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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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Learn Urdu along with Shireen and the rest of the Urdu Seekhiye community. Check out the website for other free goodies, and video lessons on the Urdu Alphabet! https://urduseekhiye.com. Be sure to follow US on your favorite social media platform! Want to suggest ideas for the podcast or the Urdu Seekhiye channel? Email US at shireen@urduseekhiye.com. If you know anyone who might benefit from this podcast, consider sharing it! If you are benefiting from it, please leave us a review on iTunes. Thank you!!

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E32_Urdu Handwriting Lesson 18:20

19 weeks ago18:20

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In this episode I translate the sentences from one of our Urdu handwriting lessons. Did you know that Arsalan sahab and I have created an Urdu Handwriting course? Check it out HERE . The sentences in this episode are more advanced, but if you are interested in learning how to write Urdu from the beginning check out lesson number 1. Be sure to come back to this page as I will also post the video of me writing out all the sentences by hand. Be sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel so you get notified of when it's published.…

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E26_Beginning is Underrated 4:00

22 weeks ago4:00

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I wanted to go over Seth Godin's blog once more - it was initially covered in episode #26. The words spark excitement in me for when I am thinking about starting something new. Even though Urdu Seekhiye is now an old project, writing and publishing each new episode really does feel like a new project and the potential of it reaching new audience members (and old ones) excites me. Feel free to help with this endeavor. Be sure to download the PDF for the full episode at www.urduseekhiye.com/E26! nayā sāl mubārak ho!! Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Here . Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen! Connect with US…

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E31_G_Conjugation of Hona - pt 2 19:19

2 years ago19:19

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This is the second part of episode 31. Be sure to listen to part 1 before listening to this one. This is a new series of episodes focused on grammar – specifically verb conjugation. For each episode, I’ll select a verb and then share with you how that verb is conjugated in the simple present, past, and future tenses. In this episode we’re going to focus on conjugating the to-be verb honā. Various example sentences are shared in each of the tenses. For this episode, we also created an instagram/YouTube reel so be sure to check that out for additional sample sentences with the adjective (mota - fat). Don't forget to download the PDF for this episode as it's FREE! This episode is available in two parts, both parts are available in most podcast players, but they are also available on the website. www.urduseekhiye.com/e31 Be sure to ask US your questions in the discussion section for this episode by visting the website! Happy learning!…

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E31_G_Conjugation of Hona - pt 1 22:36

2 years ago22:36

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This is a new series of episodes focused on grammar – specifically verb conjugation. For each episode, I’ll select a verb and then share with you how that verb is conjugated in the simple present, past, and future tenses. In this episode we’re going to focus on conjugating the to-be verb honā. Various example sentences are shared in each of the tenses. For this episode, we also created an instagram/YouTube reel so be sure to check that out for additional sample sentences with the adjective (mota - fat). Don't forget to download the PDF for this episode as it's FREE! This episode is available in two parts, both parts are available in most podcast players, but they are also available on the website. www.urduseekhiye.com/e31 Be sure to ask US your questions in the discussion section for this episode by visting the website! Happy learning!…

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E30_This Seat Is Yours 24:39

2 years ago24:39

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In this episode, we further practice using possessive adjectives. This handout contains tons of example sentences on how to use comparative adjectives, possessive adjectives, and how to talk about ownership. It also shows you how you can share what your daily activities are. The vocabulary words from this episode include so much food, so old, so small, so big, piggy back, get on a horse (& the roof) and much more. Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Listen to Episode 30 Here . Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen! Connect with US…

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E29_The Red Jacket 21:07

2 years ago21:07

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In this episode, Ayesha joins Shireen in a dialogue about shopping. Vocabulary covered in this episode includes mahaṅgī (expensive), sastī (cheap), lāl jakiṭ (red jacket), bihtarīn tohfa (best gift), jigrī dost (best friend) , and so much more! Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Here . Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen! Connect with US…

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E28_Possessive Adjectives 21:02

2 years ago21:02

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This is a grammar episode focused on the topic of possessive adjectives. Now you can say things like: What is his/her name? (in kā nām kyā hai?) This book is [all of] theirs. (yih kitāb in [sab] kī hai.) This is their book. (yih kitāb in kī hai) Download the PDF for tons more example and visit the page for E28 repeatedly as we'll be posting more goodies related to this topic. Quizzes and Notion templates coming soon. Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Listen to Episode 28 Here . Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen! Connect with US…

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E27_I Will Have To 25:20

2 years ago25:20

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In this episode Sajjad and I talk about necessities and introduce various items you can eat (apples, tomatoes, salad, bread, etc.). In addition to the great vocabualry words included in the dialgue, we have included tons of other fruits and vegetables in the chart - some that I don't even use in English! Be sure to download the PDF HERE . If you have been enjoying the podcast, share it with others who might benefit. To help us move up the podcast charts, please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts ( link in bio ). Thank you for listening!…

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E26_Beginning Is Underrated 27:07

2 years ago27:07

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This episode was such a joy to produce, and a long time coming. In this episode Mansoor and I translate Seth Godin's blog post titled Beginning is Underrated . This post inspired me to start the Urdu Seekhiye podcast, so it means a lot. I hope that it inspires you to begin something that you may have been putting off, or restart something that you gave up on. "Merely begin, with the humility of someone who’s not sure, and the excitement of someone who knows that it’s possible." Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Listen to Episode 26 Here . If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving me a review on iTunes HERE . It'll greatly help spread the word. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!…

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E25_had se ziyada | apnā/ī/e 15:24

4 years ago15:24

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In this short episode, Shireen explains how to use the word had (limit) and the possessive adjective apnā/ī/e (one's own). Watch this clip to hear the sentence - mazāq kī bhī had hotī hai: https://streamable.com/feuqq7 Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Here . If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving US a review on iTunes HERE . It'll greatly help spread the word. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing! Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen! Connect with US…

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E25_A Spider and a Fly - Part 6 29:12

4 years ago29:12

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In this final episode we come to learn of the eventual fate of the fly. Vocabulary words covered in this episode include khaṭkā (suspicion), xūšāmad (flattery), pasījī (to soften), uṛāyā (to enjoy with delight; to be wasteful) and SO much more. The past tense of hona is also discussed and more examples of the past tense are available on the free handout so be sure to download that from the website . If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving me a review on iTunes HERE . It'll greatly help spread the word. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!…

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E25_A Spider and A Fly - Part 5 16:44

4 years ago16:44

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In episode 25, we cover the poem A Spider and A Fly (ek makṛā aur makhī). It has a great lesson, but more importantly it's full of tons of great vocabulary words. Though a bit difficult, if you return to it again and again, it'll start to make sense and even be fun to listen to. This nazm (poem) is written by Allama Iqbal - a famous Urdu poet. Here is the YouTube video referred to in this episode. Also to see or hear even more of Aamir's amazing work, check out his podcast or follow him on Instagram . Be sure to download the six handouts for this episode (below); you'll find listening to it more enjoyable. Let us know if you have any questions in the discussion section for this page. Shukriya!! The songs in the intro/outro are as follows: Babar by Mughal-E-Funk Lockdown 20 by Jiill Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: Listen to Episode 25 Here . Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen! Connect with US…

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E25_A Spider and A Fly - Part 4 29:03

4 years ago29:03

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Aamir and I join forces again to bring you part four of this poem by Allama Iqbal - Ek Makra aur Makhi (A Spider and a Fly). Do let us know how you're enjoying the poem and learning new vocabulary words by leaving us a review on iTunes. Feel free to also ask any questions that you may have by visiting the page for this episode: www.urduseekhiye.com/e25.…

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E25_A Spider and A Fly - Part 3 23:05

4 years ago23:05

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In this episode further learn about the makra's manipulative ways and how the makhī sees through them. As always, this episode is full of great vocabulary such as to fly , to decorate , to stay , to appear , guests , comfort , tools , things , present/available , and bedding . A few questions are asked in this episode, so be sure to go to our website to post your answers: www.urduseekhiye.com/e25. If you are enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes so others can more easily find this podcast. If you know of others who might benefit from our podcast (or YouTube channel) help spread the word! Thank you for listening! Intro & Outro Music - Mugal-e-Funk (Babar): https://open.spotify.com/album/11Hldw1EsZoRSgUMOjVF9z?si=vx2-3CvFT5-00wi-PF5XMg…

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E25_A Spider and A Fly - Part 2 28:06

4 years ago28:06