Jay Shetty

Jay Shetty is a global bestselling author, host of the award-winning podcast "On Purpose," Chief Purpose Officer of Calm, co-founder of both Icon Media and Sama Tea, and a purpose coach. In addition to his current roles, Shetty is also a former monk.

Shetty gained recognition in 2017 when Forbes named him to their 30 Under 30 List for his impact in media. His impact has only grown, with his wisdom videos now amassing over 10 billion views. He has garnered a robust following of over 50 million people across social media platforms. Shetty's accolades further include the 2016 Asian Media Award for Best Blog and multiple Streamy Awards for Best Health & Wellness Creator.

Shetty created the podcast "On Purpose" in 2019, which has consistently been among Spotify’s Top 10 Podcasts and was named one of Apple’s Top 20 Podcasts of the Year. This award-winning podcast has had episodes featuring notable figures such as Oprah, Selena Gomez, Kendall Jenner, Kevin Hart, Will Smith, Alicia Keys, Lewis Hamilton, Jennifer Lopez, Kobe Bryant, and even US President Joe Biden in a 2023 episode recorded at the White House.

In 2020, Shetty's first book, "Think Like A Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday" debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestsellers list and held the #1 spot on Amazon's worldwide list. He replicated this success in 2023 with his second book, "8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go," which also became a New York Times and international bestseller. Shetty is presently touring worldwide with "Jay Shetty: Love Rules," which is based on the concepts from "8 Rules of Love."

Shetty also operates the Jay Shetty Certification School, a purpose-driven educational institution that offers accredited certifications in life coaching to individuals and organizations. His online courses have been attended by over 2 million students and his "Genius Community" provides weekly programming on the principles and practices for health and wellness to members in over 100 countries.