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
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