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 welcome Calvin Holston, a former business professional who transitioned into the nuclear industry and became a Senior Reactor Operator. Calvin’s journey is a compelling story of embracing new challenges, from changing careers to launching his own company, Smeeple, a company that connects experts and consumers through video conferencing. Today, Smeeple offers solutions, from HVAC troubleshooting to gymnastics coaching, making expert advice more accessible to everyone.Quotes"I grew up in an environment where smart people went to college and dumb people didn't go to college. That was genuinely my thought." – Calvin Holston"Being authentic is so trusting. You don't have to apologize for being you, and it's recognized immediately when you are." – Calvin HolstonFollow Lia Lamela:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lia-lamela-820a33155/ Website: https://sparkylifesolutionsllc.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkylifeoflia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesparkylifepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJrIaE7fL1uXgfdIcBYlwFollow Calvin HolstonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-holston-b0a2857/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smeepleapp/?hl=enSupport the show
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