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.…
(Previously: Small Room Sesh Podcast) Songwriter Brent Brown interviews the musically talented folk or guests of intrigue. + A new series of #JamTalks: Deep audio talks with improvised live loop jams on top.
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Top 5 Tips to MINIMIZE Creative Friction & BOOST Productivity: W/ Brent BrownIn this video, we delve into the topic of minimizing creative friction. I'll share my top 5 practical tips to help you get your ideas out of your head and into the world without procrastination or lack of inspiration. From optimizing your workspace to tackling the most cha…
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One Year Without Alcohol - And I'll Still Have a Drink? - - - - Go Brewing 15% Discount Code (1st time buyers only)*I also profit from you using this code: Discount Code: BRENT672 Affiliate Discount Link: https://gobrewing.rfrl.co/egn4z Delicious Non-Alcoholic Beer - - - - Podcast with Joe Chura (Go Brewing): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QZ4xtx…
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Taking a Break from Booze? Enlightening Chat with Joe Chura (Go Brewing Founder)
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53:44Go Brewing (Website) Not Almost There (Podcast) Joe Chura is an inspiring serial entrepreneur who founded Go Brewing in Naperville, Il. He's also the host of the 'Not Almost There' podcast; Where he's hosted many popular figures such as Jocko Willink, Rich Roll, Jim Kwik, and more.Taking a Booze from Break? Enlightening chat w/ Joe Chura (Go Brewin…
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12 Common Allies (Mind Over Melody Podcast) Hosted by: Brent Brown
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1:11:31The Common Allies are super talented twin brothers (Conor and Ryan Ashe). They are also great friends and have been on my Youtube channel in 3 other videos. This time I wanted to introduce them to my supporters on a deeper level. The podcast is concluded with a fabulous performance of their original song ' Liquid Lover'. Streaming link : https://op…
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Youtube video jam link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTvZvGkDUB8 Rough manuscript although I veer a little;) To accept this gift of life to the fullest and to have an undying appreciation of the vessel you were given to enjoy it. I’m saying love your body. Not just with supplements and exercise, but also how you let it feel. What thoughts you le…
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Ep. 10 (Part 2) Adventurers W/ Kevin Murphy (Brent Brown's SRS Podcast)
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34:40This is a must listen podcast for all of my subscribers who feel an urge to travel or accomplish something difficult; but have a laundry list of excuses. Kevin Murphy is gonna take you through a journey on the Appalachian Trail, ocean fishing in Alaska, hiking and working in New Zealand, fighting forest fires, and getting a yoga certification in In…
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41:44This is a must listen podcast for all of my subscribers who feel an urge to travel or accomplish something difficult; but have a laundry list of excuses. Kevin Murphy is gonna take you through a journey on the Appalachian Trail, ocean fishing in Alaska, hiking and working in New Zealand, fighting forest fires, and getting a yoga certification in In…
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09 Brian Allison (Brent Brown's SRS Podcast)
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43:36Brian is a great singer/writer who got to walk away from his full-time job to pursue music a year ago. A lot of good stuff in this episode for aspiring artists and Brian's performance is on point. Video Performance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WczLSuRwPU&feature=youtu.be Brian's Website - https://www.brianallisonmusic.com…
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08 The Regular (Brent Brown's SRS Podcast)
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29:14Oscar's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRegularCA/ Watch the Youtube Clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpNMZq_9XXw&list=PLwQxZUkGo5i4WeRx81AzT8jWSQ2SovggU&index=8 Had the pleasure of sitting down with the talented Oscar Aguilar aka The Regular to chat about his journey as a songwriter and living life as an artist.…
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07 K-Nein (Brent Brown's SRS Podcast)
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43:18Michael 'K-Nein' is a songwriter, producer, teacher, band mate in Oblio and Arrow, and over all creator. Got to sit down with this passionate and positive force in the world to discuss what it's like to hold it down in so many endeavors. Mike's Website: http://www.k-nein.com Live Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUVAB-bWRNs&list=PLwQxZUkGo5i4…
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06 Matthew Kopecky - (Brent Brown's SRS Podcast)
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44:59My good friend and awesome songwriter/frontman Matthew Kopecky of Oblio and Arrow joins me on the Small Room Sesh to catch up and play a song off his upcoming release 'Steps'! Follow them here: https://www.facebook.com/4oblioandarrow Live Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkfgvuDvnyw&list=PLwQxZUkGo5i4WeRx81AzT8jWSQ2SovggU&index=6…
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05 The Little Birds - (Brent Brown's SRS Podcast)
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24:13Jenna Heerdt and Emily Douglas vist the small room sash to perform and speak about how their juicy harmonies and beautiful music came to be. Follow the Little Birds - https://www.facebook.com/thelittlebirdsmusic/?fref=ts Watch the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7PggpX-yiw&feature=youtu.beتوسط Brent Brown
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04 Mallory Lennon (Brent Brown's SRS Podcast)
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16:25The soulful and talented singer/songwriter Mallory Lennon! https://www.reverbnation.com/mallorylennon Video of Performance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLYvczfuA-E&feature=youtu.beتوسط Brent Brown
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03 Cole DeGenova (Brent Brown's SRS Podcast)
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36:51Cole was a session keyboard player on my album 'For Play'. He is a monster musician and fabulous songwriter. This episode was such a pleasure to record. I hope you'll enjoy one of Chicago's finest. Youtube Video of Cole's Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xeuxyvumg0o
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02 Gregory Hyde - (Brent Brown's SRS Podcast)
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42:55I met Gregory Hyde also at Potbellys sandwhich shop as a musician back when I was attending College of Dupage. He was a full time musician when I met him at 20 years of age. I interviewed Greg in a career development exercise way back when and we've been in touch ever since. Greg is an incredibly well rounded musician, producer, and business man. I…
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01 Pete Jive - (Brent Brown's SRS Podcast)
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44:57Pete Jive and I go back to the days of working and playing music at a sandwhich shop called Potbellys. Pete's a talented and one of the coolest dudes I know. I was stoked to have him as my first podcast:) Youtube video of Pete's song performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGxAqloP1og
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