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Mama Merit Badge
Krista Olynyk and Samantha MacKinnon
27 episodes
1 day 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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Sleep-Deprived and Still Building — BTS of Business Growth
Mama Merit Badge
1 hour
4 weeks ago
Sleep-Deprived and Still Building — BTS of Business Growth

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 grow a business when you’re already maxed out, and how clarity can come even in the messiest seasons.

In the midst of it all, Krista offers a behind-the-scenes look at her group program, Design Your Dream Wedding Business—a space built for wedding pros who want to feel more confident, focused, and ready for inquiry season. They also chat about ideal clients, personal growth, and how implementing even simple systems can make business feel a little less heavy.

This episode is equal parts survival mode and strategy—and a reminder that you don’t need a perfect season to build something great.


Takeaways & Merit Badges Earned:

🛏️ Sleep struggles are real—and exhausting.

👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting and work will always compete for capacity.

📚 Reading can be both an escape and a growth tool.

📈 Business growth is not linear—it evolves with you.

⚙️ Systems help create breathing room.

💬 Confidence comes from clarity, not perfection.

🎯 Defining your ideal client changes everything.

📬 Inquiry season is real—prepare before you're overwhelmed

🏆 Success is personal, not prescriptive.

👯‍♀️ A supportive community makes all of this easier to carry.

✨ Wedding pro? Ready to get clear, confident, and set up for success?


Check out Krista’s group coaching program: Design Your Dream Wedding Business

💌 Follow us on Instagram @MamaMeritBadge

⭐️ Loved the episode? Leave a review or share it with a friend who’s building big things—through the chaos, not after it.


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.