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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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Kathleen Walter, president of the Glen Rock Historical Society, in Glen Rock New Jersey, shares some wonderful history about our country, the revolutionary war and the battles leading up to our Independence Day. Contact your local municipal building, historical society or any town official to find out what you're town will be doing to celebrate the birth of our nation, 250 years ago.If you haven't already, please subscribe to our channel. It helps the Towncast.

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S6 E9 Food Universe's Jose Olivo 22:15

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Since the 1960s, this location as been home to various supermarkets. Since mid-2024, Jose Olivo and his family have converted this supermarket into a neighborhood grocery store by reducing prices, keeping the assortment fresh and listening to the consumer. A good lesson for ANY business.Please subscribe, it helps the Towncast support our local businesses.…

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S6 E8 America's 25th Birthday 32:44

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S6 E7 City Relief CEO Josiah Haken 39:01

14 days ago39:01

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City Relief helped over 50,000 homeless in 2024 alone and they couldn't do it with the thousands of volunteers and the many donations received. Josiah Haken, CEO of the non-profit, shares the details of what they do at this extraordinary organization and how they don't just feed the homeless, they empower and lift them up. God bless them!If you haven't already, please subscribe.…

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S6 E6 Fraud Detective Joe DiGeronimo 39:01

21 days ago39:01

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Almost 1 in 3 Americans have been scammed in 2024 and I am one of them. Detective Joe DiGeronimo, who is working my case, talks about the various scams and how we can protect ourselves against them.PLEASE, pass this on to your young adults, your parents, grandparents, friends and anyone you care about. It is EPIDEMIC in our country.If you haven't already, please subscribe to our channel.…

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S6 E5 Renew Life Center's Marisol Rodriguez 47:05

5 weeks ago47:05

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What an incredible organization which helps equip single moms with the skills and tools needed to overcome generational poverty and thrive. Marisol Rodriguez, co-founder of Renew Life Center shares her own story of generational poverty and how she worked hard to break those bonds and create this amazing non-profit. Please subscribe to our channel and help keep The Towncast going strong!…

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S6 E4 Jersey Shore Wave President, Jared Ferko 28:00

6 weeks ago28:00

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New Jersey has a new professional women's football team, the Jersey Shore Wave. President Jared Ferko shares the goals and dreams of the new team in the Women's National Football Conference (WNFC) as they start their first year playing at legendary Hinchiliffe Stadium. Make sure you follow them at www.jerseyshorefb.com. Please subscribe to our channel and help keep the Towncast going strong.…

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S6 E3 First Light Home Care's Boyd Lowry 31:29

8 weeks ago31:29

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Spending most of his life caring and supporting people in Human Resources and the Marines, Boyd explains how he now supports seniors and their families by helping them navigate through the difficulties of setting up home care for their loved ones. www.glenrock.firstlighthomecare.com Please subscribe and help support the Towncast.…

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S6 E2 Self Foundry - Dawn Heerema 31:27

9 weeks ago31:27

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Dawn shares her experience working with children for over 20 years and her passion to want to help parents and teenagers navigate through the difficult teen years and beyond. As a certified life coach, she founded Self Foundry to do just that and offers a FREE 1 on 1 consultation. Simply go to my.selffoundry.com/freecall Please subscribe and help keep the Towncast going strong!!…

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S6 E1 Actor - Neal Matarazzo 42:53

10 weeks ago42:53

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Neal has over 50 credits on IMDB.com, including the upcoming feature First Rites, where I had the pleasure of acting alongside Neal. He shares his journey from studying acting and musical theater in college, to starring In many films and TV shows, to training many up and coming stars in his acting school, NJ Acting Studio (www.njactingstudio.com). Please subscribe!!…

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S5 E28 Nella Veldran - Publisher, Best Version Media 20:55

11 weeks ago20:55

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Nella shares her journey from working with publishers in NYC to starting her own local publications backed by the national publisher Best Version Media. She will also help anyone that wants to start their own publication in they community. Please subscribe and help keep the Towncast going strong!

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S5 E27 SPORTS EDITION: Agent and the Fan co-host Chris Leible 32:10

12 weeks ago32:10

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With Juan Soto leaving the Bronx and moving to Flushing, MLB agent and co-host of the Agent and the Fan, Chris Leible, shares his perspective on the move and why, as fans we can be emotional but we have to remember that it is a business after all. (Doesn't mean we have to like it). Please subscribe and help the Towncast continue growing!…

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S5 E26 Open Heart Magic - Michael Walton, Founder 37:22

14 weeks ago37:22

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This incredible non-profit teaches volunteers how to perform magic tricks that engage, empower and inspire children who are facing difficult illnesses, lengthy hospital stays and scary medical conditions. Michale Walton founded Open Heart Magic over 20 years ago and shares his journey from the trading floor to the hospital floor. Please consider volunteering or donating to this wonderful organization. Please subscribe and keep the Towncast going strong!…

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S5 E25 The Wrestling Collector - Owner Tommy Fierro 31:17

15 weeks ago31:17

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If you are a pro wrestling fan, know someone who is, or were in a past life, this is the PERFECT store for you. With vintage and current memorabilia, Tommy Fierro curates the best items in the world of professional wrestling. Tommy shares his story from growing up a big wrestling fan, to opening the Wrestling Collectors store to starting the ISPW Pro Wrestling league. Take a moment to subscribe and help support the Towncast!…

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S5 E24 Actor Matthew Kresch 42:27

23 weeks ago42:27

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Matthew shares his journey from wanting to be a re-enactor at a very young age, to performing on his high school stage to surviving a near death experience and starring in his first feature film. Please subscribe to our channel...thank you!

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S5 E23 Taste of Hawthorne - Hawthorne Rotary Club 15:35

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