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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S3E58: "Tiny but mighty" with Katie Aud
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She’s tiny, but she’s mighty. As a toddler, Katie’s parents were given news that she would have health issues that could prevent her from living past her teen years. Here she is in her 30s defying the odds. From countless surgeries to daily healthy struggles, Katie has endured many obstacles to get to where she is today. She has finally found a sweet spot in her career at the Opportunity Center and is happily married. She is a devoted mom to her son and bonus children. Katie is full of spunk, joy, and a level of perseverance that will energize you.
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She’s tiny, but she’s mighty. As a toddler, Katie’s parents were given news that she would have health issues that could prevent her from living past her teen years. Here she is in her 30s defying the odds. From countless surgeries to daily healthy struggles, Katie has endured many obstacles to get to where she is today. She has finally found a sweet spot in her career at the Opportunity Center and is happily married. She is a devoted mom to her son and bonus children. Katie is full of spunk, joy, and a level of perseverance that will energize you.
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A beloved 1st grade teacher, Jenny Rickman, is shaping the next generation with immense love for her students. When you're greeted by her beautiful smile and warm demeanor in the halls of Highland Elementary, you would not see the many heartbreaking trials she has endured. In this episode, Jenny vulnerably shares about divorce, traumatic pregnancy, delivery, long nicu stays, and the severe metal health struggles that would take her late husband. Despite her unimaginable trauma, loss, and grief, Jenny has faith that is absolutely palpable. The way she has persisted through all that life has thrown at her is nothing short of a miracle. You will be incredibly humbled, just as we were, to listen to the very personal journey of Mrs. Jenny Rickman.…
Born and raised in Owensboro, Destiny Daugherty is a true Kentucky girl. Out of high school, she headed to Owensboro Community and Technical College, leading her to her career as a First Assist. She currently works at Owensboro Health in plastic surgery helping people with reconstruction and personal changes. She’s been married 19 years and has two kids. Their son was shockingly diagnosed with cancer as a toddler and they fought together as a family. They wouldn’t be hit with cancer just once, but again in 2020 when Destiny was diagnosed with breast cancer. And in a twist of fate, she would become the patient at the plastic surgery office she dedicated herself to (and still does). Destiny and her family have experienced many uncertain times, but show a level of gratitude for everything they’ve been through and everything they have. We are so thrilled for you to get to know the fun loving, resilient, Destiny Daugherty.…
In this episode, we do a beginning of the year check in…just the two of us. We talk word of the year, what the podcasts means to us, big news for Allyson and team, and other random Ally thoughts. Join us for a casual sit down.
Born in Columbia, South America, Carolina Campos moved to Owensboro with her family when she was just 15. A graduate of Owensboro High School, she has a heart for her (now) home. She later earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s in social work from Brescia University. Today she has found her niche as the Youth Services Coordinator at Burns Middle School. Carolina contributes innovative ideas to grow the potential of her students and provide them with resources they might otherwise be missing. She is a true example for local youth and her daughters and is integral in building the confidence in her middle school students. Everyone meet, the hardworking and impactful, Carolina Campos.…
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Leading approximately 5,000 people, Beth Steele serves as Owensboro Health’s Chief Operating Officer. With extensive experience in daily hospital operations and serving first, as a nurse, Beth used her knowledge, hard work, dedication to healthcare, and servant leadership to get where she is today. She is exactly the kind of leader you want to work with. She has implemented several workforce innovations and been integral in forming nursing shared governance, among many other initiatives. It is clear that Beth has found her calling of taking care of the people that take care of people. She shares her experience navigating her own health struggles and how she is feeling today. Beth is poised, approachable, kind, and sincere and we are proud to have her serving Owensboro in such a big way.…
She’s tiny, but she’s mighty. As a toddler, Katie’s parents were given news that she would have health issues that could prevent her from living past her teen years. Here she is in her 30s defying the odds. From countless surgeries to daily healthy struggles, Katie has endured many obstacles to get to where she is today. She has finally found a sweet spot in her career at the Opportunity Center and is happily married. She is a devoted mom to her son and bonus children. Katie is full of spunk, joy, and a level of perseverance that will energize you.…
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Together with her high school sweetheart, Mary Wathen O'Herron, is the proud parent to 6 amazing kids...from age 5 to teenagers. She earned a Bachelors in English and later a Bachelors in Nursing taking her to a career as a nurse on the Mother/Baby Unit at Owensboro Health. Mary not only pours into postpartum women, but her coaching through The Women's School and her own program, Rising to Sainthood, allows her to provide tools to women from all walks of life. Through her coaching, she has led close to 200 women. She also collaborates with fellow Broad, Suzanne Cecil White, leading the Fueled Women Quarterly Conference. Mary is a self-proclaimed social butterfly, has a witty sense of humor, and so many wise words. In this episode, she shares valuable advice on salvaging self-worth and prioritizing the things that matter most. Enjoy this high energy chat with Mary Wathen O’Herron.…
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Born and raised in India, Rini had big dreams of coming to the United States. At 17 years old, she decided to move to New York City to study art. A prodigy, she was just 5 years old when her artistic talent was discovered. Continuing to create art wasn’t her only dream as a young girl. Rini knew at a young age she wanted to be a pilot and eventually made it happen. You'll hear about her travels, how she ended up in Owensboro from the big city, and about her day job in real estate. She shares her journey with grief and her positive outlook on life even in hard times. Take a seat with us and get to know the multi-talented, smart, remarkable, Rini Cardwell. To see her stunning artwork, Google or Facebook search, Rini Cardwell.…
In our first guest episode of Season 3, we have the privilege of sitting down with Tina Forrest. Tina just so happens to be Allyson's twin sister. We talk about their twintuition, favorite memories together, and times they wanted to kill each other (HA!). As a Business Risk Professional for U.S. Bank, she talks about her day job of technical writing. She speaks about her mental health journey; how she recognized something wasn't right, and the resources she has sought to heal. Tina is a cool, kind, witty woman, who loves her people hard. We are so thrilled to have Tina as our first Season 3 Broad and know that sharing her struggles with mental health will have an impact on many.…
Welcome to the kick-off to Season3! It's the end of an era and the start of a new. We wish Becca all the best as she steps away from the Broad Pod to make space for other important parts of her life. After we decided to start a podcast, it was her impactful idea to interview local women that catapulted it to where it is today. She spent lots of extra hours editing and perfecting each episode and her wit and wisdom was loved by all listeners. Join us in wishing Becca lots of success and happy times with her sweet family. Also in this episode, Jackie updates you on what she's been up to and announces her new amazing, hilarious, hard-working, influential, doing-the-most Co-host. Cheers to a new era of showing women how impactful they are and seeing how their stories impact others. Here we go!…
As we wrap up Season 2, we reflect on the amazing women that we had the honor of chatting with. Becca and I learned from each and every one of our Broads. In this episode, we share our takeaways and favorite moments of each episode. We can’t wait to celebrate each of these women on September 19th for our luncheon. We are still looking for sponsors to help us cover the costs to feed and celebrate these amazing women. If you’d like to get your business name in front of some of the most impactful women in our area, please contact us ASAP. Also, you can purchase a ticket to the lunch at jackiebluehandmade.com. All money goes straight to The Party Space Place to cover event costs and anything raised above and beyond will be given to a couple going through infertility.…
Our final Broad of the season is a real gem. Sara Aud is as sweet as she is strong. Not long after marrying her soul mate, Kyle, they were happily planning to welcome their first baby, sweet Emelia. It was with much grief and heartbreak that they had to say goodbye as soon as she entered the world…a grief that doesn’t fade. After their loss and experiencing secondary infertility, they pursued adoption and welcomed sweet Elle. Since then, they have added two precious boys. Sara has several passions and talents aside from being a super wife and mom. She is an occupational therapist where she currently practices in a school setting and more recently has started helping others plan their adventures by becoming a travel agent. There is more to Sara than a grieving Mother, but yes she will always grieve. Get to know the many sides of Sara. You will be left in awe of her resilience.…
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It doesn’t get much more authentic than Dr. Brittany McKinley. She is refreshingly real. As a practicing dentist and owner of Mint & Ivory Dentistry, she takes great care in making her clients feel comfortable. She has even enlisted the help of two therapy dogs to sit with patients when they are in her chair. Aside from working extremely hard to reach her dream as a dentist, she has experienced many trials. Just a couple of years ago, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer and endured traumatic treatments. She was then left with limited choices on completely her dream of having a third choice. She discusses her journey to finding a surrogate very close to home (or should we say work) and the emotions that have come with that journey. We are so excited for you to get to know the authentic, hard working, and fierce, Dr. Brittany McKinley.…
It’s our 50th episode! How amazing to celebrate so many impactful women over the past two seasons. Bravo Broads! On our 50th episode, we talk to go-getter, Summer Aldridge. Originally from Madisonville, she came to Owensboro to attend KWC. She returned home briefly, only to return back to Owensboro to work at her alma mater. Give her a task, she’ll go above and beyond. From her work at KWC to co-owning an event rental and planning business, Something Borrowed, Summer, gives her all. She is creative and passionate and also uses her skills to serve on the board of Habitat for Humanity. It’s definitely sweet Summer’s time. She is using her talents to serve her community in many impactful ways.…
From heart surgery at just 4 years old that affected most of her young adult life to a heartbreaking pregnancy loss, Tricia Ahart, has endured trials that have tested her faith. But as a preacher’s kid, she was raised on a foundation of hope and trust. She talks to us about growing up in church and how she now serves in an important role at the same church her Dad led for a large part of his pastoral career. She has excelled as a Communication Professor and has used her skills to serve in the healthcare field. Tricia is full of spirit and joy. She lights up every room she walks into and makes everyone she meets feel welcome. It was a pleasure to get to know the spunky and jovial, Tricia Ahart.…
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