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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 | Cass Business School |
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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 is a British podcaster, author, and life coach. He is well-known for his popular podcast called On Purpose.
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Early Life and Learning
Jay Shetty was born in London, England, on September 6, 1987. He grew up in Barnet, North London, with his family. From a young age, he was interested in spiritual ideas.
He went to Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet. After that, he studied at the Cass Business School, which is part of the City, University of London.
Becoming a Content Creator
When Jay was in business school, he met a monk named Gauranga Das. This monk talked about living a simple life and helping others. Jay was very inspired by him.
Jay spent some time in India learning about spiritual practices. He lived like a monk for a few years, focusing on mindfulness and purpose. This experience greatly influenced his later work.
After his time as a monk, Jay started his career helping companies with their digital plans. He also coached company leaders on how to use social media.
In 2016, Jay decided to create his own content. He made videos about life and well-being. His work quickly became popular.
His videos caught the attention of Arianna Huffington, who asked him to make videos for her website, Huffington Post. He made videos about topics like relationships.
By 2019, millions of people were watching Jay's videos. He had over 1 million subscribers on YouTube and 20 million followers on Facebook.
On Purpose Podcast
In 2019, Jay Shetty launched his podcast called On Purpose. The podcast quickly became very popular. In its first year, it was downloaded 64 million times.
Forbes magazine even called On Purpose the number one health podcast in the world. On the podcast, Jay interviews many famous people. They talk about important topics like mental health and finding your purpose.
In July 2023, Jay interviewed the US President Joe Biden. They talked about mental health initiatives at the White House.
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Awards and Achievements
Jay Shetty has won several awards for his work:
- In 2016, he won an Asian Media Award for Best Blog.
- In 2018, he won a Streamy Award in the Health and Wellness category.
- In April 2019, he received the Outstanding Achievement Online Award at The Asian Awards.
- In May 2019, he won Best in Health & Wellness at the 11th Shorty Awards.
Jay has also appeared on popular TV shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Red Table Talk. He even became a personal spiritual adviser to actor Will Smith.
Other Projects
Jay Shetty is also involved in other businesses. He is a co-founder of Icon Media, a company that makes videos.
In 2021, Jay and his wife, Radhi Devlukia, started a tea company called Sama Tea. Their teas are inspired by ancient health practices. In 2022, Jay joined a meditation app company called Calm as their "Chief Purpose Officer."
Books by Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty has written two best-selling books.
His first book, Think Like a Monk, was published in 2020. This book shares advice on how to reduce stress and improve focus. It is based on what Jay learned during his time living as a monk. The book quickly became a best-seller.
His second book, 8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go, came out in 2023. This book offers advice for people who are looking for love or want to improve their relationships. It also became a New York Times best-seller soon after it was released.
Personal Life
Jay Shetty lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, Radhi Devlukia Shetty.
He is also part of the ownership group for Angel City FC. This is a professional women's soccer team in the National Women's Soccer League.
In 2022, Jay Shetty led the wedding ceremony for famous actors Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.
