Exclusive Percy Jackson Author Rick Riordan on his new book, season 2 and more!

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Navigating Career Pivots and Grit with Milo’s Avni Patel Thompson 26:18

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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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Arezou had the chance to sit down with author Rick Riordan to talk about his latest book Wrath of the Triple Goddess, the seventh book in the Percy Jackson series. They talked about revisiting Percy's world, writing heavy themes for younger readers, and what aspects of mythology Riordan still wants to write about. They also talk about whether we'll ever see Magnus Chase again and how Percy Jackson Season 2 is going.

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The 10th Kingdom 25th Anniversary 1:00:50

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To celebrate the 25th anniversary of NBC's 10th Kingdom, longtime fans Candace and Chelsea, and Arezou who first watched it as an adult, talk about the fairy tale miniseries. They talk about their memories of first watching, favorite plot points, Wolf and Virginia's relationship, and the new takes on fairy tales. Waffle Links: https://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.social http://bsky.app/profile/candacekaw.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/chelseafairless.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@arezoudeetoo https://www.threads.net/@candacekaw https://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.social http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://x.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle…

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Cinderella 75th Anniversary: Impact on Cinema, Disney and Storytelling 22:27

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We're celebrating the 75th anniversary of Disney's classic film, Cinderella. We discuss the movie's impact on Disney, its iconic scenes, and its role in the survival and direction of the Walt Disney Company post-World War II.

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Interview with The Legend of Meneka author Kritika H. Rao 19:36

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Arezou is joined by The Legend of Meneka author Kritika H. Rao to discuss her new book, which puts a spin on a classic, yet underrepresented, figure from Hindu mythology. They talk about the process of putting a new spin on an old story, the scene that was key to the story as a whole, and why romance is so important in character development. Find Kritika online: https://www.kritikahrao.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kritikahrao/ Waffle Links: https://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.social https://x.com/ArezouAmin https://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.social http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://x.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle…

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Wicked: The Best Musical Adaptation? 47:12

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No one mourns the wicked, but we sure do like talking about it. This week, Candace and Arezou discuss Jon Chu’s movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked. They celebrate how the movie embraces its musical theater roots, and praise the casting of Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey. They also speculate on what to expect in Part 2, what they think will change in adaptation, and wonder whether we’ll see a certain girl from Kansas…and her little dog too.…

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Hot Frosty and the Born Sexy Yesterday Trope 31:18

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Things are getting “frosty” on The Geeky Waffle as Candace and Arezou sit down to discuss Netflix’s Christmas rom-com Hot Frosty, starring Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan. They discuss the “born sexy yesterday” trope, the growing Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe , and the comfort the predictable stories offer at this time of year. Waffle Links: https://bsky.app/profile/candacekaw.bsky.social https://x.com/candaceisageek https://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.social https://x.com/ArezouAmin https://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.social http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://x.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle…

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Interview with A Monsoon Rising Author Thea Guanzon 32:57

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She's back! To celebrate the release of A Monsoon Rising, author Thea Guanzon returns to chat with Arezou about her new book. They chat about the standout scenes - hint, they're spicy - what the last whirlwind year has been like since publication, and Thea's next project, the Critical Role tie-in, Tusk Love ! Find Thea online: theaguanzon.com http://instagram.com/theagwrites http://twitter.com/theagwrites http://tiktok.com/@theagwrites https://bsky.app/profile/theagwrites.bsky.social Waffle Links: https://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.social https://x.com/ArezouAmin https://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.social http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://x.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle…

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Agatha All Along Series Reaction: Romances, Fandom and Music 50:41

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Candace, Noor-Hal, and Alex as they break down the limited series Agatha All Along. They explore the show's twists, character arcs, and outstanding performances.

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Batman: Resurrection Author John Jackson Miller Interview 34:19

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Host Candace interviews John Jackson Miller about his new novel, Batman Resurrection. Miller discusses his Batman journey, bringing characters to the Burton universe and the evolution of Batman in pop culture.

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The Rings of Power Season 2 Review 1:23:22

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The Rings of Power Season 2 may have wrapped up, but that doesn't mean we still don't have thoughts. Join Arezou and Chelsea as they break down character arcs for the second season, talk about what worked and what didn't, and speculate where things will go in Season 3. Check out Chelsea's Rings of Power Season 2 recaps on the site here .…

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This extensive discussion and review touch upon the animated movie Wish, which commemorates Disney's 100th anniversary. Candace and Arezou share our initial excitement, expectations, and disappointment after viewing the film (multiple times). We go over the storytelling, character arcs, and music, as well as its animation style and thematic messages. We also offer another version of the movie with the concept art of Star Boy and his romance with Asha.…

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