Ep. 42 - Philip Coffey Career Coach and Senior HR executive gives us some invaluable tips on what top companies are looking for and how to get their notice

The Immigrant's Journey

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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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We cover what kind of information is a must to include in a CV, how to build networks, and start conversations with people in the industry you want to be a part of.

If you would like to connect with Philip you can find him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-coffey/

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Ep. 42 - Philip Coffey Career Coach and Senior HR executive gives us some invaluable tips on what top companies are looking for and how to get their notice

The Immigrant's Journey

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We cover what kind of information is a must to include in a CV, how to build networks, and start conversations with people in the industry you want to be a part of.

If you would like to connect with Philip you can find him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-coffey/

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Ep. 73 Through tragedy, war, and limited resources Cecilia Amabo has pushed through from Cameroon to Ireland to live an inspiring story that will touch all your hearts. 46:39

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You can find more on Celcia at: Instagram: _cecile_amabo, Twitter: @cebiassemble YouTube: Amabo Cecilia Binwi #cameroon #nasc #immigration #perseverance #triumphofthespirit And for more on the Immigrant’s Journey podcast check out https://www.facebook.com/immigrantsjourneypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/carmentheimmigrant81/…

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Ep 72 Vasiliki Psarra, she discusses her experience in Crooked house and how youth arts organisations can have a positive impact in young people's lives. 36:11

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And for more on Vasiliki http://www.crookedhouse.ie/ Immigrant’s Journey podcast check out https://www.facebook.com/immigrantsjourneypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/carmentheimmigrant81/ #immigrants #immigrantsjourney #communityart #dramaeducation #greece

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Ep. 71 Ester Ayo James she’s just wrapped up the 5 star multi award nominated play Vessel about women’s bodies, labels and rebels! 29:16

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Ester has built a life in Ireland as an actress and voice-over artist, we get into all of the above and how she did it in the week's epsiode. For more on Esther check out: https://twitter.com/MsEAJames https://www.instagram.com/ajaymz/?hl=en https://www.spotlight.com/9330-8971-1532 #nigeria #theimmigrantsjourney #immigrants #dublinarts #acting…

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Ep 70 Marta Golubowska talks to us about growing roots and looking for identity in a foreign country. 30:23

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For more on Marta check out www.fourhandsart.com and https://www.martagolubowska.com/ And for more on the Immigrant’s Journey podcast check out https://www.facebook.com/immigrantsjourneypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/carmentheimmigrant81/ #immigrants #immigrantsjourney #communityart #arteducation #poland…

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Ep 69 Shalom Osiadi is an award winning college graduate, having designed a non-invasive glucose monitor for diabetics in his final year as an undergrad 28:15

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He has created many businesses and talks us through his process and path in this week's episode. #entrepreneurs #irishimmigration #theimmigrantsjourney #nigeria #legos For more on Shalom Osiadi check out https://ie.linkedin.com/in/shalom-osiadi-595b2978 https://escamenu.com/ And for more on the Immigrant’s Journey podcast check out https://www.facebook.com/immigrantsjourneypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/carmentheimmigrant81/…

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Episode 68 Vukashin Nedeljković is an artist, activist and independent scholar. He initiated the multidisciplinary platforms Asylum Archive and Fortress EU 36:34

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Asylum Archive is a platform open for dialogue and discussion inclusive to individuals who have experienced a sense of sociological/geographical ‘displacement’, social trauma and violence. It is an act of solidarity to bring a different perspective on the life of people who came to Ireland to seek protection’ For more on Vukašin check out www.asylumarchive.com www.fortresseu.com https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/research-subject-groups/centre-criminology/centreborder-criminologies/blog/2016/05/asylum-archive And for more on the Immigrant’s Journey podcast check out https://www.facebook.com/immigrantsjourneypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/carmentheimmigrant81/…

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Ep 67 Julia Moustacchi how visual art can build connections 32:48

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Jullia who is an arts curator with a particular focus on how the public views art shares her story and work in brining art to communities throughout Dublin. For more on Julia Moustacchi https://ie.linkedin.com/in/julia-moustacchi-b5075066 https://www.instagram.com/jujubmouss/?hl=en And for more on the Immigrant’s Journey podcast check out https://www.facebook.com/immigrantsjourneypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/carmentheimmigrant81/…

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Ep. 66 Teresa Lavina shares her directorial experience in Ireland 32:56

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Join us this week for a fascinating inside look at the challenges Teresa faces in her documentary Untold Secrets about the Tuam mother and baby home with powerful people attempting to block the distribution of her work. #spain #spanishfilmmakers #immigrants #immigratnsjourney For more on Teresa Lavina check out https://www.novaproductions.org/the-team https://galwaynow.com/women-in-film-teresa-lavina/ And for more on the Immigrant’s Journey podcast check out https://www.facebook.com/immigrantsjourneypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/carmentheimmigrant81/…

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Ep.65 Rael Bricker shares his journey from South Africa to Australia on this week’s podcast 40:04

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Renowned public speaker, author, and serial entrepreneur talks about life as a businessman and shares some great wisdom from his book Dive In available for free at https://www.raelbricker.com/freebook #australia #southafrica #immigrants #immigrantsjourney For more on Rael Bricker https://www.raelbricker.com/home https://www.excellencepodcast.com/ And for more on the Immigrant’s Journey podcast check out https://www.facebook.com/immigrantsjourneypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/carmentheimmigrant81/…

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Ep 64. Rob Cook joins us with family history of immigration. 29:49

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Rob Cook of the Contenders Wanted Podcast shares his family's story from Germany to the US in times of war. #americanimmigrants #germany #immigrantsjourney More on Rob at https://www.linkedin.com/in/contenderswanted https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/contenders-wanted-rob-cook-4LKYe5al3J2/ And for more on the Immigrant’s Journey Podcast check out https://www.facebook.com/immigrantsjourneypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/carmentheimmigrant81/…

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Episode 63 Hussein Al-Baiaty shares his harrowing journey from war torn Iraq to the USA. 36:53

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The beautiful lessons his father taught him about resilience, art and a love of knowledge saved him in his journey many times over. Join us on this podcast for another inspiring tale For more on Hussein Al-Baiaty check out https://www.linkedin.com/in/husseinalbaiaty/ https://www.instagram.com/hussein.albaiaty/?hl=en The Art of Resilience: The Refugee State of Mind And for more on the Immigrant’s Journey podcast check out https://www.facebook.com/immigrantsjourneypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/carmentheimmigrant81…

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Ep. 62 The wonderful singer Dora Gola joins us this week to share her journey from Poland to Ireland and becoming her most authentic through embracing her culture 36:29

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Dora has had a fascinating evolution in her sound art. Join us this week for another story of immigrant life in Ireland and finding beauty and artistry in the less-traveled paths of sound and culture. For more on Dora check out http://www.doragola.com/ and her music on https://soundcloud.com/dora-gola For more of the Immigrant's Journey Find us on Facebook and instagram https://www.facebook.com/immigrantsjourneypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/carmentheimmigrant81/…

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Ep. 61 with Jialin Long. We chat about her path from being pushed to an engineering career in China to reinventing herself as a successful photographer in Ireland 48:24

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What's it like giving up a career with a guaranteed high income to follow a path that truly filled her soul? We get into how they do things differently when raising kids in China to communist suppression of any religious expression to how Religion is in the West and much more. Join us for a fascinating conversation with Jialin. You can find more on Jialin and her work at https://www.jialinlongphotography.com/ or follow her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/jialin.long/ Thank you everyone for listening and if you wish to get in touch reach out to theimmigrantsjourneydublin@gmail.com or in our social media channels https://www.facebook.com/immigrantsjourneypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/carmentheimmigrant81/…

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Ep. 60 with Alex Oliveria. From Brazilian immigrant to Entrepreneur Alex shares his story of finding his path, acceptance and success in the US of A 44:10

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For more on Alex you can find his webinar on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C7I0pUGpas&list=WL&index=55&ab_channel=Stukent%2CInc . And linkedin page https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexoliveira1/ Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/immigrantsjourneypodcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/CarmenImmigrant Instagram instagram.com/carmentheimmigrant81/…

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Ep. 59 Christian de la Huerta talks about being a Spiritual Leader in the LGBT Community and much more 55:29

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