UnMuted
Welcome to Unmuted—where real men reclaim their voice, their values, and their vision.
I’m Chris Williams husband, father, former corporate leader turned digital entrepreneur. After 18 years in the system, I was laid off and left to rebuild my life, my marriage, and my mission from the ground up. What started as a breakdown became a breakthrough and now I’m here to help you do the same.
This is not another surface-level success podcast.
Every week, we get real about the hard stuff.
✅ Leading a blended family
✅ Building a business from scratch
✅ Navigating faith in uncertain times
✅ Redefining manhood without losing your soul
If you’re a Gen X or Millennial man in your 30s to 50s trying to lead well, live fully, and build a legacy you’re in the right place.
Expect honest conversations, unfiltered stories, and practical tools to help you get clear, stay grounded, and speak life even when life gets loud.
🎧 Subscribe, share, and step into your next chapter.
It’s time to stop shrinking and start showing up.
This is Unmuted. Let’s go.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 254
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
5 Mins Unmuted- Some people don’t solve problems at work, they protect them.
This episode challenges the culture of chaos in the workplace.
I'm exploring what happens when we stop protecting dysfunction and start rewarding problem-solvers.
Whether it’s leadership, systems, or…
What Scammers Can Teach You About Building a Better Company Culture
Would your team still follow you if your title disappeared?
In today’s episode, we take a wild but eye-opening detour into the world of scams and what leaders can ethically learn from them.
Scammers ar…
Stop Firing People! Do This Instead...
In this episode of Unmuted, Chris breaks down the truth behind a hard leadership trend: companies firing employees when the real issue is operational dysfunction. If you’re a COO, VP of Ops, or found…
I Failed My First Business Acquisition | 5 Hard Truths You Need to Hear
I thought I was ready to buy my first business. I had the vision, the momentum, and the passion. But I failed—and it hurt.
In this episode of Unmuted, I get real about what went wrong in my first busi…
Turning Ideas into Real Life with Coding - AJ Rivera and Mike Schmidt | Episode #199
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Check out this podcast episode where we talk with AJ Rivera and Mike Schmidt, who know a lot about making websites work well. They've worked with al…
The Entrepreneurship Bug - Neal Tricario - Episode #198
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Join us for another exciting episode where we empower the successful discontent to build profitable side businesses. Today, we have a fantastic inte…
The Power of Podcasting - Jessica Hurley. Ep 197
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jessica Hurley, the creative director, and producer of an intriguing podcast network, EPYC (Evolve Past Y…
Turning Hopes and Wishes Into Actionable Expectations
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Unlock the secret to turning hopes into reality with Chris Williams on the Grow Your Side Business Podcast. Dive deep into the distinctions between …
Unveiling the Secrets of Network Marketing Success with Eric Worre ⚡
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We're rolling into another fantastic week, and what better way to kickstart our hustle than getting the lowdown on ne…
A mom in the business? This is how you do it! | Grow Your Side Business Clip With Stephanie Blake
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Brace yourselves for an enlightening conversation with Stephanie Blake, a visionary dedicated to empowering parents to foster genuine connections wi…
Part 2: Stephanie's Family, Faith, and Entrepreneurship Balance Equation | Grow Your Side Business Podcast
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Join us for an insightful interview with Stephanie Dove Blake, a successful entrepreneur and host of the "Powerful Parenting Journey" podcast. Steph…
Part 1: Stephanie's Family, Faith, and Entrepreneurship Balance Equation | Grow Your Side Business Podcast
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Join us for an insightful interview with Stephanie Dove Blake, a successful entrepreneur and host of the "Powerful Parenting Journey" podcast. Steph…
Your brand is unique because of you! | Grow Your Side Business Clip With Mark Stern
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In this thought-provoking podcast episode, I dive deep into a conversation with Mark Stern, an expert in…
Relationships and Corporate Identity | Grow Your Side Business Clip with Mark Stern
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In this captivating episode of our podcast, I talk with Mark, a former corporate professional turned en…
Turning From A Corporate Job To An Online Business | Grow Your Side Business Clips With Mark Stern
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Join us in this enlightening podcast episode where our guest, Mark, shares his transformative journey f…
The Secret to Financial Growth: Systems Over Hard Work
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In this insightful episode of the Grow Your Side Business Podcast, Chris Williams reveals the crucial element for changing your financial situation …
A million dollars a year from one simple idea with Mark Stern.
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In this must-listen episode of the Grow Your Side Business podcast, we explore the unique and inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Mark Stern. Tran…
Identifying Your Allies: Recognizing Doorway and Destination People in Your Network
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Recorded October 4th from Vegas at the Next Level Mastermind! In this fascinating discussion, Chris Williams and guest Darnell Self, delve into the…
Building Your Side Business: Avoiding the Disappointment Exit on the Highway of Success
In this episode, Chris Williams, shares some powerful principles he has learned along his own entrepreneurial path. He takes a deep dive into the challenges he faced and how they can help you build a…
From Military Scrutiny to Entrepreneurial Success: Julia Thornhill's Path to Financial Freedom
In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of Julia Thornhill stopping by to share her inspiring journey from relying on food stamps to becoming a 6-figure earner. Her story is a testament to the po…