Sparky Life
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.
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Episodes
133 episodes
Why Electricians Laugh at These Hollywood Movie Mistakes
Every skilled professional needs the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE — Use code SH5 for 5% off!"Think you know electricity because you've seen it in movies? Think again. I'm about to destroy thr...
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Episode 128
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15:38
Why Smart People In the Skilled Trades Learn Online: Utradie
Every skilled professional needs the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE — Use code SH5 for 5% off!🎧 In this episode:Welcome back to Sparky Life, the podcast for those who build...
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Episode 127
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58:09
What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Electricity (Electrician Mythbusts)
Every skilled professional needs the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE — Use code SH5 for 5% off!Let's discuss movie magic! In this episode, our electrician reviews a memorable scene from Home Alone 2 a...
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Episode 126
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19:09
The Safety Mistake That Changed Everything for Electricians
Every skilled professional needs the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE — Use code SH5 for 5% off!🎧 In this episode: Welcome back to Sparky Life, where we dive into the systems that p...
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Episode 125
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21:43
The $100K Trade That Built NYC (And Nobody Talks About It)
Every skilled professional needs the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE — Use code SH5 for 5% off!In this episode: Welcome back to Sparky Life, where we spotlight the fearless innovat...
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Episode 124
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10:45
From Broke to $100K: How This RV Tech Escaped the Paycheck Trap
🚐💥 Discover the Skilled Trade That Pays $100K+ — No College Degree Needed!In this episode of Sparky Life, Lia Lamela (Queen of Construction 👷♀⚡) interviews Curtis Hemmeler, a leading voice in the RV service world, to...
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Episode 123
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48:58
Why Smart People Take America's Most Dangerous Job
Every skilled professional needs the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE — Use code SH5 for 5% off!In this episode: Welcome back to Sparky Life, where we shine a spotlight on the gritt...
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Episode 122
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10:31
AI Stealing Your Job? Time to Switch Careers...
Every skilled professional needs the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE - Use code SH5 for 5% off!🎧 In this episode: Welcome back ...
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Episode 121
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15:59
Do Blue-Collar Wives Support Women In The Construction Industry?
Every skilled professional needs the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE - Use code SH5 for 5% off!🎧 In this episode: Welcome back ...
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Episode 121
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42:05
The High-Paying Dirty Job Nobody Talks About (But Should)
Every skilled professional needs the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE - Use code SH5 for 5% off!🎧 In this episode: Welcome back to Sparky Lif...
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Episode 120
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11:58
The Fire That Shaped Fire Alarm Safety Laws
Every skilled professional needs the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE - Use code SH5 for 5% off!🎧 In this episode: A devastating fire. Locked door...
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Episode 119
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12:34
This HVAC Cowboy Built His Own Empire – Here’s How
Every skilled professional needs the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE - Use code SH5 for 5% off!🎧 In this episode: In this raw and ins...
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Episode 118
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35:27
What Can Save YOU from the Economic CRASH?
Special thanks to our sponsor: SupplyHouse – Get the best tools & supplies! https://www.supplyhouse.comWelcome to the Sparky Life podcast with your host, Lia Lamela! In this episode, we dive into a crucial topic that everyone ...
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Episode 117
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12:45
Elevator Recall -The Code THAT SAVES LIVES
Ever wondered why you should NEVER take the elevator during a fire in a high-rise? This video dives deep into the life-saving technology of elevator recall and the critical role it plays in fire safety.Learn why elevator recall is one o...
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Episode 116
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16:04
The HARSH Truth: Women Are The Problem
We speak with Megan Switzer for a raw and honest conversation about the complex dynamics of women supporting women, particularly within male-dominated fields.Get ready for some eye-opening truths as they delve into the question of...
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Episode 116
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1:04:20
No Website?! You’re Losing Money!
In this episode of Sparky Life we discuss the critical role of digital presence in the construction industry with tech guru Daniel Leal. We explore the importance of having a professional website, the impact of technology on business efficiency...
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Episode 115
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54:59
Construction Industry needs a REVOLUTION
In this electrifying episode of The Sparky Life, host Lia Lamela dives deep into the dynamic world of the construction industry with an absolute powerhouse: Barb Allen, a trailblazer with over three decades of experience in leadership, from a l...
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Episode 114
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1:04:36
The Construction Industry Crisis
Welcome to the Sparky Life! We welcome Jonathan Cinelli, a strategic construction broker and licensed electrician with three decades of experience, to discuss how to rebuild the foundation of the construction industry.In this episode, J...
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Episode 113
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38:40
WARNING to The Ladies in The Skilled Trades
Welcome back to the Sparky Life with your host, Lia Lamela! In this episode, Lia discusses the importance of women supporting women in the construction industry.Key points from this episode:• The challenges women face in male-do...
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Episode 112
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15:00
What is Blind Logic: A Ralph Teetor Story
Join Lia Lamela on The Sparky Life as she interviews Jack Teetor, the creator of the documentary, Blind Logic: The Ralph Teetor Story. This captivating film tells the inspiring story of Ralph Teetor, a man whose life intertwined with the birth ...
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Episode 112
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51:44
What You Didn't Know About Superintendents with Coach Ike
This podcast episode features a discussion between Lia Lamela and Coach Ike, a construction industry veteran, focusing on the challenges and nuances of working in construction, particularly the relationship between tradespeople and superintende...
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Episode 111
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1:08:07
Blue-Collar to Billion-Dollar Tech
Welcome to Sparky Life, where we chat with the builders of our civilisation! In this episode, Lia Lamela welcomes James Hatfield, the Chief Revenue Officer of Live Switch, a total disruptor in the trades tech space. James Hatfield, a "blue-coll...
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Episode 110
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49:51
Mentorship for Women does NOT Lead to Career Success in Construction with Andrea Janzen
Thanks to our sponsor www.supplyhouse.com/t-m - the best place to pick up your construction supplies. In this eye-opening episode of The Sparky Life, Lia sits down with Andrea Janzen, founder and CEO of Ambition Theory, to discuss ...
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Episode 109
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55:53
Stephen Richardson from Love is Blind Speaks out on Mental Health in the Skilled Trades
Welcome to this episode of The Sparky Life! Join host Lia Lamela as she catches up with her good buddy, Stephen Richardson, a recent reality TV star from Love is Blind and a dedicated electrician.In this engaging conversation, Steph...
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Episode 108
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52:16