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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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More Like You is a podcast for anyone navigating life’s crossroads, ready for personal transformation and authentic living. Hosted by former TV journalist Angie Mizzell, who left a successful career to follow her heart, the podcast explores what happens when you embrace change, listen to your inner voice, and step into a life that feels more aligned with who you are. Through personal stories and real conversations, Angie guides listeners on a journey of self-discovery, purpose, and healing—h ...
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Right now, I’m preparing to take the stage at Take the Lead Charlotte, a powerful event designed for women leaders navigating growth in their careers and personal lives. As I’ve been refining my message, I kept thinking about this conversation I had as a guest on the Badass Women in Business podcast—so I knew I had to share it with you. In this epi…
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In this episode of More Like You, I’m joined by my longtime friend, online educator, and founder of Calm Business, Kerstin Martin. We dive into the balance between taking risks and feeling safe, how to recognize the safety nets you already have, and why building a sustainable business matters more than chasing hustle culture. Kerstin shares her jou…
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What does it really mean to find your voice—and why does it feel so hard sometimes? In this episode, I’m joined by functional health coach and author Marnie Dachis Marmet. Marnie shares how writing her memoir, My Song Unleashed, became an unexpected journey of self-discovery, helping her break free from expectations and embrace authenticity. We tal…
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We talk to our young girls about puberty, but no one prepares us for what happens next. The hormonal shifts of perimenopause, the identity shifts of midlife, and the life transitions that come with it—these are conversations we should be having much sooner. In this episode, I sit down with Kerri Devine, writer, storyteller, and founder of Hot in Ch…
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What if the key to success wasn’t trying to fit into the world’s expectations—but instead, fully embracing who you are? In this episode of More Like You, I sit down with novelist Lorna Hollifield to talk about making authenticity your superpower. Lorna shares how she stayed true to her writing dreams despite rejection, why she walked away from a tr…
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Have you ever caught yourself overthinking, waiting for the “right time,” or imagining everything that could go wrong? What if, instead, you asked: What if it works out? In this episode, I’m talking with Ann Imig, an award-winning writer, performer, and life coach who created Listen to Your Mother, a nationwide storytelling series that gave people …
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What if getting better at love is the key to a good life? My guest today is New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center to talk about why love stories matter, how they help us grow, and what they teach us about relationships, joy, and self-compassion. Katherine shares her journey from writing Duran Duran fan fiction in sixth grade to becomin…
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What if one small decision could change everything? Join me for this candid conversation with my friend Erin Kienzle as we talk about her journey of reinvention—multiple times over. Erin and I met two decades ago as young journalists working at the same television station in Charleston, South Carolina. Since then, she has pivoted in big ways, from …
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In this final episode of 2024, I look back on a challenging year of loss, transition, and new beginnings. I also share what's ahead for the podcast in 2025. I reflect on my journey through the caregiving and loss of my mom, sending my son off to college, turning 50, and launching a brand new project (this podcast). Plus, I share the questions I'm a…
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In this episode of More Like You, Angie Mizzell shares the nine transformative questions that changed her life, taken from scenes from her memoir, Girl in the Spotlight'. Angie discusses the importance of self-reflection, emotional healing, and the courage to confront one's true feelings and desires. Each question serves as a guide for listeners to…
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In this episode of 'More Like You', Angie discusses the impact of generational trauma and the importance of breaking cycles of pain. Angie emphasizes the significance of trusting one's instincts, seeking help, and the challenges and rewards of doing the work to heal. The conversation is a message for listeners to take charge of their lives and crea…
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In this episode of 'More Like You', Angie Mizzell shares a deeply personal conversation with Joey Svendsen, host of the 'Things You Won't Hear on Sunday' podcast. Angie discusses her transformative journey of leaving her TV news career, the process of writing her memoir 'Girl in the Spotlight', and the concept of letting go to live a fulfilling lif…
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I am so so excited about today's conversation with style psychology expert, Alison Lumbatis. Alison is the founder and CEO of Outfit Formulas — an easy to use style guide which has now been developed into an app. Alison’s system will help you clean out your closet, shop your closet, work with what you already have, and slowly begin to build a wardr…
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In this first episode of More Like You, Angie shares her journey of stepping away from a successful career in television news to pursue a more authentic life. She discuss the challenges of navigating life transitions, the importance of listening to your inner voice, and the messy reality of living authentically. Angie emphasizes the important role …
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More Like You is a podcast for anyone at life’s crossroads, ready to live a more authentic and fulfilling life. Hosted by former TV journalist Angie Mizzell, who left a successful career to follow her heart, this podcast explores what happens when you step away from the life you thought you should live and into the life that feels more like you. An…
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