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Screw It, Let's Do This

Shelby & Therese

66 episodes

2 weeks ago

What began as a hobby focused on coral fish has since exploded into a YouTube and business sensation. George Mavrakis, aka CoralFish12g, boasts over 2 million subscribers on YouTube for his entertaining and educational videos visiting aquariums around the world and offering unique insights into aquatic life. He also co-founded Aquashella, an aquarium festival show that attracts more and more attendees every year. Tune in to hear his full story! https://www.youtube.com/@coralfish12g https://ww...

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What began as a hobby focused on coral fish has since exploded into a YouTube and business sensation. George Mavrakis, aka CoralFish12g, boasts over 2 million subscribers on YouTube for his entertaining and educational videos visiting aquariums around the world and offering unique insights into aquatic life. He also co-founded Aquashella, an aquarium festival show that attracts more and more attendees every year. Tune in to hear his full story! https://www.youtube.com/@coralfish12g https://ww...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/66)

Screw It, Let's Do This

George Mavrakis (Aquarium YouTuber - CoralFish12g)

What began as a hobby focused on coral fish has since exploded into a YouTube and business sensation. George Mavrakis, aka CoralFish12g, boasts over 2 million subscribers on YouTube for his entertaining and educational videos visiting aquariums around the world and offering unique insights into aquatic life. He also co-founded Aquashella, an aquarium festival show that attracts more and more attendees every year. Tune in to hear his full story! https://www.youtube.com/@coralfish12g https://ww...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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Steve Schmitt (Madison Mallards Baseball, The Shoe Box, and more)

Steve Schmitt's life has revolved around sports since, well, the very beginning. What began as a love for pickup basketball and baseball in his teens would evolve into a professional passion. As a basketball player for Madison College, he led both the team and the Wisconsin Technical College Conference as a top scorer. Today he owns several Madison area businesses, including Rookies Food & Spirits in Mazomanie, WI, the Shoe Box in Black Earth, WI, Sports Treasures Plus in Stoughton, WI an...

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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Alex Page (Travel Content Creator)

Fresh out of college and unsure what to do next, Alex Page embarked on a months-long international trip and discovered a passion for travel and discovery. With dozens of countries already checked off his list, he continues to document his visits through video and photo content, and has created travel guides and other resources for anyone seeking adventure. Tune in to hear the full story! https://www.alexbyair.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alex.by.air/ https://www.youtube.com/@Alexbyair https...

1 month ago

1 hour 28 minutes

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Culver's (feat. Craig Culver)

Believe it or not, Craig Culver wasn't always intent on a career in the restaurant business. After earning a degree in biology, he set off on a journey that led from small family-owned fast food joints to one of the most successful restaurant franchises in Wisconsin and across the country. Tune in for the full story! https://www.culvers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/culvers/?hl=en Join the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsdothispodcast.com/email-signup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc...

2 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

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SideShift (feat. Canyon Pergande and Nick Lawton)

https://www.instagram.com/_sideshift/?hl=en https://sideshiftjobs.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/canyonpergande https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicklawton100 Join the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsdothispodcast.com/email-signup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screwitletsdothis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@screwitletsdothispodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@screwitletsdothis Shelby https://www.instagram.com/miggysbakes/ https://www.instagram.com/eventsbymiggys/ Therese https...

3 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Barre3 Middleton (feat. Amy Fickell)

Between raising a family and joining the Badger football community just two years ago, Amy Fickell somehow also has the time to own and operate a barre3 studio in Middleton. Tune in to hear her full story! Barre3 Middleton: https://barre3.com/studio-locations/middleton?_mt=%2Fbuy%2F48894&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F Join the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsdothispodcast.com/email-signup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screwitletsdothis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@screwit...

4 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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Carbliss (feat. Amanda Kroener)

While on a low calorie diet, Amanda Kroener and her husband Adam set out on a mission to create cocktails free of carbohydrates, sugars and excessive calories. The result was Carbliss, now a fast-growing RTD cocktail brand. Tune in to hear the full story! Carbliss https://drinkcarbliss.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/carbliss-ready-to-drink-cocktail-keto Amanda Kroener https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-kroener-cfo Join the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsdothispodcast.com/email-signup ...

5 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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Dragonfly Hot Yoga (feat. Megan Tucker)

Megan Tucker's journey is far from what you'd expect. With an educational background in theater and drama, years of experience producing reality TV in Los Angeles and finally a return to Madison where she was inspired to start a hot yoga business, Megan truly embodies the "Screw It, Let's Do This" mentality. Tune in to hear the full story! Dragonfly Hot Yoga: https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dflyhotyoga/?hl=en Join the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsdoth...

6 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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Good Girl Snacks (feat. Leah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar)

Leah and Yasaman met in college and bonded over their shared Middle Eastern backgrounds. Both snack enthusiasts, they dreamed of starting a snack company tailored toward Gen Z and pickle trends online. Enter Good Girl Snacks and their first product: Hot Girl Pickles. Tune in to hear the full story! Website: https://goodgirlsnacks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodgirlsnacks/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-girl-snacks Join the Squad! - https://www.screwitlets...

8 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

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She Co-Founded a Premiere Sushi Restaurant (feat. RED's Tanya Zhykharevich)

When she immigrated to the U.S. from Belarus in 2005, Tanya Zhykharevich initially sought work in the restaurant business with the help of a vibrant immigrant community. Little did she know she would one day run one of Madison's best-known fine dining establishments, RED. Tune in to hear the full story! RED: https://red-madison.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redmadisonwi/?hl=en Tanya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-zhykharevich-6b153a82 Join the Squad! - https://www.screwitletsd...

8 months ago

1 hour 20 minutes

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Her Cocktail Class Company was on Shark Tank(feat. Jessica Blakley)

As a college student in Nashville, Jessica Blakley and her best friend jokingly came up with the idea of teaching cocktails and bartending - despite having no experience themselves. Today, BarBees Bartending is a mobile cocktail class offering lessons in cities across the United States. Tune in to hear the full story! Website: https://www.gobarbees.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbees.bartending/reels/ Jessica Blakley: https://www.instagram.com/jessblakley_/ Join the Squad! - htt...

8 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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Her Candle Company Has Donated Over $1,000,000 (feat. Christiana Trapani)

Founded in 1993, Door County Candle Co. has been a Wisconsin staple for years. When she took over the business in 2021, Christiana Trapani made it her mission to give back, and began a philanthropic journey with the Ukraine Candle. Today, through her Candles Creating Change initiative, Christiana continues to make a positive impact. Tune in to hear the full story! Website: https://doorcountycandle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doorcountycandle/?hl=en Join the Squad! - https://www....

9 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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He Owns a Farm to Table Restaurant and Hosts a Food TV Show (feat. Luke Zahm)

Growing up in La Farge, Wisconsin, Luke Zahm formed a deep connection to food early in life. Surrounded by organic farms and helping his parents in the garden as a kid, Luke understood the importance of food and where it came from. Today, Luke hosts the Emmy award-winning PBS and YouTube series Wisconsin Foodie and is co-owner of the Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, Wisconsin. His motto? "Everyone eats." Tune in to hear the full story! Luke Zahm https://www.instagram.com/foreverforwardwis/?hl=en ...

9 months ago

1 hour 38 minutes

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She Uses Art and Storytelling to Build Brands (feat. Amanda McCreight of All Day Running Co)

Early in her career, Amanda McCreight worked as an assistant for entrepreneurs Jesse Itzler and Sara Blakely, helping to get All Day Running Co. off the ground. Her contributions had such an impact she was ultimately credited as Co-Founder and Creative Director of the company. Fast forward to 2025 - Amanda runs her own business, Aytuhzee, which elevates people and brands through video production, photography and art. Tune in to hear her full story! Website: https://aytuhzee.com/ Instagram: ht...

10 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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He Founded a Pizza Parlor (feat. Ian Gurfield of Ian's Pizza)

As a college student, Ian Gurfield spent a term abroad in Italy and fell in love with great food. Back home, he pursued this new passion and honed his dough-making skills, all while searching for vibrant cities where he could set up shop. Today, he is the namesake of Ian's Pizza, an iconic by-the-slice joint and Madison staple, as well as the co-founder of Batch Bakehouse, which produces fresh bread and pastry. Tune in to hear his full story! Make Great Dough: https://makegreatdough.com/ Ia...

10 months ago

1 hour 24 minutes

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They Started a Travel Blog about Wisconsin (feat. That Wisconsin Couple)

Hayden and Julia know how to keep themselves busy. In addition to their respective jobs as a liquor salesman and paralegal, the couple pride themselves on sharing the best hikes, restaurants, and other Wisconsin attractions across the state. That Wisconsin Couple is a travel blog, podcast and your go-to resource for adventures in Wisconsin. Tune in to hear Hayden and Julia's full story! Website: https://www.thatwisconsincouple.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatwisconsincouple/ ...

11 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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She Created an Animated Character and Products to Promote STEM Learning

Drawing on her academic background in education and a family history of fighting oppression, Winnie Karanja founded Represented Collective, a media company that advocates for gender and racial equity in the STEM fields. In this episode of “Screw It, Let’s Do This,” Winnie also discusses one of her best-known creations: Nakira’s World, a collection of educational products and animation tailored to young students who are eager to learn. Tune in to hear the full story! Winnie Karanja: https://w...

1 year ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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They Run An Award Winning Fine Dining Restaurant (feat. Tory & Kristine Miller of L’Etoile)

Tory Miller’s passion for local food can be traced back to his early years flipping burgers at his grandparents’ diner in Racine, Wisconsin. From there, he worked his way through the French Culinary Institute and several kitchens in New York City, ultimately returning to Madison and working at L’Etoile, one of the city’s most popular restaurants. Kristine, who originally wanted to be a dancer, found her way to culinary school and later joined L’Etoile as a pastry assistant. She would go...

1 year ago

1 hour 35 minutes

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After The Bachelor, Ben Higgins Created a Coffee Business That Gives Back

Ben Higgins, known for his time on The Bachelor, discovered a profound sense of purpose throughout his years volunteering in Honduras. Guided by his faith and a desire to bolster communities around the world, Ben co-founded Generous Coffee - a company that donates 100% of its profits to non-profit organizations. Tune in to hear his story! Ben: https://thebenhiggins.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/higgins.ben/?hl=en Generous Coffee: https://generouscoffee.com/ Instagram: https://ww...

1 year ago

1 hour

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She Built a Multiple Six-figure Online Business as a Life Transformation Coach (ft. Samantha Daily)

Samantha Daily spent her early years earning straight A’ss and preparing for a successful career. But a semester spent abroad in Spain during college changed everything. Samantha fell in love and found a sense of belonging in a vibrant community. She returned home, and as graduation approached, she realized a desire to return to Spain and decline the various corporate job offers that had come her way. Today, she’s a life transformation coach helping women realize their business goals. Tune in...

1 year ago

58 minutes