People want to feel supported and safe at work – and inspired to innovate. What can people working at large corporations do to create this kind of environment? Saskia Mureau is the Director of Customer Digital at the Port of Rotterdam where she is harnessing digital systems to reduce emissions. She is passionate about creating inclusive workplaces where psychological safety and collaboration drive meaningful change. In this episode, Kamila sits down with Suchi to talk about why she chose to work at large corporations rather than startups. Saskia also reflects on her personal experiences, including navigating IVF while at work, and discusses how organizations can foster environments where employees feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Links: Saskia Mureau on Linkedin WHO infertility research BCG 2024 report on psychological safety in the workplace Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn 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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In this episode we sit down with a newer creative force on the Tongal scene. Working on some big projects with Under Armor and Pedialyte its Kyle Soehngen! He talks about his shoot in Germany and some of the ups and downs of that trip as well as diving into the current status of the film industry as a whole! Don’t miss this newest episode! Check ou…
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Today we talk with a dangerous duo of Tongaling, Paxeros Creative! Not only are they engaged, but they’re current #8 in the production leaderboard! We hear how Sean and Chelsea got started in film production and how they rose in the ranks on Tongal! They’ve got two other projects on the way right now and are sure to be around for a while so give it…
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Today we talk with one of the greatest ideators in Tongal history! He’s and the current #1 in the ideator leaderboard and winner of the first ever ideator Tongie. You probably see his name every week for winning some project or another so learn his tricks! David Kilgo talks about his ideating process, what its been like to work with some other prod…
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Talk with Nintendo’s Mario, jump into a mountain of Gushers and join us as we create a new Lego Star Wars with The Cinema Floor’s Matt Galuppo and Kelly Nygaard! This duo is definitely one to watch as they are the current number #20 in Production on Tongal and Kelly just was just named an emerging director by shoot magazine! https://ia601502.us.arc…
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No biggie…. just a SUPERBOWL COMMERCIAL! Join us as we talk with David Brashear one of Tongal’s oldest video creators. The #7 producer of all time, We talk about what Tongal was like in the very beginning, and hear about David’s journey from $25 idea prizes, to his first wildcard win, to a Superbowl commercial! https://ia601507.us.archive.org/23/it…
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STOP what you’re doing for this STOP MOTION power house! Star Wars, Beatles, Jurassic Park! In this episode we sit down with Amy, Kris, and Kurtis: the unstoppable stop-motion team that makes up Something’s Awry Production. With an impressive portfolio of being current Production and Ideation #12 & #1 on the leaderboard and #38 & 39 of all time, (n…
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All the way from New York, we welcome successful movie Producer Tarik Karam! The #19 Tongal Producer of all time and TRIPLE Tongie nominee talks about the commercial production industry at a higher level and his documentary story-style of commercial production! Enjoy! https://ia801501.us.archive.org/25/items/TalkTongalToMeEp.7TarikKaram_201705/Talk…
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Jump out of a plane! Shoot some awesome car commercials! This week on Talk Tonal we have the current #2 in production Cardinal Collective! Nominated for two Tongies, they talk about filming in Colorado and making the transition to full-time filmmakers out there. Enjoy! https://ia601506.us.archive.org/7/items/TalkTongalToMeEp.6CardinalCollective/Tal…
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Old people bowling?! Dandruff Crazies?! In this episode we talk with Brendan Beachman, number 13 Tongaler of all time in production and nominee for Tongaler of the year and best Comedy. We discuss some specific big projects he’s done for Tongal, how he got to work with Kevin Hart, and he gives great advice for new Tongalers. Enjoy! https://ia601500…
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ALLL THE WAY from Malaysia, we talk with our guest Mean Low Studio! Min is the #19 Tongaler of all time in production, and nominated for a Tongie in Best Animation. We discuss some specific big projects he’s done for Lego and we learn about his animations, where he gets his inspiration from, and how/why he does what he does! https://ia601500.us.arc…
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In This Episode we sit down with the Creators of Mindless Philosopher Productions,HENRY BEHEL and SEAN KELLER, in Los Angeles and talk about some of their successful Tongal Projects this year! They are nominated for a Tongie of Best New Artist of the Year! We discuss their Kitty Dubstep Video and talk about the good and bad of being a video product…
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We get a phone call with Jordan Haro, 2016 Double Tongie Nominee for Best Origional Content and Video of the Year and winner of the Great American Documentary Contest for a Broadcast Spot with DirectTV. We talk about the production of this film and Jordan’s other work. https://ia601500.us.archive.org/26/items/TalkTongalToMeEp.2JordanHaro/Talk%20Ton…
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In this first episode we sit down with the #7 Ideator of all time, AJ Schraeder! He offers some insight to his work with Tongal and we talk about the Tongies! https://ia801508.us.archive.org/16/items/TalkTongalToMeEp.1AJSchraeder01/Talk%20Tongal%20To%20Me%20-%20Ep.%201%20-%20AJ%20Schraeder_01.mp3Von Caleb Van Voorhis
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