Adam Davidson on the Passion Economy and Advice for New Podcasters

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.

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Planet Money
The Passion Economy
Freakonomics on AI

What is The Bodacious Optimist?

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.