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How I went from Living in a Women's Shelter to making Six figures? | My story Episode 1 of Series
09 Sep 2025
Send us a textEvery skilled professional need the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE — Use code SH5 for 5% off!Welcome back to Sparky Life, where we don’t just wire up circuits — we rebuild lives. This week, Lia opens up like never before in one of the most powerful episodes to date. From a women’s shelter with nothing but bruises and a backpack, to making six figures as an electrician — this is the real story behind the spark.Please seek professional advice if you are dealing with the topics raised in this episode. The shelter that helped and that was referenced in this episode - https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/💥 Lia shares:The truth about hitting absolute rock bottomHow domestic abuse crept in — and what it really looks likeWhy leaving isn’t as simple as it seemsWhat it’s like to be tracked down, flee across state lines, and rebuild from zeroHow a random suggestion to apply for a women’s trades pre-apprenticeshipchanged everythingThe exact moment she stopped surviving… and started fighting backWhat society gets so wrong about “just leaving”And why rock bottom is a solid foundation to build a life onThis episode is raw, vulnerable, and unforgettable. It’s for anyone who thinks it’s too late, too hard, or too scary to start over. Because Lia did — and she’s not just surviving anymore. She’s thriving.⸻⏱ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome to Sparky Life00:26 – From Shelter to Six Figures01:00 – The Plot Twist That Saved My Life01:42 – Seven Careers and a Pinball Life02:31 – Tattoo Removal & Helping Survivors Heal03:01 – The Law Change That Changed Everything03:23 – The Romance That Turned Into a Nightmare04:39 – Building a Business in the Fishing Industry05:10 – $10k → $75k in One Year06:04 – When It All Fell Apart06:30 – The Truth About Domestic Abuse07:07 – Red Flags, Control, and Violence08:04 – Why So Many Women Don’t Get Away08:31 – Fleeing Across State Lines09:05 – Waking Up and Rebuilding09:36 – A Women’s Pre-Apprenticeship Changed Everything10:01 – Rock Bottom Was the Foundation10:31 – What’s Coming in the Next Episode👇 Follow for more blue collar badassery every Thursday!SPARKY LIFE Podcast on SPOTIFYSPARKY LIFE Podcast on APPLE👇 WATCH the episodes on YOUTUBE!SPARKY LIFE on YOUTUBE📲 Stay Connected:Instagram: @sparkylifeofliaTikTok: @sparkylifeoflia🛠 Huge thanks to our sponsor: SupplyHouseGet the best tools & supplies → supplyhouse.com/t-mUse code SH5 for 5% off!Support the show
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