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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