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On this episode, Jason is joined by businesswoman Claudia Fernandez, to discuss her upbringing from Peru to New Jersey, how the women in her life molded her into who she is now, why beauty is her passion, as well as Jason making a confession about his well being and how they both navigate through the tough times. 

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On this episode, Jason is joined by entrepreneur Khairi Williams, to discuss the transitions made throughout his career, how the evolution has prepared him as a husband and a father, and some of the challenges still faced as a black man in America. 

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On this episode of 1st Class 2nd Place, Jason is joined by batchata artist, Jae Camillo.

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On this episode of 1st Class 2nd Place, Jason is joined by Latina artist teacher Erica Soto

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The podcast is back! Your host Jason Enrique is solo today, celebrating International Podcast Day and the fourth year anniversary of the 1st Class 2nd Place Podcast.

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On this episode, Jason is joined by Bronx born, Jersey bred MC Ray Pearson. To discuss his early beginnings in music, how shifting from the Bronx to Jersey was stark, why his lyricism matters in his music, the dangers of too many people trying to decide the fate of your career, how to stay relevant in the ever changing landscape of hip hop music and culture, and why there seems to be too many competitors instead of collaborators. 

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On the inaugural and crossover episode of Act Up and 1st Class 2nd Place, hosts Alana J and Jason Enrique are joined by special guest Calixto Chinchilla, founder & executive director of the New York Latino Film Festival, as they dive into the humble origins of the festival, the impact it’s had since its inception, the high risk and high reward that came along with it, along with Calixto’s personal life and well being during the time of enormous pressure and passion. 

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On this episode, Jason is joined by rapper Mach City, discussing his upbringing from Newark to Paterson, how music became his saving grace, the stark contrast between his rap persona and his personal life, regrets on how some moments perhaps stalled his career and adjusting to getting out of the comfort zone. 

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On this episode, Jason is joined by filmmaker and photographer Rock Davis, to discuss his Newark, NJ upbringing, how he pivoted from music to film, how support can only help so much, the state of the film industry, the difficulty of supporting others even if the product isn’t good, and if black media is is thriving or if it’s merely reinforcing stereotypes in order to be mainstream. 

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On this episode, Jason is joined by fellow content creator Nora Termanini, to discuss life since both were student and professor in college, growing up as an immigrant from Syria, how teaching became her calling, and discovering how psych and fashion actually do go hand in hand.