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
No Is a Full Sentence: Leading With Intention in Funeral Service with Kristen Ernst MA, LPC
Leadership in funeral service begins within. In this episode of 4 Women and a Funeral, the hosts Lisa Baue, Alicia Carr, Ellen Wynn McBrayer, and Melissa Posey Loose were joined by special guest Kristen Ernst, MA, LPC, grief counselor and Dean of the Funeral Women Lead Women’s Leadership Academy.
Kristen shares the personal loss that shaped her life’s work and her belief that sometimes the most powerful form of leadership is simply being present and “sitting in the dark” with them. Together, the group explores mindfulness, boundaries, and self-leadership, including a reminder many women in funeral service need to hear: no is a full sentence.
This conversation invites listeners to slow down, lead with intention, and embrace small, meaningful shifts that support long term growth, confidence, and well being. Each host also shares one intentional commitment, offering a grounded starting point for the year ahead.
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