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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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Comedian and consumer champion Vix Leyton is joined by Paul Watson and Charlotte Redding to talk all things consumer - rip offs, deals and what's going on in the economy, completely decoded, unfiltered and with a lot of laughs. Personal finance does not have to be dull.

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#Lifestyle #Paul Watson #Retail #Business #Bargain #Society #Vix Leyton #Shop

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We've moved! Come with us to a brave new world - Spendology 0:35

há 19 weeks0:35

0:35

We've moved! Sorry about the break - we didn't mean to ghost you, things just got very busy and we would love to tell you all about it in our new home 'Spendology' You can find Spendology where all good and bad podcasts are found! Type it into your search bar wherever you're listening right now. While you're there give us 5 stars, subscribe, treat yourself, you deserve it. For more information visit www.spendologypod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Grimmest Hotel and other shoddy awards 43:59

há 33 weeks43:59

43:59

Vix, Paul and Charlotte pick through the Which? shoddy awards, looking at the worst deals in the country - plus, how to best take advantage of your birthday and get as many offers as you can, and lessons learnt from a recent holiday so you don't make the same mistakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Portmanteau-mageddon 33:51

há 34 weeks33:51

33:51

Vix, Paul and Charlotte bemoan the demise of the Pret subscription as well as investigating a whole new set of buzzwords - what on earth are Treatonomics and Cheapflation? Only one way to find out... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Over A Water Barrel 37:07

há 35 weeks37:07

37:07

Vix, Paul and Charlotte bring you up to date on the changes in water rates and what it means for you, plus it's Prime Day on Amazon! They'll have a look at the best deals on offer on one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wimbledon't Bother 38:07

há 36 weeks38:07

38:07

Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss surprising Spanish tourist fines, indulge in a little election reflection and try to determine whether a trip to Wimbledon is worth it financially. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Election Special 42:00

há 37 weeks42:00

42:00

Vix, Paul and Charlotte bring you a comprehensive guide to how the election might affect your wallet. They dig through each manifesto to give you the best idea of how your vote might be best placed this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cash is King: King on cash 37:24

há 38 weeks37:24

37:24

Vix, Paul and Charlotte are once again talking about a favourite topic: finfluencers. But this time, they're in serious trouble, find out why... Plus, why do we not learn about personal finance in school? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Putting the car boot in 35:38

há 39 weeks35:38

35:38

Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss the true price of learning to drive in 2024 and why it's harder than ever - plus, what's wrong with a car boot sale? Poor old Tamzin Outhwaite got a lot of flack after she was spotted at one recently... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Gamification of Supermarket Shopping 34:39

há 40 weeks34:39

34:39

Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss a whole host of spending challenges that the big supermarkets have introduced in recent months, plus a new Leon coffee subscription has entered the chat...but is it better than Pret? We'll tell you which one is our winner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Eating Cat Food For A Living 37:02

há 41 weeks37:02

37:02

Vix and Paul discuss the fact that pocket money is going out of fashion, as well as the fact that your credit rating is now going to affect your interest rates (but it's not boring, we promise...). Plus - how much would you have to be paid to eat cat food every day? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Stephen & Viv from Race Across The World 42:32

há 42 weeks42:32

42:32

A travel special this week as we get the best tips from Stephen and Viv, fresh from their stint on the BBC's Race Across The World. They join Vix and Charlotte to talk everything from luggage allowances to Seatfrog - as well of spilling all the tea from the show, of course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dander and farts 29:18

há 43 weeks29:18

29:18

Vix, Paul and Charlotte are talking all things mortgages - specifically how old is too old to get a mortgage these days? It’s not like it was in the old days, that’s for sure. And if that wasn’t enough, we tell you how much it’ll cost you to buy twelve bags of bugs…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Rufus Hound's money tips 37:19

há 44 weeks37:19

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The spokesperson for having transparent conversations about money Rufus Hound joins Vix, Paul and Charlotte to discuss our attitudes to money, and how we might better deal with widespread issues. Plus, a dig into the world of dating and how much it costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Twelve hours of flowers 32:05

há 45 weeks32:05

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Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss the latest trend of 'skimpflation' - and if you don't know what that is...well join the club, but they'll explain all. Plus, water prices are rising at a huge rate... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Have you ever seen a melon? 37:25

há 46 weeks37:25