Let’s be real—living paycheck to paycheck is exhausting. It feels like running on a treadmill you can’t step off of. Every time payday comes around, you think you’ll finally catch a break, but by the time the bills, groceries, and gas are covered, your account balance looks like it went on vacation without you.

For parents, this reality is even tougher. Between kids’ activities, surprise expenses (like school trips, birthday parties, or “emergency” last-minute runs for poster board at 9 PM), and rising living costs, it can feel impossible to get ahead.

The good news? There is a way forward. In this newsletter-style guide, we’re going to walk through 5 practical steps to break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, using real-life stories of parents who’ve done it. Along the way, I’ll sprinkle in some humor, because if we can’t laugh at our financial chaos, what else can we do?

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Welcome to The Hardworking Dad Club, where we’re diving deep into the struggles and triumphs of balancing work, family, and the pursuit of a better future. In this episode, we talk about the daily hustle, the sacrifices we make, and how to find time for what truly matters—being present for your family while chasing your dreams.

If you’re a hardworking dad looking for a way to build a life where you can spend more time with your kids without sacrificing your goals, this episode is for you! Hit that subscribe button and join the club—you won’t want to miss what’s coming next.

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This is the place for parents who are hustling hard to provide for their families while dreaming of a better, more balanced future. Whether you're a dad or mom juggling work, kids, and personal goals, this podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and empower you.💡 What You’ll Get in This Episode:Honest conversations about balancing work and family life.Actionable tips to create financial freedom and time for what matters most.Real stories of hardworking parents navigating the challenges of modern life.Join the discussion, ask questions, and connect with a community of parents who get it. Together, we’ll find ways to work smarter, dream bigger, and show up for our families.👉 Stay Connected:Facebook Group: Join the community:https://www.facebook.com/share/1B96RC3UeU/Instagram: Follow for updates and inspirationhttps://www.instagram.com/hardworkingdadclub/lYouTube Channel: Subscribe for more episodeshttps://youtube.com/@curtisleongLet’s build a future we can be proud of—without sacrificing the moments that matter most. 🎙️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.hardworkingdadclub.comLike, comment, and share this podcast with fellow hardworking parents!

Welcome to the Hardworking Parents Club Podcast live stream! This is the place for parents who are hustling hard to provide for their families while dreaming of a better, more balanced future. Whether you're a dad or mom juggling work, kids, and personal goals, this podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and empower you.

What You’ll Get in This Episode:

For parents who hustle hard, love harder, and want more from life.

If you're juggling work, family, bills, and still dreaming of freedom, you're in the right place. The Hardworking Parents Podcast is your weekly dose of motivation, real talk, and practical tools to help you escape the rat race and create more time, more income, and more memories with your kids.

We get it—you're tired, stretched thin, and feeling like your own dreams have been on hold. Not here. We're building a life with our families, not around them.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Hosted by real parents in the trenches
💼 Packed with side hustle ideas that actually work
🛠️ Tips to reclaim your time, your peace, and your purpose
🎯 Mindset shifts to break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck grind

Whether you're listening on your lunch break, during school drop-off, or late at night after the kids are asleep—this show is for YOU.

Because you're not lazy. You're not failing. You're just doing it all. And we’re here to help you do it smarter.

Stay Connected:Facebook Group: Join the community:https://www.facebook.com/share/1B96RC3UeU/Instagram: Follow for updates and inspirationhttps://www.instagram.com/hardworkingdadclub/lYouTube Channel: Subscribe for more episodeshttps://youtube.com/@curtisleongLet’s build a future we can be proud of—without sacrificing the moments that matter most. https://www.hardworkingdadclub.comLike, comment, and share this podcast with fellow hardworking parents!

Ever been told to “monetize your passion,” then ended up $900 deep in supplies and zero sales? You’re not alone.

In this fun, story-driven episode of Hardworking Parents, we follow characters like Dave (the cookie-obsessed burnout-turned-biz-owner) and Jenna (whose avocado earrings took over Instagram) to show how to actually turn your hobby into a profitable side hustle—without draining your savings or killing your joy.

We’ll cover:

• 🎯 A reality check: Should your hobby even be a hustle?

• 💸 How to test your idea before spending a dime

• 📦 Setting a micro-budget (goodbye $300 mixers)

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Finding your first 20 superfans without ads

• 🔁 Simple systems to keep your sanity (and orders) in check

Whether you're crafting in the kitchen or painting between diaper changes, this episode will help you take that “maybe someday” idea and give it a no-pressure, low-cost launch path—while still loving what you do.

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Struggling to Stay Focused? Train Your Brain for Productivity in a Chaotic Home

Welcome to Hardworking Parents—the podcast for moms and dads who are grinding it out, holding it down, and still dreaming of more time, more freedom, and more life.

I’m your host, Curtis Leong—parent, side hustler, and digital freedom seeker. Alongside my co-host RJ Horne, we dive into real-life stories, smart strategies, and practical side hustles to help you escape the rat race and take back control of your time.

Whether you’re folding laundry, on your commute, or finally sipping a hot coffee—you’re right where you need to be.

Let’s talk about creating more peace, presence, and profit—without burning out.

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Hey hey, hardworking parents and awesome humans!
Welcome to Hardworking Parents—the podcast that helps you escape the rat race, create more family time, and feel alive again.

I'm your host, Curtis Leong, joined by RJ Horne, and we're bringing you real talk, laughter, and a spark of motivation to help you reclaim your life.

Pop quiz:
Ever feel like someone hit the 'pause' button on your soul?
Stuck in an endless loop of coffee, work, laundry, repeat?
If that sounds familiar—high five, you’re in the right place. (And hey, big hug—you deserve it.)

🎙️ Today’s episode: Feeling Stuck in Life? How to Reignite Your Passion and Find Purpose Again.

Hit play, and let’s light that fire again.

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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!