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Jay Shetty

Author, Purpose Coach, Podcaster and Former Monk Jay Shetty

The author, entrepreneur and former monk is known for hosting mental health podcast "On Purpose.

Jay Shetty

Jay Shetty is an author, purpose coach, podcast host, co-founder of Sama Tea and former monk. His top-rated “On Purpose” podcast has hosted a range of guests, including Kobe Bryant, Alicia Keys and Ray Dalio. His first book, “Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday,” is described on Amazon as “un-put-down-able,” and was number one on the New York Times and Sunday Times best seller lists.

To acknowledge his achievements in media, Forbes placed Shetty on its 30 Under 30 list in 2017. In 2018 and 2019, the Streamy’s recognised him as the Best Health & Wellness Creator of the Year. In 2019, he was an Ad Week Young Influentials cover star, with the publication describing him as “an emanation of spiritual force.” Shetty’s video shave been viewed more than eight billion times and he is followed by over 40 millionpeople across social media.

VITAL STATISTICS

NATIONALITIESBritish, UK, Indian
LOCATIONUnited Kingdom
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