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Sarah & Candice chat with the fabulous Brenda Skouras! Benda is the Founder & CEO of B9 Model Event Staffing. A luxury model staffing company that gives our clients detailed attention to their event needs.  Through the booking process we customize the staff that will fit for your event.  Ensuring that your needs are met and that your clients are happy. We book models, actors, and general s...

On this episode, the ladies sit down with Shivan Sarna.  Shivan is the author of the Amazon Bestseller Healing SIBO, a TV host, and award-winning health educator. She is the creator and producer of the SIBO SOS® Summits and Community, The Digestion SOS™ documentary series, The Gut & Microbiome Rescue Summit, the Liver and Gallbladder Rescue Summit, The Lymphatic Rescue Summit, The Dental Healt...

 This week on Don’t Start , Candice and Sarah sit down with Alyssa — host of the hit podcast Miss Judged — for a hilarious and brutally honest conversation about judgment, relationships, social media, and learning how to own who you are unapologetically. From internet opinions to personal insecurities, nothing is off limits as the girls dive into the pressure women feel to be “perfect,” the chaos...

Candice and Sarah are diving headfirst into the pressure cooker that is May. From Mental Health Awareness Month and the unrealistic expectations of “Hot Girl Summer”… to astrology, mood swings, burnout, body image, and why everyone suddenly thinks Mercury is personally attacking them — nothing is off limits. It’s funny, honest, slightly unhinged, and way too relatable. Because between healing, hus...

This week on Don’t Start , Candice and Sarah sit down with the incredible Dr. ShantaQuilette — award-winning comedian, global keynote speaker, women’s health advocate, and all-around powerhouse. Dr. ShantaQuilette opens up about surviving not one, but two strokes and a heart attack, and how she turned unimaginable challenges into purpose, joy, and impact. From leaving behind a career as an IRS Rev...

Sarah and Candice are tackling modern-day crises like people FaceTiming in public like it’s a private living room, posting everything but texting nothing back, and somehow still forgetting to drink water. The drama is real… don’t start! Send us Fan Mail Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Watch Us on Youtube

In this episode of Don’t Start! , Candice and Sarah sit down with the high-energy, handsome Italian and endlessly inspiring Matty Maggiacomo—Peloton instructor, theatre enthusiast, and all-around vibe curator. Matty brings his signature mix of passion, humor, and heart to a conversation that goes way beyond fitness. We dive into his journey from theatre to the Peloton platform, what it really mean...

Candice and Renee go way back to school together. They were collage suite mates and Sarah knew Renee from the theater circuit.,  so it was a pleasure to all reunite! Little bit about our guest today - Renée Marino is a dynamic International Keynote Speaker, Host, and Connection Expert. She can be seen as Mary Delgado in Clint Eastwood's film adaptation of Jersey Boys, and her best-selling boo...

Welcome to Season Two! What a way to start! Like Don't Start! but we must! We are so excited to have Dr Brooke aka Dr. B to our pod! She's a World renowned expert on all things sensory and emotional regulation. Dr. B works with all humans who are exhausted, depleted, and have chronic stress and anxiety, how to find a balance, release shame and guilt, and enjoy their life through brain-ba...

Big news on this episode of Don’t Start! 🎙️ Candice and Sarah are shaking things up and sharing an exciting update about the future of the podcast. The ladies announce that Don’t Start! is officially moving to a biweekly schedule , which means longer episodes, even more laughs, and deeper conversations with the amazing guests you love. We promise the same chaotic fun, unfiltered opinions, and incr...

We get to chat with the brilliant Jessica DeFino, an award-winning beauty reporter and critic (the New York Times , the Sunday Times, Vice ) and write the Guardian’s beauty advice column, Ask Ugly. A one-time editor for the Kardashian-Jenner Official Apps and a former product obsessive, she now explores how beauty culture impacts people — physically, psychologically, and spiritually. Ladies, this...

This week on Don’t Start! , Candice and Sarah dive into all the laughs, chaos, and unfiltered takes you didn’t know you needed—starting with the mystery of leap year . What is it, exactly? Why does it exist? And what do you actually do if you were born on February 29th (hint: Candice has thoughts). Then, of course, we invoke Spring with Vacations and  The Yankees. Whether you’re plotting your next...

On this episode of Don’t Start , we sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick, Relationship, Intimacy, and Mindset Coach, to talk about the stuff we don’t always want to face—but need to. Like How often should we be having sex?! Was Oprah right? From breaking toxic cycles to building deeper connection, Dr. Fedrick helps motivated individuals and couples get serious about creating the relationships—and t...

It’s cold, everything feels expensive, and the Olympics are officially here. In this episode, we’re talking winter survival, budget reality checks, and the joy of watching elite athletes do things we absolutely would never attempt. From couch commentary to medal-worthy opinions, we embrace the chaos, the cold, and the collective excitement—no training required. Send us Fan Mail Follow Us on Instag...

This week on Don’t Start! , the ladies are welcoming the internet’s favorite labor and delivery nurse — Jen Hamilton 👶💥 Jen Hamilton is a labor and delivery nurse with over 4 million followers who has spent more than a decade at the bedside caring for families during some of life’s most intense, emotional, and unforgettable moments. From the ER to obstetrics, Jen has truly seen it all — and she’...

This week, the ladies are joined by Candice’s longtime friend Kira Coviello , the wildly talented creator behind the viral sensation Honest 2 Betsy . A multidisciplinary theatre artist, performer, and multi-instrumentalist with over one million followers , Kira is on a mission to resurrect your grandparents’ cheekiest record collection—and make it feminist. Through vaudevillian humor, musical perf...

🎙️ This week on Don’t Start! Candice is officially having a moment — her comedy special is debuting, and yes… we’re talking ALL about it. From the excitement (and nerves) of putting years of work out into the world to what it really takes to get there, nothing is off-limits. Sarah and Candice also dive into the Golden Globes buzz and break down the biggest lie in entertainment: the so-called “over...

Part Two with John Edward is here—and yes, it's the reading! John taps in and delivers powerful, emotional messages for the ladies, sharing specific signs only their loved ones could know. It’s moving, surprising, and deeply touching… so fair warning: you may need tissues. Grab ’em. Press play and experience the magic, insight, and incredible ability that John brings every time. We’re so grat...

Candice and Sarah kick off 2026 in the best way possible—with an unforgettable guest! Psychic medium John Edward joins the show to ring in the new year, and the energy is next level . John dives into his new book Chasing Evil , shares insights into his childhood, and opens up about his extraordinary ability to read energies. Of course, the big question remains… will he read the co-hosts?! A powerf...

Happy Almost New Year! As Candice and Sarah reconnect on the eve of 2026, they reflect on the year behind them and share their favorite products, standout events, and meaningful charities they discovered along the way. This special episode is all about you, the listeners—thank you for being part of our journey. Cheers to a happy, healthy New Year! Send us Fan Mail Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on...

What a year it's been! Candice and Sarah sit down and take a look back on their first year podcasting, being cohosts and their great guests! Plus, what if your ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future came to hang with you?! Who are they?! and even more what did you learn?! OY, so much to unpack there. Join us as we wish you all a wonderful holiday and joyous 2026! Send us Fan Mail Follo...

Candice and Sarah sit down and chat with Toddler Expert: Devon Kuntzman, PCC. She answers all questions like how do we handle Tantrums? Potty and Sleep Training, plus being a gentle parent. No one is perfect and Devon loves messy perfection! Listen and Share this episode with any parent that needs to hear it! Devon is a wife, mama and the original toddler parenting expert on Instagram . In 2018, s...

This week on the pod, the ladies chit chat all things Holiday. It is December of course! We miss 90's Holiday Parties. How much is too to spend on your family? Is there a limit? Gift or Experience? Is there a tradition you had growing up that ups thought everyone did then realized it's just your family? #Christmas #Gifts #dontstart Send us Fan Mail Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Faceb...

5,6,7,8! This is a BIG one! The ladies sit down and chat with one of the Legends in the Theatre Biz - The - Jerry Mitchell. 3 Time Tony Award winning Broadway Director, Choreographer and Producer. Devil Wears Prada, Boop! Kinky Boots, and so many more! Jerry is also the Creator and Executive Producer of Broadway Bares #fullout always! Listen in and feel all the feels when Jerry hits the mic. Follo...

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