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Jay Shetty is a global bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and purpose-driven entrepreneur known for his inspirational content and work in mental wellness. He now shares insights on purpose and mindfulness with diverse audiences.
Jay Shetty joined the meditation product company Calm as its "Chief Purpose Officer" in 2022. In this role, he contributes to the company's mission and content related to mental wellness and purpose.
In 2021, Jay Shetty and his wife, Radhi Devlukia-Shetty, co-founded Sama Tea, an adaptogenic tea brand inspired by ayurveda. This brand was later rebranded to Juni Tea in 2023.
Jay Shetty partnered with Sprouts Farmers Market, citing alignment with their purpose to "help people live and eat better." This collaboration aligns with Shetty's advocacy for well-being.
Shetty, along with partners Rula Zaabri, Brittany Louks, and Blaire Zierke, announced the formation of House of 1212, a full-service, purpose-driven talent agency.
Jay Shetty is part of the ownership group for Angel City FC, a team in the National Women's Soccer League.
Jay Shetty was born on September 6, 1987, in London, England, into a Hindu family of Indian origin. He was raised in Barnet, North London, and was a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) from childhood. He attended Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, and later graduated from Bayes Business School at City St George’s, University of London. Shetty’s career path was significantly influenced by a meeting with monk Gauranga Das in business school, which led him to explore a monastic lifestyle. While he has stated spending three years, from 2010 to 2013, living an ISKCON lifestyle at an ashram in Mumbai, available information indicates he spent much of this period at Bhaktivedanta Manor in Watford, England, producing promotional videos.
Shetty transitioned from a monastic environment to a career where he applies principles of mindfulness and purpose. He initially worked at Accenture, focusing on digital strategy and social media coaching for executives. In 2016, he became an independent content creator, gaining significant attention for his viral videos. His work led to a collaboration with Arianna Huffington to produce videos for The Huffington Post on topics like relationships. By 2019, he had amassed a large online following, including over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 20 million Facebook followers. His appearances on prominent television programs like “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “Red Table Talk,” along with becoming the personal spiritual advisor to Will Smith, further amplified his reach.
In 2019, Shetty launched his podcast, “On Purpose,” which quickly became a global success, downloaded 64 million times in its first year and recognized as the number one health podcast worldwide by Forbes. He also founded the Jay Shetty Certification School in 2020, offering an online platform for life coach training, which sparked controversy regarding its accreditation claims. Additionally, Shetty is a co-founder of Icon Media, a video production company, and, alongside his wife Radhi, launched Sama Tea (rebranded as Juni Tea in 2023). He joined Calm, a meditation product company, as its Chief Purpose Officer in 2022. Shetty is also a bestselling author, with “Think Like a Monk” (2020) and “8 Rules of Love” (2023) both achieving significant success.
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