Always a Teacher: Erin Wilson’s New Mission at Funeral Women Lead

In this episode, Tony Russo sits down with Erin Wilson to discuss her new role at Funeral Women Lead and the launch of the Women’s Leadership Academy. Erin shares her journey from high school educator to funeral service professional.Erin explains how the Women’s Leadership Academy aims to help professionals by providing 18-month curriculum pathways for management and ownership, focusing on the life skills, financial valuations, and conflict management strategies that aren't taught in a classroom.Key Timestamps:00:12 – Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of Funeral Women Lead.01:35 – Why a former algebra teacher chose funeral service to "help people."04:10 – Reflecting on the "upsetting" restructure at Pierce Mortuary Colleges.09:45 – Identifying the "big disconnect" in funeral service education.18:20 – Breaking down the Women’s Leadership Academy: Management vs. Ownership.25:50 – Why ownership is achievable: Providing the roadmap for women. Get full access to On Deathcare at ondeathcare.substack.com/subscribe