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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 16 MIN

S1 E16: She Slowed Down and Scaled Up

from The Brave Shift: Conscious Leaders Go First · host Anik J. Malenfant

She Slowed Down and Scaled UpJulia Chien did everything right.She launched her online nutrition practice during COVID. Clients poured in. Revenue grew. She was riding the high — traveling, thriving, loving what she did.And then 2024 hit. And everything she'd built stopped working.In this episode, Julia gets radically honest about what happens when first-generation success reaches its expiration date — and why the beliefs that built her first six figures were the same ones breaking her down.If you've ever wondered why what used to work isn't working anymore... this conversation will hit different.In This Episode:Why rapid early success can set you up for a harder crashThe moment Julia realized her "hustle" was actually her body screaming for helpHow to know when you need to push harder vs. when you need to restWhat "slow down to speed up" actually looks like in practiceThe mindset shift that changed everything: "Fuck it. People connect to humans."Why your definition of success might not actually be yoursMemorable Moments:"You have to slow down in order to speed up in business." — Julia Chien"What is meant for you will never pass you." — Julia Chien"The beliefs that built her first six figures — work hard, push through, sacrifice rest — those same beliefs were now breaking her down." — Anik MalenfantResources:🔗 Book a Free Clarity Call with Anik: 📋 Your Breakthrough Blueprint Quiz: https://subscribepage.io/breakthroughblueprintConnect with Julia:Website: www.juliachien.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliachien.rd/ The Eczema Warrior Podcast: https://www.juliachien.ca/podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliachien.rd/Connect with Anik:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anik.malenfantInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anikmalenfantLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anikmalenfant/Website: https://masteringascension.com/coaching/Next Episode:Coming up next week — The Permission Trap: Why "I'll Start When..." Is Killing Your Business. If you've been waiting for someone to tell you you're ready, you're enough, it's time... this one's going to hit a nerve.The Brave Shift: Conscious Leaders Go First Hosted by Anik Malenfant — Inner Work Strategist, Ascension Academy→ Take the free Breakthrough Blueprint Assessment: AscensionAcademy.life/quiz→ Book a Clarity Call: ChatWithAnik.com Connect with Anik: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anikmalenfant Instagram: @anikmalenfant Facebook: @anikmalenfantWebsite: AscensionAcademy.life

She Slowed Down and Scaled Up Julia Chien did everything right. She launched her online nutrition practice during COVID. Clients poured in. Revenue grew. She was riding the high — traveling, thriving, loving what she did. And then 2024 hit. And everything she'd built stopped working. In this episode, Julia gets radically honest about what happens when first-generation success reaches its expiration date — and why the beliefs that built her first six figures were the same ones breaking her dow...

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