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

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Jan 20, 2026, 12:15 ET


Narrated by Melissa Reizian and available for order now on Audible, Amazon, Apple Books, Spotify, and more

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 audiobook publishes January 20, 2026 and is available for order now across major audio platforms.

Narrated by Melissa Reizian, the audiobook brings new dimension and emotional depth to Baue's powerful story of leadership, resilience, and reinvention within the funeral and deathcare profession. Since its initial release, Wake-Up Calls achieved Amazon Best Seller status, resonating with women leaders, funeral professionals, and listeners seeking authentic stories of growth and purpose-driven leadership.

Part memoir, part leadership guide, Wake-Up Calls draws from Baue's more than four decades of experience as a third-generation funeral director and former President & CEO of Baue Funeral Homes. Through candid storytelling, Baue explores pivotal moments including personal loss, business transitions, and leadership challenges that shaped her career and values, offering mentorship and encouragement to the next generation of leaders.

Women now represent a growing majority of the funeral service profession, yet many still face barriers to longevity, leadership, and advancement. Baue's audiobook speaks directly to these realities, offering insight, validation, and practical wisdom for navigating an evolving industry with courage and clarity.

"Recording the audiobook felt like a full-circle moment," says Lisa Baue. "Wake-Up Calls is about paying attention to the moments that nudge us to grow especially when leadership feels heavy or uncertain. Hearing the stories come to life in audio makes the message even more personal. My hope is that listeners, particularly women in deathcare, feel seen, supported, and inspired to lead in ways that are authentic to who they are."

Following her successful tenure as President & CEO of Baue Funeral Homes, Lisa Baue went on to found Your Funeral Coach, consulting with funeral businesses and helping individuals grow into strong, values-based leaders. Most recently in 2024, she established the Funeral Women Lead Foundation, the first nonprofit dedicated exclusively to advancing women's leadership in the funeral profession.

AudioBook Details:

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

  • By Lisa Baue
  • Narrated by Melissa Reizian
  • Publishing January 20, 2026

Available for order now on:

About Lisa Baue

Lisa Baue is a third-generation funeral director and former owner who has worked in the deathcare and funeral service profession since 1979. For 38 years, she was the President and CEO of Baue Funeral Homes, Crematory, and Cemetery, transforming it into one of the leading firms in the Midwest. Once she retired from ownership, Lisa founded Your Funeral Coach in 2021 to help individuals and businesses grow. Through her coaching, she became passionate about advocating for women as leaders, and in 2024, she founded the Funeral Women Lead Foundation, the first nonprofit organization dedicated solely to advancing women in her profession.

For media and interview inquiries or to review copies, please contact Holly Mitton at [email protected] or 617-680-4827

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