Update: Apologies for Ongoing Delays; Upcoming AMA

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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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I've returned from my overseas trip feeling a bit unwell, so have had trouble getting episodes out the door on time - also, I'm planning to do an AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode for QAH next week, so send in any questions you want answered!

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Half-Arsed History

Update: Apologies for Ongoing Delays; Upcoming AMA

Half-Arsed History

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QAH Episode 103: The Affair of the Diamond Necklace - Remastered 25:34

9 hours ago25:34

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: a retelling of the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, when a French con woman scammed a rich cardinal in a truly scandalous manner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 352: The History of NATO 1:07:22

3 days ago1:07:22

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In this episode, learn all about the origin and history of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, and the uncertain future it faces in the current global political landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 12: The Stirrup 25:33

5 days ago25:33

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The stirrup is an invention that transformed warfare by making mounted cavalry more effective than ever before - which may have had profound social, not just military, consequences across the centuries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 102: D.B. Cooper - Remastered 30:37

7 days ago30:37

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: D.B. Cooper, a man who hijacked a plane, extracted a US$200,000 ransom, and skydived away, never to be seen again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 351: Saint Patrick, Apostle of Ireland 49:30

10 days ago49:30

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In this week's episode, get to know the real Saint Patrick, whose true life story is often overshadowed by the myths and legends associated with him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 11: The Wheelbarrow 24:25

12 days ago24:25

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The wheelbarrow has played a huge role across the last two thousands years in making humans work more efficiently, quickly, and safely, boosting our productivity immensely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 101: Olga of Kyiv - Remastered 23:20

14 days ago23:20

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: a retelling of the story of Olga of Kyiv, first featured in episode four (get across it) - a tale that involves plenty of blood, guts, and 'orrible murder for all to enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 350: Frederick the Great - Remastered 1:05:46

17 days ago1:05:46

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In this week's episode, meet the Prussian king Frederick the Great for the second time in this podcast's history, with a "remastered" version of the first episode ever released. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 10: Paper 26:01

19 days ago26:01

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Paper has spent the last two thousand years becoming more and more popular and important to us as a civilisation - and the "paperless" world they say we're heading into is, in fact, anything but. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 100: Ask Me Anything 1:11:48

21 days ago1:11:48

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the podcast's first-ever Ask Me Anything episode, featuring answers to questions sent in by alert listeners about everything from how the podcast is produced to embarrassing anecdotes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 349: The Writing of Niccolo Machiavelli 1:03:10

24 days ago1:03:10

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In this week's episode, meet Niccolo Machiavelli, the father of political science, and learn how his writing helped to shape today's global political landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Update: Apologies for Ongoing Delays; Upcoming AMA 7:33

26 days ago7:33

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Inventions Episode 9: The Arch 27:09

26 days ago27:09

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The Arch was a crucially important architectural innovation that unlocked all new buildings and forms, allowing buildings to be built larger and taller than ever before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 99: Victor Lustig, the Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower 23:02

28 days ago23:02

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of Victor Lustig, a conman who managed to scam someone into buying the Eiffel Tower - potentially more than once. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 348: The World Series Cricket Crisis 1:08:19

4 weeks ago1:08:19