What happens when you walk away from a safe job to build something you actually love?
Most people think about it. Few actually do it.
In Episode 2 of Go West, we follow Richie, founder of Daylight Burrito, as he makes that leap. The kind that keeps you up at night. The kind that makes you question your sanity. Leaving a stable path to open a burrito shop might sound simple. It’s not. It’s long hours. Financial risk. Sacrifice.
And a voice in the back of your head asking one question on repeat:
“Is this actually going to work?”
For Richie, the answer was clear. Yes. But clear doesn’t mean easy.
Watch Episode 2
The Story Behind Daylight Burrito
Opening a restaurant is one of the hardest businesses in America. Margins are thin. Hours are brutal. And the work never really stops.
But for Richie, it wasn’t about chasing the “safe” option anymore. It was about building something his kids could watch him build. Something real. A place where early mornings smell like fresh tortillas and green chile.
Where regulars become friends. Where a dad can say, “Yeah, I made this.”
That’s what Daylight Burrito is becoming, one burrito at a time.
What Go West Is About
Go West is a Dad Day film series about fathers carving their own paths.
Not the highlight reels. The real stuff.
The builders. The entrepreneurs. The dads trying to create something meaningful while raising a family.
Because the truth is, kids are always watching. They see whether we play it safe. Or whether we try.
And sometimes the most important thing a dad can do is show them what it looks like to bet on yourself.
Follow Richie + Daylight Burrito
If you want to see what Richie’s building:
Website:
https://www.daylightburrito.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/daylightburrito/
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If you like stories about dads building things, chasing ideas, and figuring it out in real time, that’s exactly what we cover at Dad Day.
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Over the last year, Dad Day has evolved from a simple email newsletter into something bigger. A community. A place to highlight dads who are building, creating, and showing up a little differently.
That evolution led to Go West.
Go West is a short film series from Dad Day that spotlights modern dads carving their own path. Founders, makers, and builders who chose the long road instead of the safe one.
These aren’t ads or highlight reels. They’re real stories about why someone started something, how fatherhood fits into it, and what they’re trying to build long-term.
Episode One features Robert Huffman, founder of Camino Caffeino.
Meet Robert Huffman
Robert Huffman sells coffee out of an old El Camino in Charleston, South Carolina. But Camino Caffeino isn’t really about coffee.
It’s about community.
In a world of polished brands and carefully engineered launches, Robert took a different route. He built something simple, human, and intentionally analog. A mobile coffee setup that invites conversation, connection, and presence.
Robert is also a dad, and that reality shapes how he thinks about work, time, and legacy. Camino Caffeino isn’t about scaling as fast as possible or chasing the next big thing. It’s about creating something meaningful, showing up consistently, and building relationships that last.
Why This Story Matters
Go West exists to tell stories like Robert’s.
Stories that don’t always fit neatly into a pitch deck. Stories about dads who are building businesses, communities, and lives that reflect their values. Stories rooted in purpose instead of polish.
Robert’s journey with Camino Caffeino captures the heart of what Go West is about. Choosing an unconventional path. Betting on connection. And building something with intention, even when there’s no clear roadmap.
Shot in Charleston, South Carolina
This episode was filmed in Charleston, a city that values craft, conversation, and community. The setting mirrors Robert’s approach and reinforces the tone of the series: grounded, human, and unforced.
Go West isn’t about geography. It’s about mindset. Charleston just happened to be the right place to tell this particular story.
Watch Episode One
Below is Episode One of Go West, featuring Robert Huffman of Camino Caffeino.
If this story resonates, we encourage you to watch it all the way through, share it with someone who’d appreciate it, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is just the beginning.
What’s Next for Go West
Episode One sets the tone.
We’re continuing to film and share stories of dads who are carving their own path. Some of these stories will be about business. Some about community. Some about family. All of them are about choosing a different way forward.
Because ordinary’s been done.