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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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Het relaas van de zoektocht van een kleindochter naar een grootmoeder die nooit grootmoeder werd. Een podcast over moeders en dochters en over mensen verborgen in de familiegeschiedenis. Nabij is een project van Selkie, de audiomakerij van Ruben Nachtergaele en Eva De Groote. Met Eva Moeraert als eindredacteur, Ayco Nachtergaele op cello en eindsong door Smilla Nachtergaele. De tekeningen zijn van Steffie Van Cauter. Nabij verscheen als tweeluik met de roman Grond van Eva De Groote. www.selkie.be www.evadegroote.be

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aflevering 4: wij 25:50

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De vier generaties op een rij. Het volledige familieplaatje intact. Voor even.

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aflevering 3: jij 25:52

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De wereld stond stil. Maar in het huis was het druk. Er was een continue stroom van koffie en koekjes.

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aflevering 2: zij 33:46

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Bij een zachte regenbui zet ze de planten buiten. Ze trekt gekke bekken voor het raam. 's Avonds telefoneert ze met haar tweelingzus.

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aflevering 1: ik 32:12

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Ben jij de kleindochter van Odette? Dat snoerde me de mond, die naam, en vooral het feit dat de man mij aan die naam verbond. Aan haar.

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