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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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Maura Sweeney: Living Happy Inside Out | Self-Improvement | Leadership | The Power of Happiness
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Maura Sweeney: Living Happy Inside Out | Self-Improvement | Leadership | The Power of Happiness
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With reflective questions, anecdotal stories and calls to action, Ambassador of Happiness(R) Maura Sweeney delivers messages that empowers every listener. Tune in for content that focuses on self-improvement, personal leadership and the power of happiness.
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Keep walking . . . and consider walking in The Way of Love. For those of you following the ABC's of NOW, this is a not-to-miss episode. #Peace #Life #Beginnings #Shift由Maura A. Sweeney
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Looking for inspiration to carry you through Christmas and way beyond the holiday season? Tune in to this episode where we consider the essence of the spirit of Christ and how you can personally embody this living symbol of a holiday tree!由Maura Sweeney
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Imagine discovering something revolutionizing, amazing, illuminating or beautiful -- something that was right in front of your eyes. Perhaps you hadn't yet had the proper set of eyes to behold what was there all along! #Mindset #Happiness #Peace #SelfLeadership由Maura Sweeney
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We've been programmed in many ways to follow the stars and emulate the stars around us. But in this episode, let's consider shining the stars within us! #inspiration #happiness #authenticity由Maura Sweeney
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If you're following this ABC's of NOW series, do not miss this one! You may be taken on an unusual ride, but expect the ending is good! #Love #Peace #NewEra #Spirituality由Maura Sweeney
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In yet another interlude of my ABC's of NOW series, we're taking a deep look at where and how to find our inner peace. If you enjoy Living Happy from the Inside Out, discover some helpful nuggets to consider along the path of finding your calm within all the storms of life.由Maura Sweeney
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As an interlude between the letters C and B in my ABC's of NOW series, here's a partial narration of a short book I wrote several years ago. Though titled "Values," I'm calling it The Truth Book. Hope you enjoy! #Truth #Hope #Inspiration #Soul #Peace由Maura Sweeney
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As we wind down on this ABC's of NOW series, we step into a word that appears quite intimidating on its surface. However, stick with me as I take you through one such "crisis" I experienced many years ago. Discover how our willingness to pass through a crisis can bring some unexpected good on the other side! #peace #soul #rest #crisis #mind…
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A special episode in the ABC's of NOW, we take up your role in the great shift! Discover your own influence and how you can add, remove and/or redirect your energies to things that tend to more of life ahead! #MindShift #Peace #Influence #Power #Spirituality由Maura Sweeney
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As we explore our latest term in this series, you may take on an entirely different view of the word Destruction. Expect to find hope, vision and anticipation for the future ahead. This is a jam packed episode, full of content to make you think . . . anew! #Peace #Wisdom #MindShift #History #AgeOfAquarius…
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We all seem to know what "everybody" means, but have we been mindful of seeing ourselves as part of a bigger whole? Lyrics from a popular 20th century movie, a bit of U.S. history and some personal stories bring light to a familiar, yet repetitive, experience it may be time for us to all reconsider. #Peace #Society #History…
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Blame, grudges and unforgiveness are as old as mankind and part of the common fabric of our cosmos. As we look back in the rear view mirror and forward to a future era, how will we relate to the subject of forgiveness? In this latest release, we take up several stories of how forgiveness to explore potential insights and outcomes. #forgiveness #cha…
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Can you discern the goodness around and available to you or has it gotten blurred by or even replaced by counterfeits? In this latest episode of the ABC's of NOW, rediscover the essence of goodness and reclaim some of it for yourself! #peace #discernment #life #happiness #reality由Maura A. Sweeney
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What do four Hebrew letters, a modern day dream and the lyrics to one of MIchael Jackson's songs have in common? Find out in this episode of The ABC's of NOW as we navigate through the process of change and look forward to a brighter day ahead. #Peace #Consciousness #Spirituality #Dreams #Shift由Maura A. Sweeney
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Ever wonder what your true identity is, apart from outward trends, ideas and other types of conformity? Who are you at your core, at your essence? In this latest episode, we review the definitions and origins of the word Identity and look forward to finding out some of the answers! #Happiness #Identity #Shift #Freedom #Peace #Authenticity…
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Have you ever that you were in need something immediately . . . as in right NOW? In this latest episode of the ABC's of NOW, we examine the letter J and the ideas of Just in Time. Get ready for excitement, suspended animation and more to foster your imagination and uplift your soul for good things ahead. #consciousness #shift #happiness #peace #sou…
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In this latest episode preparing for shift and change, we examine the letter K and the word Knowing. Discover its finer definitions and root meaning, recall experiences from the past where you've "known" things for yourself and prepare to move into the future with greater confidence and assurance! #consciousness #shift #happiness #peace #soul…
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In this episode of preparing for change, we take up perhaps the most elementary and foundational concept of all -- LIFE! Get ready to re-examine the essence and "life" with definitions, synonyms and two exercises you can do to choose LIFE for yourself! #happiness #life #consciousness #peace #liberty #soul…
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As we continue to chart the waters of change, get ready to re-assess and re-evaluate the concept of money. In this episode of The ABC's of NOW, we deconstruct some of its "magic" and envision a world where money might not hold as much power as we previously believed. #Soul #Peace #Change #Happiness #Money…
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The letter N in this series arrives during Christmas week, just in time to consider the word Nativity. Discover how during this incredible time of change, we can consider many of the concepts of birth, new birth and our getting ready to welcome a new world ahead. #PeaceOnEarth #Shift #Consciousness #Peace…
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If you've been following this exciting series to help navigate yourself through the epic changes our world is going through, you won't want to miss this 12th episode. Explore the letter O and discover how the expression OMG is about to become part of our collective future! #Change #Consciousness #Peace…
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Ready for the epic shift taking place in our world today? Keep up with every letter and its corresponding word in this special series entitled the ABC's of NOW! In this episode, consider P and the word Positivity -- you're going to need it! #Positivity #Peace #Change #Consciousness由Maura Sweeney
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As our world shifts from one era and into the next, welcome to Episode 10 of The ABC's of NOW! On this journey of "un-doing" and "un-winding" our sometimes off-center past, we explore the letter Q and the operative word Question. Head back to your zero point. Find your equilibrium and peace. #change #consciousness #peace…
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In this ABC's of NOW series helping to guide you through epic and sometimes tumultuous change, step into the letter R. Explore the meanings, history and implications of the word Reckon - and discover your inner peace along the path. #Peace #Shift #Consciousness #Soul由Maura Sweeney
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As our cosmos undergoes a major shift, we'll all be introduced to the element of surprise, the subject of this latest episode in the ABC's of NOW. Surprises can suspend our attention, focus and our reality. They can also lead us back to a better place. Discover some of what to expect in the process and be sure to share this episode share with frien…
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