Sparky Life

This is the Sparky Life with Lia Lamela. Thank you for joining me every Thursday for remarkable stories and points of view from journeyman and woman who build the things that make our lives work!  These lessons learned are not only valuable for those engaged in the skilled trades but frankly for all of us whether we use tools literally or figuratively in our daily lives.  I share with you my electrical journey, experiences and insight through engaging banter with those I have met along the way.  If you are interested in trade tales, an industry frought with excitement and risk subscribe and be notified every Thursday when trade tales continue. We build the world we want to live in.  Let’s band together to create the sparks in our lives!

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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 32m. Bisher sind 75 Folge(n) erschienen. Dies ist ein wöchentlich erscheinender Podcast.

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episode 14: How to Build Strength - Chris Heskett Part 2



In this episode, we continue our conversation with Chris Heskett, host of Wild Nutrition Podcast and full-time health and fitness coach, to discuss the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle, especially for people entering the trades.

Owner of PEAK Wellness Coaching

Wild Nutrition Secrets for Women Facebook Group

PEAK Wellness Coaching
https://linktr.ee/chrisheskett18

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 March 30, 2023  34m
 
 

episode 13: How to Build Strength? - Chris Heskett Part 1


Today we speak with Chris Heskett, host of Wild Nutrition Podcast and full-time health and fitness coach, to discuss the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle, especially for people entering the trades.

Owner of PEAK Wellness Coaching

Wild Nutrition Secrets for Women Facebook Group

Book: Endure by Cameron Hanes

PEAK Wellness Coaching https://linktr.ee/chrisheskett18

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 March 30, 2023  29m
 
 

episode 12: 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. 


Leesburg, Virginia

Conner Fitness Trainer contact: Conner316@comcast.net

Book: The Power of One More by Ed Mylett

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 March 28, 2023  9m
 
 

episode 11: 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...


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 March 23, 2023  1h7m
 
 

episode 10: "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...


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 March 16, 2023  21m
 
 

episode 9: 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...


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 March 9, 2023  25m
 
 

episode 8: 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...


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 March 2, 2023  30m
 
 

episode 7: 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...


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 February 23, 2023  20m
 
 

episode 6: Thick Skin: Field Notes from a Sister in the Brotherhood with author Hilary Peach


Bonus Episode!

Hilary was so kind as to give us a sneak peak into her book, Thick Skin: Field Notes from a Sister in the Brotherhood.

Connect with us: @sparkylifeoflia

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 February 16, 2023  10m
 
 

episode 5: A Boilermaker Part 2


Hilary discusses passionately her opinions on work place conduct.  Things get steamy in Part 2 of this episode!

Book:
Thick Skin: Field Notes from a Sister in the Brotherhood by Hilary Peach

https://www.hilarypeach...


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 February 16, 2023  19m