Escape the Job You Hate Without Living in Your Minivan

Let’s cut to the chase—you’ve got 1,000 responsibilities, a job that makes you question life every Monday, and a child who thinks ketchup is a food group. Somewhere between packing lunches and stepping on Legos, you’ve realized:

You. Absolutely. Hate. Your. Job.

Don’t worry—you’re not dramatic, lazy, or ungrateful. You’re just a hardworking parent who wants to scream into a pillow after every staff meeting. (If you've ever Googled “How to quit your job without going broke or losing your mind,” this one's for you.)

The great news? You don’t have to quit today, sell your organs on Craigslist, or become a pirate. (Though honestly, the pirate life sounds kind of peaceful…)

Let’s talk about how to build an escape plan so you can walk out of your job with confidence, not chaos.https:// www.hardworkingdadclub.com

What if the secret to growing a successful business and raising a strong family wasn’t hustle... but connection?

In this inspiring episode, Curtis sits down with Dan Shaker—a purpose-driven leadership coach, speaker, and “change inspirator” who helps parents and leaders create meaningful impact at home and at work.

Dan shares powerful insights on:

• Building resilience and connection as a parent and entrepreneur

• Leading with compassion in the workplace and the living room

• How to handle stress, burnout, and doubt as a hardworking mom or dad

• The one thing you can do this week to build momentum—without burning out

If you’re a parent who's tired of just surviving and ready to lead with purpose, this episode is your permission slip to grow a life that works for you, your business, and your family.

👉 Plus: a few laughs, practical tools, and one of Dan’s favorite parenting stories you won’t want to miss.

We’ve all had that day—the kind where your coffee went cold three times, your coworker’s mic wouldn’t mute during a two-hour meeting, and your boss dropped a surprise deadline like it was a plot twist in a soap opera. And then, you get home and suddenly snap at your kid for asking for juice.

Why? Because stress doesn’t just stay at the office. It hitches a ride, clinging like glitter to your soul.

But managing it before it oozes into your living room? Totally possibleSubSubscribe to the Hardworkingparents Podcast!