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. Subscribe now and join thousands building their Sparky Life!
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Ever wake up and wonder, “Is this really all there is?” You’re grinding, you’re exhausted, and yet it feels like everyone else is racing ahead while you’re stuck in place. Here’s the truth: you’re not lazy, you’re just misaligned—and it’s time to break free.
In this episode of The Sparky Li...
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This week on Sparky Life, we’re breaking barriers — and glass ceilings — with Jennifer Harrison, Vice President of Merchandising at SupplyHouse. Jennifer didn’t apply for her executive role. Her CEO created the position for her after one conversation. In a...
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Meet Mark Hedstrom: Executive Director of Skilled Careers Coalition, skilled trades champion.
Mark’s journey from manufacturing and healthcare consulting to leading the Skilled Careers Coalition gives him a unique perspective on America’s skilled trades gap—and why philanthropy is the ...
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Welcome back to Sparky Life, where Lia pulls back the curtain on one of the darkest, most personal chapters of her trades journey. This episode is about power, silence, and what happens when a mentor becomes a threat. From manipulation to physical intimida...
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Here helping people actually make the leap into skilled trades—especially those who feel stuck, too old, or lacking experience.
Ditch the myth that you need years of experience or fancy degrees to start a career in the trades! In this episode, Lia spotlights Mackenzie’s leap from self-doubt...
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This week on Sparky Life, Lia dives into one of the most honest and vulnerable chapters in her journey through the trades. From surviving abuse to navigating the complicated, coded dynamics of being a woman in a male-dominated industry — this episode is raw, revealing, and ...
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Ever wonder why you feel like a rockstar after nailing a tricky install? Turns out, your brain is literally hardwired to love working with your hands. In this episode, we break down the wild science behind why the trades aren’t just good for your wallet—they might be saving your sanity.
We d...
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Welcome back to Sparky Life, where we don’t just wire up circuits — we rebuild lives. This week, Lia opens up like never before in one of the most powerful episodes to date. From a women’s shelter with nothing but bruises and a backpack, to making six figures as an electrician — this is the...
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What if college isn’t the only path to success — or even the best one for you?
In this episode of The Sparky Life Podcast, we’re flipping the script on career planning and breaking down how you can launch a high-paying, hands-on career in the skilled trades — no degree or experience required...
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The Woman Who Secretly Built the Brooklyn Bridge (While Hollywood Kept Blowing It Up)
Hollywood loves destroying the Brooklyn Bridge in movies like I Am Legend, but they missed the REAL explosive story: Emily Warren Roebling, the woman who actually built it while pretend...
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Tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Working your butt off at minimum wage jobs that lead nowhere? I've been there. From flipping burgers to wiring fire alarm systems in high-rises - here's the exact 5-step roadmap that changed my life and could change yours. In this episode of ...
Two TRUE construction stories that prove why safety isn't optional.
Story 1: The Elevator Shaft of Shame - A superintendent ignored safety warnings for weeks. Then karma struck.
Story 2: The Fan Blade Incident - Billy Bob made one lockout/tagout mistake. The result? Mangled fingers, emergency surgery, and his company used his own safety paperwork against him.
We in the trades are builders, problem solvers, and spa...
BOOM! The AI revolution is HERE and electricians who ignore it will be left in the dust! While most sparkies are still stuck in the stone age, the smart ones are using artificial intelligence to literally PRINT MONEY in 2025! ⚡
From AI-powered project management that predicts disasters before they happen, to automated back-office systems handling all your paperwork nightmares, to drones revolutionizing safety inspectio...
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"Think you know electricity because you've seen it in movies? Think again. I'm about to destroy three Hollywood myths that have been fooling audiences for decades - and one of them could literally kill you if you believed it."
In this movie mythbusting episode, Lia disse...
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Welcome back to Sparky Life, the podcast for those who build, wire, and power the world — and those who dare to rebuild the systems that train them.
This week, Lia is joined by Marc Webb, founder of YouTradie, a global mentorship and certification platform created by trad...
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Let's discuss movie magic! In this episode, our electrician reviews a memorable scene from Home Alone 2 and explains why the movie moment is pure nonsense. We break down the science, using ohms law, and explains what would actually happen.
We’re breaking it ALL down...
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🎧 In this episode: Welcome back to Sparky Life, where we dive into the systems that protect lives — until they fail. Today’s episode is a wake-up call about fire alarms, real-world disasters, and the life-saving tech driving modern fire protection.
What happens when fire alarms don’t work?...
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In this episode: Welcome back to Sparky Life, where we spotlight the fearless innovators who shaped the trades — and the world.
What if we told you one deaf engineer made skyscrapers possible?
Today, we’re diving into the wild, dramatic story of Elisha Otis — the man who invented the safety ...
🚐💥 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 reveal why becoming an RV Technician might be the most underrated career path in the skilled trades.
Whether you're a student, career changer, or just trade-curious, this episode unpacks:
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In this episode: Welcome back to Sparky Life, where we shine a spotlight on the grittiest, gutsiest careers in the skilled trades — and sometimes even the deadliest.
Everyone says skilled trades are dangerous… but which one tops the list?You won’t believe it — because it’s not what you thin...
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