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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 bottom
- How domestic abuse crept in — and what it really looks like
- Why leaving isn’t as simple as it seems
- What it’s like to be tracked down, flee across state lines, and rebuild from zero
- How a random suggestion to apply for a women’s trades pre-apprenticeship changed everything
- The exact moment she stopped surviving… and started fighting back
- What society gets so wrong about “just leaving”
- And why rock bottom is a solid foundation to build a life on
This 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.
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⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome to Sparky Life
00:26 – From Shelter to Six Figures
01:00 – The Plot Twist That Saved My Life
01:42 – Seven Careers and a Pinball Life
02:31 – Tattoo Removal & Helping Survivors Heal
03:01 – The Law Change That Changed Everything
03:23 – The Romance That Turned Into a Nightmare
04:39 – Building a Business in the Fishing Industry
05:10 – $10k → $75k in One Year
06:04 – When It All Fell Apart
06:30 – The Truth About Domestic Abuse
07:07 – Red Flags, Control, and Violence
08:04 – Why So Many Women Don’t Get Away
08:31 – Fleeing Across State Lines
09:05 – Waking Up and Rebuilding
09:36 – A Women’s Pre-Apprenticeship Changed Everything
10:01 – Rock Bottom Was the Foundation
10:31 – What’s Coming in the Next Episode
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