The Dignity of Work

In the second episode of You Belong Here: Building Pathways to Belonging , Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services; Lisa Grund, Strategic Communication and Relationship Partner for Career Path Services; and Dr. Anna Valiavska, organizational researcher and professor, examine the often-unspoken standards that shape who is recognized, trusted, and rewarded as a leader. Through candid personal stori...

In this episode of The Dignity of Work , Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, Lisa Grund, Strategic Communication and Relationship Partner for Career Path Services, and Dr. Anna Valiavska, organizational researcher and professor, explore what it truly means to build a culture of belonging in the workplace. Together, they discuss why belonging is more than a policy, training, or initiative, ex...

What happens when life forces you to start over? In this episode of More Than a Label , Nicole shares how losing a job became the beginning of an unexpected new chapter as she launched her own pet sitting business with support from Career Path Services and the WIOA Dislocated Worker program. Joined by workforce professional Elizabeth Neal, the conversation explores career pivots, resilience, and t...

In this episode of My Whole Story: More Than a Label , Duncan Taylor, CEO of the Washington Bankers Association and President of CareerWork$, shares a powerful and deeply personal story that challenges assumptions about success, struggle, and what people carry beneath the surface. Growing up in poverty and an abusive home, Duncan faced significant trauma and instability, but through mentorship, se...

From the Best of The Dignity of Work: In this episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) continue their conversation about building sustainable work practices through effective feedback systems. The panel explores how workpla...

From the best of The Dignity of Work: In this episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) continue their conversation about effective workplace practices, focusing on what happens when employees first enter an organization. Th...

From the best of The Dignity of Work: In this episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) explore how organizations and employees can build a sense of belonging even before the first day of work. The panel discusses the evolut...

In this episode of My Whole Story: More Than a Label , host Andy Dwonch, COO of Career Path Services and Co-founder of Dignified Workday, sits down with Bob Sturch to explore a powerful journey of resilience, recovery, and rediscovery. Bob shares how mental health struggles and substance use led to job loss and homelessness—and how a single day of work each week became the turning point that helpe...

In this episode of  My Whole Story: More Than a Label , Daniel and Luis explore what it means to live beyond the categories others assign to us. Reflecting on their immigrant journeys, they examine how labels like "refugee" or "immigrant" may describe a chapter of someone's life—but never their full capacity, character, or contribution. Luis shares how navigating complex systems, rebuilding commun...

This introductory episode of My Whole Story: More Than a Label explores why this series is needed right now. Joined by Kelli Eller, Vice President of Human Services, and Andy Dwonch, Chief Operating Officer, the conversation examines how people experiencing homelessness, poverty, immigration challenges, and other life barriers are often reduced to simplistic labels—and what gets lost when we stop...

In this episode, host Cami Eakins sits down with Dr. Tara Deliberto, clinical psychologist and co-founder of the AI mental health company Yuna.io, to explore how ethical, evidence-based AI can expand access to mental health support in the workplace. Dr. Deliberto shares her journey from academic research and clinical practice into product innovation, explaining how Yuna blends evidence-based pract...

This episode, originally recorded in 2022, features a conversation with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, and Darrell "Coach D" Andrews, Founder of Darrell Andrews, LLC, and Associates, as they discuss the importance of wellness, well-being and self-care. Though today's stressors may look different then they did in 2022, the core principles remain the same! 

In this episode, Cami returns to her annual tradition of choosing a single word to guide the year ahead—favoring intention over resolution—and reflects on how last year's word unfolded during a period of sustained ambiguity and high-stakes leadership. She shares candid insights on leading without full information, staying grounded in values, and navigating the mental and emotional load that comes...

Career Path Services' service recipient Natalie Bumgarner joins Cami Eakins to reflect on the moment her life began to shift—when support, encouragement, and a safe community helped her rebuild confidence during one of the hardest seasons of her life. Natalie talks openly about losing her footing, rediscovering her strengths, and the small but powerful ways Career Path Services staff "unlocked" ho...

In this episode, Cami Eakins and Lisa Grund explore the power of gratitude—how it shapes leadership, strengthens community, and helps us stay grounded in an abundance mindset even during challenging times. Through the lens of Career Path Services' 25 Days of Gratitude campaign, they reflect on the partners, staff, and supporters who make hope tangible every day, and why gratitude is far more than...

Welcome to the final installment of Your Path. Your Purpose. , a special series from The Dignity of Work podcast. In this episode, we hear from Tony Parks, Program Manager at WorkSource Spokane/Career Path Services, whose story of transformation reminds us of the power of saying "why not." After fifteen years in corporate America, Tony found himself searching for meaning, connection, and a way to...

Welcome to another installment of Your Path. Your Purpose. , a special series from The Dignity of Work podcast. In this episode, we hear from Mariia Yanchak, a Career Path Services team member whose journey from Ukraine to the United States reveals the power of resilience and belonging. Mariia shares how arriving during a time of displacement led her to discover Career Path Services, turning what...

Welcome to another installment of Your Path. Your Purpose., a special series from  The Dignity of Work podcast. In this episode, we hear from Liza Neal and Crystal Bright, two inspiring Career Path Services team members whose journeys reveal the many ways life experience can shape a commitment to workforce development. Liza shares her candid story of navigating a patchwork of jobs, learning to tar...

Welcome to another installment of Your Path. Your Purpose. , a special series from  The Dignity of Work podcast. In this episode, we hear from Karel M. Cleveland, Training and Curriculum Coordinator for WorkSource Seattle King County. Karel reflects on her journey from teaching in the Philippines to navigating career transitions, immigration challenges, and ultimately finding purpose in workforce...

Welcome to Part 3 of Your Path. Your Purpose. , a special series from  The Dignity of Work podcast. In this episode, we hear from Sara Sheldon, Program Manager at Career Path Services, and Harpreet Prajapati, Director of Operations at Career Path Services. Their stories highlight dedication, innovation, and the drive to create meaningful impact in their work and communities. Through candid convers...

Welcome to Part 2 of  Your Path. Your Purpose. , a special mini-series from  The Dignity of Work podcast. In this episode, we hear from Beckie Sommerville and Jessica Brasher; two Career Path Services team members whose stories reflect resilience, leadership, and a deep commitment to purpose-driven work. Through honest conversation, Beckie and Jessica share how their personal experiences have shap...

In this special kickoff episode of The Dignity of Work series, "Your Path, Your Purpose," we are joined by Career Path Services CEO Cami Eakins for a deeply personal conversation about purpose, leadership, and the stories that shape who we are. Cami reflects on her own journey from single motherhood and ministry work to leading a workforce organization grounded in dignity, and invites listeners to...

In this final episode of our Beyond the Paycheck series, we dive into the financial basics that often get overlooked but are essential for building long-term stability and peace of mind. Joined by Richard Stirgus, Vice President of Community Relations at TAPCO Credit Union, we explore how to create sustainable budgeting habits, navigate the evolving world of digital banking, and choose the right f...

In this episode of our Beyond the Paycheck series, we hear directly from Cierra Monsees, whose story inspired the entire project. Cierra reflects on the financial challenges and lessons she encountered after landing her first full-time job—including navigating benefits, setting up retirement contributions, building credit, and buying her first home at 23. Listeners will gain insight into the real-...

In this episode of our Beyond the Paycheck series, we're focusing on demystifying retirement plans and investment options so you can make confident, informed decisions about your financial future. Whether you're just starting out, changing jobs, or reentering the workforce, we unpack the differences between 401(k), 403(b), IRA, and Roth IRA accounts, and explore how tax status, life changes, and l...