What happens when your first business gets shut down by regulations?

For Gianne Chan, it meant facing a painful pivot but also discovering new paths she never imagined.

In this episode, Gianne shares her journey from launching a CBD brand that couldn’t survive, to rebuilding with even more: a branding agency (Lexi Media), two mental health podcasts and a growing music career.

What we talk about:

• How to navigate a forced business pivot without losing momentum
• The role of mental health in entrepreneurship
• Why building community matters and how to do so

Gianne’s story is proof that setbacks don’t have to be the end but can actually be the beginning of something bigger.

Content:

00:00 Introduction to Asian Business Owners Podcast

00:33 Meet Gianne: a Multifaceted Slasher

01:28 Balancing Multiple Careers

03:30 Journey into Entrepreneurship

06:09 Mental Health and Personal Struggles

08:36 The Birth of Two Podcasts

10:33 The CBD Business Challenge

14:10 Founding Lexi Media

16:29 Starting a Business Partnership

17:13 Meeting an Investor and Pivoting the Brand

18:10 Challenges with Vitamin Patches

19:25 Focusing on Community and Events

22:06 Fireside Questions

24:13 Balancing Creativity and Business

32:05 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts

👉 To find out more about Gianne:

On LinkedIn

On Instagram

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