Don't Start!
Don’t Start! is an unapologetic, high-energy podcast celebrating women who take up space, own their voice, and define success on their own terms. Hosted by powerhouse duo Candice Guardino and Sarah Schreiber, the show blends bold storytelling, cultural commentary, and unfiltered conversation with undeniable charm.
Candice, a fearless theatrical creator with storytelling in her DNA, and Sarah, a magnetic WWE host with commanding presence—bring together their worlds of entertainment, performance, and ambition to spotlight an unfiltered look at building a life, career, and legacy without shrinking.
Each episode dives into real conversations about ambition, relationships, money, wellness, confidence, reinvention, and the messy, hilarious, complicated reality of modern womanhood—with a little side of Broadway flair.
Hit play. Show up boldly. And whatever you do… Don’t Start small!
Episodes
49 episodes
Guest: Dr. ShantaQuilette, Women's Heart Health Advocate
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 s...
Oversharing, Ignoring Texts & Not Drinking Water
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!
Guest: Matty Maggiacomo, Peloton Instructor & Theatre enthusiast!
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...
Guest: Renee Marino, Keynote Speaker
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 Internationa...
Guest: Dr Brooke Weinstein, Neuroscience & Sensory Expert!
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 ar...
Don’t Start!… But We’ve Got Big News!
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 sc...
Guest: Jessica DeFino, Beauty Reporter
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...
Leap Year, The Yankees & Spring Vacas!
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 actu...
Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick
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 ...
It's Cold, Life's Pricey, but It's Olympic Season!
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 c...
Guest: Internet's Favorite Nurse - Jen Hamilton
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...
Guest: Honest2Betsy aka Kira Coviello
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 wit...
Candice's Comedy Special Debut!, Golden Globes and the Myth of Overnight Success!
🎙️ 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 t...
Part Two with John Edward
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 touchi...
Guest: John Edward, Psychic Medium
Candice and Sarah kick off 2026 in the best way possible—with an unforgettable guest! Psychic medium John Edwardjoins the show to ring in the new year, and the energy is next level.John dives into his new book <...
For Our Listeners: 2025 Year End Favorites & Charities
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 epi...
Merry Christmas! 2025 Recap
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?!...
Guest: Transforming Toddlerhood, Devon Kuntzman!
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! Li...
Gifting, Partying, and Tradition-ing!
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 u...
Guest: Jerry Mitchell, Tony Award Winning Director & Choreographer
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 ma...
Grateful-ish: Sarah, the Shaman, and Saying Thanks!
The ladies keep it real about being grateful during the chaos of the Holiday Season, or when life just isn't going as planned or when that crazy Aunt says an off comment to you - do you answer back? or let it go? Sarah's Shaman helps her find h...
Guest: Aimee Raupp, Fertility & Women's Health Detective
This episode the ladies sit down with one extraordinary woman...Aimee Raupp. Candice and Aimee have known each other for years as Aimee was one of the experts Candice enlisted on her team to reclaim her fertility health and get her ...