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4 Women and a Funeral
Sponsored by Funeral Women Lead -
4 Women and a Funeral is a bold new podcast exploring the real experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women in the funeral and deathcare profession. Each episode invites listeners into candid conversations about leadership, purpose, gender dynamics, grief, and the evolving future of the profession.
Hosted by four trailblazing women with deep roots in funeral service Lisa Baue, Ellen Wynn McBrayer, Melissa Posey Loose, and Alicia Carr, this podcast brings a powerful mix of experience, insight, and heart to the table. Together, they have led businesses, trained professionals, challenged industry norms, and mentored the next generation, all while staying grounded in their shared commitment to serve families and support each other.
This is not another industry podcast focused on business as usual. It is a space for truth telling, connection, and empowerment. From navigating bias and burnout to building legacy and leading with compassion, 4 Women and a Funeral offers honest insights and a fresh perspective for professionals who care deeply about the work they do.
If you are ready to hear what others are not saying, this podcast is for you.
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Have a question, topic idea, or something you'd like to hear us talk about? Email us at info@funeralwomenlead.org
4 Women and a Funeral
Latest Episodes
Who’s Talking About You When You’re Not in the Room? with Kelly Kohut
In this episode of 4 Women and a Funeral, the hosts sit down with Kelly Kohut, Regional Vice President of Partnership Development at Precoa, for a candid conversation about what it takes for women to grow, lead and advocate for themselves.<...
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A New Generation Takes the Lead with Lindsey Ballard
What does leadership really look like when business ownership, family, a changing team, and a national leadership role all collide?Lindsey Ballard, owner and funeral director of Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremations and President of th...
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The Leadership Skills No One Teaches You with Erin Wilson
What does it take to build a successful career in funeral service? Erin Wilson, Senior Director of Education + Program Strategy at Funeral Women Lead, joins the hosts to discuss mentorship, leadership, confidence, and why supporting the ...
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Finding Your Voice in Funeral Service with Barbara Risher Welch
What does it take to find your voice, earn your seat at the table, and help create opportunities for the women coming behind you?In this episode, Barbara Risher Welch shares her remarkable journey from growing up above her family's funer...
Grace Over Guilt: Motherhood in Funeral Service
Motherhood and funeral service both demand everything, and in this episode, we’re getting real about what it takes to balance both.From mom guilt and missed moments to humor, heart, and hard-earned lessons, the hosts share honest stories...
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