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Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of The Sparky Life! Join your host, Lia Lamela, as she shares three hilarious and eye-opening trade tales from the world of construction. In this episode, Lia dives into the challenges faced by blue-collar workers, including a shocking story about a port-a-potty nightmare, a frustrating encounter with a clueless boss, and a plumbing disaster that ta...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this exciting episode of The Sparky Life! Join host Lia Lamela as she dives into the world of motorsports with Crew Chief Eric, the owner of Grand Touring Motorsports and the Motoring Podcast Network. In this episode, Lia and Eric discuss the fascinating intersections between motorsports and skilled trades, exploring how both fields require teamwork, specialized skills,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this week's episode of The Sparky Life! Join your host, Lia Lamela, as she dives into a controversial topic in the construction industry: the stigmas surrounding construction workers and their behavior on job sites. In this episode, Leah discusses a shocking story about a homeowner who discovered that the construction crew was urinating inside her new house. She ex...

Send us Fan Mail Check out our sponsor, www.supplyhouse.com/t-m  for all your electrical needs! Welcome back to The Sparky Life! In this episode, host Lia Lamella sits down with Angelo Suntres to explore the human side of construction. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Angelo shares his journey from mechanical engineering to becoming a passionate advocate for improving interpers...

Send us Fan Mail Check out our sponsor, www.supplyhouse.com/t-m for all your electrical needs! In this episode of the Sparky Life we dive deep into the current ideals and approaches to building crews and apprenticeships in the skilled trades. Join us as we welcome back the incredible Chessa Trimble, a sister Sparky, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the construction industry. We explo...

Send us Fan Mail Join the Trademaster program: www.supplyhouse.com/T-M In this episode of The Sparky Life, we dive deep into the current state of higher education and its impact on young adults in America. With student loan debt soaring to $1.6 trillion and the average salary stagnating around $60,000, we question whether traditional college education is truly beneficial for students. Join us as w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Sparky Life Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of the skilled trades industry. With a significant labor deficit and a shift in how we identify and nurture talent, it's crucial to rethink our approach to recruitment and leadership development. Join us as we discuss: The changing perceptions of skilled trades and the impact of societal pres...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this electrifying episode of our podcast! Did you know that we are all electricians in our own right? Our bodies generate electricity, and our brains are bustling with activity powered by billions of neurons. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of how our thoughts and movements are driven by electrical signals and chemical interactions. In this episode, we dive...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Sparky Life! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of solar energy in residential sectors with our special guest, Chessa Trimble. Is solar a scam? Is it truly beneficial for the environment? Join us as we explore the pros and cons of solar panel installation and discuss whether it's a viable career path in the electrical industry. Chessa shares her...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Sparky Life! In this electrifying episode, we sit down with Carly Steiman, a seasoned electrician with nearly two decades of experience and the proud owner of Lady Electric in Vancouver, Canada. Carly shares her inspiring journey from a high school graduate to a successful tradeswoman and reality TV star on "Tough As Nails." Join us as we explore Carl...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Sparky Life Podcast, where we explore unique and often overlooked careers in skilled trades with your host, Lia Lamela . Lily Ghuzlan shares her journey into the skilled trades, her passion for furniture design, and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field. The discussion highlights the importance of education in trades, the societal pressures s...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Sparky Life Podcast, where we explore unique and often overlooked careers in skilled trades with your host, Lia Lamela . We welcome back returning guest Chessa Trimble to explore the diverse educational pathways available for becoming an electrician. This episode is brought to you by SupplyHouse.com , your trusted source for reliable inventory, fast shipping, and fr...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Sparky Life Podcast, where we explore unique and often overlooked careers in skilled trades with your host, Lia Lamela . In this episode, we dive into a fascinating topic— weird jobs you might not even know existed! This episode is brought to you by SupplyHouse.com , your trusted source for reliable inventory, fast shipping, and friendly customer service across the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Sparky Life Podcast, where we celebrate careers in skilled trades with your host, Lia Lamela . This episode is brought to you by SupplyHouse.com , your trusted source for reliable inventory, friendly customer service, and fast shipping from coast to coast. Check out supplyhouse.com/tm today and explore their Trade Masters program, offering free shipping and order di...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Sparky Life Podcast, where we celebrate careers in skilled trades with your host, Lia Lamela . This episode is brought to you by SupplyHouse.com , your trusted source for reliable inventory, friendly customer service, and fast shipping from coast to coast. Check out supplyhouse.com/tm today and explore their Trade Masters program, offering free shipping and order di...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another exciting episode of The Sparky Life Podcast with your host, Lia Lamela !  The Sparky Life Podcast reveals remarkable stories and shares unique points of view from journeymen and women who build the things that make our lives work. The lessons shared on The Sparky Life episodes are valuable not only for those engaged in the skilled trades but also for all of us,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Sparky Life Podcast, where we celebrate careers in skilled trades with your host, Lia Lamela . This episode is brought to you by SupplyHouse.com, your trusted source for reliable inventory, friendly customer service, and fast shipping from coast to coast. Check out SupplyHouse.com today and explore their Trade Masters program, offering free shipping and order discou...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Sparky Life Podcast, where we celebrate careers in skilled trades with your host, Lia Lamela . This episode is brought to you by SupplyHouse.com, your trusted source for reliable inventory, friendly customer service, and fast shipping from coast to coast. Check out SupplyHouse.com today and explore their Trade Masters program, offering free shipping and order discou...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Sparky Life Podcast, where we celebrate careers in skilled trades with your host, Lia Lamela . This episode is brought to you by SupplyHouse.com, your trusted source for reliable inventory, friendly customer service, and fast shipping from coast to coast. Check out SupplyHouse.com today and explore their Trade Masters program, offering free shipping and order discou...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Sparky Life Podcast, where we celebrate careers in skilled trades with your host, Lia Lamela . The Sparky Life Podcast is proudly sponsored by SupplyHouse.com . SupplyHouse.com offers electricians the Trade Masters program, providing benefits like free shipping and order discounts. Visit supplyhouse.com/tm to join the program today. In this episode, we’re excited to...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Sparky Life Podcast, where we celebrate careers in skilled trades with your host, Lia Lamela . The Sparky Life Podcast is proudly sponsored by SupplyHouse.com . SupplyHouse.com offers electricians the Trade Masters program, providing benefits like free shipping and order discounts. Visit supplyhouse.com/tm to join the program today. This week, we are honored to have...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Sparky Life Podcast, where we celebrate careers in construction with your host, Lia Lamela. The Sparky Life Podcast is proudly sponsored by SupplyHouse.com . SupplyHouse.com offers electricians the Trade Masters program, providing benefits like free shipping and order discounts. Visit supplyhouse.com/team to join the program today. This week, we are honored to have...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Sparky Life Podcast, where we celebrate careers in construction with your host, Lia Lamela. The Sparky Life Podcast is proudly sponsored by SupplyHouse.com . SupplyHouse.com offers electricians the Trade Masters program, providing benefits like free shipping and order discounts. Visit supplyhouse.com/team to join the program today. This week, we are honored to have...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Sparky Life Podcast, celebrating careers in the trades with your host, Lia Lamela. The Sparky Life Podcast is proudly sponsored by SupplyHouse.com . It offers electricians the Trade Masters program, providing benefits like free shipping and order discounts. Visit supplyhouse.com/team to join the program today. This week, we are honored to have Colton Castleman, a se...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Sparky Life Podcast, celebrating careers in the trades with your host, Lia Lamela. The Sparky Life Podcast is proudly sponsored by SupplyHouse.com . It offers electricians the Trade Masters program, providing benefits like free shipping and order discounts. Visit supplyhouse.com/team to join the program today. This week, we welcome Paige Knowles , author of the Plum...