Sparky Life
On Your Construction Network the Sparky Life Podcast with Lia Lamela, every Thursday has 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!
Sparky Life
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-dominated spaces and how networking and support can help.
• An appeal for women to come together, build each other up, and create larger networks for success in their careers.
• The need for genuine support and sponsorship rather than superficial interactions.
• The idea that women need to take responsibility for making changes and improving relationships with one another.
• A call to action for women to support, sponsor, employ, and uplift each other.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Women in Construction
00:01:24 - The "Mean Girl" Phenomenon
00:02:24 - Networking and Sponsorship
00:03:27 - Superficial vs. True Support
00:04:27 - Changing the Culture
00:05:14 - Responsibility on Women
00:06:16 - Tribal Sisterhood
00:06:57 - Call to Action
00:07:23 - Listener Engagement
00:07:58 - Your Construction Network
00:08:42 - Closing Remarks
Quotes:
"If we came together and focused more on building each other up and really supporting one another... a lot of the challenges that we face in our industry, we wouldn't face." - 00:01:47
"I have met so many, so many different amazing people in the construction industry, but I have really found that it is hard to find women that really support other women." - 00:03:13
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