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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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Anthony Albanese heckled in Brisbane 3:57

13 hours ago3:57

3:57

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been heckled by a protester on the first day of his re-election campaign, fire has engulfed a high school in northern New South Wales. Plus, US President Donald Trump says he has had an "extremely productive" first call with Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Weekend drenching for Sydney & surrounds 3:46

17 hours ago3:46

3:46

The rain in Sydney and surrounds is expected for much of the day, a pilot is in critical condition after crashing a plane during the Australian International Airshow south of Melbourne. Plus, political leaders in Greenland have decided to form a new government just hours before JD Vance entered the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Man allegedly stabbed in Brisbane CBD 4:17

1 day ago4:17

4:17

Man allegedly stabbed in Brisbane CBD, Nine Newspapers users data compromised, Ben Roberts-Smith requests a retrial, 2032 Gabba maintenance could cost $500M. Plus, King Charles treated in hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Election to be held on May 3 4:00

1 day ago4:00

4:00

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called the 2025 Federal Election for May 3, Peter Dutton has delivered his budget reply promising lower household gas prices and help for first time home buyers. Plus, Denmark's government has condemned US President Donald Trump's proposal to take over Greenland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Calls for 'reassurance force' on Ukraine 3:25

1 day ago3:25

3:25

European leaders have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine while accusing Russia of delaying its response to the US-led ceasefire proposal, six Russian passengers have died after a tourist submarine sank off the coast of Egypt. Plus, a campaign poster for Teal MP Zali Steggall has been defaced on Sydney's lower north shore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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NSW Liberal MP Rory Amon has faced court 3:59

2 days ago3:59

3:59

Labor's newly announced tax cuts have been passed into law, former New South Wales Liberal MP Rory Amon has faced court. Plus, police are investigating a major data breach involving the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Minns bans public-private hospitals in NSW 4:02

3 days ago4:02

4:02

The New South Wales government is moving to ban future public-private hospital partnerships, a teenage girl has been charged after a fight in a Brisbane shopping centre. Plus, US President Donald Trump has announced plans for long-promised tariffs of up to 25 per cent on all car imports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Labor Budget tax cuts pass the Senate 4:04

3 days ago4:04

4:04

Labor's newly announced tax cuts have been passed into law, the Coalition will commit to slashing the fuel excise in a $6b pre-election pledge. Plus, the White House has increased its attack on The Atlantic labelling its editor-in-chief an "anti-Trump hater". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Victorian premier confident in rail loop future 3:43

3 days ago3:43

3:43

Jacinta Allan says she remains confident about the Suburban Rail Loop, inflation has cooled slightly in Australia. Plus, the New South Wales Shadow Roads Minister has allegedly been caught breaking road rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Labor's new tax cuts pass the House 4:17

4 days ago4:17

4:17

The Albanese government has moved to pass legislation on its $17.1b income tax cuts, a search is underway for a Queensland police officer believed to be missing in northern New South Wales. Plus, two jets from France's Air Force acrobatic team have crashed mid air while practising a training drill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Shock tax cuts announced in Budget 3:48

4 days ago3:48

3:48

The Albanese government has delivered its pre-election Budget, the venue blueprint for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics has been revealed. Plus, Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea after negotiations with the US in Saudi Arabia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Journalist added to US war chat 3:41

4 days ago3:41

3:41

Senior Trump officials have added an American journalist into a sensitive group chat, Victoria Police are investigating a second incident of a campaign poster being interfered with. Plus, growing concern in NSW that a rise in criminal charges being dismissed on mental health grounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Simpler design for Western Sydney Metro 3:56

5 days ago3:56

3:56

NSW Premier Chris Minns is promising Western Sydney's Metro stations will prioritise function over flashy design, Labor will ignore a suggestion from the Trump administration to spend at least three per cent of Australia's GDP on defence. Plus, fresh clashes have occured between protesters and police in Istanbul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Murder charge after woman stabbed in Qld 4:10

5 days ago4:10

4:10

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in the front yard of her home in Brisbane, the Queensland Government to reveal the infrastructure blueprint for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games. Plus, several senior Trump officials have added an American journalist into a group chat detailing US military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Accused people smuggler granted bail 3:55

5 days ago3:55