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
Dare to Dream Bigger with Carolina Gomez - Ep. 171
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On today’s episode of the Unstuck Career podcast, host Ken Williams sits down with Carolina Gomez, a six-figure entrepreneur and founder of Balloon Element in Florida. After starting her career in corporate finance and digital marketing, Carolina made a bold leap into the balloon décor industry—specializing in memorable corporate events. In this lively conversation, Carolina shares how she unexpectedly discovered her passion for balloon art, built her business from the ground up, and navigated the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
She talks about the pivotal moment of getting laid off and how it became the push she needed to go all in on her dream, the role of mindset and vision boards in manifesting success, and the importance of finding supportive communities and coaching.
Whether you’re feeling stuck in your corporate job or just curious how someone turns an unlikely passion into a thriving business, this episode is packed with honest insights, contagious energy, and practical inspiration for anyone ready to design a career—and a life—on their own terms.
You can connect with Carolina at her website, https://www.balloonelement.com/, or on Instagram, @carolinaxcortes
If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppable, you can find time on Ken's calendar at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/breakthrough