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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 thousands of bathrooms and donated millions of tampons and pads. In this interview, Claire and Sascha talk about creating new business categories, “Flow Bros” and “Fairy Pod Fathers,” and what it feels like to be the Betty Crocker of menstruation.

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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 thousands of bathrooms and donated millions of tampons and pads. In this interview, Claire and Sascha talk about creating new business categories, “Flow Bros” and “Fairy Pod Fathers,” and what it feels like to be the Betty Crocker of menstruation.

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

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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 protective qualities. He delves into the specific role of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in shaping infant gut microbiomes and their potential applications in treating various diseases. Dr. Bode also highlights the mission of the Human Milk Institute and its focus on translating molecular discoveries into public health impacts. He shares his personal journey from Germany to becoming a leading scientist in the US and offers insights into the social and cultural dimensions of breastfeeding. The episode concludes with a preview of the Human Milk Institute's annual symposium and the collaborative efforts to advance the field of human milk research. 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Lars Bode and Human Milk Research 01:47 Foundational Benefits of Breast Milk 05:43 Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) Explained 10:29 The Human Milk Institute: Mission and Impact 16:27 Innovative Applications Beyond Infant Health 18:29 Dr. Bode's Personal Journey and Career Path 22:17 Challenges and Support in Breastfeeding 27:32 Human Milk Institute Symposium and Future Outlook 29:27 Parenthood and Professional Insights 35:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Mentioned in this episode: Human Milk Institute Human Milk Institute Symposium University of California, San Diego The Lancet Breastfeeding Series (2016) The Family Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation National Institute of Child Health and Human Development…

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

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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 breastfeeding technology, including the significance of the early pump-in-style models and the latest innovations like colostrum collectors. The episode delves into detailed lactation practices, the physiological benefits of breastfeeding for both baby and mother, and the cultural shifts (and infrastructure) needed to better support breastfeeding journeys. Dr. Lang also highlights the importance of accessible education for healthcare providers to ensure mothers receive the support they need from the hospital to their homes. 00:00 Introduction and Excitement 02:47 Medela's Mission and Lactation Journey 03:26 Personal Story: From Engineer to Lactation Consultant 04:16 Challenges and Changes in Breastfeeding 05:50 Evolution of Breast Pumps 07:15 Medela's Role in Supporting Working Moms 08:25 Clinical Research and Breast Pump Technology 11:31 Pumping vs. Breastfeeding 12:21 Importance of Colostrum 22:53 Supporting Breastfeeding in Hospitals 42:07 Community and Cultural Support for Breastfeeding 46:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Mentioned in this episode: Medela Milk Stork Human Milk Institute…

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

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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 challenges and opportunities she faced during her career transitions. Adeline also touches on the significance of B Corp certification, gender diversity in the beer industry, and her role as a working mother. She highlights the importance of community impact, personal growth, and nurturing the next generation. 00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome 01:52 Journey to Vermont: From France to Cheese Making 05:03 Starting at Vermont Creamery 07:16 Rising to Leadership and Business Growth 13:07 Transition to Lawson's Finest Liquids 13:51 Challenges and Successes as CEO 16:47 Lawson's Finest Liquids: Community and Impact 20:04 Women in the Beer Industry 33:03 Balancing Motherhood and Leadership 39:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Mentioned in this episode: Lawson’s Finest Liquids Vermont Creamery Land O'Lakes Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR)…

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

22 weeks ago34:30

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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 details the role of 1% for the Planet in advising, certifying, and amplifying member contributions across diverse industries and global regions. Kate shares insights into the value of strategic giving, facilitated through their vetting process of environmental partners and highlights the organization’s impact on community building and employee engagement. Additionally, Kate delves into personal reflections on balancing motherhood with her career and the significance of creativity and optimism in tackling environmental challenges. She also shares unique examples of member companies and environmental partners, including the inspiring Thin Green Line Foundation. 00:00 Introduction to Kate Williams and 1% for the Planet 02:34 Founding and Mission of 1% for the Planet 03:27 How 1% for the Planet Operates 05:50 Global Reach and Impact Areas 06:55 Diverse Membership and Industry Representation 08:26 Employee Engagement and Community Building 09:28 Unexpected Members and Impact Stories 19:28 Vermont Roots and Organizational Growth 21:25 Personal Journey and Leadership Insights 24:01 Parenting, Work-Life Balance, and Advice 32:44 Conclusion and How to Get Involved Mentioned in the episode: 1% for the Planet Patagonia The Thin Green Line Foundation…

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

25 weeks ago39:09

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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 in New York to their work's growing impact, including partnerships with organizations like the Pew Foundation and the Maternity Care Coalition. They also discuss the implications of their work on maternal health and the care economy, reflecting on the importance of design as a mode of inquiry and community building. 00:00 Introduction to Designing Motherhood 01:15 Meet Michelle and Amber 02:42 The Origin of Designing Motherhood 06:41 Challenges and Triumphs in Publishing 08:49 The Exhibition Journey 13:43 Research and Social Media Impact 18:49 Localization and Global Impact 22:50 Partnerships and Community Impact 30:12 Reflections and Advice 37:04 Future of Designing Motherhood Mentioned in this episode: Designing Motherhood by Michelle Millar Fisher and Amber Winick The Museum of Modern Art The Pew Charitable Trusts Maternity Care Coalition Houston Center for Contemporary Craft…

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

28 weeks ago37:19

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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 including maternal health and reproductive rights. She highlights the significance of organizations like Emerge Vermont in training women for political roles and shares personal stories about balancing family life with public service. They also discuss the challenges of the current Congress, the importance of authenticity in politics, and ongoing legislative efforts such as the Momnibus Act. Balint emphasizes the need for systemic change and maintaining optimism in the human spirit. 00:00 Introduction to Representative Becca Balint 02:20 Early Career and Vermont Representation 02:52 Challenges and Priorities in Vermont 06:41 Reproductive Rights and Legislative Efforts 09:05 Empowering Women in Politics 12:03 Personal Insights and Authenticity 17:11 Maternal Health and Legislative Challenges 22:59 Balancing Family and Public Service 33:06 Optimism and Future Goals Mentioned in the episode: Emerge Vermont The Momnibus Act Amanda Ripley author of High Conflict Donna Hicks author of Dignity and Leading with Dignity…

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Christine Dodson on Navigating Factory Ownership + Leadership 26:34

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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 manufacturing during the pandemic to gain cost control and enhance product development. The episode highlights the significant role played by Mark Wiggins, whose manufacturing expertise facilitated the transition. Additionally, they talk about integrating a maternalistic corporate culture in a traditionally male-dominated manufacturing sector and the unique organizational culture at Mamava that includes equal benefits for all employees. The episode underscores the importance of making transformative changes in manufacturing, especially for women, and closes with Christine's personal reflections on entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and maintaining a strong company culture. 00:00 Introduction to Sascha Mayer and Mamava 01:19 Meet Christine Dodson: Co-Founder and Operations Head 03:00 The Decision to Take on Manufacturing 05:49 Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry 09:29 Integrating Maternalistic Culture in Manufacturing 16:04 Challenges and Learning Curves in Manufacturing 21:10 Advice and Reflections on Entrepreneurship 24:24 Looking Ahead: Optimism for the Future…

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

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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 talks to Sascha about the strides made in gender equity in the workplace and what it means to be a service-oriented leader. Mentions: Solar Records Kevin Warren Arthur Blank…

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

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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 industry, building a brand from a network of partners, and what we can learn from indigenous communities and their foodways. Mentions: Skipper Otto B Lab / B Corporations Local Catch Network…

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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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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 book that profiles entrepreneurs who have leveraged their passions to create meaningful work and build thriving businesses. In this episode, Adam shares some of the history of podcasting, explains the passion economy, and lends advice to Sascha on how to make a successful podcast. Mentioned: Planet Money The Passion Economy Freakonomics on AI…

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Jen Saxton on Relentless Optimism in Entrepreneurship 26:19

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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 resiliency of “a cockroach” has helped keep her businesses alive in tumultuous times, and what she is most optimistic about moving forward. Mentioned: Tot Squad at Target Tot Squad at Amazon…

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Kelly Brush on An Adaptive, Positive Mindset 23:00

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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 team. After undergoing rigorous rehabilitation for her new life in a wheelchair, Kelly and her family created the foundation—just months after her accident—as a way of channeling the support she received in her recovery and to share the power of sport for physical and mental health, confidence, and community building. In this podcast, Kelly shares her story and talks with Sascha about KBF’s aim to influence culture and how all humans are living adaptive lives. Mentions: Kelly Brush Foundation “What Can a Body Do? By Sara Hendren…

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Nic Longo on Innovation + Enhancing Experience 33:30

51 weeks ago33:30

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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 Guard), the fast-growing start-up BETA Technologies, and, of course, the place where Mamava piloted our first lactation pods. In this episode Nic talks about his career path, optimistic leadership style, and approach to making this community-oriented airport a delightful user experience. Mentioned: Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport BETA Technologies…

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Roxanne Vought on Socially Responsible Businesses 36:13

1 year ago36:13

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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 for positive social and environmental impact. In this episode, Roxanne and Sascha talk about the evolution of the organization as corporate social responsibility has become more mainstream, where the B Corp movement intersects with VBSR, and how Roxanne leads in the face of radical change. Mentioned: Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility B Corporations…

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Michael Jager on Idea Farming + Living Brands 39:51

1 year ago39:51

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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 multidisciplinary brand design, which includes building the Burton brand, and the origins of Mamava. Michael shares how his philosophy of Living Brand design was inspired by his roots growing up close to nature in rural Vermont. This episode is a master class for anyone interested in category-creating brand design, and the inevitability of needing to embrace change in business and life. Mentioned: Hard’ack Mountain Burton Snowboards Solidarity of Unbridled Labour No Bullshit Strategy by Alex M H Smith…

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Claire Coder on Changing the Game 36:15

1 year ago36:15

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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 thousands of bathrooms and donated millions of tampons and pads. In this interview, Claire and Sascha talk about creating new business categories, “Flow Bros” and “Fairy Pod Fathers,” and what it feels like to be the Betty Crocker of menstruation. Mentioned: Stadiums that stock Aunt Flow Menstrual Equity Legislation content warning: swearing, 31:20-32:20…

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

1 year ago33:37

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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, dollars, and power to hold lawmakers accountable for the nexus of failed or nonexistent support systems for mothers. In this episode Raena talks to Sascha about the intersection of advocacy and parenthood, the need for care infrastructure in America, the power of storytelling, and what she is bodaciously optimistic about as a mother of three young children. Raena Boston is a mother of three, seasoned HR professional, and a writer. She is also the co-founder of the national nonprofit organization, the Chamber of Mothers. In 2020, Raena established The Working Momtras, an online community aimed at empowering mothers to break free from the pressures of motherhood and let go of the expectation to do it all. Within this community, she leads discussions on vital topics such as parental leave, childcare, and the challenges of working parenthood. Raena is a prominent thought leader in the realm of working motherhood, paid leave, and childcare. Her insights have been featured on platforms such as Good Morning America, PBS Newshour, and Yahoo Life. Mentioned: The Chamber of Mothers The Working Momtras The Mamattorney, Daphney Delvaux…

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Sascha Mayer on Launching Something Brand New 36:09

1 year ago36:09

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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 Mamava) at the design studio where they worked, the power of design and brand to influence culture, and the challenges of creating an entirely new category and business from the ground up. Sascha is a recognized expert on lactation space design, family-friendly workplace policies, and social entrepreneurial leadership. Her career in design started at JDK (now Solidarity of Unbridled Labour) where as Strategy Director, Sascha designed and facilitated multidisciplinary creative collaborative sessions with brands including HP, Levi’s, Lululemon, Nike Women, and Seventh Generation. Prior to joining Solidarity, Sascha served as assistant press secretary for former Congressman (now Senator) Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). Nicci Micco, Mamava’s Chief Marketing Officer, began her career as a magazine journalist and content creator, producing multi-platform health and lifestyle content for brands including EatingWell, SELF, Cooking Light, Men’s Health, and Glamour—and later working with health and wellness experts to architect lifestyle programs that help people live healthier, happier lives. Nicci is also a mom of two sporty teenagers and a yoga teacher. Mentioned: Michael Jager creative director of Solidarity of Unbridled Labour Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Evolution by Cat Bohannon…

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

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