Jay Shetty facts for kids
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Jay Shetty
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Shetty in August 2021
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| Born | 6 September 1987 London, England
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| Education | Queen Elizabeth's School |
| Alma mater | City, University of London |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
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Notable work
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Think Like a Monk |
| Spouse(s) | Radhi Devlukia |
| Awards | 11th Shorty Awards |
Jay Shetty (born 6 September 1987) is a British-Indian author, podcast host, and online personality. He is known for being a life coach, which is someone who helps people find their purpose and improve their lives. He often appears on TV to talk about important topics like mental health and finding meaning in life.
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Early Life and Education
Jay Shetty was born in London, England, on September 6, 1987. His parents are of Indian origin and raised him in a Hindu family. From a young age, he was part of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, also known as the Hare Krishna movement.
He grew up in Barnet, a neighborhood in North London, with his sister. After finishing high school at Queen Elizabeth's School, he went to college and graduated from the Bayes Business School at City, University of London.
Career Journey
Becoming a Monk
While in business school, Shetty met a monk named Gauranga Das. The monk was giving a talk about living a simple and selfless life. Shetty was so inspired that he decided to learn more.
Shetty has said he spent three years, from 2010 to 2013, living as a monk in an ashram (a type of monastery) in India. However, other reports suggest he spent much of this time in England, making videos for the Hare Krishna community.
From Corporate Life to Content Creator
After his time as a monk, Shetty worked at a company called Accenture. He worked on digital plans and coached company leaders on how to use social media.
In 2016, he decided to create his own content. His videos about relationships and life advice got the attention of Arianna Huffington, who hired him to make videos for the Huffington Post. After leaving the HuffPost in 2017, he started posting his own videos on YouTube and Facebook, quickly gaining millions of followers.
Podcasting and Media Fame
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In 2019, Shetty launched his podcast, On Purpose. It became a huge success and was named the number one health podcast in the world by Forbes magazine. On his show, he has interviewed many famous people, including U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House in 2023.
Shetty has also appeared on popular TV shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Red Table Talk. He even became a spiritual guide for actor Will Smith.
Books and Other Ventures
Shetty has written two bestselling books.
- Think Like a Monk (2020): This book shares lessons he learned as a monk to help people reduce stress and improve their focus.
- 8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go (2023): This book gives advice on relationships and became a New York Times best-seller right after it was released.
In 2020, Shetty started the Jay Shetty Certification School. It is an online school that trains people to become life coaches. In 2021, he and his wife, Radhi, launched a tea company called Sama Tea, which was later renamed Juni Tea. He also works with the meditation app Calm as its "Chief Purpose Officer."
Awards and Recognition
Shetty has won several awards for his online work, including:
- Best Blog at the 2016 Asian Media Awards
- Health and Wellness award at the 2018 Streamy Awards
- Outstanding Achievement Online Award at The Asian Awards in 2019
- Best in Health & Wellness at the 11th Shorty Awards in 2019
In July 2025, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the digital world on its first-ever “TIME100 Creators” list.
Criticism
In 2019, Shetty was criticized by YouTuber Nicole Arbour for posting quotes on his Instagram without giving credit to the original authors. After this, he updated over 100 of his posts to include the proper attributions.
A 2024 investigation by The Guardian newspaper found that his life coaching school made some misleading claims about its official approvals and partnerships with universities. The school's website was later updated to correct this information.
Personal Life
Jay Shetty lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Radhi Devlukia Shetty. He is a part-owner of the Angel City women's soccer team.
In 2022, he officiated the wedding of celebrities Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. Shetty follows a vegan diet, which means he does not eat any animal products.
