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.…
This podcast is produced by the Missouri Department of Social Services, and will discuss initiatives going on at the department, and get to know leaders and thoughtmakers within the agency. We'll look at what thread ties us together as members of the social services family, and how we can use our work to empower Missourians to build safe, healthy, and productive lives.
This podcast is produced by the Missouri Department of Social Services, and will discuss initiatives going on at the department, and get to know leaders and thoughtmakers within the agency. We'll look at what thread ties us together as members of the social services family, and how we can use our work to empower Missourians to build safe, healthy, and productive lives.
Baylee and Grace join forces with the State Technical Assistance Team (STAT) aka Grace's "Crime Fighting Friends". Learn about what STAT does for Missouri's children, DSS's canine coworker, and the elephant in the room.... You don't want to miss this episode. Want to learn more about Ike? Check out this video: https://www.facebook.com/MOSocialServices/videos/1156149345526323…
Are you aware of the common misconceptions surrounding child support? It's often misunderstood, and even our cohosts, Grace and Baylee, were surprised by what they learned. They were joined by experts Steve Kissinger and Valerie Taylor, who highlighted the invaluable work of the DSS CSE team. Remember, by tuning into each episode of Our Common Thread, you can earn 1 hour of LDR credit. Be sure to upload these credits into MOVERS Learn to enhance your listening experience!…
Join hosts Grace and Baylee for an insightful discussion with DYS Director Scott Odum, DYS Deputy Director Mike Pitzen, and Fiscal Liaison Christina Wood as they delve into various aspects of the Division of Youth Services.
Join co-hosts Baylee and Grace as they chat with Director Knodell and Deputy Director Joanie Rogers to reflect over the DSS Summer of Appreciation Tour 2024!
Co-Host Grace teams up with DSS Director Robert Knodell, Legislative Director Ryan Conway, and CFO Pat Luebbering to discuss the current legislative session and Governor Parson's signed FY25 budget.
On episode 6 of Our Common Thread, join Baylee as she sits down with three remarkable guests - Jennifer Heimricks from OWCI, Toni Sneller from FSD, and Lauren Hall from CD - who share their insights and experiences with this innovative initiative for SNAP recipients around the Show-Me State!
In episode 5 of 'Our Common Thread', we talk about all things Child Abuse Prevention with Haylee Musso from STAT, Elaine Casteel from CD, and Kara Wilcox from CD. Please note that in this episode you may hear some distortion in the sound. We appreciate your patience as we work towards continuous improvement and learning.…
In this episode, we join forces with Kirk Mathews from MHD, Dawne Votra from FSD, and Misty Allen from CD to discuss all things maternal and infant health, including the new Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies initiative within in the department!
In this episode we sit down with department leadership to hear about their "why", and how they play a role in the department. This episode features guests including FSD Director Kim Evans, CD Director Darrell Missey, MHD Director Todd Richardson, MMAC Director Dale Carr, and STAT Director Frank Tennant.…
In this episode we sit down with department leadership to hear about their "why", and how they play a role in the department. This episode features guests including Communications Director Chelsea Blair, DYS Director Scott Odum, HR Director Karen Meyer, DLS Director Sharie Hahn, Deputy Legislative Director Taylor Jones, and Legislative Director Ryan Conway.…
In this episode we sit down with department leadership to hear about their "why", and how they play a role in the department. This episode features guests including Department Director Robert Knodell, Department Deputy Director Joanie Rogers, Chief Operational Officer Jennifer Tidball, and Chief Financial Officer Pat Luebbering.…
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