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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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Slovakia Today is an English language current affairs magazine bringing you the best from Slovakia. Our daily broadcast covers the latest from politics, society, arts and culture, business, science, healthcare and sports. Coming to you from Bratislava, from the studios of Radio Slovakia International – the foreign language channel of the public broadcaster STVR. Making Slovakia heard to the world!

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32nd anniversary of Slovak Radio's foreign broadcast, plus culture tips for the upcoming week (28.3.2025 16:00) 25:06

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On the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the launch of Slovak Radio's foreign broadcast, we reflect on 2023 with interviews featuring those who initiated it, as well as those who continue to uphold its legacy. Our culture tips invite you to explore libraries and galleries both in Slovakia and beyond.…

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RERUN: Brothers from another mother. Rough poetry architect Hans Broos. (27.3.2025 16:00) 26:15

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40 years ago, regular broadcasting of Slovak Radio began in the upside-down pyramid at Mýtna Street 1 in Bratislava. On this occasion, we bring you two stories with the same topic - architecture. Radio building has its brother in Arizona, Tempe. Zuzana Botíková had a closer look at the fascinating resemblance of those two buildings. And we also look back at the interview about "rough poetry architect" Hans Broos.…

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Romanian film producer Ada Solomon, plus Ady Hnát from the metal-core band Etterna (26.3.2025 16:00) 33:40

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During the 2025 FEBIO Fest in Bratislava—a film festival that brings together filmmakers and film enthusiasts from the V4 countries, as well as from Ukraine and Austria—we invited Mrs. Ada Solomon, a Romanian producer of numerous films, to the upside-down pyramid building of Slovak Radio in Bratislava for an interview. Next up is Ady Hnát from the metal-core band Etterna based in eastern Slovakia, about their place on the Slovak and international music scene. Etterna received a nomination for the 2024 Radiohead Awards in the category of "Hard and Heavy".…

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The anniversary of 1988's Sviečková manifestácia (25.3.2025 16:00) 31:29

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March 25 is the anniversary of 1988's Sviečková manifestácia, or candle demonstration which took place in Bratislava. The peaceful demonstration was brutally put down by the authorities, but is seen as one of the first steps that would lead to November 1989 and the fall of the regime. Ben Pascoe talked with organizer František Mikloško and historian Patrik Dubovský who as a student took part in the demonstration.…

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Growing poverty in Slovakia (24.3.2025 16:00) 6:07

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Recent data from Eurostat show that over 14% of Slovak population lives on the poverty line. In this show, we are going to explore the problem of growing poverty in Slovakia. You are also going to hear from experts: sociologist from SAV Zuzana Kusá and trade unionist, activist and analyst Ján Košč from initiative Pracujúca chudoba.…

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Week in Slovakia No. 12 (22.3.2025 16:00) 27:43

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A look back at the past week in Slovakia.

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Katarina Gephardt on "Home & the World in Slovak Writing", plus editor/producer Tomas Bartonek on the "Golden Fond" project (21.3.2025 16:00) 29:35

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Katarina Gephardt, editor of the compendium "Home and the World in Slovak Writing", presented the method of focusing on historical events - such as the condemnation of Stalin's personality cult, the Prague Spring and the Velvet Revolution - that have shaped the Slovak literary canon. Senior radio editor and producer Tomas Bartonek talks about the "Golden Fond" project, in which public radio is reviving the results of the "hay day" of radio play production in Slovakia. Cultural tips for Febiofest IFF, Moyzes Quartet concert, innovative display of traditional wirework and more.…

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claire rousay x The Bloody Lady of Viktor Kubal. Who was that: Ľudmila Podjavorinská. (20.3.2025 16:00) 23:11

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In this episode, we talk to claire rousay about composing a new soundtrack for Viktor Kubal’s 1980 animated film The Bloody Lady and how she approached this unique project. We also explore the life and work of Kubal himself, a pioneer of Slovak animation. Finally, our latest installment of Who Was That? is dedicated to Podjavorinská, a remarkable Slovak writer whose legacy continues to inspire.…

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Regenerative agriculture and the Ekopolis Foundation (19.3.2025 16:00) 26:17

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For many, the tractor—its steady rumble echoing across fields as it plows the land in preparation for planting—stands as the most powerful symbol of agriculture. But what if this image of farming, so deeply rooted in tradition, isn’t the way forward? What if turning the soil, a long-accepted practice, is doing more harm than good? Some believe a better way exists—one that moves beyond monoculture and soil depletion to create rich, thriving ecosystems capable of sustainably feeding the planet. One such approach, which merges ancient agricultural wisdom with modern science, is known as regenerative agriculture. To explore its principles, successes, and challenges, RSI spoke with Peter Medved of the Ekopolis Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and developing regenerative agriculture in Slovakia.…

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The state of Slovakia Today with Jaroslav Daniška (18.3.2025 16:00) 27:42

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Long time journalist Jaroslav Daniška is the former editor-in-chief of Štandard and is the host of Do kríža discussion show on STVR. He sat down with Ben Pascoe to talk Slovak media, christian conservatism and the state of Slovakia today.

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Slovak universities and tips for foreign students looking to study in Slovakia (17.3.2025 16:00) 23:07

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The time when universities in Slovakia are almost uniform in one of the few things is approaching -- entrance exams. In today's show, Paťka will guide you through the education system at Slovak universities and provide tips for foreign students who would be interested in studying in Slovakia. You will also learn details from Comenius University in Bratislava and the University of Prešov.…

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Week in Slovakia No. 11 (15.3.2025 16:00) 28:19

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A recap of the biggest stories of the past week and some of our best reports from the past week.

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Radio broadcasts during the so-called Slovak State. Updates on the situation at the Slovak Arts Council. Culture Tips. (14.3.2025 16:00) 34:03

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Radio broadcasts during the so-called Slovak State, a Nazi Germany ally established on March 14, 1939, featured both well-known and unsung heroes of the WWII era. The individuals working within this institution saved lives, offered hope, and not only documented history but also helped shape it, as evidenced by the ENCORE! series, which traces the development of public radio. At the end of the show, we provide updates on the situation at the Slovak Arts Council, along with recommendations for cultural events suitable for English speakers both within Slovakia and beyond.…

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Konvergencie 2025. Slovak students in Oxford. Who was that: Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson. (13.3.2025 16:00) 25:01

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In this episode, we bring you an exclusive interview with Jozef Lupták about this year's Konvergencie Festival, exploring its themes and highlights. We also sit down with Slovak students from Oxford who are making an impact in the public sphere. Finally, our latest installment of Who Was That? delves into the life and legacy of Bjornstjerne Bjornson, the influential Norwegian writer and Nobel laureate.…

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Gov't plenipotentiary for Roma communities Alexander Daško, plus Janette Langová from the Caraffka Gallery in Prešov (12.3.2025 16:00) 28:31

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