Member Since 2021
Sascha Mayer
Mamava
Burlington, Vermont Area
Sascha is Co-founder and CBO of Mamava, Inc. Sascha started with Solidarity of Unbridled Labour (Mamava’s birthplace) in 1995. She helped to develop the Living Brand®, Solidarity’s philosophy on brands and brand creation. As Strategy Director, Sascha participated in the creation of many brands, has provided account planning services and has designed and facilitated multidisciplinary creative-collaborative sessions with numerous brands, including HP, Levi’s, Lululemon, Merrell Apparel, Nike Women, and Red Door Salons. Before joining Solidarity, Sascha worked for the office of Congressman (now Senator) Bernard Sanders (I-Vt.), where she served as staff assistant and then assistant press secretary. Sascha is a founding board member of Mobius, a mentoring nonprofit, and has a BA in sociology with a minor in Women’s Studies from the University of Vermont. She lives in Williston, VT with her husband, and two children where she gardens, cooks, and tends to her five chickens. Specialties: Social entrepreneurship. Brand creation. Strategic positioning and storytelling. Collaborative creative group facilitation. Concept innovation and process design.
SKILLS
- Brand Development
- Product Design
- Brand Design and Strategy
RECENT CONTENT
April 24th, 2023
Chief experience officer: My entrepreneurial dream job
The role of CXO is increasingly important as companies realize the impact that brand and the human experience have on their bottom line.
January 27th, 2023
A philosophy that can change business for good
It points the way to a different kind of business model for the future—one that’s collaborative rather than competitive, focused on abundance over scarcity, and committed to mentoring as a way to lift all boats.
November 23rd, 2022
Four ways to create a breastfeeding-friendly workplace
Making sure your workplace and culture are recognizing the whole human (not just the person doing the job) is essential in today’s workplace.
October 11th, 2022
Control, create, connect: How one entrepreneur avoids burnout
My self-care strategies not only help me navigate uncertainty and avoid burnout, but they also empower my employees to do the same.
September 14th, 2022
15 daily habits to boost productivity among leaders and their teams
Sometimes, the simplest daily habits can have the most significant impact on your overall productivity and mindset.
June 29th, 2022
4 reasons to choose progress over perfection in running your business
Here are four areas that benefit from prioritizing progress over perfection.
May 9th, 2022
How a breastfeeding company changed its approach to gender-inclusive language
Cultural change involves a complex process of unlearning and relearning.
January 25th, 2022
Is now the right time to unveil your latest innovation?
The business world demands constant innovation, but when is the right time to unveil your "latest and greatest" ideas?
January 20th, 2022
This is what responsible leadership looks like
When leaders truly understand the complex lives of their employees, they can create a workplace culture that empowers people to do their best work.
December 13th, 2021
Bodacious optimism: How to put the bounce in your business idea
No matter your industry or position, the tenets of bodacious optimism can help steer you through uncertain times.
August 10th, 2021
16 strategies to ensure the content you’re producing has real value for your audience
Writing informative content can set you and your organization up as experts in your industry—but only if it provides real value to your audience.
July 20th, 2021
Together again: Reengaging employees IRL after a year of Zoom
Don’t underestimate the value of a good icebreaker.
June 2nd, 2021
Gifts for the revolution: Getting creative to drive equity
COMPANY INFO
Mamava
Mamava is the leading expert in lactation space design. Mamava celebrates and supports the 21st-century breastfeeding mama on-the-go with freestanding lactation pods, a mobile locator app, and an engaged digital community. Mamava is a brand committed to playful disruption, great design, human connection, and inspiring action.
INDUSTRY
Creative design