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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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Just a few blue collar dudes breaking into the podcast game.

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#Comedy #Improv #Competent Idiots

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Ep. 65 : NEW YEAR SAME US. 43:52

3 years ago43:52

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Starts off a lil sloppy. The bois get a little unhinged with the first few topics but we dial it back in with the classic scatter brain nonsense that you love learning about why you get motion sickness with Dr.Barry,PHD and learning a sliver of science on welding with Daddi-o. and for the video audience, Dalton puts on a lovely show right before the end! what a start to the year! FOLLOW / LIKE / SUBSCRIBE YOUTUBE : Competent Idiots - YouTube Facebook : Competent Idiots Podcast | Facebook Twitter - @idiotsCompetent Gmail : @ Competentidiotspodcast Instagram : Competent Idiots (@competentidiots_) • Instagram photos and videos @Competentidiotben @daltonvance @nickbaratto…

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Ep. 64 : Alan Chevy and the Bean 1:03:22

3 years ago1:03:22

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With Barry gone, we get the always amazing Alan chevy aka Jake back on! With second special guest IZZY! we talk about work dads, the holidays and EVERYTHING in between, oh.. and ben cant quit hyping up the Alamo Draft house and theater...what..a..NERD. FOLLOW / LIKE / SUBSCRIBE YOUTUBE : Competent Idiots - YouTube Facebook : Competent Idiots Podcast | Facebook Twitter - @idiotsCompetent Gmail : @ Competentidiotspodcast Instagram : Competent Idiots (@competentidiots_) • Instagram photos and videos @Competentidiotben @daltonvance @nickbaratto…

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Ep. 63 : OFF THE RAILS 51:05

3 years ago51:05

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We came in hot for christmas! everything was asked and nothing was answered.. at least not the way they were intended. also sounds like Ben has a little person farm in his basement......creepy.. FOLLOW / LIKE / SUBSCRIBE YOUTUBE : Competent Idiots - YouTube Facebook : Competent Idiots Podcast | Facebook Twitter - @idiotsCompetent Gmail : @ Competentidiotspodcast Instagram : Competent Idiots (@competentidiots_) • Instagram photos and videos @Competentidiotben @daltonvance @nickbaratto…

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Ep. 62 : The tie breaker 49:54

3 years ago49:54

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Barry pulls out the tie breaker for the not so newlywed game spontaneously to determine who will be the champ. Dalton and Ben lose their minds. Barry does what barry does best...cripples the bois mentally. So who wins? FOLLOW / LIKE / SUBSCRIBE YOUTUBE : Competent Idiots - YouTube Facebook : Competent Idiots Podcast | Facebook Twitter - @idiotsCompetent Gmail : @ Competentidiotspodcast Instagram : Competent Idiots (@competentidiots_) • Instagram photos and videos @Competentidiotben @daltonvance @nickbaratto…

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Ep.61: A whole lotta nuthin'!! 56:47

3 years ago56:47

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The bois take about whole lotta nuthin' but also talk about everything! you just might learn something, but probably not! FOLLOW / LIKE / SUBSCRIBE YOUTUBE : Competent Idiots - YouTube Facebook : Competent Idiots Podcast | Facebook Twitter - @idiotsCompetent Gmail : @ Competentidiotspodcast Instagram : Competent Idiots (@competentidiots_) • Instagram photos and videos @Competentidiotben @daltonvance @nickbaratto…

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Ep.60 : How well do the ladies know their bois? 46:29

3 years ago46:29

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This episode the girls, Rachel and Bri get a shot at how well they know their men, I hate to say it but they might take Dalton and Ben's host positions... FOLLOW / LIKE / SUBSCRIBE YOUTUBE : Competent Idiots - YouTube Facebook : Competent Idiots Podcast | Facebook Twitter - @idiotsCompetent Gmail : @ Competentidiotspodcast Instagram : Competent Idiots (@competentidiots_) • Instagram photos and videos @Competentidiotben @daltonvance @nickbaratto…

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Ep.59 : Doomed for the Dog House 45:42

3 years ago45:42

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Barry decides to drop a fun little questionnaire on the bois to send them straight to the dog house... Hit that play button and join the fun! FOLLOW / LIKE / SUBSCRIBE YOUTUBE : Competent Idiots - YouTube Facebook : Competent Idiots Podcast | Facebook Twitter - @idiotsCompetent Gmail : @ Competentidiotspodcast Instagram : Competent Idiots (@competentidiots_) • Instagram photos and videos @Competentidiotben @daltonvance @nickbaratto…

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Ep.58 : Baltick the Foreman of Misfortune 54:57

3 years ago54:57

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I could describe it to you... but it will make more sense if you listen. FOLLOW / LIKE / SUBSCRIBE YOUTUBE : Competent Idiots - YouTube Facebook : Competent Idiots Podcast | Facebook Twitter - @idiotsCompetent Gmail : @ Competentidiotspodcast Instagram : Competent Idiots (@competentidiots_) • Instagram photos and videos @Competentidiotben @daltonvance @nickbaratto…

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Ep.57 : The late Halloween 41:24

3 years ago41:24

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Shuga Baby, Health Inspector, and Astronaut. No one can keep track of the episode number. Barry craves motor oil, we think Ben might secretly LOVE Greys Anatomy, OH!! and guess who thought they could trust a fart.... FOLLOW / LIKE / SUBSCRIBE YOUTUBE : Competent Idiots - YouTube Facebook : Competent Idiots Podcast | Facebook Twitter - @idiotsCompetent Gmail : @ Competentidiotspodcast Instagram : Competent Idiots (@competentidiots_) • Instagram photos and videos @Competentidiotben @daltonvance @nickbaratto…

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Ep.56 Trespassing, Rich people's houses, and terrible car stories 54:50

3 years ago54:50

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The Bois share stories from their younger years about all the dumb stuff they've done like trespassing getting in a car accident to prove a point and the crazy houses that weren't that crazy but to poor kids they were. FOLLOW / LIKE / SUBSCRIBE YOUTUBE : Competent Idiots - YouTube Facebook : Competent Idiots Podcast | Facebook Twitter - @idiotsCompetent Gmail : @ Competentidiotspodcast Instagram : Competent Idiots (@competentidiots_) • Instagram photos and videos @Competentidiotben @daltonvance @nickbaratto…

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Ep. 55 : COMPETENT ONLYF*NS 45:22

3 years ago45:22

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The bois dive deep into what kind of content they would create if they started and Onlyf*ns. and naturally Ben and Barry take it WAYYYYYY too far.. also dalton is now in a serious poly relationship with trees.... FOLLOW / LIKE / SUBSCRIBE YOUTUBE : Competent Idiots - YouTube Facebook : Competent Idiots Podcast | Facebook Twitter - @idiotsCompetent Gmail : @ Competentidiotspodcast Instagram : Competent Idiots (@competentidiots_) • Instagram photos and videos @Competentidiotben @daltonvance @nickbaratto…

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Ep.54 : Where my socks go?? 49:38

3 years ago49:38

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Dalton goes to the Renaissance Festival and has an uh oh causing him to lose his socks... Barry throws out the idea of "Barry's Conspiracy Corner" and Ben and Barry come to the realization of how much mental damage they have caused the friend group.. in a good way.. FOLLOW / LIKE / SUBSCRIBE YOUTUBE : Competent Idiots - YouTube Facebook : Competent Idiots Podcast | Facebook Twitter - @idiotsCompetent Gmail : @ Competentidiotspodcast Instagram : Competent Idiots (@competentidiots_) • Instagram photos and videos @Competentidiotben @daltonvance @nickbaratto…

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Ep.53 : Season 2 Ch.1 Ep.53 43:56

3 years ago43:56

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WE ARE BACK FROM SUMMER BREAK! The boys let you in on why they took a hiatus. They deep dive into a debate on if Steve from blues clues really cares about you, and naturally things get a lil' SPICY. press play and welcome back, the boys missed you. Link below for the video. FOLLOW / LIKE / SUBSCRIBE YOUTUBE : Competent Idiots - YouTube Facebook : Competent Idiots Podcast | Facebook Twitter - @idiotsCompetent Gmail : @ Competentidiotspodcast Instagram : Competent Idiots (@competentidiots_) • Instagram photos and videos @Competentidiotben @daltonvance @nickbaratto…

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Ep.52 : From Dumptruck to Dipstick 42:46

4 years ago42:46

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Full year of episodes! A little year in review, Daltons journey of trying to take care of 2 great dane puppies and a couple GOLDEN unlocked memories! Link below for the video. FOLLOW / LIKE / SUBSCRIBE YOUTUBE : Competent Idiots - YouTube Facebook : Competent Idiots Podcast | Facebook Twitter - @idiotsCompetent Gmail : @ Competentidiotspodcast Instagram : Competent Idiots (@competentidiots_) • Instagram photos and videos @Competentidiotben @daltonvance @nickbaratto…

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Ep.51 : The Pauls, The Sea Turtles, And Games OH MY 33:45

4 years ago33:45