201. Solutions for an Underserved Workforce: Nursing Parents Rejoice! with Sascha Mayer

Sascha Mayer is the founder of a company called Mamava, a Vermont business that created an entirely new product that stands out, not only for its brilliance, but also for its obvious necessity: Private pods especially for breastfeeding mothers. Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 02:21 – Origin Story of Mamava 07:28 – Vermont's Business Culture 10:29 – Adaptability in Spaces 12:13 – Privacy in Pumping Spaces 16:20 – Creating a Comfortable Space 20:25 – Design Approach to Lactation Spaces 25:27 – Break 27:42 – Sasha’s Background and Journey 32:04 – Building the Team 38:00 – Turning Setbacks into Growth 43:03 – Words of Support App Feature 45:53 – Celebrating Wins in Business 48:20 – Serving B2B and End Users 53:00 – Sasha's Grandmother's Influence 55:55 – Reflecting on Privilege and Responsibility 58:10 – Key Advice for Innovators 01:00:25 – What You Can Do Next 01:02:00 – Closing