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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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Graffiti Park Radio! 🎨🎧 Where creativity knows no bounds. Listen to Graffiti Park Radio were we’ll tap in with artists, our proud partners, and community stakeholders who believe in empowering the next generation of art visionaries and the valuable teaching moments that come from living, breathing art.
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Graffiti Park Radio! 🎨🎧 Where creativity knows no bounds. Listen to Graffiti Park Radio were we’ll tap in with artists, our proud partners, and community stakeholders who believe in empowering the next generation of art visionaries and the valuable teaching moments that come from living, breathing art.
Hosts Anika Jones, Dan Moloney, and Dan Bulgatz discuss the mission of the Graffiti Park Foundation, a nonprofit in Las Vegas that supports local artists by providing unique art opportunities and education. The foundation offers programs like the Art and Action program with Boys and Girls Clubs and the Del Webb Adopt a School program. They emphasize the importance of collaboration over competition and the need for artists to develop both artistic and business skills. The hosts also touch on the debate between graffiti as vandalism and art, advocating for legal, paid opportunities for artists to express themselves. They promote upcoming events and classes, including a free class on applying for mural jobs.…
In the final episode of Graffiti Park Radio for 2024, host Dan and co-host Anika interview Aleksandra, an artist from Bulgaria who moved to the US in 2022. Aleksandra, who goes by "Muse 4 the Soul," discusses her artistic journey, starting with a vivid memory from kindergarten and evolving through various mediums like paint, acrylics, watercolor, spray paint, and tattoos. She emphasizes the importance of health and habits for success, sharing her experience with a "paint every day" challenge. Aleksandra also highlights her involvement with Graffiti Park Las Vegas and her current project, a painting collection called "Muse." She encourages aspiring artists to focus on their health and consistent effort.…
Graffiti Park Radio ! 🎨🎧 Where creativity knows no bounds. Listen to Graffiti Park Radio where we’ll tap in with artist Matte Black aka Black 57. Commission artist and muralist in Las Vegas since 2008, Black57 will discuss his inspiration for creativity & channeling his artistic process from concept to completion. Stay tuned to learn more about Matte Black/Black 57…
Graffiti Park Radio ! 🎨🎧 Where creativity knows no bounds. In this pilot episode, learn about the inception of the Graffiti Park Foundation, our history, and our mission to promote, protect, and progress artistic expression. Get to know the founders of Graffiti Park and learn more about programming to further enlighten and engage artists of all levels and disciplines.…
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