Always Peaking

Nas Daily joins Neal Jean to talk about one of the biggest pivots of his career: moving from 1,000 daily videos to building an AI-first company. Nas opens up about why he believes followers are “dead,” how AI reshaped his entire approach to storytelling, and what it really takes to evolve from creator to founder.They get into the future of the creator economy, why most creators struggle to monetize, the power of quitting and pivoting, and the extreme company culture Nas is building at Nas.io — complete with therapy stipends, vegetarian offices, and half-marathon challenges.If you’re reinventing yourself, building a creative business, or trying to understand where the creator world is heading next, this episode is for you.Hosted by Neal Jean, Co-Founder and CEO of Beacons AI.

In this episode of Always Peaking, Neal Jean talks with Brett Dashevsky: Founder of Creator Economy NYC and co-founder of Siftsy. They discuss how Brett grew a 15-person meetup into one of the most influential creator communities in New York, why he believes NYC may actually be the true creator capital, and what he’s learned about delegation, ADHD, and running two fast-growing companies at once. Brett also shares the moment he decided to “burn the boats” and go all-in on his businesses.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 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.