Jay Shetty

Jay Shetty launched his globally successful podcast, ‘On Purpose,’ in 2019, which quickly amassed 64 million downloads in its first year and was recognized as the number one health podcast worldwide by Forbes. Prior to this, Shetty applied principles of mindfulness and purpose professionally, initially working at Accenture from approximately 2013 to 2016, where he specialized in digital strategy and social media coaching for executives. He then became an independent content creator in 2016, gaining significant attention for viral videos and collaborating with Arianna Huffington to produce videos for The Huffington Post. By 2019, his online following had grown to over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 20 million Facebook followers.

His rising profile led to appearances on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ and ‘Red Table Talk’ in 2018, and he became the personal spiritual advisor to Will Smith the same year. Shetty was also honored with the Outstanding Achievement Online Award at The Asian Awards in April 2019 and Best in Health & Wellness at the 11th Shorty Awards in May 2019. Expanding his reach, Shetty became a global bestselling author with his debut book, ‘Think Like a Monk,’ published in 2020. That same year, he founded the Jay Shetty Certification School, an online platform dedicated to life coach training.

His second book, ‘8 Rules of Love,’ was published in 2023, achieving similar bestselling status. In July 2023, Shetty conducted a notable interview with US President Joe Biden on his ‘On Purpose’ podcast, further elevating its profile and reach. Looking ahead, Jay Shetty was named to the prestigious TIME100 Creators list in July 2025, recognizing his profound impact as a purpose-driven entrepreneur and content creator. His work continues to inspire diverse audiences globally through his influential podcast, bestselling books, and ventures in mental wellness and media production.