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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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Daily update on what's making headlines in Indigenous country across Canada and beyond.

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Daily update on what's making headlines in Indigenous country across Canada and beyond.

61 episodes

#Daily News #News #APTN #Indigenous #Firstnations #Inuit #Mtis

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March 27, 2025—Winnipeg police confirm Ashlee Christine Shingoose as ‘Buffalo Woman,’ one of four victims of convicted serial killer 10:40

11 hours ago10:40

10:40

Our lead story: Winnipeg police confirm the identity of Mashkode Bizihiki'ikwe (aka Buffalo Woman) as that of Ashlee Christine Shingoose, one of four First Nations victims of a serial killer now serving a life sentence on four first-degree murder charges. . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com

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March 26, 2025—expected Winnipeg police update on ’Buffalo Woman’ investigation; push to criminalize residential school denialism in Canada 7:50

1 day ago7:50

7:50

Our lead story: an expected update from Winnipeg police today on the investigation into Mashkode Bizihiki'ikwe—aka ‘Buffalo Woman,’ one of four Indigenous victims of a convicted serial killer. . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com

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March 25, 2025—Elections Canada touts Indigenous voter engagement; feds say Jordan's Principle support extended to 2026 5:01

2 days ago5:01

5:01

Our lead story: as polls show Liberals and Conservatives in a dead heat early on in the federal campaign, Elections Canada Chief Electoral Officer Stephane Perrault says they’ve worked hard to better engage Indigenous voters this time around.

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March 24, 2025—suspicious death at Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation; mother seeks justice for daughter after serious Winnipeg hit-and-run 6:59

3 days ago6:59

6:59

Our lead story: the RCMP Major Crimes Unit in Saskatchewan investigates a “suspicious” death at Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation, the scene of a quadruple homicide only last month. - - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.com

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March 21, 2025—MB child advocate renews call for provincial action on sexual exploitation; new Winnipeg police chief shares vision for path forward 10:26

6 days ago10:26

10:26

Our lead story: the Manitoba Advocate For Children and Youth (MACY) releases a new statement renewing its call for greater action by the province against child sexual exploitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com

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March 20, 2025—costs to re-develop Winnipeg’s iconic Hudson's Bay building to double, say Southern Chiefs Organization 6:09

7 days ago6:09

6:09

Our lead story: the Southern Chiefs Organization says the costs to re-develop the iconic downtown Winnipeg Hudson's Bay Building under the Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn project have now doubled. - - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.com

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March 19, 2025—new PM announces $250M for Nunavut infrastructure, NDP MP says it's nowhere near enough 8:29

8 days ago8:29

8:29

Our lead story: Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney stops in Nunavut to announce over $250 million in new infrastructure, along with nearly $420 million for Canadian Armed Forces in the region to promote Arctic sovereignty.

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March 18, 2025—second human remains at Winnipeg-area landfill confirmed as Marcedes Myran's 10:53

9 days ago10:53

10:53

Our lead story: RCMP confirm the second set of human remains found at a Winnipeg-area landfill late last month are those of 26-year-old Marcedes Myran, one of four Indigenous victims of a convicted serial killer.

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March 17, 2025 8:07

10 days ago8:07

8:07

On today’s episode, Cierra Bettens, an APTN News reporter based in Winnipeg (and sometimes fill-in host here on the Brief). We learn not only about her journey to the network, but also her role on the brand new podcast, APTN News InFocus . Music: “ fade ” by snoozy beats (CC BY)

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March 14, 2025 9:39

13 days ago9:39

9:39

Once again on the Brief, a behind-the-scenes conversation with one of the many folks who work at APTN News, both on and off screen. This time round, a chat with social media editor Savannah Kelly. Music: “ fade ” by snoozy beats (CC BY)

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March 13, 2025 9:58

14 days ago9:58

9:58

Today on the Brief, another encore presentation of a conversation with the people behind the live APTN newscast. This time, former reporter and now co-anchor Dennis Ward. Music: “ fade ” by snoozy beats (CC BY)

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March 12, 2025 10:23

15 days ago10:23

10:23

Today on the Brief, the first in a number of encore presentations of our conversations with the people who bring us the APTN National Newscast every weeknight. First up, longstanding line-up director, Bruce Spence. Music: “ fade ” by snoozy beats (CC BY)

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March 11, 2025—Journey home for remains of late Morgan Harris takes giant step forward 8:39

16 days ago8:39

8:39

Our lead story: discovered not three months into the search for two Long Plain First Nation women’s bodies at a Winnipeg-area landfill, the discovery of Morgan Beatrice Harris’ remains allows the family to begin the journey of bringing their loved one home. . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com

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March 10, 2025—1st national forced sterilization gathering; BC Conservative MLA ousted for belittling residential school survivors 6:37

17 days ago6:37

6:37

Our lead story: the Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice hosts its first-ever national gathering on forced and coerced sterilization over the weekend in Gatineau, QC.

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March 7, 2025—$1.1B settlement deal for abuse victims at federal ‘Indian hospitals’ 10:12

20 days ago10:12