The Modern-Day Jacques Cousteau

10/12/23 • 42 min

In this episode of the Sparky Life podcast, host Lia Lamela speaks with Alexis Armstrong, a geologist and host of the Smoko Podcast. Alexis shares her experiences working on a deep-sea drilling vessel and her passion for representing women in STEM and skilled trades.
They discuss the barriers and biases faced by women in these fields, the origin of the name "Smoko" for Alexis' podcast, and the differences in gender representation and support between Canada, Australia, and the United States. Alexis shares her journey in the mining industry and offers advice for women interested in pursuing similar careers.
Connect with our guest Alexis Armstrong Links: https://linktr.ee/thesmokopodcast
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National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation

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Apply for Skilled Trades the Mike Rowe Scholarship:
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/

We support financial advancement for the skilled trades community. You can reach out to Jennifer Markwell at Platinum Wealth email [email protected]
website www.PlatinumWealth.net

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

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Sparky Life Supports: Raya Kenney's Foundation Women Who Worked on the Home Front MemorialBe a part of history!
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 support financial advancement for the skilled trades community. You can reach out to Jennifer Markwell at Platinum Wealth email [email protected]
website www.PlatinumWealth.net

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

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Creating A Trade Job Platform

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In this episode of the Sparky Life podcast, host Lia Lamela interviews Jeff Bond, the creator of Trade Jobs, a platform that connects skilled tradespeople with job opportunities. Jeff shares his background in the skilled trades and explains how the idea for Trade Jobs came about.
They discuss the challenges of finding qualified tradespeople and the need for better education and awareness of trade career options. Jeff explains the benefits of using the Trade Jobs platform for both employers and employees, and they also discuss the changing nature of employment in the trades industry.
Jeff shares upcoming plans for Trade Jobs and encourages listeners to get involved.
Connect with our guest Jeff Bond Links: www.gettradejobs.comConnect with us: @sparkylifeoflia

Sparky Life Supports: Raya Kenney's Foundation Women Who Worked on the Home Front MemorialBe a part of history!
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 support financial advancement for the skilled trades community. You can reach out to Jennifer Markwell at Platinum Wealth email [email protected]
website www.PlatinumWealth.net

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

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Understanding the Return on Investment

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In this podcast episode, Lia Lamela speaks with Coach Ike, a successful general contractor and founder of Prime to Rise. They discuss Coach Ike's background in the construction industry and his passion for serving others.
Coach Ike shares his experience in the skilled trades, emphasizing the value of trade-specific education and the financial opportunities available. They debunk misconceptions about the construction industry, highlighting the potential for growth and advancement.
They also discuss leadership, mentorship, and the importance of work-life balance. Lia and Coach Ike address the evolving perception of women in the industry and encourage women to embrace their strengths and creativity.
Connect with our guest Ike IG: @the_construction_mentor
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 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 support financial advancement for the skilled trades community. You can reach out to Jennifer Markwell at Platinum Wealth email [email protected]
website www.PlatinumWealth.net

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

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Sparky Life - The Modern-Day Jacques Cousteau

Transcript

Lia: Welcome to the Sparky Life Podcast. I'm your host, Lia Lamela, and here we create the sparks in our lives. Join me on this electrical journey where I highlight skilled trade tales and construction career opportunities with those I've met along the way. Thank you for joining, for trade tales continued. Today's guest is a modern day Jacques Cousteau. She landed her dream job working for the International Ocean Discovery Program, where she sailed around the world, spending two and a