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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

Coffee and Cases Podcast

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Coffee and Cases is a true crime podcast where we like our coffee hot and our cases cold. Join us (Allison and Maggie) weekly to dive into the unknown and the unsolved.

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Coffee and Cases Podcast

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Coffee and Cases is a true crime podcast where we like our coffee hot and our cases cold. Join us (Allison and Maggie) weekly to dive into the unknown and the unsolved.

289 episodes

#Society #Mystery #Cold Cases #Unsolved #Conspiracy #True Crime #Storytelling #Maggie Damron #Murder #Allison Williams

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E262: Patricia Armentrout 41:32

8 days ago41:32

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A name carries history, identity, and belonging—but what happens when it's lost to time? In 1984, the quiet town of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was rocked by a gruesome discovery along Interstate 65-- the discovery of a body. With no immediate clues to her identity, the woman became known only as "Bowling Green Jane Doe," her past a mystery and her voice silenced. Who was she? How did she end up there? And, more importantly, would she ever be given her name back? In this episode of Coffee and Cases , we unravel the story of a young woman whose identity was restored—but whose fate still raises more questions than answers. If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases…

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E261: Megan Drumhiller 33:11

20 days ago33:11

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When 31-year-old Megan Drumhiller hugged her parents goodbye in January 2022, no one could have guessed it would be the last time they’d see her. She had dreams of moving, a tight-knit family who adored her, and a love for music that connected her deeply with her father. But when Megan suddenly stopped responding to messages, concern grew into fear—and that fear was justified. What happened to Megan in those final days, and who might know more than they’re saying? If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases…

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E260: Aileen Conway 35:40

27 days ago35:40

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On a quiet spring morning in 1986, a farmer in Lawton, Oklahoma, noticed a column of smoke rising from a desolate stretch of road. What he found would haunt the town for decades—a car, consumed by flames, welded into the guardrail of a deserted bridge. Inside was the body of 50-year-old Aileen Conway, a devoted wife and mother of seven. At first, authorities believed it was a tragic accident, but unsettling details soon cast doubt. Why was Aileen driving down that isolated road—a place she was never known to visit? Why was her home left in an eerily disrupted state, with the back door open, the iron still hot, and a full bathtub abandoned? And most chilling of all—was the fire an unfortunate result of the crash, or had someone ensured there would be nothing left to investigate? Join us as we unravel the strange and unsettling case of Aileen Conway—was it a terrible accident, or was someone trying to cover their tracks? If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases…

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E259: The Frog Boys 1:02:50

5 weeks ago1:02:50

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On March 26, 1991, a public holiday in South Korea, five boys from Daegu—aged 9 to 13—went missing while searching for salamander eggs near Mount Waryong. After missing their taekwondo lesson, their parents initially searched for them, but eventually reported them missing. Unfortunately, police initially dismissed the boys as runaways. Media attention about the lost boys grew, dubbing them the "Frog Boys," and despite a massive search ordered by the president, no trace was found. Hoax calls and inadequate police efforts frustrated the parents. Eventually the boy's fathers even quit their jobs to search nationwide, eventually suspecting a Korean military cover-up as they were followed by intelligence agents. In 2002, the skeletal remains of all five boys were found on Mount Waryong, showing bullet casings, blunt force injuries, and possible bullet holes, suggesting foul play. Police mishandled the scene and claimed hypothermia, a theory experts rejected. The nearby military base, linked to the casings, was never searched, fueling more theories of military involvement. No arrests have been made, and various lawsuits against the police have failed. In 2015, the statute of limitations was lifted, leaving the case open for new evidence. The parents,who buried their sons' ashes together, are still seeking justice. What happened to the Daegu Frog Boys? Sources: Paulo, D. A. (2020, December 22). Intrigue, scandal, heartbreak: The case of South Korea’s missing ‘frog boys.’ CNA . https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cnainsider/intrigue-scandal-heartbreak-case-south-korea-missing-frog-boys-774406 Banks, A. (2019, January 11). The Frog Boys of South Korea — criminally intrigued . Criminally Intrigued. https://www.criminallyintrigued.com/blog/2019/1/6/the-curious-case-of-the-frog-boys KSIS : What happened to the Frog Boys? (2024, November 13). KSTATION TV. https://kstationtv.com/2024/11/13/ksis-what-happened-to-the-frog-boys/?lang=en…

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E258: Olivia Lone Bear 1:11:30

6 weeks ago1:11:30

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When Olivia Lone Bear went missing on October 24, 2017, her family was thrust into a search that would span years, uncovering a series of perplexing details that would leave them without answers. This episode delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding Olivia's disappearance, from the cryptic final texts sent from her phone to the unexplainable discovery of the truck she had been driving being found just miles from her home. With no clear answers and the investigation stalled, the episode also explores the challenges faced by Indigenous families in the fight for justice, highlighting the systemic barriers that complicate the search for missing women like Olivia. As we examine the key pieces of this case, we also ask: who might Olivia have been with on the night she disappeared? Was the truck's location an accident or something more sinister? Could the mysterious digital footprints left behind be part of a larger story, and why has no one come forward with answers? This week’s case is presented in collaboration with The Dark Oak Podcast. Be sure to check them out HERE ! If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases Works Consulted Link for Research…

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E257: Judy Smith 48:00

7 weeks ago48:00

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Judy Smith had packed her bags, ready to join her new husband Jeffrey on a work trip to Philadelphia in April 1997. Since Jeffrey’s day was filled with conference meetings, she had decided to explore the city by herself. But she never returned to the hotel. Where did she go? What happened? And how could it be possible that this investigation would end up focused not in Philadelphia but 600 miles away in Asheville, North Carolina? If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases…

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E256: Christine Cole Part 2 29:34

8 weeks ago29:34

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January 6th, 1988 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island began like so many others for the Cole family. It was yet another frigid day but Christine, who had just turned 10, was excited to help by running some errands for her mom. Christine had clear directions on where to go and what to get. But, as dinnertime came and went without Christine returning from her errands, her mother knew something was wrong. And, weeks later, her worst fears were realized. If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases…

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E255: Christine Cole Part 1 31:52

9 weeks ago31:52

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New Year, New Binge 2025, Episode 2 1:34:04

12 weeks ago1:34:04

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Welcome, true-crime lovers, to New Year, New Binge 2025 Edition! What you’ll find included is your guide to an exciting lineup of podcasts that will make 2025 your best year for listening yet. New Years is a time for resolutions, and mine is simple: to share with you the most captivating, chilling, and downright binge-worthy true-crime podcasts. Whether you’re looking to uncover unsolved mysteries or dive into deep investigative storytelling, I’ve got you covered. Be sure to follow all of the podcasts you enjoyed so you never miss a new episode. Podcasts are listed below in the order in which you will be introduced to them: Episode 1: Reverie True Crime https://linktr.ee/paigeelmore Fresh Hell Podcast https://freshhellpodcast.com/ Malice https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast/id1471251398 Women & Crime https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com True Crimecast https://linktr.ee/truecrimecast The Dark Oak Podcast thedarkoak.com Episode 2: Coffee and Cases Podcast https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcases Heart Starts Pounding https://www.heartstartspounding.com/ Mortal Musings Podcast https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast True Crime Creepers https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeCreepers Private Dicks Podcast https://linktr.ee/privatedicks Twisted Travel and True Crime https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast…

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New Year, New Binge 2025, Episode 1 1:20:51

12 weeks ago1:20:51

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E254: James "Jim" Kimball 26:56

14 weeks ago26:56

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Jim Kimball had faced loss as a child when his father passed away. When his siblings chose to talk about their feelings, Jim kept his bottled up instead-- until his emotions grew too large to be contained. Then, on April 13th, 1993, he disappeared. If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases…

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E253: Billy Mansfield, Jr. and The Man In The White Van 1:13:40

15 weeks ago1:13:40

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In the 1970s and 80s, the quiet towns of Weeki Wachee, Florida, and Watsonville, California, became the unlikely settings for a horrifying series of crimes. The story begins with Billy Mansfield, Jr., a convicted serial killer currently serving multiple life sentences, whose crimes shocked the nation. But Billy wasn’t alone; his father, William Mansfield Sr., a convicted child molester, and brother, Gary Mansfield, were also deeply entangled in the family’s dark history. The crimes discussed in this episode raise chilling questions about the full extent of their horrific actions as we explore the twisted family dynamics and shocking discoveries. This episode concludes with an exclusive interview with Warren Skeels, the director of the upcoming film The Man In The White Van , based upon Mansfield, Jr’s crimes and premiering December 13th, 2024. If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases…

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E252: Penny Doe 1:02:51

16 weeks ago1:02:51

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Angie Clinger and her friends would spend their summer days exploring the woods and hillsides near their homes in Monroe Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. But on July 22nd, 1990, the day before Angie's 8th birthday, a simple outing with friends took a dark and unexpected turn. While playing near a tunnel under a railroad trestle, the children stumbled upon a horrifying discovery that would forever alter their childhood memories. The joy and anticipation of Angie's birthday (then and in the future) were instantly replaced by fear, confusion, and a profound sense of loss. This is the case of Penny Doe. Key sources: “For 32 Years, Someone in Clarion County Has Kept a Horrifying Secret” Gavin Fish (9/21/22) “New Information Uncovered in Penny Doe Case for the First Time in 30 Years” Gavin Fish (10/3/22) “DNA and Genetic Genealogy May Unlock the Secret of Penny Doe’s Identity” Gavin Fish (11/25/22) If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases…

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E251: Dorothy Miller 1:23:52

18 weeks ago1:23:52

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In Bethel, New York, from August 15th through the 18th, 1969, roughly half a million people had gathered to celebrate what was touted as “3 Days of Peace and Music” that we now refer to with a single word: Woodstock. But around a thousand mile away, in the staid community of Burlington, Iowa, life kept its slower pace, children played across the city’s 200 acres of manicured parks and residents sat on their front porches (just as I used to do with my grandma) and chatted with neighbors, talked about the weather, or just watched the sky fade to beautiful sunset hues. It was a town where the now seemingly lost art of leisure was still thriving. Sadly, that peace would be short-lived, as the town was about to be rocked by a crime that would shake the community to its core and leave its residents (as well as law enforcement) in disbelief. This is the case of Dorothy Miller. This case was a collaboration between Allison and Charlie from Crimelines. Be sure to check out the Crimelines podcast if you value both extensive, ethical, and empathetic coverage. Please check out the podcast website listed below for a timeline and images related to this episode as well as other cases: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes/dorothymiller If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases…

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E250: The Whaley House 29:55

19 weeks ago29:55