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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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Are you ready to do Christmas like a Gilmore Girl? We all know Lorelai and Rory’s holiday traditions: stockings on the stairs, slice and bake cookies that they pretend to decorate.

But what about two of the best Gilmore Girls hostesses?

Emily and Sookie, of course!

In this December bonus episode, Gilmore aficionados Jackie & Catherine talk all about the festive food, drinks, holiday decor, music, gifts and movies that these two would love.

And we get a little personal about which of our own holiday traditions match up with those of Stars Hollow and Hartford.

Come join us for a cozy chat as you cook, shop & wrap - to get you in the holiday mood, true Gilmore style! (Don’t worry, we won’t force you to sip eggnog. But hopefully we can get our hands on some peppermint coffee from Weston’s!)

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Gabbing Gilmore: A Gilmore Girls Deep Dive

40. December Patreon Bonus: How to Christmas Like a Gilmore Girl – Sookie v. Emily Holiday Edition

Gabbing Gilmore: A Gilmore Girls Deep Dive

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To access this bonus episode for Gabbing Gilmore exclusive subscribers, join the Patreon community here.

Are you ready to do Christmas like a Gilmore Girl? We all know Lorelai and Rory’s holiday traditions: stockings on the stairs, slice and bake cookies that they pretend to decorate.

But what about two of the best Gilmore Girls hostesses?

Emily and Sookie, of course!

In this December bonus episode, Gilmore aficionados Jackie & Catherine talk all about the festive food, drinks, holiday decor, music, gifts and movies that these two would love.

And we get a little personal about which of our own holiday traditions match up with those of Stars Hollow and Hartford.

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Gabbing Gilmore: A Gilmore Girls Deep Dive

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Best of Gabbing: 10 Times Emily Gilmore Made us Cry 1:06:49

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Join us for the Best of Gabbing Gilmore! Emily Gilmore is a complicated, often controlling woman who doesn’t usually show a warm-and-fuzzy side. (Especially with her daughter.) But throughout the Gilmore Girls series, we get glimpses of her softer vulnerability. Remember when she tried to buy a plane? How about that road trip to Mia's wedding? Here are 10 times Emily broke us. Get out your tissues, townies! Jackie and Catherine dig up some of the most poignant moments today. 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South; cover art by MGI Studios. 👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom!…

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48. March bonus: Teacher-student relationships on teen dramas 1:57

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Paris Geller isn’t the only student to get involved with a professor on teen dramas. Today, sisters Jackie and Catherine explore the many (many, many) teen shows of the ‘90s and early 2000s that featured teacher-student relationships. There are almost too many shows to count. In addition to Gilmore Girls, we chat about Dawson’s Creek, Felicity, My So-Called Life, One Tree Hill, The O.C., Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars - whew! First of all, why is this such a common theme on teen dramas? How has our notion of consent, and what’s appropriate, changed over the years? We discuss whether these shows romanticize kids wanting to grow up quickly, teacher harassment, and how scandalous events of the late nineties inspired these ripped-from-the-headlines stories. And, excuse us, but did the girl from Pretty Little Liars actually marry her teacher?? This is a topic best for adults, so if young ears are listening, we’d recommend popping in some headphones or airpods. Also, if topics like grooming and S.A. are tough for you, treat yourself kindly. To access this bonus episode for Gabbing Gilmore exclusive subscribers, join the Patreon community here .…

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47. Welcome to Stars Hollow, Jess! 35:31

26 days ago35:31

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Let’s talk about Jess Mariano, the mysterious boy who arrives in Stars Hollow from the big city. His arrival is bumpy to say the least! From stealing garden gnomes to a phony murder outside of Doose’s Market, the presence of Jess really shakes up this small, quaint Connecticut town. Today, sisters, Jackie and Catherine dive into Jess Mariano‘s early days in Stars Hollow, including the reactions of Luke, Lorelai, Rory, Taylor, and the town. Did Jess ever plan to give it a chance? Did Lorelai say too much too soon? Let’s get into it! ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month . 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. Cover art by MGI Studios.…

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Best of Gabbing: Gilmore Girls Grab Bag 45:54

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Today we're revisiting our very first Gilmore Girls Grab Bag - originally episode 8. Some fun and lighthearted questions about our favorite Stars Hollow comfort show! (Thanks for your support & patience as we navigate through a family medical issue. You can still look forward to one new episode + one new Patreon bonus episode per month for the immediate future.)…

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46. February Patreon Bonus: A Year in the Life, Winter Recap part 2 2:29

7 weeks ago2:29

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We’re back with Part 2 of 2 in this bonus episode recap of the 90-minute Winter episode of Gilmore Girls, A Year in The Life. We get into Rory’s career as a 32 year-old: is this the journalist dream she had imagined? Why is she in London so much, and why isn’t Lorelai giving more advice? Plus, does Mitchum know about the “affair”? Pop culture references abound and, of course, we have to dissect them. From 10,000 steps to the Les Miserables movie and everything in between. Finally, we get serious, too. There are some tear-jerking moments in Winter so grab your tissues! To access this bonus episode for Gabbing Gilmore exclusive subscribers, join the Patreon community here .…

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45. Luke’s Best Rants: Part 2 28:28

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We’re back for the best of Luke Danes’ rants! Luke is known to get fired up, especially about his nephew Jess and even sometimes Lorelai’s antics. Be sure to go back to last episode to listen to Part 1 first! Then come back here and count down the second half of our Top 10 favorite rants. ✨ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month . 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. Cover art by MGI Studios.…

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44. Luke's Best Rants: Part 1 of 2 28:04

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No one can rant like Luke Danes!! He’s calm one moment and yelling the next. And when Taylor Doose is around, there’s no controlling Luke. So we just had to rank our favorite Luke rants. Whether it’s about marriage, young parents in the diner, or the Stars Hollow pageantry, Luke always makes us laugh, and sometimes nod in agreement. Today we’re counting down the first half of our Top 10 favorite rants. Stay tuned for part 2 soon! ✨ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month . 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. Cover art by MGI Studios.…

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43. January Patreon Bonus: A Year in the Life, Winter recap, part 1 of 2 3:11

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After nine years without new content, Gilmore Girls fans received a major gift: a revival! A Year in the Life aired in 2016, with four episodes - to go with each season, starting with Winter. Today’s bonus episode is a recap of the 90-minute Winter episode, Part 1 of 2. In part 1, we chat about the new running jokes, like Oooober and Paul, the forgotten boyfriend. Plus, we dig into the major plot points, including Emily and Lorelai’s new (and old) fight, and Luke and Lorelai finally starting to explore having a baby together. To access this bonus episode for Gabbing Gilmore exclusive subscribers, join the Patreon community here .…

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42. Rory and criticism: does she have Golden Child Syndrome? 43:41

12 weeks ago43:41

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Many fans complain about Rory’s personality after her high school days at Chilton. Did she really become a different person at Yale? Did she suffer from Golden Child Syndrome? In this episode, sisters Jackie and Catherine dive into Rory’s relationship to criticism. We tackle outward criticism from Mitchum that she doesn’t “have it,” Dean getting mad at Rory after Jess buys her basket, the backlash about her ballerina article at the Yale Daily News, and much more. What’s Rory’s go-to reaction when she receives criticism, and why? Catherine can’t help but bring up the Enneagram, too. This might explain why Rory can tolerate, and even embrace, some of Lorelai’s bizarre antics. Resources consulted and referenced: Enneagram Made Simple , Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober Jameka Leap of Faith ✨ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month . 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. Cover art by MGI Studios.…

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41. Gilmore Girls Grab Bag #3 51:40

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It’s grab bag time! Jackie and Catherine are taking questions from YOU about your burning Gilmore Girls questions. Like…. Where is Stars Hollow? How old is Luke? Where did Dean go? Why didn’t we get to see Lorelai and Chris’s marriage? What modern-day trends would our favorite Gilmore girls love (and hate)? And many more. Plus, Jackie has a really good theory about why Lorelai and Rory have a porch with beautiful greenery even though they don’t know how to garden! ✨ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month . 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. Cover art by MGI Studios.…

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40. December Patreon Bonus: How to Christmas Like a Gilmore Girl – Sookie v. Emily Holiday Edition 2:33

16 weeks ago2:33

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To access this bonus episode for Gabbing Gilmore exclusive subscribers , join the Patreon community here . Are you ready to do Christmas like a Gilmore Girl? We all know Lorelai and Rory’s holiday traditions: stockings on the stairs, slice and bake cookies that they pretend to decorate. But what about two of the best Gilmore Girls hostesses? Emily and Sookie, of course! In this December bonus episode, Gilmore aficionados Jackie & Catherine talk all about the festive food, drinks, holiday decor, music, gifts and movies that these two would love. And we get a little personal about which of our own holiday traditions match up with those of Stars Hollow and Hartford. Come join us for a cozy chat as you cook, shop & wrap - to get you in the holiday mood, true Gilmore style! (Don’t worry, we won’t force you to sip eggnog. But hopefully we can get our hands on some peppermint coffee from Weston’s!)…

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39. I wanna be your endgame: Tristan and Rory 43:47

17 weeks ago43:47

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Were Rory and Tristan “end game”? Sisters and co-hosts Jackie and Catherine are joined by a special guest to discuss. Why do people love Tristan so much? We explore whether this character, played by Chad Michael Murray, had any character growth over the series. And whether he was a good match for Rory Gilmore. Today, we’re diving into Romeo & Juliet, the dance, the kiss, Tristin’s date with Paris, the infamous P.J. Harvey tickets - all of it! Plus, was military school the right ending for Tristan? Let’s chat. ✨ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month . 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. Cover art by MGI Studios.…

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38. Bit Characters, Big Impact 48:08

19 weeks ago48:08

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Every Gilmore Girls fan loves to chat about Lorelai, Rory, Emily, Luke, Lane, and Sookie. And Rory’s guys, of course. But what about the bit characters we only see once or twice? The smaller characters of Gilmore Girls add to the charm of Stars Hollow, the Hartford society scene, and even Yale. And sometimes they impact the storylines in big ways! Today, sisters (and GG diehard fans) Jackie and Catherine explore the big impact of bit characters on Gilmore. Part 1, because of course we couldn’t fit everyone in one episode. 😉 ✨ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month . 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. Cover art by MGI Studios.…

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37. Subscriber Only: Is Lorelai a Selfish Mom? 2:10

20 weeks ago2:10

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Along with being quirky, caffeinated, and fast-talking, the other common adjective some critics use to describe Lorelai Gilmore is “selfish.” Including the way she mothers Rory. Today, sisters and Gilmore experts Jackie and Catherine explore: What IS a selfish mom? What’s the difference between being selfish and self-centered? What are society’s expectations for mothers today, and why aren’t dads often called selfish? What are the moments when Lorelai put her daughter’s needs, social life, and future above her own? And finally, was it selfish for Lorelai to keep Rory from the Gilmores and from Christopher? Today is a brutally honest, “let's get real” kind of episode. To access this bonus episode for Gabbing Gilmore exclusive subscribers, join the Patreon community here .…

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36. Best Scene of Gilmore Girls Ever! 42:40

21 weeks ago42:40