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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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Confessional is a podcast delving into the dark, creepy and often haunting stories of our listeners.

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Confessional is a podcast delving into the dark, creepy and often haunting stories of our listeners.

137 episodes

#Mike Moran #True Crime #Cinema #Weekly Discussions #Comedy

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Episode 177 - David Lynch ft. Sarah Soule and Pat Storck 49:50

5 weeks ago49:50

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Today on Confessional we celebrate the life and work of David Lynch, with writer Pat Storck, and Tarot Card reader, Sarah Sherman Soule! We get into all the greats: Twin Peaks, Lost Highway, The Elephant Man, and pretty much all the rest! With Confessions from Virginia, Cambridge, UK, and more,

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Episode 176 - True Crime ft. Bree Mills 57:00

15 weeks ago57:00

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This week on Confessional we are joined by director, writer and producer Bree Mills of Adult Time, Girlsway, and Pure Taboo, to discuss the true crime cases that have stuck with us. With co-host, Whitney of True Crime Camp Fire. We get into all sorts of true crime stories from Katherine Knight, and Jack the Ripper, to the IRA and Tik Toc dance killings. Confessions from Australia, Florida, New York, and more.…

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Episode 175 - J Horror ft. Oli Turner 1:02:37

18 weeks ago1:02:37

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This week we discuss the world of J Horror, that's horror from Japan with the amazing, Oli Turner! Plus, guest co-host Pat Storck. Oli is a horror filmmaker, and runs horror-themed events throughout Baltimore. Find Oli here: @smalldollproductions We discuss House, The Ring film(s), Curse, One Cut of the Dead, and others! Confessions from California, Indians, and more.…

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Episode 174 - Luck ft. Monica Hamburg 45:21

22 weeks ago45:21

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On today's Confessional we discuss our most amazing instances of luck with Montreal comedian/actor, Monica Hamburg! Strange coincidences, one in a million encounters, the near-misses that changed our lives! Confessions from California, Pennsylvania, and more. Find MonicaHamburg.com or on Instagram: @Monica.Hamburg…

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Episode 173 - Unlived Lives ft. Jim Meyer and Erin Stack 56:09

26 weeks ago56:09

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On the latest Confessional we discuss all the lives we could have lived, all the roads we could have gone down, all the different decisions we could have made, but didn't. With Baltimore comedian, Jim Meyer, who has appeared on Comedy Central, NBC, and MTV. And actor/writer/comedian, Erin Stack who recently appeared on the Discovery Channel's UFO Encounters: Fact or Fiction. Confessions from New Orleans, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.…

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Episode 172 - UFOs (part 2) ft. Erin Stack 51:54

29 weeks ago51:54

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On today's Confessional Podcast we discuss UFO encounters with actor/comedian Erin Stack, who recently recounted her true UFO story on Discovery's Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction. You've seen Erin in multiple commercials, as well as films and TV shows like All I need, The Assignment, and Limbo. Confessions from California, West Virginia, and more!…

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Episode 171 - Unexplained Personal Occurences ft. Pat Storck and Sarah Sherman Soule 56:03

32 weeks ago56:03

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On today's Confessional we are discussing weird experiences we can't explain in life! With Victim's Advocate, and Psychedelic Guide, Sarah Sherman Soule, and Pat Storck of the Amityville Podcast. We discuss prothetic dreams, realty slips, phantom trains, and more! Confessions from Virginia Beach, Baltimore, and more.…

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Episode 170 - Hitchcock Movies ft. Dan Kozuh 1:04:06

33 weeks ago1:04:06

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On today's Confessional we discuss our favorite films of Alfred Hitchcock with Dan Kozuh, of the Hard Times satirical newspaper. And Whitney Leigh of True Crime Camp Fire co-hosts! We get into Rear Window, The Man Who Knew to Much, Dial m for Murder, and so many more. Confessions from Ontario, South Carolina, San Diego, Massachusetts!…

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Episode 169 - Recurring Dreams ft. Andre Matthews 1:10:26

34 weeks ago1:10:26

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This week on Confessional we get in to all the dreams that haunt our nocturnal psyches again and again! And oh does it get bizarre. We have, from the Bruh Issa Murder Podcast, Andre Matthews, as well as co-host Whitney Leigh from True Crime Camp Fire. Confessions from Toronto, California, and more!

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Episode 168 - Familial Crime ft. Marcia Horn 55:04

38 weeks ago55:04

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On today's Confessional we are talking about dark events in our ancestral past. With author, Marcia Horn. Marcia just released her memoir, Her Family Tree which delves into her own life, as well as her Mom's, and Grandmothers's. Its an intergenerational tale of "alcoholism, murder, love, a tragic accident, and redemption," that is makimg huge waves in the recovery community. Confessions from Texas, Florida, and more!…

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Episode 167 - Ghost Stories Part 4 ft. Hillary and Marco Gonzalez 1:25:26

40 weeks ago1:25:26

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*PUPPY WARNING!! Sue's sweet little pup, Stevie makes an unexpected guest appearance on this ep, expressing his disatisfaction with her absence. We didn't expect him to show up so loud in the mix! Stevie has apologized and is speaking with a therpaist about his separation anxiety (actually he is really now on Prozac). Great episode none the less, but man can that Stevie project!** For the fourth time in Confessional history, we again have personal ghosty experiences to discuss! This time with poet, Hillary Gonzalez who's book, Seasons is out now. With a co-host (and former Confessional guest), she is quite familiar with, husband Marco Gonzalez! The two of them recount one of the most, bizarre, spookiest, epic ghost experiences I've ever heard. For real! Plus, Confessions from Virginia, Kentucky, and Salt Lake City, Utah.…

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Episode 166 - Tarot and White Magic ft. Jacob Budenz and Christine Ferrera 58:58

43 weeks ago58:58

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On the latest episode of Confessional we discuss the worlds of White Magic, and Tarot, with our ol' pal, comedian Christine Ferrera, as well as her friend, artist/musician, Jake Budenz. We talk about spirit worlds, divination, card reading, ritual, and more. Jake has published the short story collection, Tea Leaves, and fronts the Queer Psychedelic Pop band, Moth Broth. Confessions from Atlanta, Toronto, and more! Find Jake at www.jakebeearts.com, or on Insta @dreambabyjake.2…

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Episode 165 - Spooky Places ft. Marco Gonzalez and Ashley Ann Rutledge 57:34

48 weeks ago57:34

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On today's Confessional, we talk all the scary places we have encountered! With visual artist, Ashley Ann Rutledge, and musician, Marco Gonzalez. Old camps, civil war prisons, and just those weird ass locations you just kind if feel like you're being watched in! And, lots more. With confessions from New Jersey, Georgia, and Australia!…

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Episode 164 - Body Horror ft. Nina G., and Paul Haynes 1:07:01

51 weeks ago1:07:01

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We are talking Body Horror on the lasest episode of Confessional Podcast! With Nina G. of the Twisted Mirror Podcast, and Paul Haynes of the book/HBO series, I'll be Gone in the Dark. The Twisted Mirror Podcast presents mind and genre-bending horror stories that reflect the darkest, most twisted parts of the human psyche. in the style of great horror, and speculative fiction anthologies such as The Twlight Zone, or Alfred Hitchcock Presents. I'll be Gone in the Dark explores the search for the Golden State Killer alongside the late writer/investigater, Michelle McNamara. We get into The Fly, Black Swan, VideoDrome, and many more. With Confessions from Colorado, Salem, Massachusetts, snd more!…

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Episode 163 - Unsolved Mysteries (TV show) ft. Whitney from True Crime Çamp Fire, and Ros Paris 1:15:54

1 year ago1:15:54