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
The Self-Leadership Reset for Women Who Carry Too Much with Cate Collins
What happens when women who carry everyone else finally learn to carry themselves too?
In this episode, we sit down with Cate Collins, leadership speaker, author, and CEO of Powerful Journey Consulting, and one of the powerhouse keynote speakers from our first ever Women’s Wellness Summit. Cate opens up about her personal burnout journey, why women overcommit, and how her Four Rooms Framework helps you check in, reset, and rise.
If you are overwhelmed, exhausted, or feeling the weight of trying to do it all, this conversation is your reset. Practical tools, real talk, and the reminder every funeral service woman needs right now.
Have a topic or question for the show? Email us at info@funeralwomenlead.org!
