Women in Trades: Living Outside the Box with Lia Lamela

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When Lia Lamela, a medical aesthetics expert turned electrician, reveals how she found the courage to break free from domestic violence and empower other women in trades, she proves that bravery and a commitment to personal growth can lead to a life of success and happiness.

Lia Lamela is a domestic violence survivor and a skilled electrician passionate about advocating for women in the trades. She is also the host of the Sparky Life Podcast, which recently launched.

Lia Lamela made a career transition from medical aesthetics to an electrician and is a big proponent for females in trade. Lia shared her story of domestic violence, emphasizing that it can happen to anyone and that awareness and support is key to getting out. We discussed the power of personal growth, encouraging people to find something to give back to for increased happiness. Lia also shared her favorite quote, "The road to success is always under construction," from Lily Tomlin. This conversation highlighted the importance of support and bravery for people looking to overcome any form.

"So many people will feel like they're living outside the box. If they're not following what their social norm is or cultural pressures. Having the integrity to follow what's right for you is important. So when we agree to everything and we say yes to everything. We're not being true to ourselves and who we really are. We're not just hurting ourselves by doing that, or hurting the other person by creating this false appearance.”

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1) Women in Trades: Learn how Lia switched from a career in medical aesthetics to becoming an electrician and her thoughts on how we can support more females in the trades.

2) Domestic Violence: Hear Lia's story of how she overcame an abusive relationship and the advice she has for others.

3) Living Outside the Box: Uncover how Lia's journey has shifted her thinking and the importance of supporting each other to succeed.

About Lia: 

Lia Lamela is a community cultivator passionate about the arts and engineering. After over a decade in medical esthetics, she traded in beauty treatments for an electrifying life of fixtures and electronics. Lia's journey to success was not an easy one. She faced challenges from a young age, including bullying and struggles with reading out loud. Her dysfunctional family dynamic eventually collapsed during college, leading her to struggle with depression. However, Lia refused to give up on herself and learned how to focus on getting back up. Today, Lia is committed to helping others find themselves, build community, and find mentorship. She believes that no one should have to struggle alone as she once did. Join her mission to collaborate and build

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