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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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Cool Hip Parents is a super fun podcast featuring two parents who are neither cool, nor hip. From kids, to cartoons, to date night, they talk about it all. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-hip-parents/support

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Cool Hip Parents

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12 episodi

#Kids And Families #Brandon & Amiyrah Martin #Amiyrah Martin

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Anniversary Lessons 24:17

6 years fa24:17

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In this episode, Brandon and Amiyrah share the lessons they’ve learned from 14 years of marriage, while chowing down on Sonic on their actual Anniversary! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-hip-parents/support

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Back To Work 29:34

6 years fa29:34

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In this episode, Brandon talks about what it's like to go back to work after being Amiyrah's business partner for the past two years. For more updates about this transition, and how the whole family is coping, be sure to like our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/coolhipparents --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-hip-parents/support…

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Teaching Your Kids To #BeInternetAwesome 33:49

6 years fa33:49

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In this sponsored episode, Brandon and Amiyrah talk about the importance of teaching our kids that #ItsCoolToBeKind, and why they are raising kids to be upstanders at home, school and online. For more information about Interland, The Be Internet Awesome program, and Google for education, visit: g.co/BeInternetAwesome. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-hip-parents/support…

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Obsessive Parenting 28:00

6 years fa28:00

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Parents are obsessed. It's official. We immediately become obsessed with our kids as soon as they're handed to us. This episode touches on what obsessive parenting is, and how it can be an advantage for our kids. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-hip-parents/support…

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You're Hungry Again?! 32:06

7 years fa32:06

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Are you kids constantly hungry? NO?! SORCERY! In this episode, Brandon and Amiyrah talk about the concept of kids always being hungry, and how that might not be the case for them. Check out the challenge Amiyrah and Brandon mentioned in the episode: https://www.facebook.com/4hatsandfrugal/videos/10155900452474069/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-hip-parents/support…

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An Ode To Disney Cartoons 30:54

7 years fa30:54

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Enjoy this rare episode of Brandon and Amiyrah talking about something that brings them joy. Just kidding -- that's every episode. 80s babies: let's talk about Disney cartoons, and why we love them so much. Want to watch Brandon and Amiyrah film their podcast episodes live? Like their Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/coolhipparents --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-hip-parents/support…

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The Odd Couple of Parenting 33:28

7 years fa33:28

33:28

Do you parent differently than your spouse? Brandon and Amiyrah confess that they don't parent the same way, but have discovered a resource that has helped them establish a common ground. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-hip-parents/support

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The Martins Origin Story 31:53

7 years fa31:53

31:53

Every superhero has an origin story. While Brandon and Amiyrah don't technically have superpowers, they do have a very interesting backstory. Here's how the Martin family came to be, via the internet and 80s cartoons. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-hip-parents/support…

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Homeschoolers Are Weird 33:24

7 years fa33:24

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Brandon and Amiyrah share their journey with homeschooling their 3 kids, and why homeschooling still seems weird to them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-hip-parents/support

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Non-Millennials - Is That A Thing? 32:59

7 years fa32:59

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Brandon and Amiyrah are millennials. Well, they think they are. In this episode, The Martins discuss what it's like to be a millennial, parent like a millennial, but not feel like a part of this provocative generation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-hip-parents/support…

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Are You Smarter Than A Preschooler? 25:29

7 years fa25:29

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Kids are smart. Too smart. Brandon and Amiyrah share how their 3 kids have outsmarted them in the past, and wonder what the old folks home their kids put them in will look like. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-hip-parents/support

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MARVELous Parenting 29:08

7 years fa29:08