On May 16, 2025, St. Louis was hit by an F3 tornado that left 4,500 households without shelter. It's been 7 months since the tornado hit, and still, so much is left to be done to get people back into their homes. Emily and Michelle welcome Ali Rand, the guiding force behind the St. Louis Street Angels, and one of her volunteers (and Michelle's son), Will Ratcliff. Ali was a stay-at-home mom of 5, living in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, MO, enjoying that beautiful Friday afternoon before the tornado hit St Louis, including her own home. She has started Street Angels, a grassroots volunteer movement born of devastation but motivated by a love for her adopted hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.

They talk about the effects of their continued efforts to rebuild, how to stay motivated in the face of adversity, the beautiful friendships made, and the stronger sense of community that is being created daily. They still need our help. The families and the neighborhoods still need our help. Do what you can, please share. Every little bit helps.

Jeio Prosecco graced their glasses.

Follow Ali on Instagram @alirand

Listen to her on another podcast about her efforts.

https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/house-of-lou/episode-22/

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Hi All! Emily and Michelle were enjoying a Saturday afternoon of wine tasting and catching up when, after one bottle of champagne, they were inspired to open another and record an episode. This is that episode!

They talk art. They talk about connection. They talk about the changes in their lives since the last episode. Emily shares how much the loss of her dear Iggy Pup impacted her and how she has worked through her grief and recreated her four-legged family, growing it to THREE!!! Michelle revealed a new project she has been working on, Girlfriend Medicine, which will premiere in March of 2026.

The delicious second bottle they are drinking is Champagne Godmé Sabine - Blanc de Blanc.

They talk about Emily's upcoming 'big birthday' and how much our perspectives change as we get older. They mourn the loss of Diane Keaton. They talk about reshaping feminism. They talk about how we have been conditioned to assign value to our lives and ourselves. They laugh about reaching the age when "no one wants you." They muse on how to increase the frequency of good sex over bad sex. They laugh and celebrate all that is wonderful about being together and how much they appreciate the opportunity to share with you, their dedicated listeners.

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Can you believe we're on Season 10?!?!

We have been feeling all the feelings with what has been going on in the world right now. We share our thoughts while enjoying a lovely bottle of Domaine Moutard Brut Blanc de Blancs. We talk about the challenges facing us as women, as businesspeople, as compassionate and empathetic members of society, and how we are trying to keep some hope in our lives. Our conversation is real and authentic as always. We're so glad to be back in front of the microphones because we need to be connected with each other as well as with you our listeners. We talk about celebrating the small wins in our lives as a form of self-care and hope you will do the same. Drop us a note, tell us how you're doing.

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