Player FM - Internet Radio Done Right
13 subscribers
Checked 3d ago
Added two years ago
Content provided by WNYC. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by WNYC or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Podcasts Worth a Listen
SPONSORED
I
In Her Ellement


1 Navigating Career Pivots and Grit with Milo’s Avni Patel Thompson 26:18
26:18
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked26:18
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.…
Midday News: State of Emergency After Long Island Wildfires, NJ Hospital Redevelopment Faces Pushback, and NYC Still Feeling COVID’s Long-Term Effects
Manage episode 470650438 series 3471015
Content provided by WNYC. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by WNYC or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
New York is under a state of emergency after wildfires scorched parts of the Pine Barrens region on Long Island over the weekend. Meanwhile, a plan to turn a historic but shuttered hospital in Orange, New Jersey, into apartments is facing opposition. Plus, five years after COVID-19 first shut down New York City, some aspects of life still haven’t returned to normal. WNYC’s Arun Venugopal discusses how the pandemic continues to shape daily routines in unexpected ways.
…
continue reading
624 episodes
Manage episode 470650438 series 3471015
Content provided by WNYC. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by WNYC or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
New York is under a state of emergency after wildfires scorched parts of the Pine Barrens region on Long Island over the weekend. Meanwhile, a plan to turn a historic but shuttered hospital in Orange, New Jersey, into apartments is facing opposition. Plus, five years after COVID-19 first shut down New York City, some aspects of life still haven’t returned to normal. WNYC’s Arun Venugopal discusses how the pandemic continues to shape daily routines in unexpected ways.
…
continue reading
624 episodes
All episodes
×N
NYC NOW

1 Morning Headlines: Call for More Affordable 3-Bedroom Apartments, NYC’s Largest Power Plant Faces Green Energy Hurdles, and St. Patrick’s Day Parade Kicks Off 3:08
3:08
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked3:08
A new report from the Center for an Urban Future proposes significantly expanding the number of affordable three-bedroom apartments in New York City, aiming to curb what it describes as an “exodus” of young families. Meanwhile, the city’s largest power plant is struggling with bureaucratic obstacles as it attempts a transition to green energy. Plus, New York City celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with its annual parade on Monday.…
N
NYC NOW

1 Evening Roundup: Hochul Meets with Trump, Animal Markets Open Again Post Bird-Flu, and NYC School Closures Five Years Later 12:19
12:19
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked12:19
Gov. Kathy Hochul met with President Donald Trump Friday at the White House. Plus, wet markets across New York City are back after Gov. Hochul closed them to contain the spread of bird flu. And finally, we reflect on what school closures looked like for New York City five years ago, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
N
NYC NOW

1 Midday News: Federal Agents Search Columbia Dorms, City Investigates Bird Flu in Cats, Five Years Since NYC Schools Shut Down for COVID, and Civics Week Highlights Student Voices 11:24
11:24
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked11:24
Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security searched two Columbia University student residences Thursday night but did not make any arrests or seize any items. Meanwhile, the New York City health department is investigating two unrelated cases of house cats contracting bird flu. Also, we look back five years ago when schools across New York City shut down due to COVID-19. First Deputy Chancellor Dan Weisberg reflects on how the pandemic reshaped education. Plus, New York City Public Schools are celebrating Civics Week, encouraging students to use their voices for change, including speeches from young advocates like 7-year-old Rafael Serras of P.S. 41 in Bayside, Queens.…
N
NYC NOW

1 Morning Headlines: Bronx Stabbing Suspect Unfit for Trial, Measles Exposure Warning in Suffolk County, Mets Casino Plan Advances, and New Penn Station Redesign Proposal 11:31
11:31
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked11:31
The man accused of fatally stabbing a 14-year-old in the Bronx has been deemed unfit to stand trial. Meanwhile, Suffolk County health officials have alerted 12 residents of potential measles exposure after a new case was reported this week. Also, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s $8 billion casino and entertainment complex near Citi Field cleared a key hurdle with City Council approval of necessary zoning changes. Plus, in this week’s transportation segment, we break down a new proposal to redesign Penn Station.…
N
NYC NOW

1 Evening Roundup: NYC’s Municipal IDs Become Easier to Get, Measles Case on Long Island, Maternal Mortality in the Bronx, and Civics Week Continues 9:46
9:46
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked9:46
New York City residents will have more options to apply for municipal identification cards. Plus, a case of measles has been reported in Suffolk County. Also, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson pushes for more birthing centers in the area. And finally, a 5th grader learns how to advocate for change in his community.…
N
NYC NOW

1 Midday News: New York and New Jersey Sue U.S. Education Dept., NYPD Vet’s Troubling Record, Measles Case in Suffolk County, Trump’s Immigration Chief Visits Albany, and Former MTA Chief on Subway… 13:10
13:10
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked13:10
New York and New Jersey are suing the U.S. Department of Education over planned staffing cuts that could slash the agency’s workforce in half. Meanwhile, a veterinarian hired by the NYPD has a history of poor record-keeping and dishonesty about his care of animals. Also, health officials in Suffolk County have confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated child, marking the third case in the state this year. Plus, during a visit to Albany, President Trump’s top immigration official, Tom Homan, was confronted by protesters over the arrest of Columbia University graduate, Mahmoud Khalil. Finally, former MTA Transit President Sarah Feinberg argues that New York leaders must tackle the subway’s deep-rooted problems rather than just celebrating its importance.…
N
NYC NOW

1 Morning Headlines: Trump Admin Seeks to Move Columbia Student Case, City Population Rebounds, Parents Push for Free Childcare, and Mayoral Candidates React to Grad Student's Detention 12:04
12:04
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked12:04
The Trump administration wants to move Columbia University graduate and green-card holder Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation case out of New York City while he remains detained in Louisiana. Meanwhile, after a sharp decline during the pandemic, New York City’s population is growing again. Plus, parents are urging the Adams administration to expand free childcare to two-year-olds, arguing high costs are pushing families out of the city. Finally, Khalil’s detention is fueling political backlash over free speech concerns, as the city remembers a longtime civil rights leader.…
N
NYC NOW

1 Evening Roundup: Lawyers for Detained Columbia Grad Demand his Release, NY State Lawmakers Push Back on Hochul’s Budget, Chinatown’s Recovery Post-Pandemic, and TSA Finds a Turtle 10:52
10:52
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked10:52
A detained Palestinian Columbia University graduate student appeared in court Wednesday, as lawyers aim to fend off the Trump administration's attempt to deport him. Plus, Gov. Hochul’s main budget proposals on rebate checks and banning cell phones from schools received pushback in Albany. Also, how New York City’s Chinatown has recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic, when xenophobia and racism against Asian Americans was at an all time high. And finally, TSA agents at Newark Airport detected a live turtle, concealed in a man's pants last week.…
N
NYC NOW

1 Midday News: NJ Officials Push Back on Affordable Housing, Brooklyn Shooting Investigation, Police Search for Queens Burglars, and St. John’s Basketball Heads to March Madness 6:40
6:40
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked6:40
Local officials in more than 150 New Jersey towns say home builders shouldn’t dictate how much affordable housing they must develop, intensifying a statewide debate. Meanwhile, the NYPD is searching for a gunman who fatally shot a 21-year-old man at an auto shop in Brooklyn. Police are also searching for three burglars targeting businesses in Queens. Plus, the St. John’s University men’s basketball team is having its best season in decades. Now it's gearing up for the Big East Tournament and the NCAA tournament.…
N
NYC NOW

1 Morning Headlines: New Yorkers Struggle with Rising Food Prices, Plan to Rebuild Penn Station Features Classical Architecture, and Elizabeth Street Garden Faces Eviction 3:13
3:13
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked3:13
New Yorkers say they’re cutting back on eggs and meat as food prices rise, with some falling into debt just to buy groceries. Meanwhile, a new proposal to rebuild Penn Station includes tearing down Madison Square Garden and constructing a new arena across Seventh Avenue, incorporating neoclassical elements favored by President Trump. Plus, the Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan is facing another eviction notice as the city moves forward with plans to replace the space with affordable senior housing.…
N
NYC NOW

1 Evening Roundup: Why a Walkway at Columbia Is Drawing Scrutiny, Former Sen. Menendez Seeks a Pardon, and How a New Crop of Lawyers Is Using the Subway to Get Attention 9:12
9:12
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked9:12
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch says she does not believe a walkway at Columbia University needs to be closed because of apparent security concerns. Plus, a look at the effort by former Sen. Bob Menendez to win a pardon from President Trump. And finally, how a crop of new lawyers is vying for attention on the subway.…
N
NYC NOW

1 Midday News: Gov. Hochul Pitches Teachers on Phone Ban, NJ Transit Strike Averted, and Why a House in Park Slope Is Drawing So Much Attention 5:37
5:37
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked5:37
Governor Hochul is pitching New York City teachers on her plan to restrict smartphones in schools. Plus, NJ Transit averted a potential strike by its locomotive engineers, as both sides reached a tentative contract agreement Monday. And finally, questions continue to swirl around a brownstone in Park Slope, Brooklyn, following a recent shooting. WNYC’s Ben Feurherd explains why.…
N
NYC NOW

1 Morning Headlines: Record-Low January Shootings, Teachers Union Pushes Back on Trump’s Education Plans, Correctional Officers Fired Over Strike, and Landmark Status Considered for Old Whitney Museum… 3:14
3:14
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked3:14
Mayor Adams and NYPD officials say New York City recorded the fewest shootings in January and February since record-keeping began. Meanwhile, the head of the city’s teachers union is urging lawmakers to oppose President Trump’s education policies. Also, New York State’s corrections commissioner says the wildcat strike by correctional officers is officially over, with more than 2,000 officers fired for not returning to work. Plus, New York City is weighing landmark status for the former Whitney Museum building on the Upper East Side, known for its Brutalist design.…
N
NYC NOW

1 Evening Roundup: Gov. Hochul’s Favorability Drops, Truckers Use Queens Neighborhood as Parking Lot, NYC Mayoral Race and Civics Week 10:01
10:01
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked10:01
A new Siena College poll shows nearly half of New York voters have an unfavorable view of Gov. Kathy Hochul. Plus, residents who live near JFK Airport say their neighborhoods are inundated with illegally parked trucks and other commercial vehicles. Also, the latest from a busy campaign weekend for those in the race for New York City mayor. And finally, students in New York City Public Schools share projects that encourage them to use their voices to advocate for changes in their communities.…
N
NYC NOW

1 Midday News: State of Emergency After Long Island Wildfires, NJ Hospital Redevelopment Faces Pushback, and NYC Still Feeling COVID’s Long-Term Effects 9:38
9:38
Play Later
Play Later
Lists
Like
Liked9:38
New York is under a state of emergency after wildfires scorched parts of the Pine Barrens region on Long Island over the weekend. Meanwhile, a plan to turn a historic but shuttered hospital in Orange, New Jersey, into apartments is facing opposition. Plus, five years after COVID-19 first shut down New York City, some aspects of life still haven’t returned to normal. WNYC’s Arun Venugopal discusses how the pandemic continues to shape daily routines in unexpected ways.…
Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.