Gap to Gig – Working Dads' Guide to Fatherhood, Meaningful Work, & Finding Balance in Life
Michael Jacobs - Working Dads & Fatherhood ExpertBuild the life you’re working for.
Gap to Gig is the podcast for dads who want to crush it at work and still show up at home.
Each week, host Michael Jacobs talks with dads, founders, career experts, and creators about what it really takes to balance meaningful work and active fatherhood. From navigating career transitions and side hustles to staying present for hockey games and bedtime stories, ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & FamilyCareersBusiness | |||
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What happens when the job you thought would carry you to the finish line disappears overnight?
Two months into what she believed would be her final role, Merry Korn was let go. She was a single parent with two teenagers, college tuition looming, and... more
What happens when health scares, job loss, and family tragedy collide all at once?
After having part of his lung removed, being laid off during the pandemic, and losing his father-in-law the same day he was discharged from the hospital, Tony Berardo... more
What does leadership look like when the mission is your family and the stakes are emotional, not tactical?
Brad Leeman is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, combat aviator, and F-35 test pilot who spent nearly two decades leading in env... more
How do you communicate in a way that builds trust, connection, and confidence with your kids, your partner, and the people you work with every day?
Danny Brassell has spent decades teaching, coaching, and speaking around the world about storytelling... more
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- Refreshing perspective for busy dads
As a busy dad trying to build a meaningful career without missing what matters at home, this podcast really resonates.
There’s no shortage of content for moms balancing it all (which is great), but it’s refreshing to hear a dad speak directly to other dads about the real trade-offs and pressures we face. Gap to Gig, hosted by Michael Jacobs, brings in diverse voices and practical insights that actually stick.
I’ve walked away with ideas to grow professionally without sacrificing my sanity, bet... more
Apple Podcasts5Snicky19
United States15 days ago - Great insights on relaunching
What a cool podcast. I loved the advice about getting relaunched and navigating HR. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
Apple Podcasts5TexasCraigUnited States18 days ago - Awesome podcast
Gap to Gig is a refreshing, grounded podcast for dads who refuse to choose between meaningful work and meaningful family life. Michael Jacobs creates honest conversations that cut through hustle-culture noise and get to the heart of what modern fatherhood really looks like — navigating career shifts, burnout, ambition, and presence without losing yourself in the process. Each episode offers practical tools and real stories from dads building businesses and careers around their values, not at the... more
Apple Podcasts5EunoiaZen
Canada19 days ago - Good listen
It’s refreshing to hear a male perspective that is open, positive and supportive to home life.
Apple Podcasts5EmmieB05United States19 days ago - Great on-the-go inspiration
Such an inspiring show! As a mom it’s so fun to hear a different perspective and have an on-the-go resource to share with my husband and other Dads that want to make room for both work and being a great dad to their kids.
Apple Podcasts5@kimstewinspiredUnited States19 days ago
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