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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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Everyone has a story to tell and sometimes the writing of our stories leads us in to some dark places. Here we explore those beautiful, messy, human stories and what people just like you are doing to help keep the darkness at bay. I'm glad you found us, know you're not alone. Sit a spell and let’s chew the fat.

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Joe Cipriano, VO Artist, Author, Coach 1:04:19

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Welcome to the 100th Episode!!! If you are Gen X like me then you have heard my guest's voice all throughout some of your most awesome years growing up! Joe Cipriano was the voice telling you to go see Fast Times at Ridgemont High, he was the voice telling you which comedies to watch on that new network FOX, and countless other times his dulcet tones entered your earholes. Now hear how it all started for this good Italian boy from Connecticut, including the ups and downs along the way. Follow Joe on Instagram - @joeciprianovo His website is JoeCipriano.com Check out his book Living On Air and the Audiobook and if you want to find out more about his VO Coaching for Promo check out PromoMasterclass.com Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You! Special Thanks To: @jasonthe29th - Logo Design @jacobjohnsontunes - Theme Music Pod Decks - Fast 5 Questions DISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :) *I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!…

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Katie Jostock, Voice Actor, Singer, Mom 51:58

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Sunny, Funny Midwestern Mom, Katie Jostock wraps up this season (and this year) talking about her journey from Teacher to Voice Actor, as well as her bouts of depression and how she made it through. Follow Katie on Instagram - @katiejostockvo and TikTok - @katie.jostock And check out her website, KatieJostock.com Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You! Special Thanks To: @jasonthe29th - Logo Design @jacobjohnsontunes - Theme Music Pod Decks - Fast 5 Questions DISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :) *I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!…

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Christmas '24, "Noel" by J.R.R. Tolkien -Bite Size :009 6:43

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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and much love from me to you! Please enjoy this reading of the poem "Noel" by J.R.R. Tolkien. Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You! Special Thanks To: @jasonthe29th - Logo Design @jacobjohnsontunes - Theme Music Pod Decks - Fast 5 Questions DISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :) *I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!…

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Halloween '24 - Bite Size: 008 5:51

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Happy Halloween! I hope you all have a great time and I hope you enjoy this dramatic poetry reading I did for a Voiceover audition of Twist Ye, Twine Ye by Sir Walter Scott! Check out these spooky audio drama podcasts: Gather By The Ghost Light Leo Brawn Also check out Be Spoke Poetry on YouTube! My Voiceover websites are: TheVoiceOfSanta.com TheVoiceOfRobb.com Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You! Special Thanks To: @jasonthe29th - Logo Design @jacobjohnsontunes - Theme Music Pod Decks - Fast 5 Questions DISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :) *I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!…

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Billie Jo Konze, Voice Actor, Podcaster, Accountability Coach 1:03:10

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Have you ever had an experience at an early age that impacted you so much, it set the course for your life? Our guest this week Voice Actor & Accountability Coach Billie Jo Konze had just such an experience. Find out what it was and how it set into motion a not so straight path to the future but one full of lessons along the way. Follow Billie on Instagram - @billiejovo Connect with Billie Jo Konze on LinkedIn Check out her website: billiejovo.com Take a listen to her podcast "Scratch, Claw, Push": scratchclawpush.com Find out more about Audacious Accountability Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You! Special Thanks To: @jasonthe29th - Logo Design @jacobjohnsontunes - Theme Music Pod Decks - Fast 5 Questions DISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :) *I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!…

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Paul Schmidt, Voice Actor, Entrepreneur, Dad 59:11

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Have you ever been told that you act irritable all the time and it seems like the smallest things can set you off? That was the case for this week's guest, Voice Actor Paul Schmidt, and it wasn't until much later in life that he discovered the root cause and the way to freedom. Follow Paul on Instagram - @vopro.pro Subscribe to his YouTube Channel Connect on LinkedIn to Paul Schmidt VO and check out VOPro.pro to join his community and learn about the business of being a creative entrepreneur. Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You! Special Thanks To: @jasonthe29th - Logo Design @jacobjohnsontunes - Theme Music Pod Decks - Fast 5 Questions DISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :) *I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!…

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Adam Cowart, Teacher, Filmmaker, Fixer 49:33

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Have you had classes that you thought were a breeze but never thought of how they could become a career? My guest this week decided to do just that and turn his innate ability to learn language into an almost two decade career in teaching. Follow Adam on Instagram - @senorcowcow Watch and subscribe to Itty Bitty Bob on YouTube Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You! Special Thanks To: @jasonthe29th - Logo Design @jacobjohnsontunes - Theme Music Pod Decks - Fast 5 Questions DISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :) *I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!…

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Daniel Wyatt, Radio Host, Husband, Girl Dad 54:27

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Have you ever thought that everything was falling into place in your life only to have one of the things you wanted most be just out of reach? My guest this week talks about growing up in a small town, becoming Country Music Association Award Winner for Best Radio Personality, and still feeling incomplete because of infertility. Listen to Daniel (and Ken) on US101, us101country.com Follow Daniel on Instagram - @QuietWyatt101 Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You! Special Thanks To: @jasonthe29th - Logo Design @jacobjohnsontunes - Theme Music Pod Decks - Fast 5 Questions DISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :) *I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!…

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Chealsy Reaves, Director, Writer, Creative 59:06

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Have you ever felt like it was just easier to tell yourself stories to stay entertained instead of putting yourself out there to possibly be disappointed or shunned? Our guest this week Chealsy Reaves says that her love of storytelling started that way because of moving around so much as a military kid. Find out how those asotries are now making it out of her head an on tho the big screen. Follow Chealsy on Instagram - @chealsyr Follow her production company's projects on IG @unpackdaily and on YouTube @Unpackdaily Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You! Special Thanks To: @jasonthe29th - Logo Design @jacobjohnsontunes - Theme Music Pod Decks - Fast 5 Questions DISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :) *I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!…

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Bill Grant, Storyteller, Podcaster, Videographer 1:01:13

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Have you ever been faced with a decision that changed the course of your life but you didn't know it at the time? This week we hear how that happened for our guest Storyteller Bill Grant. And hear his great perspective on fear and anxiety. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn and follow As Told By Agency on Facebook & Instagram or check out their website, AsToldByAgency.com Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You! Special Thanks To: @jasonthe29th - Logo Design @jacobjohnsontunes - Theme Music Pod Decks - Fast 5 Questions DISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :) *I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!…

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"Artsume Shae" Abdon, Digital Artist, Comic Creator, Content Creator 57:55

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Have you ever had the urge to create some form of art but were too timid, shy, or embarrassed to start? Digital and Comic Book Artist, Artsume Shae, is my guest this week and encourages you to Make Something knowing that the first time is probably not going to be great, because that's how it is for everyone. Follow Shae on instagram - @artsume_shae Also check out her comic Space Ultima Subscribe to her YouTube channel @artsumeshae and check out her live Twitch stream sessions, artsume_shae Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You! Special Thanks To: @jasonthe29th - Logo Design @jacobjohnsontunes - Theme Music Pod Decks - Fast 5 Questions DISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :) *I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!…

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Andrew Morrison, Voice Actor, Podcast Host, Coffee Enthusiast 47:27

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Telling stories is something that we as a people have done forever and being able to take someone else's words and make you feel connected to them is the art and magic of Voice Acting. Our beautiful, messy, human story this episode comes from one of those talented artist / magician's, Voice Actor Andrew Morrison. ***Between the time we recorded this episode and its release, Andrew has garnered himself an OVC Award nomination. Congratulations Andrew!*** Check out Andrew's website: AndrewDMorrison.com and check out his podcast, The VO Coffee Shop: vocoffeeshop.com Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You! Special Thanks To: @jasonthe29th - Logo Design @jacobjohnsontunes - Theme Music Pod Decks - Fast 5 Questions DISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :) *I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!…

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Dan Thomas, Entrepreneur, Social Media Coach, Breakdancer 1:07:19

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Have you ever had a hobby that others thought was worthless? Hear how a passion for breakdancing uncovered skills that translated directly to the business financial world and ultimately lead to build an empire of his own. Follow Dan on Instagram - @danthomasdaily & @imdanthomas and if you want to learn more about growing your Socials with Dan & Travis, check out SocialBoom.info Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You! Special Thanks To: @jasonthe29th - Logo Design @jacobjohnsontunes - Theme Music Pod Decks - Fast 5 Questions DISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :) *I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!…

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Dakota West, Talent Agent, Concert Promoter, Radio Veteran 1:08:05

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Have you ever wondered what happens during the songs when the microphone is off on your favorite radio stations? Radio veteran Dakota West tells us some of his favorite stories from behind the mic and also how he dealt with the down days and uncertainty of working in an industry like radio. Keep up with Dakota on Instagram - @justcallmegrandpoppa & @westtalentgroup and on Facebook & LinkedIn Also check out his websites, WestTalentGroup.com , RetroConcertSeries.com And his bands: Few Miles South , Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers , Lloyd Carter Band , & Swamp Music Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE . Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You! Special Thanks To: @jasonthe29th - Logo Design @jacobjohnsontunes - Theme Music Pod Decks - Fast 5 Questions DISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :) *I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!…

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Jessica Blue, Voice Director, Casting Director, Voice Actor 56:24

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