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.…
A weekly podcast discussion between two music educators on music, education and ideas. Hosted by Dave Donoghue of Kaizen Guitar Academy and Éimhin Cradock of Drumadore.
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Ep 28: How to find time to practice music
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17:18In this weeks episode we discuss 3 steps towards finding more time in your day to practice music. How to find the time, how to get clear on what to practice and most importantly how to commit to it! For more info on Dave: http://bit.ly/2WQHI7c For more info on Eimhin: http://bit.ly/2De7iK0
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In this episode we share some insights on personal values and how they can affect your music playing and/or teaching. Values determination process: http://bit.ly/2WKGfP6 For more info on Dave: http://bit.ly/2WQHI7c For more info on Eimhin: http://bit.ly/2De7iK0
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Ep 26: Six Summer Ideas for Music Educators
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26:03In this episode we share six ideas for music educators on using their time over Summer to prepare back for September. For more info on Dave: http://bit.ly/2WQHI7c For more info on Eimhin: http://bit.ly/2De7iK0
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Ep 25: Ya Yeet - Communicating with younger students for the craic
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21:08In this episode we share ideas on how to communicate with younger students in a learning environment. For more info on Dave: http://bit.ly/2WQHI7c For more info on Eimhin: http://bit.ly/2De7iK0
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Ep 24: Increasing your value as a Musician / Educator
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18:38In this episode we talk about ways to increase the value you bring to your gigs and/or lessons. For more info on Dave: http://bit.ly/2WQHI7c For more info on Eimhin: http://bit.ly/2De7iK0
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Ep 23: 3 Reasons to Listen to Music
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14:52In this episode we discuss three reasons to listen to more music and the knock on effects it can have on your playing. For more info on Dave: http://bit.ly/2WQHI7c For more info on Eimhin: http://bit.ly/2De7iK0
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Ep 22: Practical Advice for Music Practical Students
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12:46In this weeks episode we chat about the upcoming Music Practicals for Junior and Leaving Certs. For more info on Dave: http://bit.ly/2WQHI7c For more info on Eimhin: http://bit.ly/2De7iK0
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Ep 21: Bad Habits to give up for Lent, or not Lent.
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36:13In this weeks episode we chat about some playing habits to consider giving up for Lent, or even just to give up in general ;-) For more info on Dave: http://bit.ly/2WQHI7c For more info on Eimhin: http://bit.ly/2De7iK0
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Ep 20: Podcast ideas for Musicians on the road
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38:31In this weeks episode we chat about podcasts on the go! For more info on Dave: http://bit.ly/2WQHI7c For more info on Eimhin: http://bit.ly/2De7iK0
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Ep 19: Marshmello's Fortnite gig
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21:48In this week's episode we discuss Marshmello's recent Fortnite gig, look back on what it was like creating music in bands 5 years ago along all the usual randomness in between! For more info on: Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
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Ep 18: Content Creation for Music Educators
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25:56In this week's episode we discuss the various sides of creating content as music educators in todays world. The pros, the cons, the trolls. For more info on: Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
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Ep 17: Two takeaways from this weeks teaching
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10:31In this week's episode we discuss our two major takeaways from this weeks teaching. For more info on: Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
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Ep 16: New Years Resolutions
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13:06In this week's episode we talk about New Years Resolutions: what works, what doesn't. Also the value of setting new directions and daily disciplines. For more info on: Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
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Ep 15: "Back in Back" - a Winter Solstice special..
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10:38In this week's quick episode we break down some of the key elements of "Back in Black".For more info on:Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
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In this week's slick episode we lay down quick tips for playing Christmas songs.For more info on:Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
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Ep 13 - "Do They Know It's Christmas" breakdown.
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17:05Ho, Ho Ho. In this weeks episode we break down the musical elements of the Band Aid classic "Do They Know it's Christmas time".For more info on:Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
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Ep 12: Late Late Toy Show
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31:02In this weeks episode, we discuss Eimhin's prep with Drumadore ahead of their Late Late Toy Show appearance, along with the usual banter!SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Drumadore performance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=689iF4I1EhcFor more info on:Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/…
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Ep 11: Christmas present ideas
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30:10In this episode, we discuss some Christmas present ideas, an important musical element of Christmas songs and have some of the usual banter in between!For more info on:Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
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Ep 10: TV Theme songs
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26:13In this episode, we discuss TV themes and how music is around you even though at times you may not think you are taking it in!TV Themes discussed include:1. Joe 902. Ducktales3. Power Rangers4. The A-Team5. MacGyverFor more info on:Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/…
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Ep 9: Three strategies to organise your time in order to incorporate practice
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21:18In this episode, we discuss the following topics with relation to practice:1. Planning your time for the upcoming week2. Reviewing your time from the previous week3. Adapting your actions For more info on:Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
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Ep 8: 30 Day November Challenge!
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24:42In this episode we lay down a challenge for the month of November!For more info on:Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
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Ep 7: Breaking down a song into learnable parts, theory and technique
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30:20In this episode, using "Thriller" as an example, we discuss how we would break down a song into learnable parts for students as well as..1. Counting bars and syncopated beats2. Choosing between open, power and bar chords3. Picking considerations for playing guitar fills and bass linesFor more info on:Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.…
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Ep 6: Could treat or treating be your child's first gig?
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23:00In this episode, we discuss the following topics and questions:Action:1. Could treat or treating be your child's first gig?2. Taking purposeful action3. Perfect vs Imperfect actionFor more info on:Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
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Ep 5: Classic bands and what they have to offer
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54:19In this episode, we discuss the following topics and questions:Classic bands:1. What they have to offer your music playing2. How are they different from modern bands?3. Why listen to them?For more info on:Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
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Ep 4: How much playing versus teaching in a lesson?
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30:12In this episode, we discuss the following topics and questions:1. How much playing versus teaching in a lesson?2. What is the optimum length of a lesson?3. Lesson regularity - weekly, monthly or ad hoc?For more info on:Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/
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Ep 3: What do you want from music?
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26:12In this episode, we discuss the following topics and questions: 1. Long Term Goals: What do you want from music?2. How knowing your direction can inform your choices 3. Narrowing students down to a song choice through a goal setting framework For more info on: Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/…
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Ep 2: What is the best practice routine for you?
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42:37In this episode, we discuss the following topics and questions:1. What is the best practice routine for you?2. The compound effect and its role in practice3. Gamification and how it can influence or encourage students to practice moreFor more info on:Dave - www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar/ Eimh - www.facebook.com/drumadore/…
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Ep 1: How do I encourage my child into playing music?
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38:55In this first episode, we discuss the following topics and questions:1. How do I encourage my child into playing music?2. What age would you generally have a child begin playing music?3. The importance of enthusiasm4. Choosing an instrument in the beginning5. How to find a suitable teacherFor more info on:Dave - https://www.facebook.com/DaveDGuitar…
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