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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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On Performing Piety 21:58

há 6 dias21:58

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In this podcast, Jasleen Kaur reflects on Guru Nanak Sahib’s sabad, exploring the question of what is genuine within us, and what elements of ego we must navigate. Featuring: Jasleen Kaur ( https://sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur ) Read the article: https://sikhri.org/articles/on-performing-piety #SikhCommunity #Sikhs #GuruNanakSahib #GuruNanak #GuruNanakDevJi #GuruGranthSahib #GuruGranthSahibJi #Reading #SikhHistory #Sikhi #Wisdom…

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Explore Barah Maha (Mahala 5) | The Guru Granth Sahib Project 11:04

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Explore Barah Maha (Mahala 5): https://bit.ly/barah-maha-m5-podcast On 14 March, in celebration of the Nanakshahi Sikh New Year, The Guru Granth Sahib Project released the annotation of Barah Maha, a powerful composition revealed by Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Majh. This musical mode beautifully captures the emotions of separation, longing, and the deep yearning for union with IkOankar (the Divine). As sensitive beings, we are constantly influenced by the world around us—its changing seasons, its natural beauty. Yet, while nature often brings joy, for those aware of their separation, it can also intensify feelings of loss. Barah Maha speaks to this delicate interplay between the external world and our internal emotions. Listen as we explore the depth of this composition, its meaning, and its relevance in our lives today. Featuring: Sukhmann Kaur (⁠⁠⁠ https://sikhri.org/people/sukhmann-kaur⁠⁠⁠ ) #GuruGranthSahib #GuruGranthSahibJi #Sikhi #Sikhism #Wisdom #Waheguru #GuruArjanSahib #GuruArjanDevJi #TGGSPNewRelease25…

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Explore Bani Bhagat Ramanand | The Guru Granth Sahib Project 9:35

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Explore Bhagat Ramanand: https://bit.ly/bhagat-ramanand In this Sabad, Bhagat Ramanand Ji highlights the significance of remembering the all-pervading IkOankar (the Divine) rather than worshipping the idol of any deity. He asserts that since IkOankar is omnipresent, there is no need to visit specific pilgrimage sites to show devotion to IkOankar. Featuring: Jasleen Kaur ( ⁠⁠https://sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur⁠⁠ ) #Sikh #GuruGranthSahib #GuruGranthSahibJi #Sikhism #Sikhi #Shabad #Sabad #Panjab #India #Punjab #Wisdom #DidYouKnow #WednesdayWisdom #TGGSPWednesday25…

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Explore Thiti (Mahala 1) | The Guru Granth Sahib Project 9:42

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Explore Thiti (Mahala 1): https://bit.ly/thiti-m1 Thiti refers to a lunar calendar day, counted from the first to the fifteenth day based on the moon's phases. As a poetic form, Thiti is structured around the fifteen lunar days of the Indic calendar months. The Guru Granth Sahib includes three such compositions by Guru Nanak Sahib, Guru Arjan Sahib, and Bhagat Kabir Ji. In his Thiti, Guru Nanak Sahib challenges illusions and superstitions, emphasizing devotion and contemplation of IkOankar (the Divine). This twenty-pauri (stanza) composition uses each lunar day as a thematic foundation. Featuring: Jasleen Kaur ( ⁠https://sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur⁠ ) #Sikhism #GuruGranthSahibJi #GuruGranthSahib #GuruArjanDevJi #IkOnkar #IkOankar #SikhCommunity #Sikh #Wisdom #Sikhs #TGGSPWednesday25…

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Explore Janam & Nam Sanskar | The Guru Granth Sahib Project 6:21

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Explore the Sabads at: http://bit.ly/birth-naming-ceremonies In Sikh tradition, the Birth & Naming Ceremony compositions nurture a sense of connection, love, and gratitude with IkOankar (the Divine). These ceremonies create a deep sense of belonging within both the family and the larger Sikh community, reflecting the lasting power of love and compassion. Through these compositions, gratitude is expressed for the newborn, and prayers are offered for their health, happiness, and well-being, invoking IkOankar. Featuring: Jasleen Kaur ( https://sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur ) #Sikhism #GuruGranthSahibJi #GuruGranthSahib #GuruArjanDevJi #IkOnkar #IkOankar #SikhCommunity #Sikh #Wisdom #Sikhs #TGGSPWednesday25…

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Explore Bani Bhagat Surdas Ji | The Guru Granth Sahib Project 7:44

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Bhagat Surdas Ji, one of the fifteen Bhagat contributors to the Guru Granth Sahib, has a composition recorded on page 1253. This line encourages the mind to abandon the company of those who have turned away from IkOankar (the Divine). Explore Bani Bhagat Surdas Ji: https://bit.ly/bani-bhagat-surdas-ji Featuring: Muktnoor Kaur #SikhCommunity #Sikhs #GuruGranthSahib #GuruGranthSahibJi #Sikhi #Wisdom #Podcast…

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Explore Var Sat (Kabir Ji) | The Guru Granth Sahib Project 9:24

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‘Var Sat,’ commonly called 'Satvar' or 'Satvara,' is a poetic form based on the seven days of the week. It is a unique literary style that connects each day of the week with a specific idea, emotion, teaching, or reflection. In the Guru Granth Sahib, compositions revealed in the Var Sat poetic form include those by Bhagat Kabir Ji and Guru Amardas Sahib. Explore Var Sat (Kabir Ji): https://bit.ly/var-sat-kabir-ji Featuring: Jasleen Kaur ( ⁠https://sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur⁠ ) #SikhCommunity #Sikhs #GuruGranthSahib #GuruGranthSahibJi #Sikhi #Wisdom #Podcast…

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Explore Mahala 5 Gatha | The Guru Granth Sahib Project 5:17

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Gatha refers to a song or verse, rooted in the word gai , to speak, sing, or recite. It can also refer to a profound discourse with the self beyond simple praise or devotion. Within its short saloks, this Bani explores how to overcome the five thieves-vices through praise and companionship. Explore Mahala 5 Gatha: https://bit.ly/mahala-5-gatha Featuring: Jasleen Kaur ( https://sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur ) #SikhCommunity #Sikhs #GuruGranthSahib #GuruGranthSahibJi #Sikhi #Wisdom #Podcast…

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Sikhi & History: Bhai Vir Singh's Perspectives 57:14

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Harinder Singh explores Bhai Vir Singh's unique framing of Sikh history at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, Delhi. • How did Bhai Vir Singh perceive and narrate Sikh history? • What lens did he use to contextualize Sikh history within Indic and Western frameworks? • How does his understanding inspire contemporary interpretations of Sikh history? Dive into the wisdom of Bhai Vir Singh and discover how his perspectives continue to shape the Sikh worldview. Featuring: Harinder Singh ( https://sikhri.org/people/harinder-singh ) #SikhCommunity #Sikhs #BhaiVirSingh #SikhHistory #Sikh #History…

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Explore Patti (Mahala 3) | The Guru Granth Sahib Project 6:54

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The essence of this composition is revealed in the stanza of rahau (Pause). In it, worldly accounting (entanglements) is described as useless. In the rest of the stanzas, the being is inspired to engage in true devotion to IkOankar instead of getting caught up in meaningless wordplay. Only by singing the praises of IkOankar can one be freed from worldly entanglements and gain honor in the court of IkOankar. Explore Patti (Mahala 3): https://bit.ly/patti-m3 Featuring: Muktnoor Kaur #GuruGranthSahib #Sikhi #Sikhism #Wisdom #Waheguru…

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Explore Thiti (Mahala 5) [Part 1] | The Guru Granth Sahib Project 6:09

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This composition, aligned with the fifteen lunar days, follows Sukhmani Sahib in the Guru Granth Sahib. Though brief, it shares Sukhmani Sahib's simplicity and depth of message, making it a customary recitation after Sukhmani Sahib. The term ‘thiti’ is a variant of ‘tithi,’ a Sanskrit word that appears in the Guru Granth Sahib as ‘thiti,’ ‘thīti,’ or ‘thitī.’ Poetry inspired by the lunar calendar is referred to as ‘thiti.’ This poetic form reflects the lunar phases, created by the moon's waxing and waning. Featuring: Jasleen Kaur ( https://sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur ) Explore Thiti (Mahala 5): https://bit.ly/thiti-1-youtube #GuruGranthSahib #GuruGranthSahibJi #Sikhi #Wisdom #Sikhs…

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1984: Witness, Document, Justice 2:24:52

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Since 1984, in the aftermath of “Operation Blue Star” and the Sikh Genocide, many narratives have surfaced—graphic, heartbreaking, and deeply emotional. Yet, one crucial perspective often remains overlooked: the voices of the first responders. These brave individuals saved lives, offered aid in relief camps, and documented the earliest accounts of the atrocities. Join SikhRI as we pay tribute to those who answered the call of humanity during those dark days in Delhi. Featuring an esteemed panel of historians, activists, and legal advocates, this video sheds light on their courageous efforts. Featuring: Uma Chakravarti ( https://sikhri.org/people/uma-chakravarti ) Sucheta Mahajan ( https://sikhri.org/people/sucheta-mahajan ) Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay ( https://sikhri.org/people/nilanjan-mukhopadyay ) Harvinder Singh Phoolka ( https://sikhri.org/people/harvinder-singh-phoolka ) Paramjeet Singh ( https://sikhri.org/people/paramjeet-singh ) Sanam Sutirath Wazir ( https://sikhri.org/people/sanam-sutirath-wazir ) Amandeep Singh Sandhu ( https://sikhri.org/people/amandeep-sandhu ) Harinder Singh ( https://sikhri.org/people/harinder-singh )…

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Heartbeats of ‘84 54:46

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Join host Santbir Singh as he delves into the profound impact of 1984 through the personal reflections of guest Pritpal Singh. In this intimate and moving conversation, Pritpal offers a rare, firsthand perspective on how the events of that year shaped the lives of countless Sikhs. Moving beyond historical accounts, this episode brings listeners into the raw realities of 1984, offering younger diasporic audiences an emotional connection to a defining moment in Sikh history. Prepare to be deeply moved by Pritpal’s story of resilience and the unbreakable spirit of the Sikh community. Featuring: Pritpal Singh ( sikhri.org/people/pritpal-singh ) Santbir Singh ( sikhri.org/people/santbir-singh )…

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Explore Patti (Mahala 1) | The Guru Granth Sahib Project 7:42

há 22 weeks7:42

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Patti is a poetic form rooted in the Gurmukhi alphabet. Traditionally, students in Punjabi culture used a wooden tablet, called a patti, to practice writing letters. The Guru Granth Sahib contains several compositions structured around the alphabet, including the Patti revealed by Guru Nanak Sahib. This particular Patti consists of thirty-five two-line stanzas, along with a stanza of rahau, or Pause. Featuring: Jasleen Kaur ( https://sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur ) Explore Patti (Mahala 1): https://bit.ly/patti-m1 #GuruGranthSahib #GuruGranthSahibJi #Sikhi #Sikhism #Wisdom #Waheguru…

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1984 & Its Afterlives 1:31:16

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