Episode 112 - Experiential Learning In Action And On Air

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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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Shawn Montano, an assistant professor in UNC’s Journalism and Media Studies program with 25 years of industry experience, talks about his transition into teaching and how his students are gaining valuable hands-on experience in digital storytelling, news production and podcasting.

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Bear in Mind a podcast from The University of Northern Colorado

Episode 112 - Experiential Learning In Action And On Air

Bear in Mind a podcast from The University of Northern Colorado

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#Bear Minds #Podcasting Education #University Of Northern Colorado

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142-What the hill? with Lorayne Aguinaldo 12:16

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142-What the hill? with Lorayne Aguinaldo by University of Northern Colorado

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141 Taylor Schiestel and Freddie Horn 29:12

18 weeks ago29:12

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Bear Pantry is a resource for students and staff to have access to the food and basic non-food items they need.

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140 Zachary Dillingham 19:46

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140 Zachary Dillingham by University of Northern Colorado

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139 Collen Sonnentag and Breanna Bailey 32:40

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Colleen Sonnentag and Breanna Bailey talk about the importance of protests on campus

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138 - Julia Martin and Joseph Kusluch 14:50

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Student Julia Martin and Professor Joseph Kusluch talk about the importance of voting, how to register to vote, and what does Bears Vote Coalition does to help students exercise their right and obligation to vote.

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137 - Andrew Galster 10:28

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As Katie's time as the Bear in Mind host is coming to an end, she talks to Andrew Galster, who will be our new host. Get to know Andrew as you listen to Katie's final episode.

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136-Rogelio Garcia and Trish Escobar 17:39

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135 - Charlotte Padrnos And Hannah Jobman 18:04

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University of Northern Colorado Acting majors, Charlotte and Hannah, give a behind-the-scenes peek at their upcoming play, "Murder on the Orient Express." The show runs April 11 - 14, at UNC's Langworthy Theatre.

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134 – Ailin Amaro Martinez and Diana Muñoz 16:52

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133 – Penny Nichol and Kennedy Decant 15:07

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Arctic Frontiers Conference

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132 – Zvi Gutierrez 13:06

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131 – Samuel Dong Saul 15:52

1 year ago15:52

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Our host Katie Nord discusses media and art in our society, with Samuel Dong Saul, assistant professor at the School of Art and Design as well as learns information about the upcoming opportunities in the Integrated Media Arts Program and how students can register

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130 – Brian Luedloff 17:29

1 year ago17:29

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Brian Luedloff director of Opera Theatre at UNC talks about what is opera, his most recent project and the myth of the shattered glass.

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129 – Rita Bruzsa and Jelena Mitrovic 33:27

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Education: The Backbone of our World

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128 – Adaeze Adams 14:07

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Adaeze Adams is soon to graduate here at UNC. She has spent the past few years studying for a degree in marketing and is working hard for her future career goals! Katie and Adaeze discuss her experience as a student, her marketing experience, the postgrad nerves, and how you can find answers to any of your graduation or career questions at the Career Readiness Center on campus.…

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127 – Sofia Alvarez 14:52

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Sofia Alvarez, treasurer and secretary of the MAS Society at UNC, discusses the importance of learning about cultures and languages around the world. Katie and Sofia start this journey of discovery with open arms, excited to share their interest in the world around them.

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126 – Lin Allen 34:17

2 years ago34:17

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Lin Allen, Ph.D. and Communication professor at UNC reflects on the implications of Artificial Intelligence in our lives, particularly as a tool that is changing our way of understanding technology.

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125 – Katie Nord 16:57

2 years ago16:57

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The show's host is graduating meaning it's time for a new one. Katie, who is also nicknamed Soup will be taking over next semester. In this episode, the host reflects on her time doing the podcast and what she wishes she could've done differently. Katie and Isabella shared their excitement for the future of this podcast and even went on a bit of a tangent. Katie's future plans for podcasting is to do one about music.…

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114 - Shelle–Schwartz 16:59

2 years ago16:59

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Shelle Schwartz, a UNC theatre junior student, shares how she decided to focus her efforts on stage directing and her new project adapting and directing the greek myth of Hecuba.

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124 Eli Shoemaker 19:54

2 years ago19:54

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Every year, seniors from the journalism program go to Las Vegas to attend to the National Association of Broadcasters show. On this episode, our host talks to three of them about what they learned on this convention.

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123 Robert Brunswig Ep 2 18:13

2 years ago18:13

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Robert Brunswig is an anthropologist and retired professor at UNC. Despite being retired he is dedicated to studying Dearfield and the people who resided there. He's worked with Professor George Junne and the Africana studies program for years and after a while Dearfield will be a National Historic Landmark. Dearfield is such a big piece of history that is only thirty minutes away from Greeley.…

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