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#Cinema #Comedy #Julie Starbird #Solved! A movie game podcast

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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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Maria, Solved! is a party game podcast where we ask our favorite people to tell us all about the greatest move they've never seen.

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Maria, Solved! is a party game podcast where we ask our favorite people to tell us all about the greatest move they've never seen.

40 episodes

#Cinema #Comedy #Julie Starbird #Solved! A movie game podcast

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Maria, Solved! Episode 40 - "The French Connection" 59:10

4 years ago59:10

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Episode 40 of Maria, Solved! Followed immediately by 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. That son of a bitch is here. I saw him. I'm gonna get him. Our friend Melody has never seen the 1971 film "The French Connection." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "The French Connection."…

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Maria, Solved! Episode 39 - "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" 59:51

4 years ago59:51

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Episode 39 of Maria, Solved! Followed immediately by 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. This means something. This is important. Our friend Sarah has never seen the 1977 film "Close Encounters of the Third kind." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."…

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Maria, Solved! Episode 38 - "The Godfather: Part III" 1:09:50

4 years ago1:09:50

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Episode 38 of Maria, Solved! Followed immediately by 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgment. Our friend Joe has never seen the 1990 film "The Godfather: Part III." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "The Godfather: Part III."…

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Maria, Solved! Episode 37 - "Teen Wolf" 51:50

4 years ago51:50

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Episode 37 of Maria, Solved! We also play around with a little bit of 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. There are three rules that Annelise lives by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body. Our friend Annelise has never seen the 1985 film "Teen Wolf." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Teen Wolf."…

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Maria, Solved! Episode 36 - "Ghostbusters" 1:31:34

4 years ago1:31:34

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Episode 36 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. There is no Derek, there is only Zuul. Our friend Derek has never seen the 1984 film "Ghostbusters." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "Ghostbusters."…

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Maria, Solved! Episode 35 - "Die Hard" AGAIN! 21:48

5 years ago21:48

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Episode 35 of Maria, Solved! We've decided that anytime we meet someone who has never seen "Die Hard," we must immediately record it. No installment of 'That's A Wrap,' though. We wanted Kristen to watch the movie. Now Kristen has a machine gun. Ho, Ho, ho. Our friend Kristen has never seen the 1988 film "Die Hard." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Die Hard."…

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Maria, Solved! Episode 34 - "Die Hard:" A New Perspective 58:25

5 years ago58:25

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Episode 34 of Maria, Solved! We've decided that anytime we meet someone who has never seen "Die Hard," we must immediately record it. Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. We recorded this one remotely! Welcome to the party, Pal! Our friend Yolanda has never seen the 1988 film "Die Hard." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Die Hard."…

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Maria, Solved! Episode 33 - "Escape from New York" 1:01:07

5 years ago1:01:07

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Episode 33 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. We recorded this one remotely! The survival of the human race, Stochosky. Something you don't give a shit about. Our friend Danika has never seen the 1981 film "Escape from New York" We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Escape from New York."…

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Maria, Solved! Episode 32 - "The Lion King" 52:04

5 years ago52:04

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Episode 32 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. We recorded this one remotely! You mean a bunch of royal dead guys are watching us? Our friend Ben has never seen the 1994 film "he Lion King" We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "The Lion King"…

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Maria, Solved! Episode 31 - "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" 35:36

5 years ago35:36

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Episode 31 of Maria, Solved! No installment of 'That's A Wrap,' however. We want Amy to watch this one. Amy, you aren't ever gonna sell this house... and you aren't ever gonna leave it... either. Our friend Amy S. has never seen the 1962 classic film "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"…

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Maria, Solved! Episode 30 - "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" 53:44

5 years ago53:44

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Episode 30 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. Shhh! Chris is listening to reason! Our friend Chris W. has never seen the 1985 film "Pee Wee's Big Adventure!" We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "Pee Wee's Big Adventure."…

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Maria, Solved! Episode 29 - "First Blood" 56:36

5 years ago56:36

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Episode 29 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. Josh Z. was such a great guest that we forgot to judge him! Check out his very own podcast, Chad the Podcast . Hunting? We ain't huntin' him, he's huntin' us! Our friend Josh Z. has never seen the 1982 film "First Blood." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "First Blood."…

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Maria, Solved! Episode 28- "Purple Rain" 1:07:34

5 years ago1:07:34

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Episode 28 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. This stage is no place for your personal shit, Jeff! Our friend Jeff has never seen the 1984 film "Purple Rain." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "Purple Rain."…

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Maria, Solved! Episode 27- "Chinatown" 58:44

5 years ago58:44

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Episode 27 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. You see, Josh, most people never have to face the fact that at the right time and the right place, they're capable of ANYTHING. Our friend Josh S. has never seen the 1974 classic, "Chinatown." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "Chinatown."…

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Maria, Solved! Episode 26 - "Saturday Night Fever" 51:58

5 years ago51:58