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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.…

I'm A Muslim (And That's Okay!)

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It's easy to be afraid of the Muslim around the corner, but let me tell ya', we're just here for the food!A speak easy where I will talk about almost everything in life from the perspective of a Muslim in the U.S.

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The Whole Muslim with The Ad'iyah Collective: Muslim Abortion Care 39:32

21 days ago39:32

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Send me a Text Message! First episode of 2025 and it is a doozy! For this The Whole Muslim, I am featuring the Ad'iyah Collective, an organization that was created so that Muslim Women can have a safe, inclusive space during their pregnancy-ending journey. The subject of abortion has been in the news A LOT, especially because so many politicians are working so hard to take away our rights to bodily autonomy. I talk to the founder of the Ad'iyah Collective, AZ (name withheld for privacy), and we discuss how the collective helps Muslim women navigate a deeply personal transition that is already so taboo and with the current political climate has become downright dangerous to even discuss openly! You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0zPcB4yV0J8 To get in touch with the Ad'iyah Collective you can follow them on Instagram or visit their Website: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adiyahcollective/ Website: https://www.adiyah.community/ Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast…

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Solo Episode: 2025 and Beyond! 20:48

13 weeks ago20:48

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Send me a Text Message! Another year down and it has been a doozy! Ongoing genocides and the re-election of the Cheeto and so much more! We collectively have to do better. The time for words and lessons is past and now we got to dedicate ourselves to action. Action that will bring about the change that is needed to fix this mess of a world we have created. Clean it up, fix it up and leave it a livable planet for our kids. I'm sort of leaning towards that direction too. I seem to be at some sort of impasse and I am not sure if I will continue podcasting after I come back from my break in January. Although, I'm not even 100% sure about that decision but it is something I am thinking over. And even if that is the case, it won't be a permanent goodbye, more like podcasting infrequently as compared to before. AND I will still be posting other content on my Instagram and YouTube (links below) so please follow me there to keep up with me and what the future holds. And to get in touch with me directly for any suggestions or feedback you can DM me or send me an email at: shehla.faizi01@gmail.com My deepest gratitude to all y'all who have stuck around with me for these 4 years in my podcasting journey. I'll still be here, in a sense, and I hope you'll follow me in me growth from this moment on. Love Y'all <3 You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/0eJbG0WDfn4 Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast…

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Special Episode: It's a Live! With Dr. Uzma Jafri 59:36

15 weeks ago59:36

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Send me a Text Message! It's no secret, when times get tough and we need answers, you gotta turn to the smart people! Well that's what I did, because I was getting also experiencing post-election stress, so I turned to one of the smartest people I knew, Dr. Uzma Jafri, producer and host of the "Mommying While Muslim" podcast. And we sat down and discussed in an Instagram Live about what comes next for the future of America? What should the people who don't approve of the cheeto and all his shenanigans do to make sure that lunacy and fascism does not reign supreme, especially in lieu of him and his backers really wanting to enact Project 2025? This episode is a recording of that live discussion, and the reason I put it out as an episode is because I think it has lots of insights that will benefit listeners about 'what to do next?' Inaction is not an option, folks. Resistance and revolution is the way forward! You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/TBiMD4LviZ0 And also in my Instagram reel here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDNLtKZRCRF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== To find out more about the "Mommying While Muslim" podcast you can visit their website www.mommmyingwhilemuslim.com or visit their Instagram at: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcast Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast…

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Solo Episode: America did NOT Pass the Vibe-Check! 14:44

18 weeks ago14:44

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Send me a Text Message! The presidential elections are now over and... the cheeto is back. I wish I could be anymore respectful about this but I can't bring myself to pretend. Cheeto's last presidential reign was a complete joke and this time he's got a whole bunch of jokers that he wants to push into the spotlight with him. As disastrous as that is, what I find even more concerning is the terrible attitudes that some democratic voters have adopted where they are now pointing fingers at minorities as the cause for the tangerine's win. Including Muslims. This episode is a PSA for all the furious democrats that want to have a hissy fit. You have a right to be mad at the situation, but get your facts straight Muslims and marginalized groups were not the reason that Trump is back. Please, lecture white people who voted for him in droves. Do not endanger Muslims and Minorities with your online rage. You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/JvTg5V9Ep5U Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast…

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Gift of the Gab with Maureen Johnson: The Alternative to News 37:53

20 weeks ago37:53

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Send me a Text Message! Strange are the times when news outlets are constantly under scrutiny for how they are (or are not!) covering the news. I sit down with content creator, Maureen Johnson, a.ka. '@realgodivagodess', and we talk about how questioning news narratives got her and other content creators into hot water with big news media outlets. And that ignited her fire to create news content on social media, as an alternative to what is out there in the mainstream. And she has been a thorn in their side ever since! You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/JmRfcCN5XFo You can find Maureen and her FANTASTIC news breakdowns on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube through her handle @realgodivagodess Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast…

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Gift of the Gab with Aja Martinez: I Ain't Afraid of C.R.T! 42:26

22 weeks ago42:26

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Send me a Text Message! Spooky season is upon us and we are all out there looking for a good fright. But is Critical Race Theory one of them? That is what I try to find out by sitting with, Aja Martinez, a multi-award winning author of multiple books on CRT. We discuss what it actually is, why is there so much fear around it and is that fear based on any facts? So, come join us around the podcast fire as we dispel some myths and tell you about the real socio-political demons you should be afraid of! You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/CMojJ6ThOi4 You can get in touch with Aja about her work through email: aja.martinez@unt.edu or through the portal: https://academia.edu You can also purchase her book through the link " Counterstory: The Rhetoric and Writing of Critical Race Theory " Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast…

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Solo Episode: Four Years and A Genocide Ago 13:00

24 weeks ago13:00

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Send me a Text Message! Humanity is literally stuck in the WORST movie remake of "Groundhog Day", where we keep doing the same things and in this version things start to get worse! I started my podcast in 2020, which was also a presidential election year, and here we are again four years later, but this time add the active genocide to the mix... I know I sound negative, but the truth is the truth. But that doesn't mean that nothing can be done. This episode explores what we are up against and what we need to do, because y'all, this podcaster ain't about to give up and neither should you! You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ifdIrqzRJvc Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast…

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Gift of the Gab with Marlon Duran: Where's The Vote?! 32:11

26 weeks ago32:11

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Send me a Text Message! In the last Presidential elections one-in-three Americans did not vote. That is an alarming number! And with the upcoming elections in November, I sit down with Marlón Duran, the Texas Regional Field Organizer for the Jill Stein campaign, and we discuss the reasons why so many Americans do not vote and what can be done about it. Tune in to this episode on the importance of exercising your right of self-determination, even when everything around us seems like one huge dumpster fire! You can also view this episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/-f9Cpvm-i6I Be sure you are registered to vote before the upcoming elections. Find out if you are at https://vote.gov/ Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast…

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Gift of the Gab with Jessica Elgamil: Aiding Refugees of War 40:06

28 weeks ago40:06

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Send me a Text Message! For this seasons very first Gift of the Gab, I interview my friend Jessica Elgamil, who is a certified yoga teacher by trade, and she just returned from an aid mission to Egypt. She recounts how the opportunity came about to help Palestinian refugees, who had escaped the genocide in Palestine through the Rafah border in Egypt. But escaping the war is only the first step for refugees, in the very difficult process of rebuilding their lives. I discuss with her the experience with the aid distribution in Egypt and what else (besides monetary aid) is needed by the refugees to help them get back on their feet. You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/9tWjK255Wpk You can follow Jessica on Instagram @jessicaelgamil And you can also help Palestinian refugees in Egypt through Egyptians for Palestine on Instagram @egyptians_for_palestinians Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast…

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The Whole Muslim with Ustadh Tabari Zahir: Lamps of Light 1:06:37

30 weeks ago1:06:37

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Send me a Text Message! In this week's episode we tackle a subject that has long been a subject of political discourse, especially when it relates to the carceral system within the United States. I've covered the subject of addiction before on the podcast, but in this episode I interview, Ustadh Tabari Zahir, the founding director of the "Lamps of Light Project". A project dedicated to helping Muslims overcoming addictions through their services and one that also serves to eliminate the stigma around it, so that more people can seek help for it. Ustadh Zahir, delves into the methodologies of treatment and also how the hardships in his past became the driving force of what he does now. You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/3R2rIiHrjqw If you want to learn more about the Lamps of Light Project, you can visit their website at: www.lampsoflight.org You can also follow them on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube through the handle @lampsoflightproject And if you believe in the mission of Lamps of Light please do consider donating to their cause here: Donate to Lamps of Light Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast…

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Solo Episode: New Season and Current Events! 14:16

32 weeks ago14:16

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Send me a Text Message! The Summer is over and I am BAAAACK! Season 10 has begun, and unfortunately the world is still on fire... But don't worry, all hope is NOT lost because it is election year and guess what?! People are sick and tired of the madness and they are rising up for what matters to them and they are demanding better from their elected officials. So, this season will be dedicated to helping my listeners make informed choices about WHAT they want from their elected officials. So, stay tuned all this season as I bring in guests who are in the socio-political sphere, to bring in all important perspectives about what is good for our and our children's futures! You can also watch this episode on my YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/4Bh-m2d3I6I Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast…

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Solo Episode: 100 Episodes! 24:58

40 weeks ago24:58

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Send me a Text Message! This is it! My 100th episode and having y'all as my audience for four years now! I can't thank y'all enough for being there with me, during the evolution of my podcast AND me! And that's the recap I do for this episode, sort of taking a trip down memory lane about how all this started, how my segments developed, and a look back at some of my more memorable episodes! Use this link to watch this episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XPmEX2QBu7o You can view some of the episodes that I have mentioned in this episode through these links: My interview with Zaakirah Muhammad: https://youtu.be/QpEXjjTIP14?si=elK96VcFz0ZBRmWy My interview with Tom Facchine: https://youtu.be/ET0Ide6DsM4?si=a0FjTQI47pAvaqRy My interview with Khalidah Bilal on Domestic Violence: https://youtu.be/KbIbgp0L-jM?si=88NB4ieCQHB06RMh My interview with Shariea Shoatz on Childhood Sexual Assault: https://youtu.be/eE5NKrYEzNg?si=wyfK0atBxnO8GFJJ My interview with Professor Rudolph Ware on Colonization: https://youtu.be/mbalV4_1ZW4?si=jH-RlbFB5ebENIMc My interview with Clarke Jones: https://youtu.be/g0ZSmmWCn2k?si=lnV1rui9Y2WV1PCl I couldn't have gotten here without all y'all and would love feedback on what my future episodes should be about. You can email me questions and comments at shehla.faizi01@gmail.com. And don't forget to follow me on social media to get all the extra tidbits of that I can't release as a podcast episode! (links below!) Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast…

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Solo Episode: The Heart of a Traveler 19:35

42 weeks ago19:35

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Send me a Text Message! Summer has begun! And you know that means so many of us will be traveling on vacation! Heck, I just came back from Japan! And the experience got me thinking about how we can make travel more than just a chance to unwind. It can also be a chance for us to learn from different cultures and break a lot of preconceived notions. This solo episode breaks down how travel and becoming a better person can and should go hand-in-hand! Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast…

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Solo Episode: Checking our Bias in Activism 15:11

44 weeks ago15:11

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Send me a Text Message! When doing the work of activism for a cause, it sometimes happens that we experience tunnel vision; assuming that it is the only thing that is important. That is what sort of happened to me, I lost sight for a bit of the bigger picture. Ever since October 7th, the World at large has been raising its voice for a free Palestine and as important as that is, we shouldn't forget that that isn't the only major atrocity that is happening in the world. The same demons of of corporate greed and capitalism are responsible for the genocides in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yemen, and the list goes on and on. That is what I discuss in this episode about the importance of not micro-focusing our activism and to check the fact that are we biased when it comes to WHO we will raise our voices for? Because if we are then we will end up perpetuating the cycles of oppression that we need to abolish forever! You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/q2Ea6GjBk7I To Support efforts in Palestine be sure to donate and share to the fundraisers listed by Operation Olive Branch: https://www.instagram.com/operationolivebranch/ To find out more about the situation in DRC and to donate to help the people on the ground, please follow Friends of the Congo: https://www.instagram.com/congofriends/ To learn more about the situation in Sudan please follow the Red Maat collective: https://www.instagram.com/red_maat/ And to help the people in Sudan please donate here: https://www.instagram.com/sudanese_american_physicians/ To learn more about the Uyghars and their heritage please follow Uyghar Collective Here: https://www.instagram.com/uyghurcollective/following/ Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast…

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The Whole Muslim with Khalidah Bilal: Compassion for All 35:29

46 weeks ago35:29