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Krista Olynyk and Samantha MacKinnon
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S3E6 It Was The End of An Era
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…
S3E5 X Games Mode, Million-Dollar Goals & Being So For Real with Sara Joelle
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…
S3E4 Stepparenting, Grief & Letting Go of the Script with Sophia Apostol
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…
S1E4 Sensory Play, SAD & Letting Kids Be People
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…
S3E2 Grief, Gratitude & the Reality of Adoption with Julie Fried
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…
S3E1 Paid Ads, ADHD & Wanting It to Feel Easy with Britt Holmes
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…
S2E18 Hello 2026 — Fresh Starts, Real Life Pace
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…
S2E16 Done Is Better Than Perfect — New Year Reflections & Letting It Be Simple
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…
S2E15 Crafts, Chaos & the Magic We Keep
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…
Burnout Isn’t a Badge & Other Truths
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…
S2E14 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…
S2E14 Toddlers, Tickets & The Art of Letting Go
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…
S2E13 Black Friday, Budgets & the Business of Gift-Giving
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,…
Showing Up As You Are with Puja Malhotra
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…
S2E11 Community, Clarity & the Courage to Pivot with Luz Perez Brown
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…
S2E9 Whimsy, Work, and the Weight of the Holidays
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…
S2E8 Betting On Yourself with Janelle Nelissen
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…
S2E7 "One and Done, On Purpose" with Maddy Aucoin
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…
S2E6 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…
S2E5 From Cancer to Clarity — Emily Anderson on Motherhood, Business & Becoming Herself
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…
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