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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.…

The Vita English Podcast: Stories, Grammar Tips, Vocabulary, and Idioms for Language Learners

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Welcome to The Vita English Podcast. My name is Faith, and I’m your host. Tune in to this podcast and improve your English.If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email me at info@vitaenglish.ca For information about taking 1:1 online English classes, please visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email info@vitaenglish.ca

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The Vita English Podcast: Stories, Grammar Tips, Vocabulary, and Idioms for Language Learners

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30 episódios

#Faith Trizna McIsaac #Verb Tenses #English Listening Practice #English Language Learners #Podcasting Education #Learning English

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Language Q&A: What does 'dirty look' mean? 3:35

há 10 dias3:35

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Send us a text Welcome to the Vita English Podcast! In this episode, join Faith as she explores the phrase "dirty look." Learn what it means and how people use it in everyday conversations. Can you think of a time when someone gave you a dirty look—or when you gave one yourself? Share your experiences by emailing info@vitaenglish.ca . Thank you for tuning in to the Vita English Podcast. Always remember, when it comes to English—use it, live it, love it, and fluency will follow!…

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How do you ask polite questions in English? 5:55

há 2 years5:55

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Send us a text Join Faith on the Vita English Podcast as she discusses the importance of asking questions politely in English. Learn easy strategies to make your questions sound softer and more considerate. Share your progress and get feedback at info@vitaenglish.ca . Let's grow together, and remember, when it comes to English, use it, live it, love it, and fluency will follow!…

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Language Q&A: What does brutal' mean? 6:02

há 2 years6:02

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Send us a text Welcome to the Vita English Podcast! In this episode, join Faith as she discusses the word "brutal." Discover how the meaning of this word has evolved, listen to real-life examples of its usage, and hear Faith share a personal experience that was truly brutal! Can you think of a situation where you could use the word "brutal"? Share your experiences by emailing info@vitaenglish.ca . Thank you for tuning in to the Vita English Podcast. Always remember, when it comes to English, use it, live it, love it, and fluency will follow!…

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Language Q&A: What does 'to take for granted' mean? 5:22

há 2 years5:22

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Send us a text Welcome to the Vita English Podcast! In this episode, Faith explores the phrase "to take for granted." Discover the meaning of this expression, which refers to expecting something or someone to always be available without appreciating their value. Faith provides relatable examples, such as taking a best friend's support for granted. She also expands the concept to society's attitudes toward privileges like clean water or electricity. Faith shares a personal experience related to taking clean air for granted. Faith wants to hear from you! Can you think of a situation where you could use "to take for granted"? Share your experiences by emailing info@vitaenglish.ca . Thanks for listening to the Vita English Podcast. Remember, when it comes to English, use it, live it, love it, and fluency will follow!…

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Language Q&A: What does 'copy that' mean? 5:32

há 2 years5:32

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Send us a text Welcome to the Vita English Podcast! Join Faith as she explores interesting language topics. In this episode, she talks about the phrase "copy that." "Copy that" originally came from the military and means "I understand." It's used in different situations like emergency services or aviation. You might have heard it in movies or everyday conversations too. Faith shares examples of how to use "copy that" in different contexts, like a pilot confirming instructions or an employee understanding their boss's directions. She even tells a personal story about using it while baking bread with her mom. Faith wants to hear from you! Can you think of a situation where you could use "copy that"? Share your experiences by emailing info@vitaenglish.ca . Thanks for listening to the Vita English Podcast. Remember, when it comes to English, use it, live it, love it, and fluency will follow!…

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Language Q&A: What does 'boarish' mean? 5:28

há 2 years5:28

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Send us a text Welcome to the Vita English Podcast with your host, Faith! In this episode, Faith introduces the word "boarish" and discusses its meaning. Derived from the term "boar," which refers to a wild pig, "boarish" is used to describe individuals or actions that exhibit rude, uncultured, or socially insensitive behavior. Faith provides relatable examples such as someone being disruptive at a dinner party or behaving inconsiderately at a concert. Faith shares a personal experience where she encountered boarish behavior at a professional conference. She recounts how a member of the audience continuously interrupted the speaker and asked inappropriate questions, causing discomfort and disrespect. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own encounters with boarish behavior and how they handled them. Faith invites them to share their stories by emailing her at info@vitaenglish.ca . Tune in to the Vita English Podcast to expand your vocabulary and enhance your English skills! Remember, when it comes to English - use it, live it, love it, and fluency will follow!…

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Language Q&A: What does 'binge' mean? 3:45

há 2 years3:45

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Send us a text Welcome to the Vita English Podcast with your host, Faith! In this episode, Faith explains the word "binge" and how it means consuming something excessively or without control. She gives relatable examples like eating a lot of potato chips or watching a whole season of a TV show in one sitting. Faith also shares a personal story about bingeing on gummy worms and feeling the effects afterward. Tune in to learn and improve your English skills with the Vita English Podcast! Remember, when it comes to English - use it, live it, love it, and fluency will follow!…

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Language Q&A: What does 'wonky' mean? 4:00

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Send us a text Join host Faith on the Vita English Podcast as she explores the meaning of the word "wonky." Discover how "wonky" describes things that feel off or unstable, and even how it can relate to our own well-being. Faith shares personal experiences and invites listeners to reflect on their own encounters with "wonky" moments. Tune in to learn, engage, and enhance your English language skills. Remember, when it comes to English- to use it, live it, love it, and fluency will follow!…

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Language Q&A: What does 'budding' mean? 3:26

há 2 years3:26

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Send us a text Welcome to Vita English with your host, Faith. In today's episode, we'll talk about the word "budding." We'll learn what it means and how it's used in everyday conversations. Imagine a small plant just starting to grow—it's like that. We'll look at examples of budding artists, budding entrepreneurs, and even budding romances. You'll also have a chance to practice with a question about your own budding interests. Join us as we explore the world of growth and new beginnings in this episode of Vita English.…

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Language Q&A: What does 'feeling edgy' mean? 2:58

há 2 years2:58

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Send us a text Improve your English by learning new phrases and expressions. In this episode, we'll learn how to the use phrase: feeling edgy To learn more about Vita English and for information on taking 1:1 online English language classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca #learnenglish #englishexpressions #englishphrases…

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Language Q&A: What does 'to humor someone' mean? 5:50

há 2 years5:50

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Send us a text Improve your English by learning new phrases and expressions. In this episode, we'll learn how to the use phrase: to humour someone To learn more about Vita English and for information on taking 1:1 online English language classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca #learnenglish #englishexpressions #englishphrases…

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Language Q&A: What does 'sassy' mean? 3:16

há 2 years3:16

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Send us a text Improve your English by learning slang. In this episode, we'll learn how to the use word: sassy To learn more about Vita English and for information on taking 1:1 online English language classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca #learnenglish #englishslang #sassy

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Language Q&A: What does 'cocky' mean? 3:25

há 2 years3:25

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Send us a text Improve your English by learning slang. In this episode, we'll learn how to the use word: cocky To learn more about Vita English and for information on taking 1:1 online English language classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca #learnenglish #englishslang #cocky

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Language Q&A: What does 'blow your mind' mean? 3:08

há 2 years3:08

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Send us a text Improve your English by learning new phrases and expressions. In this episode, we'll learn how to the use phrase: Blow Your Mind. To learn more about Vita English and for information on taking 1:1 online English language classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca #learnenglish #englishidioms #englishexpressions #englishphrases…

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Learn English Through Stories: The King and His Hawk 7:53

há 2 years7:53