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Julie Says... This week on $6.99, we go deep with consumer neuroscientist, Dr. Manuel Garcia-Garcia. Born in Spain, Dr. Garcia-Garcia is a global thought leader in the industry and currently the Global Lead of Neuroscience at IPSOS. In this conversation, he breaks down exactly what consumer neuroscience means, how his research is used in the corporate world and where the industry is headed. In addition to his work with IPSOS, Dr. Garcia-Garcia developed and delivers a curriculum for an MBA course at NYU Stern School of Business, including authoring the first textbook on consumer neuroscience research. Aside from being super smart, Dr. Garcia-Garcia is a world traveler, tri-athlete and all around inspiration. Make sure to follow him on Instagram @manu_garciagarcia You can also find his recent publications on the Journal of Advertising Research and Plos One. Learn more about IPSOS @ www.ipsos.com/en and on Linkedin @ www.linkedin.com/company/ipsos/ Follow the podcast @699PERPOUND on Instagram, Facebook, & T

Jojo says: This week of our Behind the Counter series, we interview our incredible producer Michael Ken Stewart! Michael has transformed our humble podcast to the professional production it is today. Michael is one of the most genuine and interesting individuals we have ever met. Michael is mixed race, of Japanese/German descent, and an adoptee. He has taught our team so much about identity and the adoption experience, and it was such an honor to have him on as a guest. We also chat about moving to NYC, finding your creative network, and how we all met! Listen and come hang with us in this very special episode.  Read more of Michael's works on: http://www.kensuchuwaato.com/ Check out his modeling skills on IG: @mad.names If you can't get enough of Michael (we don't blame you!), he and his brother (also an adoptee) were guests on Born in June, Raised in April, a podcast about adoption and identity: http://www.kensuchuwaato.com/blog/adoptionpodcast And you know the drill, subscribe and rate

Jaeki says... "Rob Lim was a sponsored skater hailing from Houston, Texas by way of Los Angeles, California. Ever since his move to New York City in the late 2000s, he worked for esteemed skate brands Zoo York, 5Boro, designed for streetwear heavyweights Undefeated and aNYthing, and even worked for behemoth apparel supplier Li & Fung. Until recently, he was the head designer for surf-inspired lifestyle brand Saturdays NYC. This episode, we drop in further than skating and his career. We go into his personal upbringing, thoughts on his Korean-American identity and how it all beautifully tied into his profession and beyond." Follow Rob @limerean Check out his talented wife's ceramics at jeonyeonklim.com & follow her on IG @jeonyeon_k_lim Be on the lookout for their our joint collective brand at kimiilim.com that will be opening hopefully early next month. As always follow us @699PERPOUND  Instagram & Twitter  Make sure to hit the subscribe button to receive the latest episodes Rate us if

Jojo says, "Today we have a very special cross-over episode, with another fellow Asian American run podcast, aptly named Asian NOT Asian Pod. Hosts Fumi and Mic are both accomplished stand-up comedians, so we decided to get their hot takes on this week’s topic: The Ken Jeong’s Netflix Comedy Special. Our good friend and inaugural guest of our podcast, Donnie Kwak who runs the East Coast arm of The Ringer, recently penned an article about the doctor-turned-comedian’s performance, which stirred divisive conversations on the internet. Should Ken Jeong retire the predictable small dick jokes and exaggerated accents that play into negative Asian stereotypes? Is he the last one laughing as he remains one of the most bankable Asian American stars of his time? Find out what we had to say, and stay tuned till the end for some drama :3 Meow!" Check out Donnie’s article: https://bit.ly/2UxTDoI And follow @AsianNotAsianPod!  "Asian, Not Asian" is a weekly comedy podcast with hosts Fumi Abe (MTV, Vulture) and Michael

 Jaeki says, "Yo, Jaysn Kim is an advertising executive who has worked with global brands such as Budweiser, Samsung, YouTube, and Nike. Born in Germany, raised in Los Angeles, but traveled around the world, he's one of the most magnanimous and culturally alert individuals I know. Before his extensive career in advertising, he was a professional dancer for K-pop acts BoA, Rain, and Taeyang. On this long overdue $6.99 episode we shed insight on the world of advertising, debates about authenticity, and how Jaysn's varied experiences prepped him for his career." Follow us on Instagram at @699perpound!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/699-per-pound/message

Michael says... This week we are joined by the ferocious Krystie Mak. She is a brand strategist and co-founder / Chief Creative Officer of Slant’d, a magazine/media company that celebrates Asian American identity through personal storytelling. K Mak talks about breaking away from the conventional model of Asian American success and eventually co-founding Slant’d while killing it in her day job as a brand strategist in NYC. She helps us answer fundamental questions: what does it mean to be Asian American today? Where did the name Slant’d come from? What does it take to build a media company while balancing your day job? Listen and get inspired by the wise words of K Mak! You can find Krystie on IG @Krystiemak. Follow Slant’d @slantdmedia Visit their Website: slantd.media Purchase Issue 01 & 02 and other merch at: slantd.media/shop And if you're in NYC, swing by the launch party of issue 2 in March! Info here: https://slantdissue2ny.splashthat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/69

Jojo says: We have a very special treat for you guys! Julie Young, my incredible mentor and founder of $6.99 Per Pound, is our co-host for today's episode. She brought in one of her dearest friends and supporters, three-time NAACP Image Award Winner Malik Yoba, who is best known for his roles as an actor in the 1993 Disney classic, Cool Runnings, and the hit Fox television series Empire and New York Undercover. In this episode, we learned Malik is so much more than a Hollywood veteran, and how his purpose-driven mindset has fueled his career that extends beyond entertainment. Listen on to get inspired by Malik's incredible story." You can find Malik on social @malikyoba. And you already know to subscribe, rate, and follow @699perpound! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/699-per-pound/message

Jaeki says: “Back at it again! Here’s another sporadic, but gorgeous Behind the Counter episode, where the creators of $6.99 get in a cypher to share knowledge. Our sound engineer Marcus ‘Avec Plaisir’ Hahm joined us. He’s a producer who’s done sound design for films (Bad Rap, Fool’s Day), commercials (EA Games, AT&T), and notable musicians (Primary, Microdot). While maintaining his corporate clientele (McDonald’s, Verizon, Walmart), he travels between Seoul and New York to make albums with Korean rappers Truedy and Owen Ovadoz. Listen! Hear our luscious voices and get in tune with the path of becoming a sound engineer and music producer.” Jojo says, "It was truly an honor to interview Marcus on this podcast! Stay tuned after the interview ends to hear a mash-up of his recent beats. You can hear his adorable daughter make a cameo in one of them!" Follow Marcus on Soundcloud and Instagram: @avecplaisir. And you already know to subscribe, rate, and follow @699perpound. Bong! --- Send in a voice mes

Julie says, "Shana Renee Stephenson is making serious waves in the sports culture world. With past experience at ESPN, she's made a name for herself in a male-dominated field. As a sports culture consultant, and through her platforms All Sports Everything, THE MAJORS and UnManning the Game, Shana provides a unique and needed voice in changing the narrative around often misrepresented athletes of color. She also gives listeners who want to get into her industry tips on how to go from a sports fan to a sports professional!" Follow Shana's take on Twitter & Instagram @ItsShanaRenee Listen to her podcasts: The Majors @bethemajors And don't forget to subscribe, rate and follow @699perpound! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/699-per-pound/message

Jojo says: All of us are familiar with the trope, “Jack of all trades, master of none.” Growing up, I hated being a generalist. I was pretty good at most things but not the best at ONE thing. However, when I moved to NYC and entered my mid-twenties, I noticed most people I met were “slashers.” Take Jaeki, who is a documentarian SLASH sneaker boutique co-owner SLASH wedding MC SLASH podcast host! On this episode, we interview polymath hustlers Sahra Nguyen, an award-winning filmmaker/director/writer/entrepreneur (she runs Lucy’s Vietnamese Kitchen as well as the Nguyen Coffee Supply to boot!), and Ryan Biazon, creative producer/real estate developer/DJ (he also runs the Chinatown hotspot Canal Street Market)! Considering all of us on the pod are multi-taskers of different levels, we explore how we got started, the roadblocks, and how we ultimately charted our own paths to success. This episode was also our first collaboration with CSM’s Portal (@canalstreetmarket) and the Listening Party (@listeningpartypr

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/699-per-pound/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/699-per-pound/message

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 Show us some love too at @699perpound --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/699-per-pound/message

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! Follow us on Instagram at @699perpound! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/699-per-pound/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/699-per-pound/message

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/) --- Send in a voice message:

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/) --- Send in a voice me

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/699-per-pound/message

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/) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/699-per-pound/message