Cómo Mantenerte Seguro Mientras Viajas por América Latina - How to Stay Safe While Traveling in Latin America

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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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Ever wondered how to protect yourself financially while traveling in Latin America? In this episode, we discuss key strategies to avoid unnecessary charges and stay safe while exploring new destinations. Tune in to learn practical tips you won’t want to miss, from handling currency exchanges to using credit cards wisely!

Key Takeaways:

Learn a simple yet crucial step to avoid unexpected charges abroad.
Discover how the right payment method can protect your finances while traveling.
Find out what you should never overlook when withdrawing cash in a foreign country.

Links And Additional Resources:

Is Mexico Safe? [The Best Tips For Staying Safe In Mexico]
The Ultimate Guide To Travel Banking [How To Get The Best Exchange Rate And More]
222 – Protégete De Las Estafas Con La PROFECO | Protect Yourself From Scams With PROFECO
Level up your Spanish with our Podcast Membership
- Get the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a word
- Listen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrases
- Test your comprehension with a multiple choice quiz

If you enjoy Learn Spanish and Go, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Pandora. This helps us reach more listeners like you. ¡Hasta la próxima!

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1. Cómo Mantenerte Seguro Mientras Viajas por América Latina - How to Stay Safe While Traveling in Latin America (00:00:00)

2. Introducción al Episodio 236 (00:00:24)

3. Seguridad al Viajar en América Latina (00:01:10)

4. Seguridad Financiera en Tus Viajes (00:04:54)

5. Reflexiones sobre la Seguridad en Viajes (00:15:14)

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Cómo Mantenerte Seguro Mientras Viajas por América Latina - How to Stay Safe While Traveling in Latin America

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published год назад

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Key Takeaways:

Learn a simple yet crucial step to avoid unexpected charges abroad.
Discover how the right payment method can protect your finances while traveling.
Find out what you should never overlook when withdrawing cash in a foreign country.

Links And Additional Resources:

Is Mexico Safe? [The Best Tips For Staying Safe In Mexico]
The Ultimate Guide To Travel Banking [How To Get The Best Exchange Rate And More]
222 – Protégete De Las Estafas Con La PROFECO | Protect Yourself From Scams With PROFECO
Level up your Spanish with our Podcast Membership
- Get the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a word
- Listen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrases
- Test your comprehension with a multiple choice quiz

Support the show

Разделы

1. Cómo Mantenerte Seguro Mientras Viajas por América Latina - How to Stay Safe While Traveling in Latin America (00:00:00)

2. Introducción al Episodio 236 (00:00:24)

3. Seguridad al Viajar en América Latina (00:01:10)

4. Seguridad Financiera en Tus Viajes (00:04:54)

5. Reflexiones sobre la Seguridad en Viajes (00:15:14)

262 эпизодов

#Society #Travel #Spanish Lessons #Mexican Spanish #Learning Spanish #Podcasting Education #Language Learning #Spanish #Spanish Through Conversation #Spanish Language

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