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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 her Amazon bestselling book, Wake-Up Calls: A Journey of Learning to Lead and Succeed in the Funeral and Deathcare Profession.

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

I Grew Up in a Funeral Home. There Was One Experience I’ll Never Forget

I still remember the sharp ring of the telephone in the dark hours of April 11, 1987. I was 30 years old when I heard the words no daughter ever

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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.