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Julie says, "This week $6.99 takes you to school to stimulate your intellectual with the impressive Dr. Zaire Dinzey-Flores. She's a Professor of Sociology in the Department of Latino and Caribbean studies at Rutgers University and published author. Hear about Zaire's unique experience growing up in Puerto Rico as a young Dominican woman and her journey stateside. Learn what it takes to become a tenured professor and get her informed take on race in the U.S.."

Check out Professor Z's book: http://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/15073.html

And don't forget to subscribe, rate and follow @699perpound!

Jojo says: Marie Choi is a stylist and creative consultant based in New York City. Her diverse works span from fashion editorials to music videos, having worked with brands like Prada, Absolut, BET, and the incredible artist Solange in her most recognizable works, "Cranes in the Sky" and "Don't Touch My Hair." In this episode, Marie walks us through her unexpected career journey and teaches us the importance of taking chances, maintaining a strong network, and knowing your worth. She also gets real about the glamorous yet crazy world of fashion--all the stuff Devil Wears Prada didn't show you. Listen and get inspired by this very special episode of $6.99 Per Pound!

Follow Marie on Instagram at @marieychoi

Jaeki says:

“I have a lot of respect for Jae Lee. When I first met him in my early 20s, he was still a young cook grinding in the kitchen. He didn’t attend a prestigious culinary school, but hustled and ran Iron Chef Morimoto’s ramen imprint Momosan and now oversees the New York Chinatown go-to Rice & Gold with Top Chef alum, Dale Talde. Accomplishing such milestones before turning 30 with no fancy degree is no easy feat. On this episode, he shares hierarchy within a restaurant, lessons he learned from OG chefs, and kitchen jargons that you want to memorize.”

Follow Jae on Instagram at @jae.s.lee

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Huge thanks to all of our listeners for waiting patiently. We have a lot of amazing interviews in the chamber but for our first episode of Season 2, we decided to serve it up family style. In this episode, Jaeki and Joann talk interview each other! From the origin of how they met to what they hope this podcast will accomplish, they're on full-on interrogation mode and every question is on the table. Where did they grow up? What exactly do they do in NYC? When is the last time they cried? Listen to find out in an all-new episode of $6.99 Per Pound!

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Jaeki says: “Ryan Chow’s skills as a physical therapist are on point. We first met as friends and I was impressed by his knowledge on nutrition and body movement. So I booked several sessions with him and they were worth every penny. Ryan was insightful ‘bout every detail pertaining to muscle usage and taught me distinct techniques (e.g., Turkish Get-Up) and forms to better optimize my physical health. Son dropped so many quotables during this podcast recording, but here’s one gem: ‘Consistency is king, not intensity.’ Nah’mean? Listen and learn.”

Follow Ryan on Instagram at @doctachow

Shot out to the sponsor Noona’s Ice Cream! Noona means “big sister” in Korean. As the name suggests, it’s a proud woman-owned business offering unique Asian-inspired flavors such as toasted rice, golden sesame, and our favorite–turmeric honeycomb.

Jaeki says:

“Justin Chon is a legend in my book. You’ve seen him from The Twilight Saga as Eric Yorkie or subscribed to his popular YouTube channel of 220,000 followers. I loved his Sundance-winning Gook, the critically acclaimed indie taking place in the midst of the ‘92 LA Riots. I befriended him last year and he dropped a pile of gems ‘bout filmmaking, industry politics, and we connected even deeper thanks to our shared experience in the sneaker retail world. You already know everything I listed above plus more are dissected on this episode. Press play. Do it now! Told you! Do it now!”

Follow Justin on all social media platforms at @justinchon (https://twitter.com/justinchon)

Shout out to the sponsor Nomz! Wholesome Asian soups for every individual! Cooking in general takes time, preparation, and whole lot of situations. No! Don’t eat preservatives-heavy instant ramen. Eat Nomz! Simple, healthy, and delicious just like how your parents make it! (https://www.eatnomz.com/)

Jojo says:

Chelsea White is the modern day renaissance woman, hustling in NYC as a host, writer, producer and mother of TWO adorable cats (s/o to Tanooki and Miranda Hobbes).

You’ve seen her name credited on small shows like TRL, VH1 Big Morning Buzz Live, and my all-time favorite MTV show, Girl Code. It is full of laughs and lessons in this jam-packed episode! Listen to find out what it takes to make a name for yourself as a creator and influencer in NYC.

Learn more about Chelsea at: http://thechelseawhite.com/

And check out her NY Times recommended dating podcast (which I was a guest on :3): https://soundcloud.com/ghostedstories

This episode was sponsored by Nomz, wholesome Asian soups for busy individuals. Cooking after a long work day is a pain. Wouldn't it be great to come home to Mom's (or Dad's!) simple, healthy and delicious Asian meals? Swap out your sad Top Ramen for Nomz, a healthy alternative made without MSG or other nasty preservatives! (https://www.eatnomz.com/)

Joann says:

"It's a Jerry Maguire and Law and Order mashup! Our guest today is a two-for-one deal, a true renaissance man. Josh S. Stevens is an accomplished criminal defense lawyer and sports agent. He teaches us step-by-step details on what goes in a criminal case, recruiting players for the NFL, but most importantly how to balance having a stable career while never losing sight of your passion. Listen to find out what this double agent has to say!"

Follow Josh on Twitter at @Josh_StevensNYC

Visit his website (http://www.joshstevenslaw.com)

Shout out to the sponsor LeBeurre! Stop using products with mysterious parabens! Evolve your life and invest in your skin by using LeBeurre! Shea butter made only with natural ingredients!

Jaeki says:

"Donnie has done numbers at VIBE, Complex, ESPN, and currently works at The Ringer. A solid editor, great writer, soccer enthusiast, '90s rap nerd, and an overall inquisitive soul. He's a friend and an older-brother figure of mine. 'Til this day he tunes up my humble collection of sentences to a thorough paragraph. Listen to find out what a magazine editor's job entails."

Follow Donnie on Twitter at @KwakaFlocka (https://twitter.com/kwakaflocka)

Shout out to the sponsor LeBeurre! Stop using products with mysterious parabens! Evolve your life and invest in your skin by using LeBeurre! Shea butter made only with natural ingredients! (https://www.lebeurreshop.com/)