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Hosted by Krista Olynyk and Samantha MacKinnon · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 42 episodes
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Yapping at the intersection of motherhood and ambition.A podcast for moms doing their best (and sometimes their worst) while juggling kids, careers, businesses, and the chaos of family life. Hosts Samantha and Krista—two black SUV moms from Southern Ontario—hand out imaginary badges for the messy, hilarious, and wildly human moments of modern motherhood.Expect real talk, zero judgment, and the occasional snack hidden in the pantry.New episodes every Wednesday.
Krista Olynyk and Samantha MacKinnon hosts Mama Merit Badge, a kids show with 42 episodes published.
In this final episode, Krista and Samantha do what they’ve always done best: start with the practical and end up somewhere much deeper. What begins as a conversation about AI meal planning, family routines, and the etern
This week, Krista and Samantha sit down with Sara Joelle — copywriter, Substack-er, Spokesperson of the Squirrels, single mom, and self-declared audacious human — for a conversation that moves from grief to million-dolla
This week, we're sitting down with Sophia Apostol — coach, educator, and body liberation advocate — for a deeply honest conversation about stepparenting and the realities of building a family that doesn’t follow the scri
This week, Krista and Samantha ease into the new year with a wide-ranging, honest conversation about parenting, mental health, and the strange in-between feeling that January often brings. They talk openly about seasonal
This week, Krista and Samantha are joined by Julie Fried, founder of Dallas Girl Friday, for a deeply honest conversation about adoption, early motherhood, and the emotions we don’t always make space for. Julie shares he
This week’s episode blends business strategy with real life — the kind where ambition meets motherhood, ADHD shapes how work actually gets done, and “success” starts to look very different than it used to. Krista and Sam
This mini episode marks the real beginning of the year — the moment when the decorations are down, routines are wobbling back into place, and everyone is asking, okay… now what? Krista and Samantha reflect on the transit
This New Year’s mini episode is a pause button — a moment to look back before rushing forward. Krista and Samantha reflect on the whirlwind of December, name the wins they’re proud of from the past year, and talk honestl
This week kicks off our pre-recorded holiday mini-episode series , airing through Christmas, New Year’s, and the first week of 2026 — short, honest conversations designed to meet you right where you are during the festiv
This week, it’s Krista’s turn in the hot seat as we continue our mini-episode series with a rapid fire round of the same questions we ask all of our guests. Krista reflects on what self-care really looks like in a season
This week’s episode flips the script — it’s Samantha’s turn in the hot seat for a rapid fire round of the questions usually reserved for guests. In this shorter, behind-the-scenes conversation, she reflects on how mother
This week’s episode has it all — choir recitals, broken wrists, parenting chaos, and The Sims 2. Krista and Samantha are in full December mode, juggling end-of-year work, family schedules, and a few laughable detours alo
This week, Krista and Samantha cover a little bit of everything — from Black Friday and fashion to ADHD, business strategy, and holiday prep. It’s a full-circle conversation about personal growth, clarity, and how both h
This week, Krista and Samantha sit down with Puja Malhotra, founder of Roop Creative Agency, for a conversation that gets real about the intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Puja opens up about the messy midd
This week, Krista and Samantha sit down with Luz Perez Brown, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, community builder, and military spouse, for a conversation about what it really means to build a life-first business in the m
This week, Krista and Samantha unpack the mental load of the holiday season — from Halloween hangovers and early gift planning to the nostalgia and chaos that make this time of year both magical and maddening. They share
This week, Krista and Samantha sit down with Janelle Nelissen , brand strategist and founder of Sage Creatives , for an honest and expansive conversation about what it means to be ambitious after motherhood—and how the j
This week, Samantha and Krista are joined by copywriter and messaging strategist Maddy Aucoin for a conversation about ambition, burnout, and choosing a life that feels good —not just productive. Maddy shares her experie
This week, Krista and Samantha are deep in the thick of it— sleep regressions, toddler chaos, and the kind of parenting fatigue that makes you forget what day it is . They share real-time reflections on what it means to
Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of cancer, diagnosis and treatment, recovery, grief, and the emotional impact of navigating illness as a mother and business owner. Please listen with care. This week, Kr
Sara Joelle
Spokesperson of the Squirrels, Writer, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, ADHD advocate · BTL Copy
1 appearance on this show
Sophia Apostol
host and creator · Fat Joy Life
1 appearance on this show
Britt Holmes
Merit Media
1 appearance on this show
Puja Malhotra
Roop Creative Agency
1 appearance on this show
Emily Anderson
bioethicist
1 appearance on this show
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Mama Merit Badge is hosted by Krista Olynyk and Samantha MacKinnon. The show is categorised under kids (family) and has published 42 episodes.
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