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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.…

Halifax Is Burning: Interviews

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Halifax Is Burning : Interviews is a podcast that shines a spotlight on feature length conversations with musicians, artists, and interesting people from Canada's East Coast and beyond. Halifax Is Burning is a radio show dedicated to promoting the best in Atlantic Canadian music. Airing Tuesdays on CKDU 88.1FM in Halifax, NS at 6:30pm, the show was named Music Nova Scotia's Radio Program of the Year for the last five years and won the East Coast Music Award for Media Outlet of the Year in both 2017 and 2018. New episodes are available for stream/download at www.halifaxisburning.com

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Jerry Granelli 1:02:09

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Jerry Granelli is a jazz icon, pioneer, and bonafide legend. You probably know him best as the drummer on the best selling holiday album of all time, A Charlie Brown Christmas, but Granelli has been a major force in the jazz community and beyond since the 1960s. Last winter, we sat down for a long chat about his new album, Dance Hall, his legacy, the foundation of the Halifax Jazz Festival, the importance of education and inspiring young musicians, and so much more. A clip of this interview first appeared on the December 5, 2017 episode of Halifax Is Burning. Listen to that show here: http://halifaxisburning.com/december-5-2017 Another clip appeared on the July 10, 2018 episode of Halifax Is Burning. Listen to that show here: http://halifaxisburning.com/july-10-2018 Songs You'll Hear: Jerry Granelli (Featuring Robben Ford, Bill Frisell, and J. Anthony Granelli) - Meet Me In The Morning The Platters - The Great Pretender Jerry Granelli (Featuring Robben Ford, Bill Frisell, and J. Anthony Granelli) - Never Gonna Break My Faith Jerry Granelli (Featuring Robben Ford, Bill Frisell, and J. Anthony Granelli) - This Bitter Earth Vince Guaraldi Trio - Skating Vince Guaraldi Trio - Linus And Lucy Vince Guaraldi Trio - O Tannenbaum Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmas Time Is Here (Instrumental) Kuato - New Home Learn more about Jerry Granelli and buy his records at www.jerrygranelli.com.…

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Hillsburn 22:22

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Crashing out of the gate back in 2015 as the regional winners of CBC's Searchlight competition, Hillburn has since earned a reputation as a high energy, must-see live act equipped with powerhouse vocals, catchy as hell choruses, and harmonies for days. On the heels of their latest album, The Wilder Beyond, Hillburn's Paul Aarntzen stopped by Halifax Is Burning for a live chat. This interview originally aired on the February 27, 2018 episode of Halifax Is Burning. Listen to that show here: http://halifaxisburning.com/february-27-2018/ Songs You'll Hear: Hillsburn - Born Only To Love You Hillsburn - Time Of Life Hillsburn - Young Desire Hillsburn - Everywhere Radiohead - Climbing Up The Walls Hillsburn - Cover It Up Kuato - New Home To learn more about Hillsburn, and to buy their music, visit: www.hillsburn.com.…

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Marianne Collins 12:43

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Marianne Collins is an award-winning visual artist based in Nova Scotia. Earlier this year, she earned the 2018 Album Artwork of the Year Juno Award for her work on the latest Do Make Say Think record, Stubborn Persistent Illusions. Following the big win, Marianne spoke with us about the inspirations behind this art, why she enjoys working with musicians, and what it feels like to win a Juno. This interview originally aired on the March 27, 2018 episode of Halifax Is Burning. Listen to that show here: www.halifaxisburning.com/march-27-2018 Songs You'll Hear: Do Make Say Think - A Murder Of Thoughts Do Make Say Think - Return, Return Again Do Make Say Think - Bound Kuato - New Home To see the artwork Marianne created for Do Make Say Think, visit: http://cstrecords.com/cst120 While you're there, buy the record! Learn more about Marianne Collins and see some of her other work at www.mariannecollins.com…

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David Myles 33:20

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