This participant spotlight follows Christy, a single mother who found a path through Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region to pivot from 17 years in hospitality to a career in education. Through the WorkFirst program, Christy underwent a critical digital upskilling process, mastering the modern tech tools necessary to transition into a lead teaching track. By focusing on Christy’s transition from burnout to breakthrough, the video celebrates the courage it takes to start over and the community support that makes long-term independence possible.