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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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Creating a Healthier Work Environment in Funeral Service

In deathcare, we are no strangers to the emotional and psychological demands of our roles. As professionals dedicated to supporting others through their grief, it’s essential that we also prioritize our own mental health and well-being. A recent article from Fortune highlights the growing need for healthier work environments that prioritize mental health. According to the American […]

Embracing Self-Respect as a Woman in Deathcare

As women in the deathcare and funeral service profession, we often find ourselves in the role of guiding and supporting others through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. While our work is deeply fulfilling, it can also be emotionally taxing. That’s why it’s crucial to prioritize our own well-being and self-respect. According […]

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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.