Don’t Call Me Ma’am – The Sperm Talk – Episode 14
This week on Don’t Call Me Ma’am, host Jodi Miller continues her journey to motherhood by interviewing Conrad Ukropina, founder and CEO of Life Spark. Conrad shares his unique path from being an NFL kicker to becoming a business entrepreneur focused on men’s reproductive health. He humorously discusses the often-misunderstood life of a professional kicker and reflects on how his desire to make a meaningful impact in the world led him to leave consulting behind. His story combines athletic grit, professional reinvention, and a strong commitment to personal purpose.
The conversation takes a compelling turn as Conrad explains how Life Spark was born during a six-hour lunch with his cousin Jack, who is now his co-founder. Frustrated by his role in making Fortune 500 companies more profitable without contributing positively to the world, Conrad sought to create something with real impact. They bonded over the idea of supporting male fertility, from protective underwear concepts to launching a men’s prenatal supplement line. Life Spark is positioned as a pioneering venture into a topic rarely discussed openly—men’s reproductive health—bridging gaps in awareness and accessibility.