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Live Episode! Wellness Coach and Podcaster: Jay Shetty

How I Built This · 29 Apr 2021 · 1h 06m

What this episode covers

Jay Shetty, a former monk and author of Think Like a Monk, explains how he transitioned from a rebellious London teen to a global wellness brand by leveraging social media and strategic content creation. He details his three-year monastic training in India, his subsequent struggle to find employment as a consultant at Accenture, and his pivot to creating viral YouTube videos that led to a partnership with Arianna Huffington. Shetty describes building a sustainable business model centered on his podcast, On Purpose, and paid coaching communities, emphasizing the importance of routine and intentionality in managing his public life.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Accenture, Huffington Post
Products
Think Like a Monk, On Purpose, Genius Coaching Community
Also
Garangadas, Arianna Huffington

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