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February invites us into a quieter kind of leadership. Not the loud kind. Not the performative kind. But the kind that leads with heart, and stands firmly in strength. As we move through February, the month of love, I find myself returning often to the theme “Lead With Heart, Stand

Amazon Bestselling Memoir Wake-Up Calls by Funeral Industry Leader Lisa Baue Launches as Audiobook January 20, 2026

PARKER, Colo., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Acclaimed funeral industry leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for women in deathcare, Lisa Baue (https://lisabaue.com/), announces the upcoming release of the audiobook edition of

The Importance of Mentorship in Funeral Service

Proud to be featured in Southern Funeral Director this month on the value of mentoring. Mentorship has been one of the most powerful accelerators in my career—helping me grow, stretch,

A Personal Note as We Begin the Year

Last year, I became an author. That’s still strange for me to write. I didn’t set out thinking, One day I’ll publish a book. I didn’t grow up imagining my

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Baue Pens Wake-Up Calls: A Journey of Learning to Lead and Succeed in the Funeral and Deathcare Profession

Lisa Baue, founder and CEO of Funeral Women Lead (Parker), has written a new book, Wake-Up Calls: A Journey of Learning to Lead and Succeed in the Funeral and Deathcare Profession. Released nationwide on September 3, the book offers a deeply personal, motivating look at Baue’s decades-long journey in the funeral service profession. As a third-generation funeral director […]

Lisa Baue’s new book aims to inspire women in death care industry

ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Lisa Baue, retired CEO and owner of Baue Funeral homes, recently launched her new book aimed to inspire women and professionals in the death care and funeral industry. “Wake-Up Calls” details her life journey that includes personal stories on becoming a business owner and a leader. It also explores her triumphs and […]

Lisa Baue Publishes Memoir for Women in the Deathcare Profession

Parker, Colorado — Lisa Baue’s first book, Wake-Up Calls: A Journey of Learning to Lead and Succeed in the Funeral and Deathcare Profession, will be published on September 3. Baue recently established the Funeral Women Lead Foundation, the first nonprofit dedicated exclusively to advancing women’s leadership in the funeral profession. Read more…

Lisa Baue Pens Her First Book “Wake-Up Calls,” A Powerful Memoir for Women in Funeral and Death-Care Professions

PARKER, Colo. – Acclaimed funeral industry leader and entrepreneur Lisa Baue (lisabaue.com) is proud to announce the release of her new book, “Wake-Up Calls: A Journey of Learning to Lead and Succeed in the Funeral and Death Care Profession,” publishing nationwide Sept. 3, with 100% of book proceeds being given to industry charities including Funeral Women […]

Achieve Your 2025 Goals with SMART Strategies and Support

As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to focus on growth, both personally and professionally. At Your Funeral Coach, we’re here to guide and support you in achieving your goals for a fulfilling and impactful year ahead. Goal-setting is the foundation of success, and using the SMART criteria—Specific, Measurable, Action-Based, Realistic, […]

The Balancing Act: Women’s Wellbeing in Funeral Service

All Blogs Women are changing the face of funeral service. They’re leading, innovating, and making a difference in this traditionally male-dominated field. But along with progress, many women in funeral service face challenges that are unique and often overwhelming. A recent Gallup study revealed some troubling trends: Over half of working women in the U.S. […]

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Wake-Up Calls: A Journey of Learning to Lead and Succeed in the Funeral and Deathcare Profession

Lisa Baue recounts her transformative journey from a grieving daughter to a successful business owner in a male-dominated industry.
Through a series of pivotal “wake-up calls,” she learns invaluable lessons of the heart, the head and becoming a woman of courage and grit in grief, empathy, resilience, mentorship, and leadership, eventually turning her family’s modest funeral home into an industry-leading firm.