphy Construction

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 chats with Tara Lockyer, Chief People, Culture, Brand and Communications Officer at ATB Financial, to explore her career journey and the leadership lessons she learned along the way.

Tara shares incredible wisdom about quiet leadership, how to get the most out of every member of your team, and how she keeps tabs on the gender pay gap. She and Alex also discuss the work ethic, expectation and promise of the new generation entering the workforce.

Tara is also being celebrated as the winner for Large Enterprise at the 2026 Calgary Influential Women in Business Awards.

Host: Alexandra Stante
Guest: Tara Lockyer, Chief People, Culture, Brand and Communications Officer, ATB Financial
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

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

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

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, 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

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