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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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The Long Overdue Podcast is a podcast about all things library related. Brought to you by the staff of the Decatur Public Library in Texas. The hosts of the Long Overdue Podcast are: Dawn Wilbert, Library Director Shelley Sortini, Youth Services Manager Justin Gann, Account Services Manager Denice Herrera, Adult Programming and Marketing Manager Brandon Pachar, Library Technician Sound Engineer: Brandon Pachar Editor and Media Specialist: Denice Herrera

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#Decatur Public Library TX #Chris Talks #Podcasting Education

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Dewey Like Murder? Mobster May Weird And True 36:59

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Dawn, Denice, and Brandon talk about more recent Mobster crimes, escapes, and famous mobster bizarre facts. Opening and ending theme is Campo de mayo by Guerra de Cerrdos

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Dewey Like Murder?: Mobster May Hauntingly Mobsterish 46:56

3 years ago46:56

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Dawn, Denice, and Brandon talk about mobsters and the possibility of mobster ghosts. Opening and ending theme is Campo de Mayo by Guerra de Cerdos

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Long Overdue Episode 128: Don't Be Trashy, Recycle 1:00:57

3 years ago1:00:57