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Mama Making Podcast
The Mama Making Podcast is a space for moms making impact - in their communities, in their work, and in the everyday spaces that shape the world.
Hosted by Jessica Lamb, this show features honest conversations with women building, leading, creating, and mothering in ways that ripple outward. Each week brings a mix of solo reflections, expert interviews, and real stories from moms navigating growth in every season — from pregnancy and postpartum to leadership, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and beyond.
Because motherhood doesn’t pause growth. It often reshapes it.
Mama Making Podcast
Sascha Mayer | Building Mamava: How One Startup is Redesigning the Breastfeeding Experience
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What happens when two moms decide the world needs a better system for breastfeeding support? You get Mamava—the startup turning the simple act of pumping milk into a dignified, accessible experience.
In this episode, Jessica sits down with Sascha Mayer, co-founder of Mamava, to talk about the origin story of the brand, how they’re changing public spaces for lactating parents, and why innovation in motherhood often starts with personal frustration.
From business-building to social impact, Sascha’s story is proof that when moms build, they build better for everyone.
Main Topics Covered
- The moment Sascha realized breastfeeding infrastructure was broken
- How Mamava got its start—and why it went B2B first
- Designing for dignity, privacy, and inclusion
- The policy gaps that inspired innovation
- Mamava’s evolution from pods to platforms
- Why lactation equity is a workplace issue
- Advice for moms pursuing big ideas
Resources Mentioned
- Mamava Locator App: Download here
- Lactation Consultant Resources
- Mamava Podcast: The Bodacious Optimist
- Human Milk Banking Association of North America
- Designing Motherhood Exhibit: Museum of Art & Design
Connect with Sascha Mayer
- Mamava: mamava.com
- Instagram: @mamava_vt
- LinkedIn: @mamava-llc
This episode is sponsored by Collabs Creative - a digital marketing company supporting makers, creatives, and small business owners with all things digital and design.
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