Sparky Life Lia Lamela

In this episode of the Sparky Life podcast, host Lia Lamela and guest Jennifer Rogers Markwell, a wealth advisor, discuss the importance of financial education for skilled tradespeople. They address the lack of financial knowledge among tradespeople and the potential pitfalls of this, such as making poor financial decisions. Jennifer emphasizes that financial advising is accessible to everyone, regardless of income, and promotes the services offered by her firm, Platinum Wealth Management. They discuss the importance of seeking advice from licensed professionals and warns against relying on unqualified sources. It is important to personalize financial advice and the dangers of a one-size-fits-all approach.

I'm thrilled to share with you the latest episode of the Sparky Life podcast, where I had an enlightening conversation with Jennifer Rogers Markwell, a wealth advisor and president of Platinum Wealth Management.
Our chat was all about the importance of financial education, especially for skilled tradespeople. We both agreed that financial literacy is often overlooked in this field, leading to some less-than-ideal financial decisions. But here's the good news: financial advising doesn't have to be expensive or unattainable.

Jennifer Links: 

https://www.instagram.com/platinumtalkswealth/?ref=10&hl=en
https://www.platinumwealth.net/our-mission


Raya Kenney website is National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation
Here's Raya and a little about her memorial
Congress approves Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial


Here's the link to donate. 
https://marnie-kenney-sfg2.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=63d1d506217f9e44111ecfea


The Peak Wellness Program with Coach Chris Heskett:
https://linktr.ee/Chrisheskett18
https://peak-wellness-coaching.com/


Apply for Skilled Trades the Mike Rowe Scholarship:
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/
"We recognize a good education doesn’t always require a four-year degree.”


Music by https://www.purple-planet.com




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In this episode of the Sparky Life podcast, host Lia Lamela speaks with  master electrician Roberto Reyes. They discuss Roberto's career, his social media presence, and his journey into the trades. Roberto shares his experiences with learning challenges, the importance of mentorship, and his personal struggle with addiction. He also recounts some of his wildest worksite mishaps and gives advice to those interested in the electrical field. 

Roberto was fortunate to have a great mentor during his apprenticeship. He's now paying it forward by sharing his knowledge and connecting with other electricians in the community.

Roberto's Link: https://www.instagram.com/ma_master_sparky/

Raya Kenney website is National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation


Here's Raya and a little about her memorial
Congress approves Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial


Here's the link to donate. 


https://marnie-kenney-sfg2.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=63d1d506217f9e44111ecfea




Apply for Skilled Trades the Mike Rowe Scholarship:
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/
"We recognize a good education doesn’t always require a four-year degree.”

Music by https://www.purple-planet.com

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In this episode of the Sparky Life podcast, host Lia Lamela speaks with Rachel Samala about her journey into the HVAC industry. Rachel shares her initial struggles with employment, her transition into HVAC, and her decision to start her own business. She emphasizes the importance of humility in her success.  After facing challenges in finding the right company, Rachel decided to become self-employed and start her own business. She now enjoys the freedom of being her own boss and creating a positive work environment. Rachel's journey underscores the importance of resilience and the potential of skilled trades.

Rachel Samala Links:
calimech.com
missminisplit.com


Raya Kenney website is National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation


Here's Raya and a little about her memorial
Congress approves Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial


Here's the link to donate. 


https://marnie-kenney-sfg2.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=63d1d506217f9e44111ecfea


The Peak Wellness Program with Coach Chris Heskett:
https://linktr.ee/Chrisheskett18
https://peak-wellness-coaching.com/


Apply for Skilled Trades the Mike Rowe Scholarship:
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/
"We recognize a good education doesn’t always require a four-year degree.”


Music by https://www.purple-planet.com


Support us on Patreon!





Support the showthesparkylifeoflia@gmail.com

In this episode of the Sparky Life podcast, host Lia Lamela speaks with Becky Sagen, a former entertainment industry professional turned custom furniture builder and coach. They discuss their shared experiences in career exploration, with Becky detailing her journey from theatre to teaching, to starting her own custom furniture business. Becky shares her unique approach to coaching clients on DIY projects, including a story about designing a cassette tape table. The conversation also covers the importance of physical fitness in manual labor, the value of having multiple careers, and the role of community in achieving success.

Becky and I dove into our shared experiences of career exploration. From her background in the entertainment industry to teaching, and now custom furniture building and coaching, Becky's journey is a testament to the beauty of embracing change and challenges.

If you're intrigued by these topics, I invite you to listen to the full episode. You can also reach out to Becky on Instagram at @sagenworks or visit her website, Sagen Works, to see examples of her work.

https://www.instagram.com/sagenworks/

Raya Kenney website is National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation


Here's Raya and a little about her memorial
Congress approves Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial


Here's the link to donate. 


https://marnie-kenney-sfg2.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=63d1d506217f9e44111ecfea


The Peak Wellness Program with Coach Chris Heskett:
https://linktr.ee/Chrisheskett18
https://peak-wellness-coaching.com/


Apply for Skilled Trades the Mike Rowe Scholarship:
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/
"We recognize a good education doesn’t always require a four-year degree.”


Music by https://www.purple-planet.com


Support us on Patreon!


Support the showthesparkylifeoflia@gmail.com

In this episode of the Sparky Live podcast, host Lia Lamela interviews Mae Krier, one of the original Rosie the Riveters. Mae shares her experiences working at Boeing during World War II, her advocacy work, and her efforts to honor women on the home front. She discusses the importance of respect, the role of women in society, and the need for equal pay. Mae also talks about her journey advocating for women, establishing an annual national Rose Day, and securing the Congressional Gold Medal for Rosie the Riveters. The episode concludes with Mae expressing her desire for a Rosie the Riveter statue at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. and supporting Raya Kenney's National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation.

Mae's journey from being a riveter at Boeing during World War II to receiving the Congressional Gold Medal is nothing short of inspiring. She's a living testament to the power of resilience and determination, and her stories from the Great Depression to the present day are a must-listen.

I hope Mae's story sparks your curiosity and inspires you as much as it did mine!


Be apart of history:

Raya's website is National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation


For your info: Here's Raya and a little about her memorial
Congress approves Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial

Here's the link to donate. 
https://marnie-kenney-sfg2.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=63d1d506217f9e44111ecfea


Mae Krier: https://www.instagram.com/rosiemaepa/


The Peak Wellness Program with Coach Chris Heskett:
https://linktr.ee/Chrisheskett18
https://peak-wellness-coaching.com/


Apply for Skilled Trades the Mike Rowe Scholarship:
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/
"We recognize a good education doesn’t always require a four-year degree.”


Support us on Patreon!









Support the showthesparkylifeoflia@gmail.com

In this episode of the Sparky Live podcast, host Lia Lamela speaks with author Simone Stolzoff about his book "The Good Enough Job." They discuss the concept of finding meaning outside of work and the observations Simone has made about blue collar and white collar workers. Simone shares his perspective on work, emphasizing that it shouldn't be the sole measure of self-worth. He explores the idea of a "good enough job" and contrasts it with a dream job, highlighting the importance of recognizing when a job supports the life one wants to lead. Simone also discusses the value of uncertainty and doubt in our lives and shares his approach to writing his upcoming book. We discuss on job satisfaction and the concept of job crafting. Simone encourages listeners to align their job with the type of work they truly want to be doing and challenges the belief that it's too late to make a change.


Simone Stolzoff Links: https://www.simonestolzoff.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepizza_bagel/
Amazon Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Enough-Job-Reclaiming-Life/dp/059353896X


The Peak Wellness Program with Coach Chris Heskett:
https://linktr.ee/Chrisheskett18
https://peak-wellness-coaching.com/


Apply for Skilled Trades the Mike Rowe Scholarship:
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/
"We recognize a good education doesn’t always require a four-year degree.”


Support us on Patreon!



Music by https://www.purple-planet.com



Support the showthesparkylifeoflia@gmail.com