Searching for the Rock with Parisa Shifteh

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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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Parisa Shifteh was sent home on Grant’s season, but she’s ready to spill all with Ben and Ashley!

Find out what she really thinks Grant is looking for in a partner, and why she isn’t surprised by who he picked for the Top 2.

Plus, Parisa opens up about going to Paradise and why looking for lizards was her favorite thing to do in the Bachelor Mansion!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

982 episodes

Searching for the Rock with Parisa Shifteh

The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

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published 6 days ago

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Parisa Shifteh was sent home on Grant’s season, but she’s ready to spill all with Ben and Ashley!

Find out what she really thinks Grant is looking for in a partner, and why she isn’t surprised by who he picked for the Top 2.

Plus, Parisa opens up about going to Paradise and why looking for lizards was her favorite thing to do in the Bachelor Mansion!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Grant’s Finale 31:35

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We’ve made it to the finale for Grant Ellis’ season of The Bachelor! Ben and Ashley break down the dramatic (and lengthy) conclusion to Grant’s season, including every tear that wasn’t shed! There’s no Bachelorette this year, but Ben and Ashley believe the perfect lead was hiding in plain sight in Grant’s cast all along! Should Litia go to Paradise?? Plus, Ben reveals why he was almost involved in the finale for one of his most controversial moments! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Almost Famous OG: Starstruck with Jonathan Rone 26:02

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Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are hanging out with Jonathan Rone from The Golden Bachelorette! Jonathan admits that Trista is a huge celebrity to him, and we find out which A-lister Bob gets mistaken for all the time! Plus, we ask Jonathan if he'd return for the next season of The Golden Bachelorette! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Almost Famous OG: Keeping Up with the OGs 23:34

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Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are back to recap Trista’s trip to the iHeartRadio Music Awards! Find out who made her the most starstruck, and which ex-Bachelorette hung out with her while she was in LA! Plus, Bob reveals the awkward question his son asked when he rewatched his season of The Bachelor! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A Postpartum Check-up with Jess Higgins 28:32

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Jess joins Ben and Ashley for a check in one month after becoming a mom. She opens up about the anxiety and strong emotions she’s felt since giving birth, and Ben reveals the one detail that surprised him the most about parenthood. Plus, Jess shares her workout routine right up until Winnie arrived! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Villain Behavior with Victoria Larson 24:07

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What’s it like to be a “villain”? Ben and Ashley are checking in with Victoria Larson from Matt James’ season for a no-limits conversation about her time on reality TV. Victoria holds nothing back when sharing the details of how producers affect what happens in the show, and we hear the true origin of “Queen Victoria”. Plus, she gives us a behind the scenes look at “House of Villains”! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Kendra Wilkinson is The Girl Next Door No More 39:43

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Kendra Wilkinson isn't looking to be anyone's girlfriend just yet! The single mom sits down with Amy & TJ to spill the tea on how she's dealing with her chapter 2 and how she really feels when it comes to her ex-husband. Is Kendra ready to find love on TV? Wanting to try a non-traditional relationship again? Amy & TJ are asking it ALL! Plus, Kendra is giving fellow reality star, Brittany Cartwright, some sound advice. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763) Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Searching for the Rock with Parisa Shifteh 24:48

6 days ago24:48

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Parisa Shifteh was sent home on Grant’s season, but she’s ready to spill all with Ben and Ashley! Find out what she really thinks Grant is looking for in a partner, and why she isn’t surprised by who he picked for the Top 2. Plus, Parisa opens up about going to Paradise and why looking for lizards was her favorite thing to do in the Bachelor Mansion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A Check in with Katie Thurston 30:30

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Ben and Ashley are connecting with Katie Thurston for an update on her breast cancer journey. She shares some valuable tips to help anyone out there dealing with similar challenges, and she gets vulnerable when sharing her emotional state from the last few months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Kelly's on a Date with a "guy" From Golden Bachelorette 32:26

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Her date was supposed to be Guy but something changed! Find out what happened and who became her suitor. Cheryl Burke is breaking it all down with Kelly including reading all the texts to you. Plus, what happened to Mr. Tennis?! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763) Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Bashley Meets Shandy with Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine 40:50

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Ben and Ashley are hanging out with Sharleen Joynt from Juan Pablo’s season and her husband Andy Levine! They’re bringing their talents from their “Dear Shandy” podcast to help break down what’s going on in Grant’s season. Hear some opinions from reality TV experts on what needs to happen to save the franchise, and find out what happened behind the scenes when Sharleen and Andy officiated Nick Viall’s wedding! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together with Brittany Cartwright 29:36

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Star of "Vanderpump Rules" and "The Valley" Brittany Cartwright is in the thick of her divorce from Jax Taylor and she is letting Amy & TJ in on how she REALLY feels about her ex. She reveals that she is doing the majority of the parenting and that “co-parenting” isn’t going as well as she would like. She talks about handling other women coming into her home and that she is determined to find her sparkle again. Will she marry again and have more kids?? Yes, we’re going there. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763) Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Suite Life of Grant Ellis 25:39

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It's Fantasy Suites week on Grant's season of The Bachelor and Ben and Ashley have some major revelations to share! Ben opens up about why Fantasy Suite dates are "designed" to be boring, we discuss Grant's free flowing social media life, and it's time to get #JusticeForBen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Almost Famous OG: College Bound 23:29

8 days ago23:29

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Trista and Ryan are in LA for the iHeartRadio Music Awards and they’ve turned the show into a family vacation! Trista spills all about visiting colleges with Blakesley and what they’re looking forward to most about the iHeartRadio Music Awards! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Date My Mom 45:00

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Should your kids dictate who you date? Kelly Bensimon and Alexia Nepola are asking the tough questions to Dr. Hillary Goldsher that single parents want to know! Are kids with divorced parents usually harder on the mom or the dad when it comes to dating? Alexia has a strong opinion! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763) Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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That's A Great Question 18:44

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