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).
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Sparky Life
Surviving Apprenticeship in the Skilled Trades Industry!
Welcome to The Sparky Life Podcast, where we celebrate careers in skilled trades with your host, Lia Lamela.
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In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Brandi Ferenc, owner and CEO of Fair Trades Toolbox. Brandi is a Red Seal 313a Refrigeration Mechanic/Gas Fitter 1 Journeyperson, an instructor, and a mentor for women in skilled trades and HVAC apprentices. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Brandi has become a powerful advocate for women in skilled trades, winning numerous awards, including the WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 award in 2022 and 2023, and Roger's Women of the Year Award in the skilled trades category. She was also the first female ever to compete at the Ontario Skills Trade Competition in the post-secondary gas fitter category. Today, Brandi shares her journey, insights on mentorship, and how Fair Trades Toolbox is making a difference in the skilled trades industry.
Quotes:
- "Resilience is like an elastic band; no matter how far I’m stretched, I always bounce back." – Brandi Ferenc
- "Our industry is craving change right now, and we're the right people in the right place at the right time." – Brandi Ferenc
- "Support is key. Without it, many apprentices might not make it through the program." – Brandi Ferenc
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- Website: Fair Trades Toolbox
