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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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Cream City Social is the official podcast of Milwaukee's chapter of the DSA. We feature interviews with local leftists, chapter members, as well as segments diving into the rich socialist history of Milwaukee.

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Understanding Act 12 54:41

10 days ago54:41

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District 3 Aldermanic candidate Alex Brower joins us for an in depth analysis of Governor Evers' Act 12 bill and its impact on Milwaukee. Learn more about Alex's campaign and get involved here: https://www.alexbrowerforcommoncouncil.org/ You can also meet Alex on Saturday March 22nd from 9 to 10 AM at his meet and greet at Stone Creek Coffee on Downer or at his fundraiser from 6 to 8 PM at Vintage.…

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Power to the People: The Fight to Take on We Energies 1:03:13

8 weeks ago1:03:13

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Alex Brower and Andy from the Power to the People campaign to replace We Energies with a municipally owned utility and what it could mean for people in Milwaukee. Learn more about the Power to the People campaign: https://www.powertothepeoplemke.org/ Learn more about Alex Brower's campaign for Alderperson and find out how you can help us get a seat on the Common Council: https://www.alexbrowerforcommoncouncil.org/…

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DSA Runs for Common Council: A Conversation With Alex Brower 51:40

10 weeks ago51:40

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We sit down with DSA's endorsed candidate for common council, Alex Brower, to talk about his transformative agenda and what it means to be running a movement-based campaign for city government. Learn more about Alex's campaign and get involved here: https://www.alexbrowerforcommoncouncil.org/

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The Problem With Growing MKE 38:33

27 weeks ago38:33

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Melody and Dynasty from Metcalfe Park join us to talk about the city's Growing MKE plan and why they're concerned that communities like theirs may get left behind. Information session on Growing MKE hosted by the Midtown Neighborhood Alliance: https://www.facebook.com/events/808500101483172/ Metcalfe Park Communtiy Bridges social media: https://www.facebook.com/MetcalfeParkCommunityBridges/ https://www.instagram.com/metcalfepark2020/?hl=en…

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RNC Recap and the Murder Samuel Sharpe Jr. 15:05

32 weeks ago15:05

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As the DNC kicks off in Chicago, we cannot forget what happened here in Milwaukee a month ago. In this episode, we sit down with a participant in the coalition to march on the RNC about the demonstration against the RNC and the ongoing fight to get justic for Samuel Sharpe Jr.

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An Unconventional Convention: RNC Recap and Analysis 1:32:23

35 weeks ago1:32:23

1:32:23

Professor of criminology and expert on far right movements Stanislav Vysotsky joins us to discuss the Republican National Convention and the party's concerning drift to the right.

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Free Palestine Encampment: Interview with MKE 5 14:11

46 weeks ago14:11

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Interview with Audari Tamayo, one of the Milwaukee 5 arrested during the February 9th Chapman Hall sit in demanding a meeting with UW-Milwaukee Chancellor, Mark Mone over UW-M’s involvement with Israel. Interview covers the MKE 5 arrests, their demands, meeting with the UW-M Chancellor, family history, and more. Tough audio quality - Apologies. Helpful Links: February 9th Milwaukee Five Arrests Press Coverage UW-M Chancellor’s Press Release :…

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Free Palestine Encampment: Day 12 43:17

46 weeks ago43:17

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45 minutes at the UW-Milwaukee Free-Palastine Encampment on day 12.

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Alex Kostal for County Supervisor 30:13

1 year ago30:13

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On Tuesday, people in Wisconsin will vote on their next circuit court judge, village trustees, and a whole host of other local offices. In this episode, Alex Kostal talks to us about a crucial but often overlooked local office: county supervisors. Learn more about Alex Kostal's campaign here: https://www.alexanderformke.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552777005918 You can also email Alex at info@alexanderformke.com…

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State Reppin': January-February 1:09:35

1 year ago1:09:35

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Join Wisconsin State Representatives Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy as we recap their last two months at the Capital. We talk UWM student protests, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the new legislative maps, the nitty gritty of their prison reform bills/package, and something we should all probably be in... couples therapy. Email creamcitysocial@gmail.com to get your community questions answered next month! Show Links: Darrin Madison Ryan Darrin Conditions of Confinement Bill Explainer (Darrin's idea)…

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State Reppin': November-December 1:13:37

1 year ago1:13:37

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Join Wisconsin State Representatives Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy as they recap their last two months at the capitol. We talk housing prices in Milwaukee, conditions of confinement legislation (prison reform), what political power looks and feels like, weed, and everyone’s new favorite holiday... Goerge Bush’s Eve. Email creamcitysocial@gmail.com to get your community questions answered next month! Show Links: Darrin Madison Ryan Darrin Conditions of Confinement Legislation Marijuana Legalization Bill…

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State Reppin': Wisconsin Old Fashioned 1:00:05

1 year ago1:00:05

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Listen in to state representative Ryan Clancy as we recap his fall (the season!) in the Wisconsin State Assembly. We hit Wisconsin's state drink, Israel and Palestine, and new legislation around housing and prison reform. Email creamcitysocial@gmail.com to get your community questions answered next month! Show Links: Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned News Darrin Madison Ryan Darrin…

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Cop City 32:18

1 year ago32:18

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A concerned citizen from Georgia talks to us about the massive police training facility known as "Cop City" in Atlanta and the suprising implications it will have for people in Milwaukee. Donate: https://atlsolidarity.org/ Upcoming action in November: https://blockcopcity.org/ Further reading: https://micahherskind.com/2023/09/07/the-struggle-to-stop-cop-city-by-any-means-necessary/ https://www.thedriftmag.com/an-offer-you-cant-refuse/ https://lpeproject.org/blog/rico-and-stop-cop-city-the-long-war-against-the-left/ https://atlpresscollective.com/…

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The Fall of Wisconsin 1:16:43

2 years ago1:16:43

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Wisconsin once led the nation in progressive policy and had the most successful socialist party in the country. So what happened? In this episode, we talk with journalist and author Dan Kaufman to dissect Wisconsin's political evolution and discuss what we can do moving forward.

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State Reppin': July 1:02:57

2 years ago1:02:57