Friendship Ambassadors and Co-Authors of Stay Golden, Girls-Friendship is the New Marriage
Hi, we’re the Rachels and we’re best friends. From the moment we met back in college at UC Santa Barbara, we knew we were destined to be close-but never knew just how important our relationship would be. For more than three decades, we’ve supported each other through the ups and downs of marriage, children, careers, the loss of a parent, and so much more.
Over time, we started to feel a shift from just having fun with each other and our inner circle of girlfriends to needing and cherishing the time together on a deeper level. In addition to us exchanging gold Claddagh rings (like the O in Golden) with each other and even opening up a checking account together, we value and celebrate our friendship-a relationship like no other. We know women around the world feel the same way about their best friends, love the idea of platonic romance, and just plain love their besties-which is why we are so excited to share this book with you all!
Stay Golden, Girls-Friendship is the New Marriage is a gift book celebrating the bonds of women’s friendships formed by laughter, trust, loyalty, and love. These relationships include mothers and daughters, sisters, and friends old and new. This delightful book includes light essays, celebrity and fun quotes, and vibrant, joyful illustrations. Stay Golden, Girls is a perfect gift for a close friend, mother, daughter, hostess, and every holiday from Galentine’s Day to Mother’s Day to Christmas.
“I want to grow old with you” used to be reserved for romantic relationships, but not anymore. A proposal of a life spent together now includes our friends. Women all over the world are starting to prioritize their relationships with their best friends and living healthier, happier lives while doing so.
Current news stories about groups of female friends buying and fixing up homes to live together in their golden years, divorced women choosing to live together in “mommunes”, and Galentine’s Day, the new best holiday in February, inspired the birth of this book.
Partial Proceeds go to
Girls Inc. an incredible non-profit that has been around since 1864 and encourages Girls to be “Strong, Smart, and Bold” through direct service and advocacy.
We love hearing stories of friends buying one book for themselves and coming back to buy 5 or 6 for their besties. We also love these amazing endorsements from some of our best friends:
“We are in an exciting time with a real focus on the power of women. Stay Golden, Girls is a gift I want to give every woman I love!”
– Robbie Brenner, Producer of “BARBIE”
“Finally a book that will save you a therapy copay! Grab your friend, this book, and a jewel-toned jumpsuit, and get ready to live your best life.”
– Andrea Savage, Actress and Creator of hit TV Show, “I’m Sorry”
More About the Authors- The Rachels
Rachel Winter (left) is a writer, director, and an Academy Award®-nominated producer for Dallas Buyers Club. Winter, along with LeBron James, produced James’ biopic, Shooting Stars, released on Peacock in June 2023. Available now from iHeart Radio, Winter produced and directed the audio drama Supreme: The Battle for Roe starring Maya Hawke and William H. Macy. The nine-part series weaves together the incredible story of the young female lawyer who argued Roe v. Wade in front of the Supreme Court and the Justice who wrote the opinion. Winter made her directorial debut with The Space Between, starring Kelsey Grammer, for which they both received awards from various Film Festivals.
Rachel Steinman (right) is a writer, teacher, and mental health advocate. She hosts the Dear Family, Podcast with inspirational guests who have overcome mental health obstacles to thrive. She received her Masters in Education and teaching credentials from UCLA, has taught every elementary school grade, and has been a school librarian. She is a lead presenter for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), going into middle and high schools to educate students, parents, and staff about warning signs while offering resources and hope. She’s passionate about getting people to talk about mental health by replacing stigma, shame, and secrecy with love, compassion, and understanding.
