Nathanael Mehrens is a beverage inventor and entrepreneur, creator of Matchless coffee soda, and one of the founders of the Stay Golden cafes. Growing up in Joplin, Missouri, he credits being home-schooled for his life-long love of learning. Nathanael worked with a number of Nashville cafes -- including Fido, CREMA, and Steadfast -- before becoming part of the founding team of Stay Golden.

On this episode of My Fantasy Funeral, Nathanael and host Ryan Breegle discuss the origins of Stay Golden, how his grandparents have influenced his funeral song choices, and the respected author and orator he would resurrect for his fantasy eulogy.

Follow Nathanael and his endeavors:
Instagram: @nathanaelm
Stay Golden Instagram: @stay.golden.co
Matchless Soda Co Instagram: @matchlessco