Podcast Appearances
“Creating Maximum Sparkle at Work”
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
In this uplifting and energizing episode, Rosie connects with Charley Lapomardo, founder of Sparkleworks, to explore the power of embracing your inner sparkle and how it can transform problem-solving.
From actionable frameworks to enhance team collaboration to leveraging personal energy for impactful solutions, Charley provides insights for creating high-impact, low-effort, and maximum sparkle strategies.
Whether you’re leading a team or seeking personal clarity, this conversation is packed with practical tools and heartfelt wisdom to help you shine brighter and lead with purpose.✨
Key Takeaways:
✨ Emotions Aren’t Problems: Learn to separate emotions from the actual issues—they’re signals, not obstacles.
✨ Sparkle Guides the Way: Align your solutions with excitement and energy to ensure they’re sustainable, impactful, and motivating.
✨ High-Impact, Low-Effort, Maximum Sparkle: Focus on outcomes that deliver big results with minimal effort while fueling positivity and engagement.
✨ Leadership Through Inclusion: Authentic leadership isn’t about taking the spotlight—it’s about creating space for everyone to shine.
“Combating Loneliness and
Strengthening Workplace Culture Through Authentic Connection”
Culture Crush with Kindra Maples
In this “Culture Crush” episode, host Kindra Maples talks with Charley Lapomardo, Founder of Sparkleworks, and Hansen Hunt, Connection Designer of Connection Crew by Covve. The discussion revolves around how meaningful interactions and community building can enhance company culture, especially amid challenges like the loneliness epidemic.
Charley and Hansen share personal stories about their journeys toward fostering connection, underscoring the necessity of empathy and support in the workplace. They explore practical tools and innovative approaches, such as those from Cove, that facilitate seamless networking and relationship-building at events.
As the conversation progresses, the trio delves into how vulnerability can deepen workplace relationships, stressing that genuine connections should not feel transactional. All three agree that cultivating authentic connections can lead to greater workplace resilience and productivity.
This episode also has a special guest in the studio – wolf dog Odin- that makes multiple appearances on the camera and through the audio. We hope you enjoy his guest appearance through the deep conversations of connection.
“Everyone is a synthesis of their lived experience, and they are the expert.”
—Charley ‘Sparkle’ Lapomardo
“Where Creativity Meets Community” Founders Future Podcast
In this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Charley ‘Sparkle’ Lapomardo, founder of Sparkleworks, a San Diego-based company creating transformative workshops rooted in creativity, collaboration, and inclusion.
Charley shares how their unique background in marketing, theater, and media literacy—paired with meaningful experience as a Community Culture Manager at Wayfair—shaped the foundation of Sparkleworks.
From co-creating employee-led initiatives like GXD Connect to designing community-centered programming, Charley’s story highlights the power of intentional design in human-centered experiences.