Realm Board of Directors appoints Sarah van Mosel and names three board advisors to support the company's rapid growth

Realm, the podcast-first digital media network, today announced Sarah van Mosel (former SVP of Podcast Strategy at SiriusXM) as the newest member of its Board of Directors, alongside the appointment of Board Advisors Colin Anderson, Jody Avirgan, and Laura Mignott, all veterans of the podcast industry.

These four innovators will collaborate closely with Realm’s team to build new talent and brand partnerships that match Realm’s new scale and strengths in 360 monetization and growth. Their appointments come as Realm continues to expand its talent and partner services across development, production, distribution, 360 monetization, strategy, and growth marketing—deepening its investment in comedy and sports amid the growth of its distribution network and ad sales business.

“Watch out! Sarah, Colin, Jody, and Laura are all at the top of their game. All of them are very Realm kind of folks - inspired, warm-hearted people who love to connect audiences with exceptional creators, ” said Molly Barton, CEO and Co-Founder of Realm.

“They all understand what it takes to grow an enduring multi-format podcast business— creatively and commercially. We are thrilled to welcome them to their new roles. Their wisdom and energy will be invaluable as we continue to expand our services and our network in Fandom & Entertainment, Family, and now Wellness, Sports, and Comedy.”

With top roles at iHeart and SiriusXM and now Executive Director of PVBLIC Media, Sarah van Mosel brings more than 15 years of experience leading revenue model innovation and building groundbreaking partnerships in the industry across the podcast ecosystem.

“Realm is a standout in the podcast space for its commitment to innovation and smart, sustainable growth, ” said van Mosel. “I’m excited to join the board and contribute to their workbuilding scalable models that support creators, engage audiences, and move the industry forward.”

As head of Roulette Productions, Jody Avirgan oversees the entire lifecycle of projects as host, producer, and editor—most recently, as an Executive Producer of “What Now?” with Trevor Noah.

“Like most independent producers,” Avirgan said, “I keep a running, ever-changing leaderboard in my head of production shops that are up to great things. Realm keeps rising up the charts! Molly and company have a keen sense of where the industry is headed, but more importantly a fundamental love for podcasts. I’m really excited to help them expand their sports offerings, and beyond. Stay tuned, come along for the ride.”

Visionary business leader, cultural strategist, and brand innovator Laura Mignott has over 15 years of shaping the future of marketing, communications, and experiential engagement. She currently serves as the CEO of You Are Home, helping Fortune 500 brands grow through inclusive storytelling, cultural fluency, and deep audience insight.

“I’m thrilled to join Realm as an Advisor at this pivotal moment in their explosive growth,” said Mignott. “In a world where bold, authentic storytelling matters more than ever, Realm is elevating unique voices and delivering immersive narratives that resonate deeply with audiences. I’m excited to bring my expertise in storytelling, brand strategy, and experiential magic to the Realm team—and help shape what’s next in audio & video and beyond.”

Former VP Podcasts at SiriusXM and Executive Producer at Earwolf, consultant Colin Anderson is currently leveraging his over twenty years of experience to develop new content and support existing shows with guidance on everything from editorial and operations to monetization and audience growth.

“I’m thrilled to join the Realm team and help continue to grow a network that’s not only transparent with talent but genuinely rolls up its sleeves alongside hosts to build and monetize great shows, ” said Anderson.