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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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Sam, Angus, Luke and Kon work their way through the agenda items from the most recent Consumer meeting.
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Sam, Angus, Luke and Kon work their way through the agenda items from the most recent Consumer meeting.
David, Ange, Cass and Gav welcomed former Aussie cricketer David Hussey into the Babble for a wide ranging discussion. Some topics covered included the importance of sport, backyard cricket battles with famous brother Michael, captaincy, the IPL experience, current role as head of male cricket Victoria and Shane Warne’s worst match day habit.…
The always delightful Angela (Fundraising Manager) joins the Matt’s, Ange, Bron, Gav, Cass and Lachie to discuss the upcoming March Challenge fundraising event. Enjoy the chat and get involved why dontcha! https://march-challenge-2025.raisely.com/
The wonderfully generous Deb Hemming volunteers even more of her time, to talk about her weekly volunteer role at Bayley House. We also discuss her family connections to Bayley, her former work life, her connection to a triple Brownlow medalist, the process to becoming a volunteer at Bayley and even her DJ name.…
It was one in, all in (well that was the plan at least until Cass and Ange were late scratchings) for our final episode of 2024 as popular staff member Emma Kay dropped by the Babble. We discussed a wide range of topics with a very open Emna including her work history, hobbies, mental health, who she’s into right now and what she’s trying to get better at.…
Australian music royalty Paul Kelly dropped into the Babble on the back of his new album Fever Longing Still. We covered a lot of ground including Paul’s songwriting process, activism, band rules and the hidden joys of humming. Oh…..and Paul played us a new tune too!
Co-hosts Gavin, Angela, Cassice and Bron welcome BAM Arts Creative Director Ally Bruce into the studio. We discuss the history of BAM, the variety of activities and opportunities on offer, why BAM is called BAM and more. There’s even an awkward moment, where Bron and Ally have a tiff over Patrick!
Join David, Lachie and the two Matt’s as we get to know Bayley House instructor/team leader, Zoe. We discuss Zoe’s varied role, work experiences, family, impacts of racism and we even get a tattoo tour.
State coordinator Serene Tan dropped by the Babble to talk all things Special Olympics. We covered why sport is important, sports offered, how to participate and volunteer, opportunities for Special Olympics athletes and more. You’ll even find out about Serene’s experiences representing Australia.
Debby Fraumano (Down Syndrome Victoria) and our very own Mark, drop by the Babble to discuss all things Down Syndrome along with World Down Syndrome Day and Mark’s award winning sock design.
The ever popular Ray drops by the Babble to discuss his 40 years at the service, his varied roles and his many memories.
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