Powerline Podcast

Trista is an incredibly strong Linewife who received one of the worst calls a Linewife can get. Her and her Lineman have grown closer together through the toughest of times. They powered through with love, faith, and a lot of prayer. She talks to us about the mental side of an accident for a Linewife and how to find your happiness in the saddest of times.  Show guest: Trista Alley | FaceBook: Tris...

Cameron Alley is a husband, father, Lineman, and survivor. While working on a transmission structure during storm restoration in Puerto Rico Cameron fell more than 100 feet landing on the mountainside below. Through the grace of God, the amazing work of his crew to rescue him and deep love and endless support from his wife Cam is here with us today. This is his story.   Show guest: Cameron Alley |...

A self taught seamstress, Linewife, Mother and Owner of Lineman Blankets,   Darby  has proven to be able to handle anything life has for her. Rising above all the challenges of her Lineman's apprenticeship, traveling, and conquering the frigid north, she truly has seen it all. Always remaining positive that all will be alright. She teaches us to count our blessings and live in the very moment you...

Junior Hammon is a third generation Lineman with two decades in the trade. As if that’s not enough he is also an artist, life coach and now entrepreneur. He and his wife Erica along with an amazing team have started Highline Tattoo and Fab shop. A true artist through and through Junior now combines all of his passion for powerline, art and life coaching into his business and most recently his podc...

It's not every day you meet a line kid who grows up and becomes a huge part of the IBEW.  Alison, talks with us about what being a line kid meant to her, the bond she created with her family, how it shaped the woman she is today, and the impact it has on raising her son. Not only is she an instrumental part of the Local, she is one of the main ladies behind the auxiliary group at the Hall, Hearts...

Shanna Sage, host of the Linewife Edition has some words of comfort for all of you significant others that have to release your Linemen to answer the call.  ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.electriclifemp.com/   📱FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA📱 TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwlucas Instagram:  h...

Today's Tailboard is a new series I'm starting under Powerline Podcast. In these episodes I'll be drawing on my 20 plus years in the industry and talking about subjects for personal growth such as leadership, communication and self development.  ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.electriclifemp.com/...

Marcia  is back to finish our talk about working through hardships in relationship, forgiveness, and life skills. She has proven that when two people in a relationship want to overcome something, they can make it happen. She has created a business around her Human Resources skills and has become a fabulous life coach. Listen in as we get real about life and moving forward. Show guest: Marcia Kozer...

Cody is a United States Army veteran with deployment experience in Afghanistan. He returned to the US and began a career in the fire service before taking a chance on line work and enrolling in Lineman collage. Since then he hasn't looked back and is now well into a line apprenticeship in Texas. Please enjoy episode 48 with Cody Skrabo!   Show guest: Cody Skrabo | Instagram: @igetcurls   Show Spon...

Rachela , a travel agent, Linewife, and world explorer extraordinaire, gives us all the tips and tricks of traveling. We talk about the best way to pack and how much to pack. Her Lineman and her are the perfect balance with their love for travel and photography. They take us through their top memories of the 35 countries they have visited and the memories they have made through the years. Show gue...

Benjoy is a former actor and now head coach for a program called The Strong Coach. In this show we talk about how you can use principles from the fitness and coaching industry and apply them to your life in the line trade. I promise that if you add these practices to your life it will forever change you in a positive way.   Show guest: Benjoy Walker | Instagram: @benjoywalker   Show Sponsors:  Tal...

Would you up and move your family to another state for a job opportunity? Jess did! Listen in as Jess and I talk, family, moving, line life, and fitness. Jess put a pause on her career to focus on her husbands and to raise her children. An amazing selfless woman full of passion, strength (literally), and love. Leaving us all with the advice of, " Nothing worth having comes without sacrifice." Show...

Ben is a Journeyman Lineman with an awesome story. In this episode Ben opens up about concurring addiction his journey to sobriety. We also talk a lot about union issues and how to we all need to get more involved. Enjoy!   Show guest: Ben Holmes | Instagram: @workingclasszero13   Show Sponsors:  Tallman Equipment Co.  | Instagram:  @tallmanequipment Linestar Utility Supply  | Instagram:  @linesta...

"Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion." Straight out of Steel Magnolias,  Hope  talks about life on the road with her Lineman, the dying art of sewing, and memories of her family.  Listen in as she passes down some sage advice from her Papaw, "Don't Shame Your Name", and so much more!   Show guest: Hope Contreras Show Host: Shanna Sage  | Instagram: @linewifetribe  Show Sponsor: 870 Suppl...

In this episode I talk to a financial advisor and portfolio manager named Tom Kelly. We not only dive into wealth management but also get into training, athletics and mindset. Enjoy!   Show guest: Tom Kelly | dixonkellywealthadvisory.com   Show Sponsors:  Tallman Equipment Co.  | Instagram:  @tallmanequipment Linestar Utility Supply  | Instagram:  @linestarutilitysupply   ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HER...

A Leo wife, mom, and business woman, Marcia has inspired many ladies in her life. She talks about learning to grow together in marriage and choosing to love each other everyday. Opening up to us about infidelity, and working to overcome the betrayal. It is possible to come out on the other end with a happy full life. She teaches us that making a permanent decision with temporary emotions is not a...

Barry spent 20 years on the tools as a lineman before deciding to leave it all behind and pursue his dream of running his own business. Our conversation is raw and real. We talk about business, mental health, addiction, family and of course line work. Enjoy!   Show guest: Barry Peterson | Instagram:  @rockinbsburgercompany   Show Sponsors:  Tallman Equipment Co.  | Instagram:  @tallmanequipment Li...

Heather and I talk life stories, meeting her Lineman Andrew, family, and creating their company Line Roots. She is full of passion for her husband and all of his ideas. Absolutely no limits for this amazing innovative couple! Show guest: Heather Morris | Instagram: @Heather_Morris222 @linerootsnw Show Host: Shanna Sage  | Instagram: @linewifetribe  Show Sponsor: 870 Supply | Instagram: @870supply...

Andrew is a Lineman from the North West with a powerful story that proves accomplishing your dreams is possible even through great adversity. He and his wife Heather have now started a company called Line Roots and are giving back to a trade that has given so much to them.     Show guest: Andrew Morris | @linerootsnw @armorris222   Show Sponsors:  Tallman Equipment Co.  | Instagram:  @tallmanequip...

Angie  is a superwoman. Balancing Line Life, kids, a small business, and even working on her side hustle. She talks to us about staying positive and the rural history of her father working as a Lineman. Always keeping her glass full (wine sometimes) and reminding us things can always be worse! Show guest: Angie Nicholls-Stiles | @angienicholls Show Host: Shanna Sage  | Instagram: @linewifetribe  S...

Dennis is a very driven lineman from the east coast. His intense work ethic landed him a spot as a helicopter lineman for 6 years. He is also a successful business owning a powerline contracting company and two gym/ training facilities.   Show guest: Dennis Kelly | Instagram @denkelly     Show Sponsors:  Tallman Equipment Co.  | Instagram:  @tallmanequipment Linestar Utility Supply  | Instagram: ...

Jackie Diaz and I get real on the emotional rollercoaster of the Line Life.  Through the highs and lows she tells us the best times and the hardest times to work through. She's passionate about her Apprentice Lineman, loves her family and living the California life. Listen in as we don't hold back discussing it all!  Show guest: Jackie Diaz | Instagram @loveleejacks Show Host: Shanna Sage  | Insta...

Eli is a strong amazing woman who loves life and her family. Her husband Jacob was a lineman that passed away on the job in 2016. She walks us through that day and how she overcame her loss to live a full and love filled life. This story isn't easy for linemen or anyone related to this trade to listen to but it's important that you do. Jacob's legacy lives on through Eliana and their two sons. Joi...

Lisa Thang is a positive, happy and passionate Line Babe! She is always supporting all of the line industry small businesses. Not only does she offer all of the small businesses support, she holds down the fort for her Lineman Tyson while he travels for work, works part time and takes care of the family too! She is an amazing inspiration and talks about pushing through even when the times get toug...

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, former Police Officer and Firefighter Travis Howze is an international touring Comedian and Motivational Speaker who has been igniting top stages around the world with laughter and inspirational messages for over a decade! Author of Create Your Own Light, Travis has been able to find healing after an extremely chaotic and traumatic past which led him on a path to helping...