Modern Electrician Podcast

WELCOME BAAAAAACK!!!

We're so happy to be back and so happy to have you back as our guest as we venture into new territory here on the Modern Electrician Podcast! The show is back after a brief hiatus following the completion of Doug's Master Electricians exam here in the beautiful state of Maryland. As we pick back up were adding a few new members to the cast. The first is Josh Wright. Josh is a Master Electrician, co-owner of Lumen Brothers Electric Company and your new co-host for the show. In this episode, we sit down with Josh to discuss his background, his trajectory in the trades and to introduce you to him. Josh has been on a few episodes of this podcast already and you'll hear Doug reference him a lot. We're happy to have him on the team.

So sit back, relax and enjoy our newest episode. If this show speaks to you and adds value to your life, please consider becoming a sponsor by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/modernelectrician?fan_landing=true

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This past week, I took the Maryland Master Electrician's Exam for the second time. Because of how challenging the test is and how many people have reached out since the exam to ask me for tips on study materials, I wanted to create a short Podcast episode to recount some of the lessons I learned throughout this process. 

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about taking the Journeyman's or Masters Exam. I'd be happy to point you in the right direction as best I can.

Enjoy!

We talk about this topic a lot on this show but we do that because I think it's such an important part of living a fulfilled life, and that topic is "Following your passion." So many of us start out our lives imagining what we might be when we grow up. We fantasize about being astronauts and Super Heroes who change the shape of humanity or save the world from impending doom. But as we grow older and we settle into the reality that is adult life, so many times, we choose the "safe bet" in regards to our careers. We go with something that's steady, pays well, etc and we hide away the dreams of those little astronauts and Super Heroes. But some people choose to follow that childish excitement and they dive into a world where everything hinges on their work-ethic and discipline. This is the world of the entrepreneur and it can be both beautifully fulfilling while at the same time being terrifying and overwhelming. So why do some people risk it all while others take the "sure thing?" I don't know man... I'm just a dude with a podcast. All I know is I'm one of those people with their head in the clouds who can't help himself... I've got to follow my heart!

Today's conversation is with a really cool person who does the same. Her name is Danielle and she's the owner / artist of Cross Cut Artistry (@crosscutartistry on instagram). Danielle is an artist who works in wood and epoxy resin. Her functional artwork is stunning and showcases her true creative nature. She has chosen to go out on her own in the past year and today we discuss everything involved with making a jump like that. Go check out Danielle's work on IG and visit her website www.crosscutartistry.com. 

Enjoy!

Hey there everyone, and welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast!

This week, I sit down with a 3rd year apprentice out of Ontario named Tatiyana. You can find her story on Instagram @apprenticetatiy. Go check her out and show her some support! In this conversation, we discuss Tatiyana's path through the first 3 years of her electrical apprenticeship. She shares her experiences as a young woman entering a male-dominated field and the passion she has for personal growth and improvement. I think Tatiyana is a great role model for your people (especially young women) who might be interested in a path other-than college. Even if the people in your life don't think trade work is for you, or even a good option... Tatiyana's example can help people see the importance of making our own decisions and blazing our own trails.

Enjoy!

Hey there everyone!

Welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! Im happy that you're here and that you continue to return to listen to these conversations. Today, I sit down with Eric Andrade. Eric is a 17 year veteran of the electrical trade, a second generation electrician and a second generation Mexican-American living in NYC. Eric has navigated his way through the electrical trade and now finds himself the owner and operator of his own company JE Electrical Maintenance. Eric's path, like many of us, was not an easy one. He has put in thousands of hours in the field and has had a wide variety of experiences who have made him who he is today. We talk about the influence his parents, who were first generation immigrants, had on his life. We chat about the challenges of starting your own business and the reason many of us decide to start our own company. Eric also shares his perspective as a Mexican-American working in the trades and the opportunities this country has offered him and his family.

I hope you all enjoy this conversation! You can find Eric on Instagram at @eric_andrade6. Go follow him, show him some support and see what JE Electrical Maintenance is working on. 

Hey there everyone!

Welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! In today's episode, I sit down with Frederick, Maryland-based artisan, craftsman and maker of many things, Erin Aylor. Erin has led an interesting life that's been guided by his ambitions and furthered by his passion for working with his hands. Erin has lived on his family homestead for over 20 years now where he has established a name for himself as one of Frederick's premiere artisans. His path has led him through many interesting experiences, including a spot of the TV show "Forged In Fire." Erin is now the Vice President of the Blacksmith Guild of Western Maryland, an organization dedicated to dispersing the knowledge of traditional skills. They offer workshops for people interested in learning a traditional skill such as welding, woodworking, pottery, etc. Erin can be found on his homestead working tirelessly on his life's passion.

Check him out at the links below:

www.facebook.com/blacksmithguildofwesternmaryland

On Intagram at:

@erinlutzeraylor

@blacksmithguildofwesternmaryland

Welcome back everyone!

In this week's episode I sit down with my friend Than Halstead (you can find him on IG @thantastical) to discuss the concept of balance. For those of you out there with more ambition than you have time, this one's for you. It can be challenging sometimes to balance everything that we've got going on in our lives. Family, career, passions, education, etc... sometimes it seems like there aren't enough hours in the day. While neither Than or myself are any sort of expert on the topic of balance, we dive pretty deep into the concept during this talk and we hope there's something you can glean from it.

If any of you are like us and struggle to strike that ideal balance between your home life and your passions, chime in and let us know what techniques you use to structure your life. 

Enjoy the episode!