History of Jay Shetty in Timeline

Jay Shetty is a British podcaster, author, and life coach. He gained prominence through his motivational videos on social media and is widely recognized for his podcast, On Purpose, where he interviews notable personalities on topics related to purpose, well-being, and mindfulness. Shetty's work often centers around translating ancient wisdom into practical advice for modern living, emphasizing the importance of intention, gratitude, and service. He has also authored books offering guidance on finding purpose and improving mental and emotional well-being, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the self-help and personal development space.

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September 1987: Jay Shetty's Birth

In September 1987, Jay Shetty was born in London to a Hindu family of Indian origin.

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2006: Transformation at ISKCON Event

In 2006, during an Iskcon Pandava Sena event in France, Jay Shetty experienced a "massive transformation" and became more appreciative of the Hare Krishna movement.

2007: Meeting Gauranga Das

Around 2007, while in business school, Jay Shetty met Gauranga Das, a monk, who lectured on selflessness. Shetty then followed him on his lecture circuit.

2008: Shetty's interview

In 2008, Jay Shetty mentioned undergoing a "massive transformation" at a 2006 event in France.

October 2010: Arrival in India

In October 2010, Jay Shetty arrived in India, spending less than four months in the country before departing again.

2013: ISKCON lifestyle

From 2010 to 2013, Jay Shetty reportedly lived the ISKCON lifestyle at an ashram in Mumbai, India, though he spent more time making promotional videos.

2016: Became Independent Content Creator

In 2016, Jay Shetty transitioned to becoming an independent content creator and began producing videos for the Huffington Post.

2016: Asian Media Award

In 2016, Jay Shetty won an Asian Media Award for Best Blog.

2017: Independent Video Release

In early 2017, Jay Shetty stopped working for HuffPost and began independently releasing videos on Facebook and YouTube.

2018: Appearance on TV shows

In 2018, Jay Shetty appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and the Red Table Talk show. He also became Will Smith's "personal spiritual advisor".

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2018: Streamy Award

In 2018, Jay Shetty won a Streamy Award in the Health and Wellness category.

April 2019: The Asian Awards

In April 2019, Jay Shetty was honored with the Outstanding Achievement Online Award at The Asian Awards.

May 2019: Shorty Awards

In May 2019, Jay Shetty won Best in Health & Wellness at the 11th Shorty Awards.

August 2019: Criticism for Unattributed Quotes

In August 2019, Nicole Arbour criticized Jay Shetty for posting quotes without proper attribution, leading him to edit 113 posts from his Instagram.

2019: Reached Subscriber Milestones

By 2019, Jay Shetty had grown his online presence to over 1 million subscribers on YouTube and 20 million followers on Facebook.

2019: Podcast Launch

In 2019, Jay Shetty launched the podcast On Purpose, which was downloaded 64 million times in its first year and became the number one health podcast in the world.

2020: Founded Jay Shetty Certification School

In 2020, Jay Shetty founded the Jay Shetty Certification School, an online learning platform for life coach accreditation.

2020: Publication of 'Think Like a Monk'

In 2020, Simon & Schuster published Jay Shetty's book Think Like a Monk, offering advice on stress reduction and focus improvement, which became a bestseller.

Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day

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2021: Co-founded Icon Media and Launched Sama Tea

In 2021, Jay Shetty co-founded a video production company, Icon Media. He also launched Sama Tea, an adaptogenic brand inspired by ayurveda, with his wife Radhi.

2022: Joined Calm as Chief Purpose Officer

In 2022, Jay Shetty joined the meditation product company Calm as its "Chief Purpose Officer".

2022: Wedding ceremony

In 2022, Jay Shetty presided over the wedding of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.

January 2023: Publication of '8 Rules of Love'

In January 2023, Simon & Schuster published Jay Shetty's second book, 8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go, which became a New York Times best-seller within a week of its release on January 31, 2023.

8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go

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July 2023: Interview with Joe Biden

In July 2023, Jay Shetty interviewed US President Joe Biden on his mental health initiatives in a podcast episode filmed at the White House.

2024: Investigation by The Guardian

In 2024, an investigation by The Guardian revealed misleading claims made by the Jay Shetty Certification School regarding its accreditation and affiliations.