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Friday, April 4, 2025

Sparky Life of Lia – Crossover!

You might be saying to yourself… this *has* to be an #aprilfools joke - What does a Electrician have in common with a bunch of Petrol heads? Tune in to this crossover episode with to find out!

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In this episode of The Sparky Life Podcast, Lia Lamela welcomes GTM’s Crew Chief Eric, the co-founder of Gran Touring Motorsports (GTM) and creator of the Motoring Podcast Network. The conversation spans Eric’s background in motorsports, driven by his family’s passion for cars, to the creation and evolution of the GTM brand.

Discussion points include the extensive career opportunities within the motorsports industry, the similarities between motorsports mechanics and construction workers, and the importance of teamwork in both fields. Eric also elaborates on the educational aspects of racing, challenging stereotypes, and promoting inclusivity within the motorsports community. Throughout the episode, Eric’s enthusiasm for racing and mentoring shines, inspiring even those unfamiliar with the sport to take an interest in driving.

Episode Highlights

Skip ahead if you must… Here’s the highlights from this episode you might be most interested in and their corresponding time stamps.

  • 00:00 Introduction to Today’s Guest: Eric from Gran Touring Motorsports
  • 01:08 Sponsor Message: Supply House
  • 01:41 Eric’s Background and the evolution of Gran Touring Motorsports and the Motoring Podcast Network
  • 07:29 Parallels Between Motorsports and Construction
  • 10:13 Breaking Stereotypes in Motorsports and Skilled Trades
  • 12:49 Pathways into Motorsports without Formal Education
  • 17:59 The Thrill and Skills of Racing
  • 22:58 Encouraging Women in Motorsports
  • 25:41 Sponsor Message: Supply House
  • 26:50 Challenges in Construction Training
  • 27:43 Knowledge Sharing in Racing
  • 28:11 Female Dynamics in Male-Dominated Spaces
  • 32:37 Danica Patrick and Women in Motorsport
  • 35:29 Opportunities for Women in Racing
  • 45:32 Getting Involved in Racing
  • 48:10 Secrets to Success
  • 51:24 The Importance of Teamwork
  • 52:41 Conclusion and Farewell

Transcript

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About the Sparky Life of Lia

The Sparky Life Podcast with Lia Lamela, airs every Thursday with remarkable stories and points of view from journeyman and women who build the things that make our lives work!

These lessons learned are not only valuable for those engaged in the skilled trades but frankly for all of us whether we use tools literally or figuratively in our daily lives.  Lia shares her electrical journey, experiences and insight through engaging banter with those she’s met along the way.

If you are interested in trade tales, an industry fraught with excitement and risk tune in every Thursday when trade tales continue. To learn more follow the show on Apple Podcasts or follow Lia on social @sparkylifeoflia on Instagram.

“We build the world we want to live in.  Let’s band together to create the sparks in our lives!” – Lia

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