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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4 Women and a Funeral
Breaking Barriers and Building Leaders with Patty Neuswanger
In this episode of 4 Women and a Funeral, hosts Lisa Baue, CEO and Founder of Funeral Women Lead and Amazon Best Seller author of Wake-Up Calls, Melissa Posey Loose and Alicia Carr, founding board members of Funeral Women Lead and highly respected leaders in the profession, and Ellen Wynn McBrayer, a history maker as the first woman to serve as Secretary of NFDA, welcome their very first guest.
Patty Neuswanger, newly named Senior Director of Operations at Funeral Women Lead and a familiar force from NFDA and Selected Independent Funeral Homes, joins the conversation to share the lessons she has learned from visiting hundreds of funeral firms, why fresh voices are vital in education, and how she uplifts women leaders across the profession. She also reveals one simple but powerful practice that instantly changes how teams feel supported.
This conversation is inspiring, candid, and filled with fresh perspective on what it means to lead with impact in the funeral profession.
Have a topic or question for the show? Email us at info@funeralwomenlead.org!
