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Mama Merit Badge
Krista Olynyk and Samantha MacKinnon
35 episodes
3 days ago
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.
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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.
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Parenting
Kids & Family
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Systems, Style and Staying Sane (?)
Mama Merit Badge
23 minutes 46 seconds
3 weeks ago
Systems, Style and Staying Sane (?)

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 motherhood and ambition coexist, what efficiency really looks like in this season, and why she’ll always choose quality over quantity in both life and work.

From ClickUp hacks and clutter tolerance to evolving personal style and the myth of balance, this episode offers a candid look at what it takes to build a business and a home without losing your sense of self. It’s equal parts reflection and reality — a reminder that sometimes, ambition looks like choosing what matters most today.


Takeaways & Merit Badges Earned:

💼 Ambition shifts with capacity and life stage — and that’s okay.

✨ Quality over quantity wins every time.

🧺 A little clutter is fine if you can still find your keys.

⚙️ Tools like ClickUp make the mental load easier to carry.

🧠 Systems are shortcuts for sanity.

👗 Personal style evolves alongside identity.

🌿 Growth doesn’t always mean doing more.

💬 Support systems keep everything standing.

🎯 Efficiency is less about speed, more about clarity.

🏡 Managing the chaos is a skill — not a failing.


💌 Follow us on Instagram: @MamaMeritBadge

⭐️ Loved the episode? Share it with a fellow multitasking mom or business owner who’s redefining ambition — one organized ClickUp board at a time.

Mama Merit Badge
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.