Amanda Helman and Susan Logsdon are sisters and co-founders of Golden Gems, a gifts and goods store in St. Louis. Their motto, 'make cool shit, take no shit', aligns with their carefree and creative attitude, but also represents a radical energy of female empowerment and connecting community.

Today on the show we learn how they got their start on Golden Gem Road in Apopka, Florida making homemade craft videos, and what motivates them today in St. Louis as they look to grow their brand and business in town and around the country through a nationwide series of retailers.

We also talk about Olive Garden and their grandfather surviving a tiger attack.

Follow @shopgoldengems to learn more and check out their latest 'Stay Gold' collection with Stag Beer, which debuts Friday 2/28 @ Swap Shop by Stag Beer (4946 Southwest Ave.). As always, thanks for listening, and please rate and review the podcast if you dig it!