Lia Lamela

Sparky Life

Society EN ↓ 157 episodes

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 we...

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Lia Lamela

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Thick Skin: Field Notes from a Sister in the Brotherhood with author Hilary Peach 16.02.2023 10:21

Send us Fan Mail Bonus Episode! Hilary was so kind as to give us a sneak peak into her book, Thick Skin: Field Notes from a Sister in the Brotherhood. Connect with us: @sparkylifeoflia Music by https://www.purple-planet.com Support the show

A Boilermaker with a Booming Book Part 1 16.02.2023 29:58

Send us Fan Mail We’re thrilled to speak with Hilary Peach today, author of Thick Skin: Field Notes from a Sister in the Brotherhood . Her story evolves from her years of experience as a welder and as one of the only women in the Boilermakers Union. Listen close to discover trade secrets from Hilary about the unseen world of industrial construction. Connect with our guest Hilary Peach/Author/Welde...

A Boilermaker Part 2 16.02.2023 19:29

Send us Fan Mail Hilary discusses passionately her opinions on work place conduct. Things get steamy in Part 2 of this episode! Connect with our guest Hilary : https://www.hilarypeach.ca/books Connect with us : @sparkylifeoflia Sparky Life Supports: Raya Kenney's Foundation Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial Be a part of history! National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home...

Balls of Steel: The Life Of An Iron Worker 09.02.2023 21:12

Send us Fan Mail Meet Taz Wilson, an ironworker who’s sharp as nails, hard as steel, and sweet as pie. Taz gives us the details on what it's like to work in this field and how to stay positive on the job site. Connect with us: @sparkylifeoflia Sparky Life recommends book : Endure by Cameron Hanes Music by https://www.purple-planet.com Support the show

A Laborer On the Path to Leadership 02.02.2023 26:09

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we speak with Stephanie Schaefer, a laborer located in NY with local 79. Stephanie divulges what it's like to be a laborer. Get the info and laugh with us! Mentioned in the episode: Holt construction https://holtcc.com Check out local 79 Nontraditional Employment for Women (program for women interested in getting into the trades) https://www.new-nyc.org Conne...

Why be a Carpenter? 26.01.2023 22:38

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we speak with Mackenzie Pearl, a carpenter living in Maine. Mackenzie describes what it's like working as a carpenter, and shares her secret on how to not limit yourself. Join us to learn about Mackenzie’s kickass career! Topics Discussed In The Episode: What is a CDL? A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained through their home State (it is...

What Is The Sparky Life? 07.01.2023 1:28

Send us Fan Mail Take a listen to see if this Podcast electrifies you! Creative collaboration with: Nadia Golubov (Director of Social Media and Co-collaborator) Inspiration from Face to Face by Brian Grazer Connect with us: @sparkylifeoflia music by: https://www.purple-planet.com Support the show