The Unstuck Career
The Unstuck Career is hosted by Ken Williams, an entrepreneur who made a bold career shift at age 55 after spending 16 years in the same job. Now building his own business, Ken is on a mission to help others break free from unfulfilling work and create a better life.
This podcast is for burned-out, frustrated professionals who feel stuck in toxic jobs, underpaid roles, or careers that no longer fit, and know they’re meant for something more.
Each week, Ken shares powerful conversations with people who have successfully made the leap (or are in the process of doing it) alongside practical Friday Focus episodes packed with mindset shifts and actionable strategies. Listeners will learn how to take control of their careers, build momentum toward change, and create work that aligns with the life they actually want.
If you’re ready to stop settling and start moving, this show will help you get there.
The Unstuck Career
A Mustache + a Suit + Card tricks = Amazing Barry
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In this episode of the Unstuck Career Podcast, Ken Williams and the Amazing Barry have an in-depth conversation. Barry is a web developer and professional magician based in Indianapolis, and he shares how his love for theater and magic evolved from childhood hobbies into a creative side hustle, supplementing his traditional 9-to-5 job. He discusses the gradual transition from doing magic tricks for tips as a student to performing professionally on stage, and the unexpected career advantages his magical alter ego has brought, from standout interview experiences to stronger workplace relationships.
The discussion explores the personal and professional value of pursuing creative outlets outside of work, highlighting how engaging in activities you love can reduce stress, boost happiness, and positively impact every facet of your life. Barry also reflects on building his magician persona, the irreplaceable magic of live, in-person connection, and lessons about perception and reality that extend far beyond card tricks. The episode concludes with encouragement for listeners to find and nurture their own passions, recognizing how important it is to have joyful pursuits outside the daily grind.
If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppable, you can find time on Ken's calendar at https://unstuckcareer.com/unstuck