91 - Special update from Spain to Go...

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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.…

about a year ago 7:27

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An update on the Valencia flood and other things in Spain, as well as where I'll be for the next few weeks. Check out my article about symbols of Spain on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/symbols

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91 - Special update from Spain to Go...

Spain To Go

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published about a year ago

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An update on the Valencia flood and other things in Spain, as well as where I'll be for the next few weeks. Check out my article about symbols of Spain on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/symbols

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#Society #Travel #Daniel Welsch

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102 - Barcelona Foodie Experience @ Table by Ona 18:42

9 days ago18:42

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I recently had a really nice foodie experience here in Barcelona, at a place called Table by Ona. You can check them out at https://ona.restaurant But I'm not a foodie, really, or even someone who wants to write restaurant reviews. So here's what I think about food, and luxury, and farm-to-table, and hipsterism in general. Donate to the cause here at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/…

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101 - Spanish Sex Scandals! 21:22

18 days ago21:22

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Recently, there have been a few "sex scandals" involving Spanish politicians. First, there's the Minister and the Escort (a real-life Pretty Woman story?), then there's the allegations against Podemos founders Íñigo Errejón and Juan Carlos Monedero. None of it sounds good for the feminist-leaning coalition government. The other day was Women's Day here in Spain (and internationally) and I wanted to talk about that as well: Spanish feminism is divided over prostitution and the trans issue. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/sex-scandals/ Donate to the cause here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/…

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100 - Getting Spanish Nationality 24:31

25 days ago24:31

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In 2023, after almost 19 years living in Spain, I applied for Spanish nationality. Today, I finally have an answer from the government. Here's some info (and personal experiences) about applying for Spanish nationality in 2025. What you need to do, papers to get to gather, and my personal story with Spanish nationality. More on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/getting-spanish-nationality/ Check out my friend Cepee's Visa Guide to Moving to Europe if you're thinking of making the jump: https://gumroad.com/a/733541491/udeFs And last (but not least) please donate to my legal defense fund at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/ Thanks for listening!…

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99 - Spain: the world's best economy? 20:14

5 weeks ago20:14

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The folks over at The Economist recently said that Spain has the world's best economy. Let's look at the data, and see what the real story is. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/spain-worlds-best-economy/ Get your US taxes done from Spain or from anywhere else in the world with Taxes for Expats ($25 discount with my link) right here: https://www.taxesforexpats.com/clt/dw216 Donat to this podcast at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/…

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98 - America: a country, and a continent 20:14

6 weeks ago20:14

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Today we're going to talk about some words that people like arguing about: why do people from the US call themselves "Americans"? What's the deal with gringo and guiri? What's the deal with the Gulf of America? How many continents are there, even? (It's not so simple...) All that and more in this new episode... Enjoy! Check out this episode on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/america-continent/ File your US taxes abroad with Taxes for Expats: https://www.taxesforexpats.com/clt/dw216 (You get $25 off their services with that link.)…

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97 - Trump's Tariffs and the Decline of Europe 18:39

7 weeks ago18:39

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The euro is going down, or the dollar is going up, and a lot of people are blaming Trump's tariffs – or their threat. Is that the whole story? In this episode of Spain to Go, I talk about the decline of Europe. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/decline-europe/ Here's my code for a free 500€ transfer on Wise, formerly known as Transferwise: https://wise.com/invite/u/danielw7…

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96 - Symbols of Spain 24:35

10 weeks ago24:35

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On this episode, we talk about some of the symbols of Spain. There are the official symbols of Spanishness, like the flag and the coat of arms, as well as some unofficial things like paella and the Osborne bull. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/symbols-spain/ Donate to the cause here, I'll be very grateful: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/…

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95 - Franco, the Golden Visa, and 2025 plans 12:02

11 weeks ago12:02

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Happy New Year! I'm back from my travels and here to talk about the 50th anniversary of Franco's death, the end of Spain's Golden Visa scheme, and big plans for 2025. More on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/plans-2025/ Donate to the cause here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/ Thanks for listening! And don't forget to like / subscribe / leave me a review, etc.…

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94 - Extremadura Bike Tour! 30:21

16 weeks ago30:21

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I've recently come back from Extremadura, in the west of Spain, where I did another bike tour. It was an amazing experience, and I highly recommend it. The best part is, you can do it too, with everything organized for you. Sign up for the tour at https://biketourinspain.com/extremadura/ More about all this Extremadura bike tour adventure on my blog: https://expatmadrid.com/extremadura-bike-tour/ And as usual, you can donate to the cause at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/ Thanks!…

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93 - Developing Discipline 14:01

17 weeks ago14:01

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I'm turning 42, and as usual, these birthdays give me a lot to think about – today, I'm thinking about discipline, Jocko Willink, and crushing my excuses to live the good life. More on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/discipline/ Donate to the cause here, I appreciate it and you'll contribute to my "birthday dinner fund": https://expatmadrid.com/donate/…

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92 - Moving to Spain in 2025 15:18

19 weeks ago15:18

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If you're thinking of moving to Spain any time soon, this episode is for you! I've got some news about the Golden Visa scheme (and its possible end) as well as where you can find more information about the various visas available around Europe. And something about "citizenship by descent" as well. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/moving-spain/ Donate to the cause here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/…

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91 - Special update from Spain to Go... 7:27

20 weeks ago7:27

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An update on the Valencia flood and other things in Spain, as well as where I'll be for the next few weeks. Check out my article about symbols of Spain on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/symbols

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90 - Twenty years in Spain! 22:38

23 weeks ago22:38

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This week I'm celebrating 20 years living in Spain. Here's a bit about my writer's life abroad, from early days as an aspiring novelist to going full-time as a grammar blogger. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/twenty-years-spain/ Join the elite club of Spain to Go financial supporters here at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/…

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89 - Barcelona's rent control and Caso Koldo 17:02

24 weeks ago17:02

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Barcelona's rent control law is starting to show some results, and they're not good. Also, the "Caso Koldo" corruption scandal is back in the news, and the story is getting stranger. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/rent-control-caso-koldo/ Donate to the cause right here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/…

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88 - Barcelona's Seven Hills 22:23

24 weeks ago22:23