Lydia Pass and Josie Tapp are the dream team of Stelona. Lydia has a degree in Apparel Design and Production and Josie has a degree in Marketing. Lydia started pursuing the idea of Stelona her senior year at Auburn University in 2019. Following graduation and gaining experience in different areas of the fashion industry, she officially founded Stelona Shoes, LLC in 2020. Josie joined her in March 2021 as she finished her senior year at Auburn University.