In this episode of Always Peaking, Neal Jean talks with Allison Chen (aka @Al.chenny) — baker, creator, and founder behind some of the internet’s most viral pastry videos. They discuss how Allison went from pre-med student to pastry school in rural France, how she grew 500K followers by staying authentic, and what she’s learned about creativity, burnout, and building a brand that still feels personal.

Always Peaking is hosted by Neal Jean, co-founder and CEO of Beacons.ai. Each episode explores the intersection of being a founder and a creator through candid conversations with people who are building their company and their personal brand at the same time.

In the first episode of Always Peaking, Neal Jean talks with Steph Mui, founder and CEO of PIN (Power in Numbers) and one of the fastest-growing new creators on Instagram. They discuss how to balance building your startup and building your audience, Steph's path from founder to creator, and what she’s learned about community, consistency, and staying grounded along the way.

Always Peaking is hosted by Neal Jean, co-Founder and CEO of Beacons AI. Each episode will explore the intersection of being a founder and a creator through a conversation with someone who is building their company and their personal brand at the same time.