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Sparky Life

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On Your Construction Network, welcome to The Sparky Life with Lia Lamela - Your Escape Route from Dead-End Jobs!

Tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Hate your current career? Discover how skilled trades can transform your life - delivered with humor, real talk, and zero BS.  If you already in the skilled trades transform your career with real stories, expert insights, and proven strategies from industry professionals who've built successful careers in the construction industry.

What You'll Get:
Career change strategies for people stuck in unfulfilling jobs
How to go from broke to building wealth in the skilled trades
Safety tips that could save your life and career (with a laugh)
Real stories from people who escaped corporate hell for trades heaven
Business growth advice for contractors and entrepreneurs
Industry insights delivered with humor 

Perfect for anyone ready to ditch the cubicle, stop living paycheck to paycheck, and build a career that actually pays the bills - and then some. From office drone to skilled trades success - we'll show you the way (with a lot of laughs).
New episodes bi-weekly featuring the stories, and strategies that matter most to your success.

Subscribe now and join thousands building their Sparky Life!

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Episodes

Are Women Strong Enough to Work In Construction?

How important is physical strength in a construction career? Today I share about my own journey in building up physical and mental strength and as I prepare my full dive into a lifestyle geared for success in the trades. Connect with us: @sparkylifeoflia https://linktr.ee/sparkylife Sparky Life recommends book : The Power of One More by Ed Mylett Music by https://www.purple-planet.com Support the show...

Mar 28, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Women In The Trades; Is It Even An Issue?

In this episode the Master Electrician, Dustin Stelzer, enlightens the apprentice on construction culture and gender in the electrical industry. Electrician U was founded by Dustin Stelzer, a Master Electrician, in Austin, Texas. He created Electrician U in 2016 by making training videos for electrical work on YouTube and Instagram, so that anyone out there who sought a deeper knowledge of the craft could have access. Teaching from the field has always been Dustin’s passion, and to this day live...

Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 11

"My parents wanted me to go to college, but I said 'No."

In this episode we speak with Jennifer Crane, a pipefitter living in Ohio. Jennifer gives us the ins and outs of working as a pipefitter. This homeowner at the age of 21 gives us the breakdown and build up of big benefits in the pipefitter trade. Dive in and see what parts of your story “fit” in with Jennifer’s, as she shares with us about what lights her up! Connect with us: @sparkylifeoflia Sparky Life recommends book: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Music by https://www.purple-planet...

Mar 16, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 10

How to Manifest A 250 Hitachi Excavator?

Could you actually manifest a career in the trades?? This mother of 3, Stacy Abbott claims that she did. How did buying a picture from a thrift shop lead to this mother of three becoming a heavy equipment operator? Join us as we learn from this incredible woman and her inspiring story. Connect with us : @sparkylifeoflia Sparky Life Supports: Raya Kenney's Foundation Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial Be a part of history! National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Found...

Mar 09, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Makes Groundbreaking Strides in the Trades Community

Today we speak with Louise Azzopardi, a skilled heavy vehicle mechanic who coaches tradeswomen to overcome obstacles and excel in their careers. She has 7 years of experience in her field. Louise fills a great need in the trades community. Connect with us : @sparkylifeoflia Sparky Life Supports: Raya Kenney's Foundation Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial Be a part of history! National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation Here's Raya and a little about her memori...

Mar 02, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8

How to Assert Yourself In The Construction Industry?

Listen in close as we learn from Nancy Wisner, a hilarious, empowering, go-getter woman who reminds us of the necessity to reach outside of our comfort zone. Connect with us : @sparkylifeoflia Sparky Life Supports: Raya Kenney's Foundation Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial Be a part of history! National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation Here's Raya and a little about her memorial Congress approves Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial Here's the link t...

Feb 23, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 7

A Boilermaker Part 2

Hilary discusses passionately her opinions on work place conduct. Things get steamy in Part 2 of this episode! Connect with our guest Hilary : https://www.hilarypeach.ca/books Connect with us : @sparkylifeoflia Sparky Life Supports: Raya Kenney's Foundation Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial Be a part of history! National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation Here's Raya and a little about her memorial Congress approves Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial...

Feb 16, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5

A Boilermaker with a Booming Book Part 1

We’re thrilled to speak with Hilary Peach today, author of Thick Skin: Field Notes from a Sister in the Brotherhood . Her story evolves from her years of experience as a welder and as one of the only women in the Boilermakers Union. Listen close to discover trade secrets from Hilary about the unseen world of industrial construction. Connect with our guest Hilary Peach/Author/Welder/Boilermaker : Thick Skin: Field Notes from a Sister in the Brotherhood by Hilary Peach https://www.hilarypeach.ca/b...

Feb 16, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Balls of Steel: The Life Of An Iron Worker

Meet Taz Wilson, an ironworker who’s sharp as nails, hard as steel, and sweet as pie. Taz gives us the details on what it's like to work in this field and how to stay positive on the job site. Connect with us: @sparkylifeoflia Sparky Life recommends book : Endure by Cameron Hanes Music by https://www.purple-planet.com Support the show...

Feb 09, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3

A Laborer On the Path to Leadership

In this episode, we speak with Stephanie Schaefer, a laborer located in NY with local 79. Stephanie divulges what it's like to be a laborer. Get the info and laugh with us! Mentioned in the episode: Holt construction https://holtcc.com Check out local 79 Nontraditional Employment for Women (program for women interested in getting into the trades) https://www.new-nyc.org Connect with us: @sparkylifeoflia Sparky Life recommends book : Grit by Angela Duckworth Music by https://www.purple-planet.com...

Feb 02, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Why be a Carpenter?

In this episode, we speak with Mackenzie Pearl, a carpenter living in Maine. Mackenzie describes what it's like working as a carpenter, and shares her secret on how to not limit yourself. Join us to learn about Mackenzie’s kickass career! Topics Discussed In The Episode: What is a CDL? A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained through their home State (it is illegal to have a license from more than one State). Special endorsements may be required if you or your company drivers are dri...

Jan 26, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1

What Is The Sparky Life?

Take a listen to see if this Podcast electrifies you! Creative collaboration with: Nadia Golubov (Director of Social Media and Co-collaborator) Inspiration from Face to Face by Brian Grazer Connect with us: @sparkylifeoflia music by: https://www.purple-planet.com Support the show

Jan 07, 2023•1 min
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