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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.
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How to go from broke to building wealth in the skilled trades
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Real stories from people who escaped corporate hell for trades heaven
Business growth advice for contractors and entrepreneurs
Industry insights delivered with humor
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Why Skilled Trades Are the Best Career for Women in 2024
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 thrilled to welcome Concetta Defa, the President of Utah Women in Trades. Concetta began her career as an apprentice electrician with IBEW Local 354 in 1996, driven by the need to support her family after her father's passing. Over the years, she has taken on various roles, including journeyworker, foreperson, estimator, project manager, and union steward. Concetta is passionate about mentoring others and remains involved in numerous committees, including the IBEW Women’s Advisory Committee. Her journey is a testament to the power of skilled trades in transforming lives, providing stability, and empowering others.
Quotes:
- "I think investing in yourself is a really big thing, but I think helping others is also." – Concetta Defa
- "The first tool that was put in my belt was, I'm going to help you. The expectation is that you're going to help the next person." – Concetta Defa
- "It's not a job. It's not a career. It's a whole way of life." – Concetta Defa
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