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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Rick Kleffel:Narrative Species–The Agony Column Interviews, Book Reviews, News and Commentary.
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Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh and comedian Gearóid Farrelly have been friends for a very long time. In this new show they are widening their circle of friends to include you. If you need unwavering, unconditional support, someone to champion you or to just get something off your chest; they are ready to listen, offer advise and if necessary start a brutal campaign of revenge on your behalf. As a national treasure and mother of two Niamh is the calm, soothing voice of experience. Gearóid o ...
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What the Funk Just Happend?
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Campbell Paterson & Angus Johnston answer internet users questions and give life advice... Terrible life advice.
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The Brothers Streep are proud to present a comedy panel show all about life’s quibbles and how to solve them.
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Two UNC professors discuss the intersection of sports, politics and history.
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Telling the startup founder experience like it really is - entrepreneur Vicky Brock and guest frankly discuss a practical startup challenge.
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Award winning comedians Kathryn Higgins and Ruby Carr are the agony aunts no one asked for. So instead, they are seeking to solve problems that have already been fixed by agony aunts of old. A modern feminist evaluation of 18th century problem's- sounds smart doesn't? Don't be fooled- this will stupidly silly. Old problems, new advice, that no one asked for. Made with help from Laughing Around productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Hairy Bikers - Agony Uncles - Si & Dave have lived their lives to the full. They’ve been around the world 4 times. They have experience. Anything you can think of, they’ve either seen it, or done it, or more likely they’ve seen it THEN done it, just to see what ‘it’ was like. If anyone has answers to life’s problems, it’s the Hairy Bikers. So share, because they care. Send your problems - culinary, relationship or otherwise to AgonyUncles@Thehairybikers.co.uk. New episodes every Friday.
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Holly Gramazio discusses her novel, The Husbands.
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This week Niamh and Gearóid are celebrating Gearóid's least favourite holiday - St. Patrick's Day. Gearoid has decided to give up chocolate and Niamh's been singing on the train. In the mailbag we tackle a father with peculiar ideas who wants to run for election and a messy work fling. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become…
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Scott Guild discusses Plastic.
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Scott Guild discusses Plastic.
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Eric Stener Carlson discusses his collection of short stories, Tales from the Coming War.
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170: Last dance with Stephen Vincent
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1:03:45Gearoid has been ejected from dancing with the stars and is waiting patiently for the violent protests to start and Niamh has a new brownie board. we are joined once again by Stephen Vincent Gearoid’s dance partner. In the mailbag we have a problem from an overwhelmed new mother and there are intense disagreements about whether or not cooking is im…
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Gearoid is living in a bubble and not watching the news and is descending into chaos and Niamh is fully supportive of this. In the mailbag we have a problem from someone whose sister is dating her ex and another from someone who is allergic to patchouli. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leav…
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James Fadiman and Jurgen Gruber discuss their book Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Enhanced Performance.
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Niamh has a bone to pick with Gearoid about his "Dancing With The Stars" performance. In the mailbag we have a problem from someone who is dating a fussy eater and a man who's dad has long black hair. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you l…
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Steve Aylett discusses his novel The Book Lovers.
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Gearóid has been clamped it’s Niamh’s birthday. In the mailbag we have a problem from someone who is getting consumed by conspiracy theories, someone who is struggling with their sexuality and someone who has bought a murder house. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/re…
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Gearoid is dancing to "In Your Eyes" and Niamh is rehearsing with some other Eurovision winners for a special performance. In the mailbag we have a letter from someone who has just met their awful sister in law and another form someone who is deeply in love with someone they work with. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out t…
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Jorge Cham and Dwayne Godwin discuss their book Out of Your Mind: The Biggest Mysteries of the Human Brain.
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Gearoid and Niamh vent about slow cookers. Perhaps neither of them know how to use them but that's not the point. In the mailbag we have someone about to end a relationship that had a tricky start and we also help someone with a deep linking incident. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the show …
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1:00:33Niamh catches up on Gearoid's progress in Dancing With The Stars. In the mailbag we have someone who struggles with their mother when they return home. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a memb…
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Reggie Oliver discusses his short story collection This Haunted Heaven.
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Niamh is on a VERY loose health kick and Gearoid is trying to cha cha cha. In the mailbag we have someone who is frustrated about weightloss and someone who thinks they live beside a porn studio. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to suppo…
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Niamh Went to Dancing With The Stars and was recognised as Gearoid's friend rather than Eurovision goddess and she is pretending to take it well. In the mailbag we have someone who wants to to be friends with a cat and someone who is wrestling with the idea of a long holiday. control her families emotions on Christmas Day and someone who doesn’t wa…
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Liza Monroy discusses her novel The Distractions.
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Niamh was singing with the orchestra this week and Gearoid got a shock in a bag of mini-eggs. In the mailbag we have a followup from our hell's angel on a scooter and a problem from someone who's in-laws have gone dark. Gearoid and Niamh are joined by Stephen Vincent who is Gearoid's partner on Dancing With The Stars. We have merch! For God's sake …
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Johnny Compton discusses his novel The Spite House.
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Happy New Year HeadStuff Listeners! As a special New Year’s treat, we’ve compiled the very best moments from all our HeadStuff shows into one episode. Relive the laughs, surprises, and unforgettable moments of 2024! To find your favourite HeadStuff shows go to the timestamps below. This is a HeadStuff Podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Edited by Cla…
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Gearoid is getting ready for the first live show for Dancing With The Stars and Niamh is getting some Christmas Culture. In the mailbag we have someone post breakup who in still in touch with her in-laws and someone who was caught in a “liason” by his parents. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support …
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Rémy Ngamije discusses his literary mixtape Only Stars Know The Meaning Of Space
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Gearoid is waiting on Christmas to arrive and Niamh is still reeling from discovering the price of biscuits in the 80s. In the mailbag we have someone who wants to control her families emotions on Christmas Day and someone who doesn’t want her mother to get married. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to su…
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Mark Morris discusses his novel That Which Stands Outside.
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Gearóid and Niamh come clean about "Dancing with the Stars". In the mailbag we have someone who has been dumped and someone who wants out of their friends"Come Dine With Me" club. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would l…
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Nicole Kobie discusses her book The Long History of the Future: Why tomorrow's technology still isn't here.
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Gearóid was cheeky at an airport and Niamh needs to find a Christmas song to sing. In the mailbag we have someone who has been living with her in-laws and is reluctant to move on and someone who thinks their room mate has stolen from them. We received a gorgeous delivery of chocolate from Lir. If you would like to get yourself a treat you can get 3…
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Gearóid is concerned about a burning plane and Niamh has run out of HRT patches. Nobody is safe. In the mailbag we have someone who's son was injured in a car accident and someone who is concerned about asking their lover to move to America. We received a gorgeous delivery of chocolate from Lir. If you would like to get yourself a treat you can get…
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Ray Russell discusses his novel The Woman Who Fell to Earth.
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Gearoid wants to get organised and Niamh is learning about Swedish death cleaning while on Eurovision Winner duty in Luxembourg. In the mailbag help someone who has fallen out with their sister in law and a Californian couple ask if they should move to Ireland. We received a gorgeous delivery of chocolate from Lir. If you would like to get yourself…
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Nick Cutter discusses his novel The Queen.
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155: You've Done Everything Wrong
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1:00:19Gearoid has been to the dentist and Niamh is far too hot but it's nothing to do with her age. In the mailbag we have a followup and another question from the man question from the man who was ruminating about the mysterious musician and we also help someone who just bought a mini cooper from her neighbour. We received a gorgeous delivery of chocola…
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Matt and Jonathan chop it up about the Paris Olympics, the good, the bad and the ugly.Por Agony of Defeat
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