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In Her Ellement


1 Navigating Career Pivots and Grit with Milo’s Avni Patel Thompson 26:18
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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.…
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In less than 10 minutes, we’ll get you up to speed on all the news you missed overnight. Throughout the morning, Marketplace’s David Brancaccio will bring you the latest business and economic stories you need to know to start your day. And before U.S. markets open, you’ll get a global markets update from the BBC World Service in London.
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In less than 10 minutes, we’ll get you up to speed on all the news you missed overnight. Throughout the morning, Marketplace’s David Brancaccio will bring you the latest business and economic stories you need to know to start your day. And before U.S. markets open, you’ll get a global markets update from the BBC World Service in London.
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Bloomberg News is reporting that the Trump administration is considering implementing tariffs on copper, in addition to steel and aluminum. Companies that buy metal for their products are facing higher prices from both foreign and domestic suppliers. Also on the show: a potential ceasefire in the Black Sea agreed to by Russia and Ukraine and a case before the Supreme Court that involves the digital divide and the power of federal agencies.…
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1 The Baltimore Port’s recovery a year after bridge collapse 9:20
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A year ago this morning, Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being hit by a container ship. Six construction workers died, a crucial highway link was destroyed, and shipping at the Port of Baltimore was disrupted for weeks. How have businesses in and around the Port been faring? Plus, Napster may turn into an immersive metaverse for music, and job applications from current and former federal employees are up 50%.…
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1 Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks on shipping in the Black Sea 8:52
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From the BBC World Service: Russia and Ukraine have agreed to “eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea after parallel talks with U.S. negotiators in Saudi Arabia. We’ll hear the latest. Then, the U.K. Finance Minister is expected to outline cuts to welfare and government spending. And a BBC investigation has found that instead of being recycled, the U.K. is shipping millions of used tires to India.…
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1 Opportunities to bet on women’s college hoops lag 8:36
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March Madness is in full swing for both men’s and women’s basketball, but only the former has received a great deal of attention from the sports betting industry. A look at why women’s college hoops, as well as women’s sports in general, are often harder to bet on than their male counterparts. Plus, we look at how economic measures against Chinese shipping could come back to bite U.S. businesses. Also, a glimpse into a new report on how the country is doing on infrastructure. And, we chat with Larry Adam, Chief Investment Officer at Raymond James, about a new report that details the unease in the service sector around recent U.S. economic policies.…
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1 As Trump disbands economic advisory committees, experts raise concerns 8:21
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Trump Administration’s shuttering of the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee, which brought outside expertise to government economic statistics, has raised eyebrows among economists about potential impacts on independent policymaking. Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors, speaks with Marketplace’s David Brancaccio about what the administration’s moves could mean. And, a new report says that wages for low-income workers have risen rapidly in recent years — but that may not tell the whole story.…
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1 Chinese EV giant BYD leapfrogs Tesla in annual sales 8:14
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From the BBC World Service: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has passed $100bn in annual revenue for the first time, putting Elon Musk’s Tesla in second place. Also, a visit to Europe’s biggest construction site in the south of Denmark: a $7.5bn tunnel being built under the Baltic Sea to Germany.
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The mood of stock investors turned more upbeat today after The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News reported that some industries won’t get hit with import taxes next week, as previously advertised by President Donald Trump. Among industries where tariffs might be deferred are cars, trucks and microchips. We’ll discuss. Plus: a lawsuit involving weedkiller Roundup (and a promised appeal) and attempts by Mexico to crack down on smuggled Chinese goods.…
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1 How government funding cuts are affecting cancer research at Duke 9:09
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The Trump administration’s budget-cutting efforts are having a big impact on research universities, even as those efforts face legal challenges. When it comes to medical research, universities often plan years in advance. We’ll hear what uncertainty in funding means for one Duke University research lab. But first: Genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, and DoorDash is partnering with Klarna to offer buy now, pay later plans for food orders.…
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1 Turkey’s economy takes another hit as protests rock the country 8:29
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From the BBC World Service: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s main political rival — Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul — was due to be named as a nominee for the 2028 presidential election. Now, tens of thousands are protesting his detention on corruption charges as Turkey’s economic struggles continue. We’ll learn more about the situation. Also: Could tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump provide an opportunity for Chile’s salmon farmers?…
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In our final “Tricks of the Trade” installment at Rodeo Houston, we chat with two rodeo clowns. They may dress and act funny, but they take their jobs seriously. Also known as barrelmen, rodeo clowns protect bull riders when they fall. Plus, air travel worldwide continues to be affected by the closure of London’s Heathrow Airport. And, copper — it’s not just for drinking mint cocktails. Yet a copper economic indicator is now muddled.…
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1 When an auctioned lamb goes for more than the median home price 7:59
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Today, as part of our “Tricks of the Trade” series , we’re at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, where students put goats and lambs up for sale to the highest bidder. Here, livestock auctions generate a pile of philanthropic money for a Texas scholarship fund, and the bids go up and up and up. But first: Air travel is in a snarl today with a power outage at London’s Heathrow Airport.…
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1 A fire causes power outage at Heathrow, spurs flight chaos 8:20
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From the BBC World Service: London’s Heathrow Airport will be closed Friday following a power outage; more than 1,300 flights face cancellation. The outage was caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies the airport’s power. The disruption could last for days. Then, some scam texts are sent by people held against their will at scam centers in Myanmar and East Asia. A woman freed from one recounts her story.…
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This week, thousands of wholesale seafood producers and buyers from around the world gathered in Boston for the Seafood Expo North America. One of the key things on the minds of seafood merchants? Tariffs and navigating the waves of uncertainty in global trade. Plus, we now have a better idea of how Federal Reserve officials think President Trump’s tariffs will affect the economy, and we do the numbers on happiness rankings.…
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Today, as part of our ongoing “Tricks of the Trade” series , “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio hears tips from the next generation of ag industry leaders at the Houston Livestock Show. There, he receives pointers on showing cattle, learns about livestock as an investment business and even meets some friendly podcasting competition. But first: The breakfast cereal indicator shows that consumers are careful and concerned about spending on basics.…
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From the BBC World Service: The Commission of the European Union has charged Google’s parent company Alphabet with breaking the EU Digital Markets Act, saying the Google search engine drives users to its own services over rivals. It also raised concerns about the Android Play Store and is running a similar investigation into the dominance of Apple’s App Store. Also: how “micro-influencers” are proving small can be mighty in social media marketing.…
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