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Jay Shetty

What is jay shetty?

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Key facts

Born 6 September 1987, London, England[1]
Occupation Podcaster, author, entrepreneur[1]
Known for Host of the podcast *On Purpose*[2]
Role at Calm Chief Purpose Officer[3]

Jay Shetty is a British podcaster, author, entrepreneur, and life coach, widely known as the former monk who hosts the podcast *On Purpose* [1] [2].

Context

Jay Shetty is a British podcaster, author, entrepreneur, and life coach, widely known as the former monk who hosts the podcast *On Purpose* [1] [2]. He is also described as Chief Purpose Officer at Calm [3]. His public profile often centres on self-help and life coaching themes [3].

Documented claims

  • Jay Shetty is described as a former Hindu monk in multiple sources. [2]
  • He is often framed as a self-help guru or life coach. [3]

Questions and answers

Why is Jay Shetty so famous?

He gained fame as a former monk and the host of the podcast *On Purpose*, and he is also known as Chief Purpose Officer at Calm [2] [3].

Is Jay Shetty Hindu or Buddhist?

Multiple sources describe him as a former Hindu monk [2].

Sources

  1. About | Jay Shetty — jayshetty.me (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Jay Shetty - Storyteller, Podcaster & Former Monk — linkedin.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Jay Shetty Biography | Booking Info for Speaking Engagements — allamericanspeakers.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People