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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.…

The Heba Shunbo Podcast

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Life can be hectic, chaotic and it’s hard for many of us to keep up at times.. I find the best way to handle all the burdens of daily life is to connect with others, and to find the humor in it all, right? Doesn’t that just make life so much more lighthearted and easy to digest?? The insights.. and the good laughs those are some of the things I live for.. On this podcast, there is no sugar coating life, we have candid chats, spill the tea on life, in the hopes that we can connect on a deeper level with each other. I host women and men who share their interesting stories, their failures & successes and reveal some of their biggest insecurities and vulnerabilities.

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The Heba Shunbo Podcast

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#Society #Parenting #Heba Shunbo #Sht Podcast #Conversations #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement

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Episode 28. A Curious Case of Yoga ADHD 8:55

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I love yoga! Yoga is a practice that helps balance and restore harmony to the body, mind and soul.. Today life is hectic to say the very least, hence yoga is so important for our wellbeing these days, it is the best form of physical and mental therapy I know. However it depends on how we approach our practice. How do we reap the benefits of yoga on the physical, mental and spiritual level.…

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Episode 27. What does burnout look like? 7:51

3 years ago7:51

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Who is feeling burnout? To me, it feels like many people around me are feeling emotionally, mentally and physically drained. I know I certainly am. Is it the effect of the pandemic? Life can feel very overwhelming these days, and I think we need to recognize it so that we can do something about it..

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Ep #26. Always one step ahead with Maha Abouelenein 29:08

3 years ago29:08

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Maha Abouelenein is a strategic communications consultant, with a roster of the who’s who of clients. During our talk, she talks about how she kept her focus narrow, during her 30-year career span, she focused on the one thing she loves and that is how to create value for her clients through communications. She talks about how it hasn’t been all rosy, and she’s had some challenges along the way. Maha doesn’t shy in the face of adversity and in fact she has learnt to pivot those challenges into successes and prides herself on being a workhorse, she always gives 100%, and always stays ahead of the curve. We discuss NFTs, VeeCon – the first conference to be focused entirely on NFTs – and how she is giving back through the creation of her own NFT.…

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Ep #25. To NFT or Not to NFT? that is the question... 7:39

3 years ago7:39

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In this episode, I ponder the world that is crypto, NFTs, and the digital world.. Firstly, I try to wrap my head around what NFTs are; try to understand it and break it down. And, secondly, I ask the question to myself and to my listeners, do we dive into the world of digital investment blindly in order to stay relevant and out of FOMO – fear of missing out? In this day and age, new things keep popping up, and life seems to be flashing before us at the speed of light, I’m just trying to keep up! Who is with me?…

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#24: How discovering you’re a highly sensitive person (hsp) can shift you from feeling inadequate and defective to realizing that your sensitivities are in fact your greatest assets and what make… 11:01

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Have you ever felt like something is wrong with you? Do you hear very often “you’re too sensitive”, “stop overthinking everything”? do you very often feel overwhelmed by the world and what’s going on around you? Too many people? So much bad news, needing a lot of recovery time to get over the constant bombardment of information and external stimuli? Then you just might be a highly sensitive person. HSPs are misunderstood and can grow up feeling isolated, and are often judged and criticized because of their differences and their extreme sensitivities. However, once you discover you are a highly sensitive person, all of it starts to make sense. With that comes greater self-awareness and self-confidence and makes it easier for you to channel your emotions better, and protect yourself from feelings of continued anxiety and depression from the world around you and the things outside of your control.…

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#23: Is yoga for everyone? And how to go beyond the postures and more into self-acceptance, with Dylan Bernstein. 37:40

3 years ago37:40

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Yoga is about creating harmony between body, mind and soul; which even after 20 years, I have to honestly admit, I am not even close to achieving. At times, yoga can even feel very much like the opposite of harmony, when all we see on social media is yogis doing handstands, effortless looking backbends, and other contortion type postures. After all these years, I’ve come to the realization that my yoga practice is not a linear path, it’s a reflection of my state of mind and ultimately my self-acceptance. I talk with Dylan Bernstein, an Ashtanga yoga instructor – a practice that is driven by the breath and postures – about his unwavering commitment to the practice, and what it symbolizes to him. As a teacher, he’s discovered that at times it’s not about the postures at all and rather about connection and self-acceptance. Can we benefit from yoga without a daily practice? Listen more to find out. You can connect with Dylan via his website or his Instagram account .…

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2022.. Will this be your year? 8:01

3 years ago8:01

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I’m back with Season 3, kickstarting the new year with an episode on my vision for 2022. I loved taking this time to think about how to shift gears, reflect on 2021, try to digest the rocky start of 2022, and how to turn it around to make it a great year. You’ll get to hear all the commitments I’ve made to myself, and I’m also calling on you to make some of your own. What will you commit to this year?…

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#21: Infertility: how one woman is raising awareness about reproductive health and how parenthood doesn’t look the same for everyone. 42:16

3 years ago42:16

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Infertility is a condition that affects both men and women, and even though 15% of couples worldwide experience infertility, it is considered a dirty little secret that no one is comfortable talking about. My guest Nathalie Carpenter describes it as a mental, emotional, and physical condition that never goes away. As women, we power through it even though it takes a serious toll on our emotional wellbeing; we are expected to suffer silently and mostly alone, because for some reason, most societies have labeled it a female issue.…

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#20: Parent to Parent, This Sucks! 36:54

3 years ago36:54

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Today, I sat with Georgina Fuller, writer for The Telegraph, The Guardian, and Grazia UK, for a candid discussion on the challenges of raising kids nowadays. From social media, helicopter parenting, COVID-19 and dealing with comparison to other mothers, we hash out everything about the difficulty of just raising our kids the way we want to.…

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#19: Shh... We're Talking About Sex 37:33

3 years ago37:33

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When was the last time you and your partner honestly talked about sex? Have you ever even talked about it? I'm joined by sex therapist ... who answers all the questions some of us are too afraid to ask. How often should I be having sex? Is it ok that I'm not enjoying it as much as I used to? What's the right amount of foreplay? Are porn and masturbation bad for my sex life? And most importantly, we talk about the importance of being honest with your partner and how to navigate those difficult - and even awkward - conversations. For more info on where to find Tara, you can find more info on her website , and on Instagram .…

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#18: Four to Five Million 41:53

3 years ago41:53

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From mama to influencer, Sonia was a typical mother and wife living in Vancouver with her 4 children. During quarantine, like billions of us, Sonia turned to TikTok to watch silly videos and connect with others virtually during a worldwide pandemic. One day Sonia realized she could make some of these 15 second videos and gave it a try, fast forward to now she has over 5 million followers and growing and has become an influencer on one of the world’s current mainstream platforms. Heba sits down with Sonia to hear not only how she’s built her influence, but how she juggles her new found inspiration while being a mother and wife. Links: Mommy’s Happy Hour Website Mommy’s Happy Hour Instagram Mommy’s Happy Hour TikTok…

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#17: Peer Pressure, Judgement, and Sex - Oh my! 42:59

4 years ago42:59

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Heba brings aboard her husband, Hazem, again to interview Fara and Yehiaa, a married couple who have chosen not to have children. The four share their different lives and how children has affected their marriages and who they are individually. Links: Mommy’s Happy Hour Website Mommy’s Happy Hour instagram Mommy’s Happy Hour TikTok…

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#16: The Laughs and the Lessons Learned 24:34

4 years ago24:34

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Can you believe we've reached the end of season one? This podcast has taught me so much about myself, the strength of mothers and what it means to just be human. I've learned so much from the incredible women on this show. My producer and I relive some moments that made us laugh, made us cry and some that left us with a lot to think about. Thanks for being with us on this journey, and I'll see you in season 2! And with the end of season I've got a great achievement to share. Can you guess what it is?…

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#15: Doing the impossible: prioritizing positive parenting in times of high stress 43:26

4 years ago43:26

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If there's one thing I've learned since having kids, it's that there's no one right way to parent. But, there are a million ways to make it easier and healthier for yourself and your kids. Maddie Milani talks about positive discipline, knowing how to say no, setting boundaries, and how potty training will happen when it's just time.…

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#14: A Candid Chat about Couples Counseling and Rediscovering Yourself After Divorce 43:15

4 years ago43:15