Walks With My Dad
Walks With My Dad
Cami Eastman & Jeff Eastman
Hi everyone, and welcome to "Walks With My Dad". I'm Cami Eastman (... and I'm Jeff, her dad.)In this podcast, we'll be sitting down for some heart-to-heart conversations, exploring life's big and small questions.And maybe gaining a fresh perspective along the way.We hope you'll pull up a chair and join our conversations. We hope you'll find something here to inspire you, challenge you, or just make you think.
From Bougie to Backpacks: Journeys That Change Your View of the World
"Walks With My Dad" explores the transformative power of travel as Jeff and Cami share their most memorable adventures. From honeymoon mishaps to Northern Lights wonders, they reveal how exploration broadens perspectives and creates lasting memories. Listeners will learn about budget-friendly and "bougie" travel, cultural understanding, and the importance of stepping outside comfort zones. This episode delves into diverse travel lessons, from navigating language barriers to appreciating cultu...
Apr 7, 2025
43 min
From Failure to Insight: Jeff's Unconventional Path to Success
In this episode of Walks With My Dad, Jeff discusses his book, "A Hundred Days of Insight," a project spanning 30 years. He and Cami explore themes of imagination, resilience, and the importance of listening, alongside insights on business and personal growth. Jeff shares valuable life lessons, drawn from his experiences, offering a unique perspective on navigating challenges and embracing opportunities. Listeners will gain insights into customer feedback, the love of animals, and balancing v...
Apr 4, 2025
56 min
Beyond the Goodbye: Love, Loss, and Finding Connection in Grief
In this poignant episode of Walks With My Dad, Jeff, Cami, and Chase share their personal journeys through grief, particularly the loss of their mother and partner. They discuss the evolving nature of grief, from intense early emotions to later, spaced-out moments of remembrance. Listeners will gain insight into anticipatory grief, the importance of community, and the role of faith. Through candid conversation, they address regret, the comfort found in children, and the power of shared memori...
Apr 2, 2025
53 min
Beyond the Trident: SEALs, Spirituality, and the Business of Belief
Join Cami, her father Jeff, and his friend Tom in a compelling episode of Walks With My Dad, where they explore lifelong partnerships and spiritual growth. Listeners will discover how shared values and trust shaped their business ventures, and how personal journeys, including combat experiences, led to profound spiritual awakenings. They discuss the importance of balancing mind, body, and spirit, and how curiosity and openness are key to navigating life's complexities. This episode invites li...
Mar 27, 2025
47 min
Aging Gracefully: A Conversation on Embracing the Golden Years
In this episode of Walks With My Dad, Cami and Jeff embark on a thoughtful exploration of aging, discussing the multifaceted journey that comes with growing older. Jeff, now in his 70s, shares his personal experiences and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. He emphasizes that aging is often more a mindset than a physical reality, and he encourages listeners to maintain a youthful spirit and a zest for new experiences. The conversation delves into the importance of physical health...
Mar 3, 2025
49 min
The Art of Relationships:  A Lifelong Journey of Connection, Conflict, and Growth
Join Cami Eastman and her father, Jeff, for a heartwarming and insightful conversation about the ever-evolving landscape of relationships. With over four decades of marriage and a lifetime of friendships under his belt, Jeff shares valuable lessons on navigating the complexities of long-term partnerships and maintaining meaningful connections. Cami and Jeff delve into the dynamics of marriage, emphasizing the importance of choosing to stay committed, embracing individuality, and developing a ...
Feb 18, 2025
49 min
Spirituality, Ritual, and Grief: A Conversation on Finding Meaning and Connection
Cami sits down with her dad, Jeff, for a deeply personal conversation about spirituality, ritual, and grief. Cami opens up about her struggle to embrace the advice she's received from therapists to use rituals for processing grief and finding closure. She shares her resistance to the religious connotations associated with rituals and her difficulty connecting with spirituality in a traditional sense. Jeff, drawing from his own experiences with faith and loss, offers a comforting and insightfu...
Feb 11, 2025
41 min
The Human Side of Layoffs: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Empathy
Join Cami and Jeff Eastman as they welcome special guest Wes, an experienced HR professional, to explore the often-overlooked human impact of layoffs. Triggered by Cami's personal experience and a previous discussion with her father, this episode delves into the emotional complexities of job loss from both the employee and employer perspectives. Wes provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by HR professionals when conducting layoffs, emphasizing the importance of empathy, preparat...
Feb 4, 2025
49 min
Navigating Business with Heart: A Conversation on Company Culture and Leadership
Join Cami and Jeff, a seasoned business leader, as they delve into the complexities of company culture and leadership in today's ever-evolving business landscape. Triggered by Cami's personal experience with a company that prioritized profit over people, this episode explores the difficult balance between achieving business success and fostering a supportive and humane work environment. Through candid conversation, Cami and Jeff dissect the red flags of toxic company cultures, the importance ...
Feb 4, 2025
32 min
The Startup Journey: A Father-Daughter Conversation on Building Businesses, Finding Success, and Staying True to Yourself
Join Cami and Jeff, a seasoned entrepreneur, as they embark on a captivating conversation about the thrills and challenges of the startup world. From the initial spark of an idea to the relentless pursuit of bringing it to life, they explore the rollercoaster ride of building a business from the ground up. Through their candid and insightful dialogue, Cami and Jeff delve into the importance of perseverance, the power of manifestation, and the ever-evolving definition of success. They discuss ...
Feb 4, 2025
30 min
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