Pride Month and Would You Rather

Whimsically Wicked: A Reading Duet

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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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On this episode, Haylee and Daria discuss Pride Month as it relates to some sports romance novels, how it translates to real life scenarios and play a little (terrifying) game of Would You Rather... Dark Romance Edition.

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Pride Month and Would You Rather

Whimsically Wicked: A Reading Duet

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#Books #Arts #Whimsically Wicked A Reading Duet

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Harry Potter Fan Fiction: Rare 'Ships' 1:32:56

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Want to dive into the world of Harry Potter fan fiction with a little bit of a twist? Step past Drarry and Dramione with us into the world of Harry Potter rare ships. Fanfiction Links Let's try Again - DayDreamer315 https://archiveofourown.org/works/14469255/chapters/33426591 You're All I Have - NinjaPandaScholar https://archiveofourown.org/works/37475038/chapters/93522769 Touched by Death - NicoDiAngelolover7 https://archiveofourown.org/works/16026104/chapters/37403009 All Hail the Dark Lord, Or Something Idiotic Like That - NinjaPandaScholar https://archiveofourown.org/works/44582866/chapters/112146766 Elysium's Sanctuary - Isalise https://archiveofourown.org/works/58236139/chapters/148296808…

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A Big Romance Release Episode 1:23:20

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We read and discuss three big releases from the month of February; The Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy (third book in the Campus Diaries series), Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver (third book in the Ruinous Trilogy) and Deep End by Ali Hazelwood.

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A Full Recap of Zodiac Academy #1 3:12:31

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Picture sources: https://www.instagram.com/adamszkiart/ Can also be found on character wiki pages here! https://zabooks.fandom.com/wiki/Zodiac_Academy_Wiki

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Is Quicksilver better than Fourth Wing??? 1:13:21

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What Happened with Onyx Storm? 1:37:43

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An unhinged recap of Onyx Storm, the good, the bad and what's next

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Harry Potter FanFiction: An Intervention 1:08:39

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Haylee brings up a very serious intervention talk for Daria after she reads 45 Harry Potter fan fictions over the span of 2 months. Listen to find out if it works..

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Who Approved this Twilight Fan Fiction for Publishing!? 1:28:28

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0-37 minutes: Venom: The Last Dance... Who approved it? Rings of Power.... Why did you even try? 37 minutes and on: And Twilight Fan Fiction called "Edward Wallbanger"... getting turned into a whole published book... THEN A MOVIE. Send help.

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We Read Halloween Smut So You Don't Have To 1:12:55

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Spooky Season is Daria's prime season and Haylee's most feared season... Join us as we cringe, argue and rank our favourite(?) Halloween romance reads.

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Manacled: Why Senlinyu is a GENIUS 1:30:23

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Senlinyu's fan fiction Manacled took the internet by STORM. A dystopian Harry Potter fan fiction crosses over with The Handmaid's Tale. Hurry up and get reading because it's getting taken down in December to prepare for her PUBLISHED book deal coming in 2025, Alchemised.

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After 1:08:25

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something painful

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Get Swapped with Fantasy of Frost 1:08:54

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On this episode, Daria recommended Haylee read the first book in one of her favourite YA Fantasy series. We talk about what makes a good YA fantasy novel, our favourite tropes and how we feel about certain representation in books for teenagers.

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'It Ends With Us': The Book, The Movie, and Everything in Between 1:09:55

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We read and watched the sensational 'It Ends With Us'. Taking the world by storm through its controversial novel, into a movie that spiralled into cast drama (which we discussed here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lVMOVRnyyTgoAfkxMISIk ), we share our thoughts on it all. Thanks for joining us on this wild ride. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence: Canada: Canadian Hotlines: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html Shelter Safe: Sheltersafe.ca provides information and a clickable map to help connect women and their children across Canada with the nearest shelter for safety and support. iHealApp: https://ihealapp.ca/ A free, private and secure app to help Canadian women who have experienced abuse from a current or past partner to find personalized ways to stay safe and be well. Kids Help Phone: https://kidshelpphone.ca/ Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868. Available 24 hours a day to anyone in Canada aged 5 to 29 who wants confidential and anonymous care from trained responders. Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line: Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available: - to all Indigenous people across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services - experienced and culturally sensitive help line counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut Canadian Network Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA): https://cnpea.ca/en/what-is-elder-abuse/get-help CNPEA’s web site features information and links to resources to get help if you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or neglect as an older adult. United States of America: No More: https://www.nomore.org/ National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb/programs/family-violence-prevention-services/programs/ndvh The Hotline can be accessed via the nationwide number 1−800−799−SAFE(7233) or TTY 1−800−787−3224 or (206) 518-9361 (Video Phone Only for Deaf Callers). The Hotline provides service referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Live Your Dream: liveyourdream.org For crisis and counseling services, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224. Strong Hearts Helpline: https://strongheartshelpline.org/ 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483). StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy. National Centre for Victims of Crime: https://victimconnect.org/ 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846) VictimConnect Resource Center (VCRC) is a weekday phone, chat, and text-based referral helpline operated by the National Center for Victims of Crime. Services are available for all victims of crime in the United States and its territories. Visitors to the hotline receive strength-based and trauma-informed services and referrals in over 200 languages. Australia: 1800RESPECT: is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call via our website. https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/help-from-other-places-for-family-and-domestic-violence?context=60033…

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How the 'It Ends With Us' Drama Impacts the Book Community 35:21

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If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence: Canada: Canadian Hotlines: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html Shelter Safe: Sheltersafe.ca provides information and a clickable map to help connect women and their children across Canada with the nearest shelter for safety and support. iHealApp: https://ihealapp.ca/ A free, private and secure app to help Canadian women who have experienced abuse from a current or past partner to find personalized ways to stay safe and be well. Kids Help Phone: https://kidshelpphone.ca/ Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868. Available 24 hours a day to anyone in Canada aged 5 to 29 who wants confidential and anonymous care from trained responders. Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line: Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available: - to all Indigenous people across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services - experienced and culturally sensitive help line counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA): https://cnpea.ca/en/what-is-elder-abuse/get-help CNPEA’s web site features information and links to resources to get help if you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or neglect as an older adult. United States of America: No More: https://www.nomore.org/ National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb/programs/family-violence-prevention-services/programs/ndvh The Hotline can be accessed via the nationwide number 1−800−799−SAFE(7233) or TTY 1−800−787−3224 or (206) 518-9361 (Video Phone Only for Deaf Callers). The Hotline provides service referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Live Your Dream: liveyourdream.org For crisis and counseling services, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224. Strong Hearts Helpline: https://strongheartshelpline.org/ 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483). StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy. National Centre for Victims of Crime: https://victimconnect.org/ 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846) VictimConnect Resource Center (VCRC) is a weekday phone, chat, and text-based referral helpline operated by the National Center for Victims of Crime. Services are available for all victims of crime in the United States and its territories. Visitors to the hotline receive strength-based and trauma-informed services and referrals in over 200 languages. Australia: 1800RESPECT: is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call via our website. https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/help-from-other-places-for-family-and-domestic-violence?context=60033…

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Get Swapped with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue 1:01:19

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On this weeks episode, Daria read The Invisible Life of Addie Larue (finally...) and we talked about how ridiculous some of these DEALS were, what we DNF and had some follow-up on the Mortal Instruments.

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Get Swapped with The Graham Effect 1:08:24

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