1:38 🌍 Wes Mathews – President & CEO, Choose New Jersey

From the Foreign Service to the boardroom, Wes Mathews discusses how his diplomatic experience fuels his work to position New Jersey as a global trade leader.

We ask:

• What is your family’s immigrant story?
• How has your time as a U.S. diplomat shaped your leadership?
• How is Choose NJ supporting international investment and local businesses?
• What opportunities can Latino business owners expect from the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium?
• What’s your favorite Latin American dish?

08:16 🎓 Justice Michael Noriega – New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Noriega shares his inspiring journey from the son of immigrants to becoming one of only three Latinos to ever serve on New Jersey’s highest court. He reflects on:

• His immigrant family story and early influences
• His work as a public defender and what justice means to himWhy representation matters in the legal system

16:20 🎭 David Zayas & Liza Colón-Zayas

Award-Winning Actors, Real-Life Couple From the Bronx to Hollywood, this Emmy-winning duo opens up about their personal and professional journey.

Together, they talk about:

• How they met and what it’s like working on The Bear as a married couple
• Playing characters rooted in real-life Latino experiences
• Growing up Puerto Rican in New York
• Liza’s Emmy-winning role as Tina Marrero and how the character mirrors her real life
• David’s career shift from NYPD and U.S. Air Force to stage and screen
• The origins of the LAByrinth Theater Company and Latino actor advocacy in the ’90s
• Favorite home cooked meals, who’s the better cook, and advice for aspiring actors
• Their philanthropic work and how viewers can support it

🎥 Hit play and join us for one of the season’s most impactful conversations—spanning courts, commerce, and culture.

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