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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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JJ and Alex features unique takes on the sports news of the moment. Hosted by KSL TV's Jeremiah Jensen, an Emmy award-winning sports anchor and reporter who has been covering sports in Utah since October 2005, and Alex Kirry, a talk radio veteran who has covered BYU for more than a decade. Anything is up for grabs on the show, from the NFL and NBA (Utah Jazz), to the Utah Utes, BYU Cougars, Utah Stae Aggies and even prep sports. Never taking themselves too seriously, if there is a sports topic they love, they want you to hear about it on KSL Sports Zone.

You can hear JJ & Alex live on 97.5 FM or 1280 AM on weekdays from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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JJ & Alex

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You can hear JJ & Alex live on 97.5 FM or 1280 AM on weekdays from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Catch up with Alex on X here and JJ on X here.

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FULL SHOW | Jonathan Tavernari reacts to BYU's elimination from the NCAA Tournament and takes a peak at their future | Utah Hockey Club shut out in Tampa 8-0 | Utah Jazz end their homestand with a… 38:56

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JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on March 28, 2025. Jonathan Tavernari, former BYU basketball player Utah Hockey Club blown out in Tampa Utah Jazz fall at home agaisnt the Rockets

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Jonathan Tavernari reacts to BYU's elimination from the NCAA Tournament and takes a peak at their future 19:59

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Jonathan Tavernari, former BYU basketball player, joins the program to break down BYU basketball and their loss to Alabama. He also dives into the future of BYU basketball and what next year looks like for the team.

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FULL SHOW | The pressure is on Alabama to avoid the upset against BYU in New Jersey | Jordan Clarkson is out for the rest of the season while the Jazz host Rockets | Utah Hockey Club start a back to… 37:21

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JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on March 27, 2025. March Madness; #6 BYU vs #2 Alabama Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets; Jordan Clarkson OUT Utah Hockey Club at Tampa Bay Lightning

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FULL SHOW | Will Hardy does not hold back following loss to Grizzlies | Mike Folta breaks down a tough loss against Detroit for the Utah Hockey Club and when the mentality moves away from "rebuild"… 2:09:07

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JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on March 26, 2025. BYU vs Alabama; Trey Stewart, BYU Basketball guard Will Hardy voices frustrations following blowout loss to Memphis Would You Rather? Mike Folta, Utah Hockey Club Radio Play-by-Play Utah Spring Ball; Devon Dampier post practive sound Mitch Harper, BYU Cougars insider for KSL Sports NFL Blitz: Vikings GM says they want McCarthy "for now" Best and Worst of the Day…

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HOUR 3 | Mitch Harper breaks down the match up for BYU and how they can pull off the upset against Alabama | NFL Blitz: Vikings still have no idea what they're doing with J.J. McCarthy | Best and… 41:59

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Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Mitch Harper, BYU Cougars insider for KSL Sports NFL Blitz: Vikings GM says they want McCarthy "for now" Best and Worst of the Day

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Mitch Harper breaks down the match up for BYU and how they can pull off the upset against Alabama 20:44

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Mitch Harper, BYU Cougars insider for KSL Sports, joins the program live from Newark to preview BYU taking on #2 Alabama in the NCAA Tournament and talks about how BYU can sustain this success into the future.

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HOUR 2 | Mike Folta breaks down a tough loss against Detroit for the Utah Hockey Club and when the mentality moves away from "rebuild" | Devon Dampier should bring all Utah Football fans hope for… 43:48

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Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Mike Folta, Utah Hockey Club Radio Play-by-Play Utah Spring Ball; Devon Dampier post practive sound + MORE

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Mike Folta breaks down a tough loss against Detroit for the Utah Hockey Club and when the mentality moves away from "rebuild" 18:51

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Mike Folta, Utah Hockey Club radio play-by-play, joins the program to break down a tough loss for Utah against Detorit, what to expect for the team down the stretch, and when fans can expect to move on from the rebuild mentality.

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HOUR 1 | One day away from BYU vs Alabama; Trey Stewart meets with JJ | Will Hardy does not hold back following loss to Grizzlies | Would You Rather? 44:20

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Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. BYU vs Alabama; Trey Stewart, BYU Basketball guard Will Hardy voices frustrations following blowout loss to Memphis Would You Rather?

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Dallin Hall speaks with members of the media in Newark 4:51

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Dallin Hall, BYU Basketball guard, met with JJ and members of the media ahead of BYU's clash against Alabama in the NCAA Tournament.

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Trey Stewart talks on his personal growth through his career at BYU with Jeremiah Jensen 6:55

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Trey Stewart, BYU Basketball guard, met up with Jeremiah Jensen in Newark ahead of BYU's sweet 16 match up against Alabama.

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FULL SHOW | Are the playoff hopes slipping away for the Utah Hockey Club? | Travis Hansen discusses the growth of Egor Demin and BYU heading to the Sweet 16 | Walker Kessler talks on his growth… 1:47:36

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JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on March 25, 2025. Utah Hockey Club falls to Detroit Red Wings Jerrod Calhoun staying at Utah State Would You Rather? Travis Hansen, Former BYU Baskeball Player NFL Blitz: Russell Wilson is a New York Giant BYU Spring Ball Walker Kessler, Utah Jazz center Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Best and Worst of the Day…

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HOUR 3 | Walker Kessler talks on his growth through this season and the development of the rookies with Jeremiah Jensen | Utah Jazz in action against the Memphis Grizzlies with the NBA season… 31:49

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Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Walker Kessler, Utah Jazz center Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Best and Worst of the Day

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HOUR 2 | Travis Hansen discusses the growth of Egor Demin and BYU heading to the Sweet 16 | NFL Blitz: Russell Wilson is reportedly heading to the Giants | BYU Football enters the final week of… 37:37

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Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Travis Hansen, Former BYU Baskeball Player NFL Blitz: Russell Wilson is a New York Giant BYU Spring Ball

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Walker Kessler talks on his growth through this season and the development of the rookies with Jeremiah Jensen 11:36

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