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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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RPG Backtrack 331 – Time Is On Our Side 2:30:29

6 днів тому2:30:29

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It was 30 years ago this week that RPG legends Hironobu Sakaguchi, Yuji Horii, and Akira Toriyama gave Japan (and the U.S. five months later) their legendary RPG, Chrono Trigger . Does this beloved game hold up to the test of time? Find out with guests Pascal, Ryan R, Wheels, and Jahwon. The post RPG Backtrack 331 – Time Is On Our Side appeared first on RPGamer .…

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RPG Backtrack 330 – Lightning Strikes Twice 2:12:50

21 день тому2:12:50

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We have a double dose of Final Fantasy sequels this week on Backtrack. The party in these games may dwindle down to one, but at least there are plenty of guests; including Paul, Robert, Mike, and David. By the way, there are thirteen days before the world ends. Have fun! The post RPG Backtrack 330 – Lightning Strikes Twice appeared first on RPGamer .…

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RPG Backtrack 329 – They Watched Too Much Game of Thrones 2:20:28

5 weeks тому2:20:28

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The Final Fantasy series has come a long way since its roots on the NES. The latest entry brings a darker, more mature tone to this beloved franchise. Our panel of hosts, including Ryan C, Paul, Pascal, Wheels, and David, all join the show to debate if the Final Fantasy XVI writers watched too much Game of Thrones. The post RPG Backtrack 329 – They Watched Too Much Game of Thrones appeared first on RPGamer .…

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RPG Backtrack 328 – V-Tubers, ENGAGE! 58:58

6 weeks тому58:58

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Nintendo’s latest entry in the Fire Emblem series gave us a colorful cast of characters, along with some classics returning in the form of rings. Josh and Cassandra join the cast to talk about the fine art of polishing rings in the middle of combat. The post RPG Backtrack 328 – V-Tubers, ENGAGE! appeared first on RPGamer .…

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RPG Backtrack 327 – More Octopath Short Stories 1:35:27

9 weeks тому1:35:27

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Octopath Traveler II was RPGamer.com’s game of the year in 2023. This show has some our staff members, including Ryan M. and Sam, gushing about this game for an extended length of time. We hope you like positivity! The post RPG Backtrack 327 – More Octopath Short Stories appeared first on RPGamer .

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RPG Backtrack 326 – Total Eclipse of the Garl 2:30:02

11 weeks тому2:30:02

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Sabotage Studios, known for their retro-inspired games, gave us an RPG in 2023. Does Sea of Stars live up to its hype, or did it sink to the bottom of the ocean? Let’s kick off 2025 with a modern throwback to the classic JRPG with guests Leogrim and Pascal. The post RPG Backtrack 326 – Total Eclipse of the Garl appeared first on RPGamer .…

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RPG Backtrack 325 – Get in the Sky Armor Glenn 1:41:12

13 weeks тому1:41:12

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It’s time for RPG Backtrack’s season finale for 2024, so let’s go out with some retro-inspired fun. Chained Echoes was touted as a throwback to RPG Classics when it released in 2022. Pascal dons his Sky Armor with the rest of the gang to see if this indie game holds up to its 16-bit forefathers. The post RPG Backtrack 325 – Get in the Sky Armor Glenn appeared first on RPGamer .…

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RPG Backtrack 324 – My Immortal 1:35:45

15 weeks тому1:35:45

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The XBox 360 was a JRPG treasure trove in its early days thanks to Microsoft’s attempt to appeal to the east. When they got Hironobu Sakaguchi, the father of Final Fantasy to make a few games, we paid attention. On this week’s show, Pascal, Wheels, and Ryan M. gain immortality while discussing Lost Odyssey . The post RPG Backtrack 324 – My Immortal appeared first on RPGamer .…

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RPG Backtrack 323 – That Time Shiva Was a Motorcycle 2:06:01

17 weeks тому2:06:01

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When Final Fantasy XIII released, it was the most divisive title in the series. Now that fourteen years have passed, how does RPG Backtrack really feel? Our guests Wheels, Pascal, Ryan M., and Leogrim can at least agree on one thing, Hope is still annoying. The post RPG Backtrack 323 – That Time Shiva Was a Motorcycle appeared first on RPGamer .…

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RPG Backtrack 322 – SSS Academy: Mission to Crossbell 1:24:50

19 weeks тому1:24:50

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The Special Support Section of Crossbell returns this week for part two of the acclaimed Trails duology. Josh and David come back to chat about going to Mishelam Wonderland for the second time. The post RPG Backtrack 322 – SSS Academy: Mission to Crossbell appeared first on RPGamer .

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RPG Backtrack 321 – Crossbell Traffic 1:38:57

21 weeks тому1:38:57

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The Kiseki series took fans to the countries of Librel and Erebonia, but the Crossbell region had been noticeably absent in the series’ official localizations. NIS America finally brought Trails from Zero to the west in 2022, to the joy of many Kiseki fans, and we have Josh, Sam, and David on the show with us for our own Special Support Squad. The post RPG Backtrack 321 – Crossbell Traffic appeared first on RPGamer .…

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RPG Backtrack 320 – Secret of Duran Duran 1:35:37

22 weeks тому1:35:37

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Many RPGamers have a ROM labeled “Secret of Mana 2” in a long-forgotten floppy disk box in their closet. In 2019, it was finally time to give Square Enix money for the Mana series sequel we all wanted, now officially localized as Trials of Mana , and with a brand new HD remake. Wheels, Scar, and Pascal join the show to celebrate that dreams really do come true. The post RPG Backtrack 320 – Secret of Duran Duran appeared first on RPGamer .…

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RPG Backtrack 319 – The Ripe Old Age of Ten 1:09:27

25 weeks тому1:09:27

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was RPGamer’s game of the year in 2022, and with a good reason. This series has come a long way since its Wii debut, and we have Robert and Alex on to chat about this epic tale involving a war between ten-year-olds. The post RPG Backtrack 319 – The Ripe Old Age of Ten appeared first on RPGamer .…

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RPG Backtrack 318 – All These Triangles Make a Square 1:39:58

27 weeks тому1:39:58

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If you find yourself agonizing over everyday decisions, then we have the game for you! Triangle Strategy makes convincing people to vote your way fun! Just ask Josh, Ryan C, and Wheels on this week’s show. We are still trying to convince them that another Idea Factory special is a good idea. The post RPG Backtrack 318 – All These Triangles Make a Square appeared first on RPGamer .…

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RPG Backtrack 317 – Adol Goes to Jail 1:21:51

29 weeks тому1:21:51