Best Sascha Mayer Podcasts (2025)

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Dr. Lars Bode on Human Milk Research, Maternal Health + Breastfeeding Support 36:24

3M ago36:24

36:24

In this episode of The Bodacious Optimist podcast, Sascha Mayer interviews Dr. Lars Bode, a renowned expert in breast milk research and the founding director of the Human Milk Institute at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Bode discusses the multifaceted benefits of breast milk for both infants and mothers, including its nutritional and …

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Medela's Angela Lang on Lactation Innovation + Breastfeeding Advocacy 47:53

4M ago47:53

47:53

Join Dr. Angela Lang as she shares her expertise and personal journey in the field of lactation and breastfeeding support. Dr. Lang, who began her career as a systems engineer before transitioning to nursing, discusses the importance of evidence-based care and the challenges she faced as a new mother. She emphasizes the role of Medela in advancing …

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Adeline Druart, CEO of Lawson's Finest Liquids, on Crafting Beer + Socially Responsible Businesses 41:34

5M ago41:34

41:34

In this episode, Sascha Mayer interviews Adeline Druart, CEO of Lawson's Finest Liquids. Adeline shares her journey from studying cheesemaking in France to leading Vermont Creamery— and eventually becoming CEO of one of the premier craft breweries in the U.S. She discusses her passion for sustainable food, the importance of quality, and the challen…

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CEO Kate Williams on 1% for the Planet + Business as a Force for Good 34:30

6M ago34:30

34:30

Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, joins the Bodacious Optimist podcast to discuss the global movement where businesses commit 1% of their annual sales to support environmental causes. Kate explains the origins of the organization, founded in 2002 by Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard and Craig Matthews, and its evolution over two decades. She detail…

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Michelle Millar Fisher + Amber Winick on Designing Motherhood 39:09

7M ago39:09

39:09

In this episode of The Bodacious Optimist podcast, Sascha interviews Michelle Millar Fisher and Amber Winick, the visionaries behind Designing Motherhood. This multifaceted project examines how design influences reproduction and parenthood through a book and a series of exhibitions. Michelle and Amber share their journey from their initial meeting …

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U.S. Representative Becca Balint on Gender, Politics, + Maternal Health 37:19

7M ago37:19

37:19

In this episode of the Bodacious Optimist podcast, Sascha Mayer interviews Representative Becca Balint of Vermont, the first woman and openly LGBTQ+ person to represent the state in Congress. Balint discusses her journey from being a middle school teacher to a congresswoman, her experience in Vermont and on Capitol Hill, and her priorities includin…

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Christine Dodson on Navigating Factory Ownership + Leadership 26:34

8M ago26:34

26:34

In this episode of 'The Bodacious Optimist' hosted by Sascha Mayer, co-founder of Mamava, the focus is on the operations and manufacturing side of the business. Sascha interviews her co-founder Christine Dodson, who oversees manufacturing at Mamava. They discuss the challenges and successes encountered as they decided to take on their own manufactu…

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Toyya Lassere on Authentic, Service-Oriented Leadership 35:12

11M ago35:12

35:12

Toyya Lassere is the Senior Director of Guest & Team Member Experience at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. In this episode, she shares her journey from a life centered on care to a successful career in entertainment management that spans music, film, and professional sports at premier venues, including U.S. Bank Stadium and SoFi Stadium. Toyya…

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Sonia Strobel on Sustainable Fisheries and B Corp Certification 33:58

11M ago33:58

33:58

Sonia Strobel is the cofounder and CEO of Skipper Otto, a community supported fishery based in Canada that provides consumers with premium fish and seafood direct from small-scale fishermen (think: CSA for seafood). In this episode, Sonia shares her experience partnering with B Lab on creating more rigorous certification standards for the seafood i…

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Alysia Montaño on being an Olympic Athlete and a Mother on a Mission 32:04

12M ago32:04

32:04

Alysia Montaño is an Olympic athlete, a seven-time USA Outdoor Track and Field Champion, an entrepreneur, and a mother. In 2019, Alysia’s op-ed in The New York Times about the inequities in her Nike sponsorship brought worldwide attention to the barriers and career conflicts faced by professional athletes who are athletes and mothers. On Mothers Da…

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Adam Davidson on the Passion Economy and Advice for New Podcasters 34:50

12M ago34:50

34:50

Adam Davidson is one of the godfathers of podcasting, the cofounder of NPR’s Planet Money, and a longtime contributor to many popular podcasts including Freakonomics and This American Life. He has written for such esteemed publications as The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and the New York Times Magazine. He is also the author of The Passion Economy, a …

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Jen Saxton on Relentless Optimism in Entrepreneurship 26:19

1y ago26:19

26:19

Jen Saxton is a serial entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Tot Squad, a baby services marketplace that connects new parents with health, wellness, and safety services— like car seat installation, babyproofing, doulas, sleep consultants, and more. In this episode, Jen talks to Sascha about building and selling her first company, how assuming the res…

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Kelly Brush on An Adaptive, Positive Mindset 23:00

1y ago23:00

23:00

Kelly Brush is a mother, athlete, healthcare professional, and the inspirational leader behind the Kelly Brush Foundation (KBF)—an organization dedicated to making active and engaged lives a reality for those who have experienced a spinal cord injury. In 2006, Kelly crashed and injured her spinal cord while racing for the Middlebury College ski tea…

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Nic Longo on Innovation + Enhancing Experience 33:30

1y ago33:30

33:30

Nic Longo is the Director of Aviation at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV). In addition to being the busiest airport in Vermont (and New England’s fifth busiest and second busiest commercial service airport when it comes to landings and takeoffs), BTV is home to the F35s of the Green Mountain Boys (Vermont’s Air National Guar…

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Roxanne Vought on Socially Responsible Businesses 36:13

1y ago36:13

36:13

Roxanne Vought is the Executive Director of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR). VBSR is a statewide, nonprofit business association founded 34 years ago by a group of pioneering socially responsible businesses in Vermont, including Ben and Jerry’s and Gardener’s Supply Company. VBSR’s mission is to leverage the power of business fo…

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Michael Jager on Idea Farming + Living Brands 39:51

1y ago39:51

39:51

Michael Jager is the cofounder of the design studio Solidarity of Unbridled Labour. For more than 30 years, Michael has been designing and collaborating with international brands like Burton Snowboards, Xbox, and Patagonia. In this episode, Michael talks to Sascha about how his love for music became a love for art and inspired his career in multidi…

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Claire Coder on Changing the Game 36:15

1y ago36:15

36:15

Claire Coder is the founder and CEO of Aunt Flow. Founded in 2016 when Claire was just 18, Aunt Flow supplies free-vend dispensers and 100% organic cotton menstrual products to businesses and schools to ensure that everyone has access to healthy, sustainable menstrual products wherever they are. Aunt Flow has implemented free period products in tho…

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Raena Boston on Creating the World We Want for our Kids 33:37

1y ago33:37

33:37

Raena Boston is the leader of the Working Momtras online community and a cofounder of the national nonprofit organization Chamber of Mothers. With a monthly reach of over 4 million, Chamber of Mothers champions the work of existing advocacy groups; educates mothers about the personal impact of politics; and encourages women to use their voices, dol…

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Sascha Mayer on Launching Something Brand New 36:09

1y ago36:09

36:09

For The Bodacious Optimist’s inaugural podcast, coproducer Nicci Micco talks with the show’s host and Mamava cofounder Sascha Mayer about her path to making pods (both this show, and the lactation pods she invented). The episode focuses on how Sascha and cofounder Christine Dodson incubated the concept of freestanding lactation pods (the birth of M…

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Trailer 1:45

1y ago1:45

1:45

Mamava presents The Bodacious Optimist, hosted by Sascha Mayer. Episode 1 launches April 17, 2024.By Mamava

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The Bodacious Optimist

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Dr. Lars Bode on Human Milk Research, Maternal Health + Breastfeeding Support 36:24

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Medela's Angela Lang on Lactation Innovation + Breastfeeding Advocacy 47:53

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Adeline Druart, CEO of Lawson's Finest Liquids, on Crafting Beer + Socially Responsible Businesses 41:34

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CEO Kate Williams on 1% for the Planet + Business as a Force for Good 34:30

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Michelle Millar Fisher + Amber Winick on Designing Motherhood 39:09

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U.S. Representative Becca Balint on Gender, Politics, + Maternal Health 37:19

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Christine Dodson on Navigating Factory Ownership + Leadership 26:34

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Toyya Lassere on Authentic, Service-Oriented Leadership 35:12

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Sonia Strobel on Sustainable Fisheries and B Corp Certification 33:58

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Alysia Montaño on being an Olympic Athlete and a Mother on a Mission 32:04

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Adam Davidson on the Passion Economy and Advice for New Podcasters 34:50

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Jen Saxton on Relentless Optimism in Entrepreneurship 26:19

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Kelly Brush on An Adaptive, Positive Mindset 23:00

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Nic Longo on Innovation + Enhancing Experience 33:30

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Roxanne Vought on Socially Responsible Businesses 36:13

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Michael Jager on Idea Farming + Living Brands 39:51

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Claire Coder on Changing the Game 36:15

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Raena Boston on Creating the World We Want for our Kids 33:37

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Sascha Mayer on Launching Something Brand New 36:09

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Trailer 1:45

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