# Jay Shetty

> Jay Shetty is a British-Indian author, podcast host, and former monk who turned three years of monastic life in India into the world's #1 health and wellness podcast, 'On Purpose,' which has surpassed 1 billion listens. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and TIME100 Creator, he is the author of two bestsellers, Chief Purpose Officer at Calm, and co-founder of multiple ventures including a production company and a talent agency. In May 2026, Netflix and Spotify signed a deal worth up to $100 million to exclusively carry video versions of his podcast.

- **Role:** Chief Purpose Officer at Calm; Host of On Purpose with Jay Shetty
- **Organizations:** Calm, House of 1212, Perfect Strangers, Juni Sparkling Tea, Jay Shetty Certification School, Icon Media, Angel City FC
- **From:** London, United Kingdom
- **Nationality:** British (of Indian descent)
- **Education:** Secondary Education, Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, BSc Management Science, Bayes Business School, City, University of London
- **Known for:** Host of the world's #1 Health & Wellness podcast 'On Purpose with Jay Shetty' with 1+ billion total listens, New York Times #1 bestselling author of 'Think Like a Monk' (2020) and '8 Rules of Love' (2023), Signed exclusive multiyear Netflix and Spotify deal worth up to $100 million (May 2026)

## Career timeline

- **2010** — Graduated from Bayes Business School; moved to India to begin monastic training
- **2010-2013** — Lived as a Hindu monk in India and the UK; studied ancient practices of breath, mindfulness, and philosophy
- **2013** — Left monastic life; returned to London; struggled to find work
- **2014** — Began working as a digital strategy consultant at Accenture
- **2015** — Started creating viral social media videos; joined HuffPost as video contributor through Arianna Huffington
- **2016** — Named Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe (media); married Radhi Devlukia
- **2017** — Won Asian Media Awards Outstanding Achievement Online; moved to Los Angeles
- **2018** — Won Streamy Award for Best Health & Wellness Creator; appeared on Ellen DeGeneres Show
- **2019** — Launched 'On Purpose with Jay Shetty' podcast; 64 million downloads in first year
- **2020** — Published 'Think Like a Monk' — became #1 New York Times bestseller
- **2021** — Co-founded Juni Sparkling Tea adaptogenic beverage brand with wife Radhi
- **2022** — Appointed Chief Purpose Officer at Calm; officiated Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's wedding
- **2023** — Published '8 Rules of Love'; interviewed President Biden at the White House; podcast surpassed 1 billion listens
- **2025** — Named to TIME100 Creators list; conducted live tours in North America and Australia; launched 'Messy Love' podcast on Audible
- **2026** — Co-founded House of 1212 talent agency; launched Perfect Strangers production company; signed $100M Netflix/Spotify exclusive deal

## Achievements

- Host of the world's #1 Health & Wellness podcast 'On Purpose with Jay Shetty' with 1+ billion total listens
- New York Times #1 bestselling author of 'Think Like a Monk' (2020) and '8 Rules of Love' (2023)
- Signed exclusive multiyear Netflix and Spotify deal worth up to $100 million (May 2026)
- Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe in Media (2016/2017)
- TIME100 Creators list (July 2025)
- Chief Purpose Officer at Calm, the leading mindfulness app
- 50+ million followers across all social media platforms
- Over 10 billion video views on social media
- Officiated the wedding of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck (2022)
- Streamy Award for Best Health & Wellness Creator (2018)
- Shorty Award for Best in Health & Wellness (2019)
- iHeartPodcast Social Impact Award (2026)
- Asian Media Awards Outstanding Achievement Online (2016)
- Raised $5M for COVID-19 relief in India within 24 hours
- Interviewed President Biden at the White House (2023)
- Princeton University Class Day Commencement Speaker
- Part-owner of Angel City women's soccer team
- Named to Variety's 500 Most Influential Entertainment Leaders
- Named 'Philanthropist of the Year' by Pencils of Promise

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Signed an exclusive multiyear deal with Netflix and Spotify worth up to $100 million for video rights to 'On Purpose with Jay Shetty'; new episodes go exclusive July 13, 2026.
- **2026-05** — Announced as IM8 Global Ambassador and shareholder in Prenetics (health company) via a multi-year global partnership.
- **2026-03** — Won iHeartPodcast Social Impact Award at the 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards.
- **2026-02** — Launched Perfect Strangers production company focused on film, television, and podcasting.
- **2026-02** — Co-founded House of 1212, a purpose-driven talent agency representing creators and thought leaders.
- **2025-07** — Named to TIME's inaugural TIME100 Creators list.
- **2025-11** — Conducted three-city live tour across Australia (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane).
- **2025-01** — Launched 'Messy Love' podcast on Audible, coaching couples through relationship challenges.

## Links

- Website: https://www.jayshetty.me
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyjay/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JayShettyIW
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayshetty
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jayshetty/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayshetty

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