On today's episode, I welcome my good friend and recording artist, Jay Sean, to the podcast. We discuss a number of topics, from growing up Indian living in London, his original medical aspirations, the lack of Asian representation in hiphop, and how he aimed to achieve stardom despite that.

Jay Sean provides ample insight into ageism in pop music, the anxietyinducing state of social media, and why he walked away from a deal at the top of his game. Not only do we learn about Jay's personal journey, but we gain a valuable understanding of the innerworkings of the industry.

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In this interview, we’ll discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:11 Jay shares insights into his upbringing, discussing the influence of his driven parents and their sacrifices.
08:00 The moment Jay knew he wanted to study medicine and pursue a musical career
15:44 When it clicked for him and changed the trajectory of his life
22:27 Dreams feeling within reach
32:11 The importance of not keeping yourself in a box
41:18 Lessons learned over the past 20 years
42:05 Why are you doing this?
50:12 Why staying true to himself has helped navigate challenges
55:19 The story of how Ride It came to be
58:58 The power of letting go of your ego and leaning into your curiosity
01:09:11 Letting Go of Former Identities
01:13:17 What we can learn from Rocky Balboa
01:16:03 Breaking free from a trapped identity
01:19:47 Jay Sean On Final Five

Episode Resources:
Facebook:   / jaysean  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysean/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaysean?lang=en

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