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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A List Podcast w/ A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn & Kwani A. Lunis | NBA - Boston Celtics Insiders
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A List Podcast with veteran Boston Celtics and NBA reporter A. Sherrod Blakely, veteran NBA Insider for the Boston Globe, Gary Washburn and NBC Boston's and Kwani A. Lunis. The "Big 3" Discuss the latest news and insights into the Boston Celtics, the NBA, and more! Join Sherrod, Gary and Kwani weekly as they delve into the most poignant topics with some of the biggest names in basketball and beyond.
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The A List Podcast is moving podcast feeds! ew name. New look. Same squad. Tune in weekly to "The Big Three NBA podcast," where Gary Washburn, A. Sherrod Blakely bring you the latest commentary and conversations surrounding the NBA and the Celtics. Available on all podcasting Apps! Find the Podcast HERE: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…
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Join The A List Podcast with veteran Boston Celtics and NBA reporter A. Sherrod Blakely who welcomes Keith Pompey Sixers beat writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Sherrod and Keith react to the Celtics shorthanded win over the Sixers and Keith explains why he thinks the time to beat the Celtics was last season. This episode of the A List Podcast i…
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Join The A List Podcast with veteran Boston Celtics and NBA reporter A. Sherrod Blakely, veteran NBA Insider for the Boston Globe, Gary Washburn and NBC10 Boston's Kwani A. Lunis. The "Big 3" discuss the latest news and insights into the Boston Celtics, the NBA, and more! Join Sherrod, Gary and Kwani weekly as they delve into the most poignant topi…
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Join The A List Podcast with veteran Boston Celtics and NBA reporter A. Sherrod Blakely, veteran NBA Insider for the Boston Globe, Gary Washburn and NBC10 Boston's Kwani A. Lunis. The "Big 3" discuss the latest news and insights into the Boston Celtics, the NBA, and more! Join Sherrod, Gary and Kwani weekly as they delve into the most poignant topi…
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Welcome to episode 152 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani discuss the Celtics hot start, questions about Boston's bench, and react to the James Harden trade sending him to the Clippers! 0:00 Intro 0:30 Celtics off to a hot start 3:00 Wizards could have been a tr…
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Welcome to episode 151 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani put a bow on the Celtics preseason, the team's demeanor and attitude heading into the season, expectations for opening night, and more! 0:00 Intro 0:30 Preseason recap 2:30 Even in preseason, Celtics seem…
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Welcome to episode 150 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani discuss the Celtics win over the Knicks and how Boston has looked so far in preseason with one more game remaining. The trio also discuss their hopes for the regular season, and their takeaways about the …
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Welcome to episode 149 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani discuss how the Celtics looked in their first two preseason games, Payton Pritchard's big payday, and who has stood out as potential bench rotation players! 0:00 Intro 0:30 Reacting to Celtics first two p…
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Welcome to episode 148 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani react to the Celtics shipping out Malcolm Brogdon and Robert Williams for former Bucks guard Jrue Holiday, as well as recap and react to all of the NBA Media Day shenanigans. Join in and catch up on the l…
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Welcome to episode 147 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani react to the blockbuster trade that lands Portland star Damian Lillard not in Miami, but with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. How does this trade shake up the Eastern Conference and the lea…
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Welcome to episode 146 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani reflect on Celtics legendary coach Red Auerbach on his birthday, Boston signing Neemias Queta, and the Celtics in attendance at Marcus Smart's wedding! This episode of the A List Podcast is brought to you…
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How Will Team USA Basketball Respond After FIBA Exit? + Lebron James Looking to Assemble The A Team
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Welcome to episode 145 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani discuss Team USA's needed changes for the 2024 Olympics in Paris after failing in the FIBA World Cup, and LeBron James making a call to bring in The A Team for Paris! This episode of the A List Podcast is…
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Welcome to episode 144 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani discuss Jayson Tatum and Paul Pierce spending time together training and working out, Rajon Rondo coaching rumors, and react to the Svi Mykhailiuk signing. Be sure to check it out as the A List reacts to …
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Welcome to episode 143 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani discuss Jaylen Brown playing in Ice Cube's Big 3 tournament, Brown and Jayson Tatum working out, Eric Lewis' retirement and more! Be sure to check out the latest episode as the trio breaks down the Celtic…
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Welcome to episode 142 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani discuss the Celtics offseason, including Jayson Tatum working out with Paul Pierce and Payton Pritchard's play with the NBA select team ahead of the FIBA World Cup. The trio also discusses potential targe…
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Welcome to episode 141 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani are joined by 76ers beat writer Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) of the Philadelphia Inquirer to talk about the James Harden scenario. Are the Philadelphia 76ers in a lose-lose situation with Harden? This e…
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Welcome to episode 140 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Gary and Kwani discuss the upcoming Basketball Hall of Fame Induction on Saturday, the inductees, and how it all relates to Celtics history. This episode of the A List Podcast w/ A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn & Kwani A. Luni…
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Welcome to episode 139 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Gary and Kwani discuss the remaining possible options for the Celtics to add to their roster. This episode of the A List Podcast w/ A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn & Kwani A. Lunis is brought to you by: Fanduel Sportsbook, the…
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Welcome to episode 138 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani talk about Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics inking a five year, $304 Million dollar extension, and what this means for the Celtics moving forward. This episode of the A List Podcast w/ A. Sherrod Blake…
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Welcome to episode 137 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani talk "Barbie" release, Jaylen Brown's deal and the delay in negotiations as he travels to the NBPA's event in Spain. The A List also talks about the James Harden and Dame Lillard trade situations, and the…
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Welcome to episode 136 of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. In this episode, Sherrod, Gary and Kwani give their assessments of Jordan Walsh, J.D. Davison, and the rest of the Summer League Celtics, plus what Gary is hearing onsite in Las Vegas. 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Gary's realistic expectations with Jo…
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Welcome to another episode of the A List Podcast with A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis. We're diving straight into the recent news of Grant Williams signing a four-year, $53 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks. Williams was sent to Dallas in a larger three-team trade that netted the Boston Celtics three second-round picks. J…
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In Episode 134 of The A-List Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani A. Lunis plunge straight into the Celtics exciting new draft pick, Jordan Walsh. They discuss the messy Malcolm Brogdon trade situation and anticipate what to expect from Kristaps Porzingis' introductory press conference. The episode concludes with a sneak peek at th…
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A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn & Kwani A. Lunis dissect the Celtics' blockbuster trade that has upended the NBA landscape. They delve into the Celtics' acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis and the departure of Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies. A List Podcast w/ A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn & Kwani A. Lunis: Ep. 133 The A List Podcast with…
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A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn & Kwani A. Lunis discuss the Celtics hiring Charles Lee and what the Celtics can learn from the Denver Nuggets winning the 2023 NBA Finals. A List Podcast w/ A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn & Kwani A. Lunis: Ep. 132 The A List Podcast with Sherrod , Gary and Kwani, is available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube as well…
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