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<p>In this episode of the Bodacious Optimist podcast, host Sascha Mayer talks with Noah Miller, a leader in Environmental and Social Governance (ESG). The discussion delves deep into the definition and importance of ESG...
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The Bodacious Optimist
Hosted by Mamava · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Entrepreneur, mother, and cofounder of Mamava—the inventor of the freestanding lactation pod—Sascha Mayer introduces her newest baby: The Bodacious Optimist, a podcast dedicated to celebrating and learning from the people who have inspired and supported her entrepreneurial journey. They are designers and storytellers, business leaders and activists who have challenged the status quo and thrived. Bodacious Optimists believe that there are always solutions waiting to be unveiled.
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Booking probability
19%
Guest openness
Selective
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What is The Bodacious Optimist about?
Entrepreneur, mother, and cofounder of Mamava, the inventor of the freestanding lactation pod, Sascha Mayer introduces her newest baby: The Bodacious Optimist, a podcast dedicated to celebrating and learning from the people who have inspired and supported her entrepreneurial journey. They are designers and storytellers, business leaders and activists who have challenged the status quo and thrived.
Who hosts The Bodacious Optimist?
The Bodacious Optimist is hosted by Mamava. The show has published 24 episodes to date.
What has The Bodacious Optimist covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Noah Miller on Corporate ESG + Improving Breastfeeding Infrastructure" (17 September 2025, 30 minutes), "Dr. Lisa Stellwagen on Breastfeeding + Human Milk Banking" (13 August 2025, 38 minutes), and "Health Economist Tricia Johnson on the ROI of Breast Milk" (23 July 2025, 31 minutes).
How often does The Bodacious Optimist publish?
The Bodacious Optimist publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 24 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Bodacious Optimist?
Booking probability for The Bodacious Optimist is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Bodacious Optimist requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Bodacious Optimist's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Bodacious Optimist?
The strongest fits for The Bodacious Optimist are Photography, Polling & Other Services. The Bodacious Optimist has a business audience.
About the host
Mamava hosts The Bodacious Optimist, a business podcast with 24 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 13, 202538 minS0<p>In this episode of the Bodacious Optimist podcast, Sascha interviews Dr. Lisa Stellwagen, a pediatrician and leading advocate for breastfeeding and milk banking. Dr. Stellwagen, who played a key role in establishing...
Jul 23, 202531 minS0<p>In this episode of the Bodacious Optimist podcast, the host interviews Tricia Johnson, a professor at Rush University's Department of Health Systems Management. As a human milk economist, Tricia discusses her work in...
Jun 11, 202527 minS0<p>In this episode of the Bodacious Optimist podcast, host Sascha Mayer interviews Corinne Botz, a visual artist and educator whose multidisciplinary work spans photography, writing, and filmmaking. The conversation...
Mar 4, 202536 minS0<p>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...
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Feb 5, 202548 minS0<p>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...
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Jan 8, 202542 minS0<p>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...
Dec 11, 202435 minS0<p>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...
Nov 20, 202439 minS0<p>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...
Oct 30, 202437 minS0<p>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...
Oct 9, 202427 minS0<p>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...
Jul 3, 202435 minS0<p>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...
Jun 26, 202434 minS0<p>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)...
Jun 19, 202432 minS0<p>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...
Jun 12, 202435 minS0<p>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...
Jun 5, 202426 minS0<p>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...
May 29, 202423 minS0<p>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...
May 22, 202434 minS0<p>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...
May 15, 202436 minS0<p>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...
May 8, 202440 minS0<p>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...
Recent guests
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Noah Miller
Chief Advisory Officer, Western Waterfowlers
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Dr. Lisa Stellwagen
pediatrician and advocate, Human Milk Banking Association of North America
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Tricia Johnson
Senior Director of Events & Marketing, Washington Multi Family Housing Association
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Dr. Lars Bode
founding director, Human Milk Institute at UC San Diego
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