Talking About Death With Content Creator Kari the Mortician

Women of Influence by SheSpeaks

In this episode, we dive into a topic that many of us know little about, but all of us are affected by: death. Our guest is the fascinating Kari Northey, a funeral director and content creator who uses her popular social media channels to educate people and dispel myths in the often misunderstood funeral services industry. Kari shares her journey into the industry and how she started a viral YouTube presence, providing comfort and clarity on death care to thousands. She's balancing the roles of an educator, professional director, and social media creator and we ask questions about if she receives negative feedback/comments and what it's like to create content around sensitive subject matter.

Episode Highlights:

• We discover how Kari Northey went from being uncertain about her career path to becoming a funeral director AND influential content creator, organically growing a following.
• Kari's content supports those grappling with loss, as she candidly answers questions that people ask and want to know and understand.
• We talk about Kari’s most viewed and impactful content, such as her embalming room tour, and how stories in the news will often bring new questions from people seeking to understand.
• We hear how Kari navigates being a social media figure, teaching mortuary classes, and serving families in her role as a funeral director.
• Kari discusses the changing face of the funeral industry, the rise of females in her field, and the challenges of that in a traditionally male-dominated field.

Links and Resources:
https://karithemortician.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@karithemortician
https://www.instagram.com/kari_the_mortician/
https://www.youtube.com/c/karithemortician

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