Power in Connection: Amy VanHaren on Storytelling, Tech, and Maternal Health

In this episode of Mother of Fact: the podcast—conversations with leaders transforming women’s health—host Emily Sylvester, Founder & CEO of Mother of Fact, sits down with Amy VanHaren, founder of Pumpspotting.

Amy has spent the past decade redefining how mothers connect and find support through technology, storytelling, and community. From her journey across the country in the Breast Express bus—a roving space for breastfeeding awareness and connection—to scaling digital platforms that reach hundreds of thousands of parents, Amy has built a movement centered on belonging and care.

Together, Emily and Amy explore the power of storytelling in maternal health, how digital tools can strengthen—not replace—human connection, and what it takes to build systems that truly support parents and families.

If you’ve ever wondered how technology can make maternal care more human, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insight.

Key Topics Discussed

• Amy’s journey from startup founder to national maternal health advocate
• The origins and impact of the Breast Express bus
• Why storytelling is essential to changing the maternal health narrative
• The role of technology in building real connection and community
• Lessons learned from scaling Pumpspotting and empowering parents
• What the future of maternal health innovation could look like

Guest Links & Mentions

• Follow Amy VanHaren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyvanharen/
• https://www.amyvanharen.com/
• Mother of Fact: https://motheroffact.com