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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In this episode, a story from our Truth and Consequences live show on choices, and a story from our Journeys live show showing us how people watching can be fun. Follow us @thestorytellerng and email us at info@thestorytellerng.org Music by Ikebe Shakedown
In this episode, the Isomers (@theisomersmusic) remind us the love is lunacy, and Jessica Bongos (www.jessicabongosmusic)is relatable with tales from the Friend Zone. Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: @abjstoryteller Music by Ikebe Shakedown
A StoryTeller Nigeria live show is not complete without music. This episode features two musical acts from our live shows - Mon Lee (@monlee_mane on IG) and Keren Happuch (@happuch_o on IG) Soundtrack by Ikebe Shakedown
Two women share stories that brought them close to the edge. Music by the Rwenzori Mountain troupe Email us at info@thestorytellerng.org to share stories
In this episode, Kevin and Bernie Gager share their love story - but from two different points of view. Music from Akoko Nante Ensemble
In the last episode of Season 1, a young banker has an unforgettable experience with the Nigerian police and an African -American in Lagos is questioned on her identity. Music by Akoko Nantes Ensemble We look forward to coming back with Season 2 in 2019.
Bonus Content: Did you know that Funmilayo Ransome Kuti was banned from entering the USA? Five fun facts about the Lioness of Lisabi, Olufunmilayo Ransome Kuti.
In this episode, Khenye tells us of a happy ending, and Buchi manipulates his elders' guilty conscience. The StoryTeller Series Naija gathers true stories from Nigerians of all ages and backgrounds. Episodes every two weeks. Music by Ikebe Shakedown
In this hilarious episode, Dapo Oyewole goes on a journey with his infant son and Taylor attempts to go on journey after NYSC. Featuring stories from our August 11 2018 show themed 'Journeys' Music by Ikebe Shakedown
Ibrahim shares his experience with Boko Haram in this episode. The Nigerian Story is incomplete without unflinchingly narrating all sides. Music by Youssoupha Sidibe
In this episode, our storytellers share experiences from their school days. Dante tells us about his first crush, Sa'ad shares mysterious occurrences in the night, and Jenny tells us about the consequences of shyness. Don't forget to rate the podcast! Music by Akoko Nante Ensemble Episodes every two weeks.…
In this episode, three hilarious stories from the June live show with the theme 'Back in the Day' Dan Ochu-Baiye tells why parent-child non-verbal communication is key, Stella Nnodi reminisces about her adventures in her pink swimsuit and Samuel Yakura tells us about his schoolboy experience. Music by Akoko Nante Ensemble…
In this episode, Remi Owadokun shares about her (mis)adventures on the way to church (remiowadokun.com) and Anita Mbadiwe tells of her experiences as a young mother(nwaami.com) Music by Youssoupha Sidibe, Ikebe Shakedown and Chad Crouch
In which we go back to our storytelling roots with a tale of the crafty tortoise being too selfish for his own good (again), and we interview @eromoegbejule about his story on the adventures of the famous Benin Bronzes. Music by Ikebe Shakedown and Youssoupha Sidibe
In this episode of our podcast, Karen gets up close and personal with her inner workings, Uche tells us why he abandoned higher education and TonTon waxes lyrical about Mama Put. Stories in this episode are from our May 5 2018 live show. Music by 'Ikebe Shakedown' You can follow us on @abjstoryteller on both instagram and twitter to get updates on live shows and podcast releases.…
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