#112 EXITFAME

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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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Spoke with rapper EXITFAME about growing up in Roxbury, Making bad choices, Losing his father to a drug overdose, Being incarcerated, Jadakiss top 5, Getting clean & sober, and Making the "EXITHELL" album.

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#112 EXITFAME

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#123 Flash Of N.B.S. 48:26

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Talked With rapper and entrepreneur Flash of N.B.S., about Cambridge MA, Hustling non-stop, Aligning with Virtuoso and The Snowgoons, Performing at Hip Hop Kemp, Spirituality, Making a pivot, and THHT.

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#122 Tone Spliff 35:41

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Chopped it up with DJ/Producer Tone Spliff about growing up in upstate NY, DMC battles, Making beats, Doing cuts for everyone, Crowdfunding, Moving to LA, New album "Audible Edibles with Edo.G, Staying true to the culture, and Surviving a car accident.

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#121 Esh & The Isolations 1:16:39

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Spoke with emcee/producer Esh & The Isolations about Growing up in Providence, Anxiety & meditation, Being a non-stereotypical rapper, MF Doom, DIY touring, Escaping through music, Working for hire, and Salvaging the "2 late 2 die young" from a fire.

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#120 Bugsy H. 57:03

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Talked with rapper Bugsy H. about growing up in the south end, Studying the rap legends, Selling tickets controversy, Getting published in a book, Major label deals, Working with Project Pat, Selling Vinyl, International connections, and his son rapping at one year old.

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#119 Apathy 59:52

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Talked with rapper/producer Apathy about growing up in CT, Being Alien Tongue, Demigodz, The Indie boom, Getting signed to Atlantic Records, Blacastan (RIP), Convincing DJ Premier to let him mix their record, Real estate, Anxiety, and Finding happiness in the Connecticut Casual Chapter 2 sound.

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#118 Dan Green 37:28

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Talked with Clockwork Music Founder Dan Green about interning for Violator, Detonator Records, Promoing for Empire Management, A+Ring at Koch, The controversial AZ 15-minute set at The Middle East, Managing artists, Booking domestic and international tours, and being hands on with the business.

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#117 Daddy-O 1:18:01

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Talked With Rapper/Producer Daddy-O about the early days of Stetsasonic, Kool Moe Dee's influence, Producing for Alternative acts, Working for major labels, Discovering De La Soul, The Self Destruction Movement, CB4, and Being better then you used to be.

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#116 Latrell James 32:30

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Conversated with rapper/producer Latrell James about growing up in a musical family, The Brockton community, Making beats out of necessity, Debut album "Twelve", Quitting a day job to open for Kendrick Lamar, Sync and publishing deals , Working with Dreamville, The inspiration behind "Running In Place", and Defining yourself as an artist.…

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#115 Todd Dahn 46:47

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Spoke with entrepreneur Todd Dahn about the Cannabis industry, Cultivating craft strains, Music Marketing, Getting community support, Developing artists, Understanding streaming analytics, Being a champion swimmer, and how everything cant be "Illmatic".

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#114 Milez Grimez 48:32

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Talked with rapper Milez Grimez about his inspiring record collection, Growing up with artistic parents, Onyx & Sticky Fingaz, Hitting the open mics in the Providence, Winning a RA The Rugged Man contest, Marrying emcee Alyssa Marie, Working With Benny The Butcher, and his new collaborative album "13k" with Bombdrop.…

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#113 Sam Buck 1:06:08

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Talked with comedian Sam Buck about growing up in Fitchburg with parents who loved Hip Hop, Getting a TBI, Doing comedy in Boston, Starting "The Bucked Up Podcast", Interviewing Conway The Machine & Westside Gunn, Mom and Grandma going viral, Hosting rap shows, The underground scene, and Putting everything into his business.…

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#111 Nef 1:15:35

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Chopped it up with Producer/Engineer/DJ Nef about getting in trouble in NH, Surviving a near death car crash, Getting clean and sober, Moving to NY, Linking with Statik Selektah & Termanology, Learning studio skills by osmosis, Recording with DJ Premier, Making "The Gentleman's Board" album, and Embracing his vintage self.…

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#110 Just Juice 33:14

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Talked with emcee Just Juice about the early Juice & Della days, Twin brother Mojo, Expanding the sound, Being mentored by Logic, Making viral videos, Rapping to DMX, Touring with Tech N9ne, Being placed in a Super Bowl commercial, Taking a mental break, and Recovering from hip surgery.

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#109 Problemattik 1:18:05

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