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In Her Ellement


1 Navigating Career Pivots and Grit with Milo’s Avni Patel Thompson 26:18
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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.…
S2 Ep1051: Bradley McKnight Releases New Track - All I Need
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Bradley McKnight is a young blind musician, writer, performer and producer who has already had an EP out of some of his songs and his new track ‘All I need’ will be released on 28 March 2025 via YouTube and all the other streaming channels.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Bradly to find out more about how he got into music, how easy writing, recording, producing and publishing your own music is as a blind person along with how ‘All I need’ came about too.
Do visit Bradley’s YouTube channel or search for Bradley McKnight on all the usual streaming channels to hear his music including ‘All I Need’ released on 28 March 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQpO1smXPxM8Kehlbci87A
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RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Bradly to find out more about how he got into music, how easy writing, recording, producing and publishing your own music is as a blind person along with how ‘All I need’ came about too.
Do visit Bradley’s YouTube channel or search for Bradley McKnight on all the usual streaming channels to hear his music including ‘All I Need’ released on 28 March 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQpO1smXPxM8Kehlbci87A
Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
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Manage episode 473260053 series 2133073
Content provided by Clive Gardiner and RNIB Connect Radio. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Clive Gardiner and RNIB Connect Radio 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.
Bradley McKnight is a young blind musician, writer, performer and producer who has already had an EP out of some of his songs and his new track ‘All I need’ will be released on 28 March 2025 via YouTube and all the other streaming channels.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Bradly to find out more about how he got into music, how easy writing, recording, producing and publishing your own music is as a blind person along with how ‘All I need’ came about too.
Do visit Bradley’s YouTube channel or search for Bradley McKnight on all the usual streaming channels to hear his music including ‘All I Need’ released on 28 March 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQpO1smXPxM8Kehlbci87A
Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Bradly to find out more about how he got into music, how easy writing, recording, producing and publishing your own music is as a blind person along with how ‘All I need’ came about too.
Do visit Bradley’s YouTube channel or search for Bradley McKnight on all the usual streaming channels to hear his music including ‘All I Need’ released on 28 March 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQpO1smXPxM8Kehlbci87A
Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
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Jennifer Murray chats to Pete Torode from Guernsey to learn about his sight loss story. Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…
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1 S2 Ep1061: Some Audio Described Highlights From Mind's Eye Audio Description 10:53
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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from Mind's Eye to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description. AD makes television, movies, galleries and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. This month they’re looking at a footballing classic, a staple of high school English lessons and Anne’s got some travel news too. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…
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1 S2 Ep1059: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update29/03/25 8:33
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Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt began by reflecting on the chancellor Rachel Reeves Spring Statement coming a week after the green paper on welfare reform, news about assistive technology following a dinner Matt attended at the Royal Society and ending with the recent Transport Select Committee report which was published last week. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image shows a smiling Matt…
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1 S2 Ep1058: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Death of a Salesman, AD Theatre Review 6:44
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RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025. This week we have a fresh new production of Arthur Miller’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ as the Trafalgar Theatre’s touring production visited the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Carolyn Smith. About ‘Death of A Salesman’ One of the greatest plays of the twentieth century, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman explodes onto the stage in this fresh new production led by acclaimed actor David Hayman (Sid and Nancy, Dad’s Army). This timeless, powerful story takes you on a thrilling journey through the final 24 hours of Willy Loman’s life, filled with his memories, dreams, struggles and pitting a Father’s expectations against his sons realities. "Powerful and poignant.” For more about the Trafalgar Theatre’s touring production of ‘Death of A Salesman’ do visit the production’s website - https://www.deathofasalesmantour.co.uk And for more about access at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre including details of audio described performances do visit - https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/your-visit/accessibility/ (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)…
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1 S2 Ep1058: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Death of a Salesman, AD Theatre Review 6:44
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RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025. This week we have a fresh new production of Arthur Miller’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ as the Trafalgar Theatre’s touring production visited the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Carolyn Smith. About ‘Death of A Salesman’ One of the greatest plays of the twentieth century, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman explodes onto the stage in this fresh new production led by acclaimed actor David Hayman (Sid and Nancy, Dad’s Army). This timeless, powerful story takes you on a thrilling journey through the final 24 hours of Willy Loman’s life, filled with his memories, dreams, struggles and pitting a Father’s expectations against his sons realities. "Powerful and poignant.” For more about the Trafalgar Theatre’s touring production of ‘Death of A Salesman’ do visit the production’s website - https://www.deathofasalesmantour.co.uk And for more about access at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre including details of audio described performances do visit - https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/your-visit/accessibility/ (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)…
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1 S2 Ep1060: Muirhead Design Concept for Blind and Partially Sighted Travellers 6:52
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Our David Hogg learns about a new design concept which aims to make air travel more accessible for blind and partially sighted people. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…
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The roundhouse are the first major music venue in London to roll out navilens across their whole estate. Amelia learned more about how they implemented Navilens and how it’s impacted their customers. Learn more about Access At The Roundhouse On Their Website - Venue Access Information - Roundhouse Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…
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1 S2 Ep1054: CEO Forum - Guide Dogs Australia And Seeway CEO Dale Cleaver 7:34
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What is life like for blind and partially sighted people in Australia? Amelia spoke to Dale Cleaver, the CEO of Guide dogs Australia and Seeway, after the RNIB Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…
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1 S2 Ep1056: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 28/03/25 10:35
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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio speak to some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include local elections and potential changes to Access to Work and PIP. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.uk You can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on X or search your socials for RNIB Campaigns #RNIBConnect…
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1 S2 Ep1058: RNIB Connect / CEO Forum - Andrea Midgen, Blind Low Vision New Zealand 2:35
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Following on from the RNIB Inclusive Design for sustainability Conference in Glasgow a number of Chief Executives from blind and partially sighted organisations who were attending the conference met up with RNIB Chief Executive Matt Stringer to discuss topics that visually impaired people face across the world. RNIB connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Andrea Midgen, CEO, Blind Low Vision New Zealand to find out more about the issues that blind and partially sighted people are facing in New Zealand. (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)…
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1 S2 Ep1057: CEO Forum Diane Bergeron Head of International Partnerships CNIB TX 8:14
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RNIB recently hosted a global forum involving leaders from the sight loss arena from around the world. Yvonne Milne spoke to Diane Bergeron from CNIB, a sight loss organisation in Canada, to find out what was being discussed. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…
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1 S2 Ep1055: Still The Hours at Hampton Court Palace an Audio Immersive Experience 12:39
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‘Still The Hours’ is a brand-new, hour long after hours promenade audio-led experience at Hampton Court Palace for International Women’s History Month. Through this richly layered soundscape you will hear echos from the women who lived or worked in the palace from a suffragette to a mistress, and from a queen to a maid. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Claire Doherty MBE, Writer and Director of ‘Still The Hours’ to find out more about this amazing audio experience, finding out about some of the Actors who gave their voices to the characters including Kathryn Hunter and Miranda Richardson along with young Actors from Rose Youth Theatre Kingston and over 50 current female staff from Hampton Court Palace too. Claire also talks about working with Kaite O’Reilly on ‘Still The Hours’ and how Kingston Association for the Blind helped with the Project too. Entries to Still The Hours at Hampton Court Palace run every 15 minutes from 6pm to 8pm each evening up to and including Sunday 30 March 2025. More details about ‘Still The Hours’ can be found by visiting the following Hampton Court Palace section of the HRP website - https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/still-the-hours (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)…
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1 Christine Lawler, Guide Communicator, Deafblind Scotland. 6:13
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Would you like to find out all about Deafblind Scotland’s Guide Communicator Service? Well, Jennifer Murray chats to Guide Communicator Christine Lawler to find out more. If you would like to learn more about Deafblind Scotland's Guide Communicator Service, you can reach out to Deafblind Scotland in any of the following ways: Website: Home | Deafblind Scotland Email: info@dbscotland.orgg.uk Phone: 0141 777 6111 Address: 1 Neasham Drive, Kirkintilloch, G66 3FA Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…
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1 S2 Ep1053: What Happens At An Audio Described Theatre Performance? 7:57
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A visit to the theatre should be an enjoyable experience for the whole family. Hywel Davies has been hearing how a theatre company in South Wales is using audio description to make performances more accessible for blind and partially sighted visitors. To watch Theatr Iolo's video on audio description, visit their YouTube channel - Find out what happens at a Theatr Iolo audio described performance…
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