Priyanka Chopra Jonas ON: This ONE SECRET Will Make You SUCCESSFUL In Life! | Jay Shetty

Introduction

In this section, the host introduces Priyanka Chopra Jonas and talks about her career in the entertainment industry.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas' Background

• Priyanka is an actor, singer, and film producer who has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years.

• She recently released her memoir "Unfinished" which is discussed in this interview.

Interviewer's Excitement to Interview Priyanka

• The interviewer expresses his excitement to interview Priyanka and how she was one of the first names on his list when he launched the podcast two years ago.

Name Change Discussion

In this section, Priyanka discusses her recent name change after getting married to Nick Jonas.

Discussion on Name Change

• Priyanka talks about how she recently changed her last name to Jonas after getting married.

• She mentions that people often forget that she added Jonas to her name.

• The interviewer shares that his wife also has his last name and people often forget about him too.

Advice for Her Younger Self

In this section, Priyanka talks about what advice she would give to her younger self and what advice her younger self would give to her now.

Advice for Her Younger Self

• If she could go back in time, she would tell herself to chill out and not be so hard on herself.

• She advises herself to remember the excitement of doing what she loves instead of getting caught up in schedules and multiple responsibilities.

Advice from Her Younger Self

• Priyanka's younger self would advise her to not forget the excitement of doing what she loves and to stay inspired.

Reflecting on Childhood Memories

In this section, the speaker talks about how writing her memoir was a healing experience that allowed her to reflect on her childhood memories. She discusses how she had never thought about what had happened in her life before and how writing the book forced her to look back.

Childhood Memories

• The speaker reflects on her childhood as the most exciting chapter of her life to write about.

• Writing the memoir was healing and inspiring for the speaker because it allowed her to remember things she had forgotten.

• The entertainment business is transitory and unstable, which made it difficult for the speaker to stop and reflect on her past experiences.

• Writing the book forced the speaker to look back at her childhood memories, which were a time of adventure and unlimited possibilities.

• The speaker encourages everyone to revisit their childhood memories and reflect upon them.

Revisiting Memories

• To reignite some of those memories, the speaker spoke with friends from back then, family members, cousins who grew up with her, etc., to corroborate stories because memory is a weird thing.

• Memory can be different from person-to-person. For example, there was one story where she remembered being kicked out of MoMA for touching a painting when she was 15 or 16 years old. Her cousins who were with her remember that day completely differently; they were tortured and embarrassed by it.

Pushing Boundaries

• Sometimes rules can stop our ability to grow unless they are hurting someone or something. It's important sometimes to push boundaries.

• Every generation has a responsibility to show endless possibilities to the next generation.

• The speaker has always broken rules in her career and journey, starting from touching that painting at MoMA all the way through today.

What Allowed Her to Succeed

In this section, the speaker talks about two things that allowed her to succeed: her parents and understanding the power of confidence.

Supportive Parents

• The speaker's parents never shamed her for her ideas.

• She was raised to have opinions even if the room was hostile.

• This gave her a sense of self and confidence.

Understanding Confidence

• Confidence is not something you always need. It's okay to feel insecure or vulnerable.

• By allowing yourself to feel these emotions, you can reserve your confidence for when you need it most.

• The speaker addresses insecurities in her book but is no longer scared because she has reached a point of self-confidence.

Overcoming Insecurities Through Writing

In this section, the speaker discusses how writing helped her overcome insecurities and allowed her to share more about herself with others.

Writing as a Tool for Self-Acceptance

• The speaker's first book was nerve-wracking because it was personal.

• Books allow people to see beyond superficial portrayals in media and get to know someone on a deeper level.

• The speaker hopes that by sharing more about herself through writing, people will get to know the real person behind the public persona.

Balancing Public Life with Personal Life

In this section, the speaker talks about how she balances being a public figure with maintaining privacy in her personal life.

Preserving Humanity in Public Life

• The speaker acknowledges that she chose a public profession but doesn't owe anyone an explanation for her choices.

• She's made peace with the fact that cameras are always on her, but she prefers to keep a distance.

• Only recently has she allowed the walls to come down and let people get to know her as a person.

Vulnerability and Pressure in the Entertainment Industry

In this section, the speaker discusses her experience with vulnerability and pressure in the entertainment industry. She talks about how she had to put on a brave front early on in her career and how it was necessary for survival.

The Pressure of the Entertainment Industry

• The speaker discusses how she had to wear a brave front early on in her career.

• She talks about the pressure of being thrown into the limelight at 18 years old.

• The speaker explains that it was scary at first, but everything changes with time.

• She reflects on whether or not things have changed for young talent coming into the industry today.

Women in Tough Jobs

• The speaker notes that women still have a harder time being taken seriously than men, especially in professions where women are not typically seen.

• She acknowledges that progress has been made, but there is still work to be done to achieve equality.

• The speaker emphasizes that feminism is about having the freedom to make your own choices without someone else deciding for you.

Male Privilege and Reflecting on Available Options

In this section, the speaker reflects on male privilege and how it affects available options. He encourages others to think critically about their own experiences and consider what options may not seem available due to societal norms.

Male Privilege

• The speaker reflects on growing up with certain dreams that his sister couldn't have because of societal norms.

• He encourages others to think critically about their own experiences and consider what options may not seem available due to societal norms.

Feminism and Privilege

Priyanka Chopra talks about her privilege as a feminist and how her parents instilled in her the importance of financial independence. She also acknowledges that while she had to fight for her place, many women around the world have it much harder.

Importance of Financial Independence

• Priyanka's parents taught her the importance of financial independence from a young age.

• Having financial independence gave Priyanka a sense of confidence and ambition.

• From the age of 12, Priyanka was ambitious and decided every year what she wanted to be.

Fighting for Women's Rights

• While Priyanka had to fight for her place, she acknowledges that many women around the world have it much harder.

• Women in some parts of the world don't have a say in their lives, including who they marry, whether they can work or not, when they should have children, and what kind of children they should have.

• It is crucial to end up with someone who is at least interested in your dreams or encouraging towards them.

Supportive Relationships

Nick Jonas joins the conversation to talk about supportive relationships. They discuss what support looks like practically when two people are busy driven and ambitious.

Giving Space

• Giving each other space is important when both partners are busy and driven.

• Nick made sure he was there for two months before leaving so that Priyanka could settle into London comfortably.

Appreciation

• Support doesn't have to be grand gestures or big gifts. It's about giving space, freedom, and appreciation.

• Appreciating each other's dreams and ambitions is crucial in a supportive relationship.

Being Thoughtfully Aware

Priyanka Chopra talks about the importance of being thoughtfully aware and how it is the greatest form of love.

Showing Love Without Asking for It

• Being thoughtful and aware about someone's needs is the greatest form of love.

• Small gestures like bringing a blanket or a cup of coffee can mean a lot.

• The best gift is feeling like someone is in tune with your emotions and needs.

Unfinished Business

Priyanka Chopra discusses her growth as an actress, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.

Career Goals

• She wants to build her career in America by doing more leading feature films and dramatic parts.

• As a producer, she wants to create more South Asian content in Hollywood.

Personal Goals

• She wants to build her own brand, invest in tech, and set up her foundation well.

• After years of living in rentals or hotel rooms, she looks forward to watching trees grow in her garden at her new house.

Lack of Representation

Priyanka Chopra talks about the lack of representation for South Asians in entertainment.

Opportunities for South Asians

• There is a lack of representation for South Asians in entertainment despite their large population around the world.

• It shouldn't be so hard for South Asians to come into an industry and ask for opportunities without having to create them themselves.

Career Aspirations and Representation

Priyanka Chopra Jonas discusses her upbringing and how her parents' aspirations for her were limited to medicine, engineering, or law. She also talks about the lack of representation in media and how social media has allowed individuals to create their own communities.

Limited Career Options

• At 17, Priyanka's career aspirations were limited to medicine, engineering, or law.

• Coming from an academic family or being immigrants meant that her parents pushed their aspirations onto their children.

• The internet has changed the world by making it a smaller place. This is another reason why there should be more representation in media.

Lack of Representation in Media

• Priyanka attended an ethnic minority TV training day run by the BBC where she was told there were no opportunities for people like her.

• Social media has allowed individuals to create their own communities around what they care about.

Purpose and Pursuit of Excellence

Priyanka Chopra Jonas talks about how she defines her purpose and how it drives all aspects of her life. She also shares three truths that guide her decisions.

Defining Purpose

• Priyanka's purpose is to find the next thing that she can do to push the envelope or goal post.

• Her purpose is driven by a pursuit of excellence in every single choice that she makes.

Three Truths That Guide Her Life

• If something resonates with her, she will pursue it.

• She wants to be part of stories that move people.

• She wants to push herself to do things that are different and push the goal post.

The Importance of Moving Forward

In this section, Priyanka Chopra talks about the importance of not staying in one place for too long and always looking for the next step.

The Next Step

• Priyanka Chopra emphasizes that she doesn't like to stay in one place for too long and always looks for the next thing.

• She explains that her job allows her to be transitory and pick and choose what she thinks is the next step.

• Priyanka reflects on how she has had many careers and believes it's important to keep moving forward.

Reflecting on Her Journey

In this section, Priyanka discusses how writing her book was like studying herself as a character.

Studying Herself as a Character

• Priyanka shares that writing her book was like experiencing her journey all over again.

• She clarifies that she wasn't examining herself as a character but rather commenting on herself from a reflective standpoint.

• Priyanka compares writing the book to being in a train or car where the world is moving by.

Learning to Love Questions

In this section, Priyanka talks about balancing drive with patience and shares a quote that speaks to her.

Balancing Drive with Patience

• Priyanka shares that she bifurcates between being patient as a person but impatient in her job.

• She reflects on how life happens, and we have to navigate it every day while living it for being on the right side of the truth and being a good person.

• Priyanka talks about how she took a lot of the onus of life upon herself in her 20s, but now she has grown into understanding that life happens, and we have to navigate it every day.

Learning to Love Questions

• Priyanka shares a quote from "Letters to a Young Poet" that speaks to her about loving questions themselves like locked rooms and books written in foreign tongues.

• She reflects on how she balances drive with patience by bifurcating between her personal and professional lives.

The Importance of Embracing Dichotomies

In this section, Priyanka Chopra talks about the importance of embracing dichotomies and how it can help us in our personal and professional lives.

Embracing Dichotomies

• Priyanka emphasizes that dichotomies are the most consistent things we see around us.

• She explains that nobody is one thing, and no emotion is a singular emotion.

• Priyanka gives an example from her acting experience where she had to think about all the elements of a character's life to portray their emotions accurately.

• She suggests that in life, we never have to choose one thing. We need to take the pressure off ourselves to function and create boxes for ourselves.

Fill in the Blank Round

In this section, Priyanka Chopra answers fill-in-the-blank questions related to her personal and professional life.

Hardest Part About Her Job

• The hardest part about Priyanka's job is the hours and having to work at any given moment on any day.

2020 Gave Me A New Perspective On...

• 2020 gave Priyanka a new perspective on creativity because it gave her a sense of balance and luxury of time which she never had before.

My Power Comes From...

• Priyanka's power comes from her family.

Working Hard Makes Me Feel...

• Working hard makes Priyanka feel fulfilled.

Storytelling Is A Joy And My Dogs Are My World

• Priyanka shares that storytelling is a joy and her dogs are her world.

Who Do You Go To For Their Opinion About Your Work?

In this section, Priyanka Chopra talks about who she goes to for their opinion about her work.

Opinion About Her Work

• Priyanka says that she lets the people decide and doesn't go to anyone in particular for their opinion.

Best Piece of Advice Received

In this section, Priyanka Chopra talks about the best piece of advice she has ever received.

Best Piece of Advice Received

• The best piece of advice Priyanka has ever received is to have courage of conviction. Her mom told her that if you're going to tell the truth or a lie, you have to stand by it.

Introduction and Personal Insights

Priyanka Chopra Jonas shares personal insights about her life and beliefs.

Personal Beliefs

• Priyanka believes that she is inherently a monk, despite what others may think.

• She believes that anyone can have a "monk mindset" regardless of their lifestyle.

Making a Law to End Hunger

Priyanka Chopra Jonas discusses the importance of ending world hunger and shares her thoughts on how to achieve this goal.

One Law for the World

• Priyanka's one law for the world would be that no one goes hungry.

• She believes that ending world hunger would change many things in the world for the better.

Basic Necessities

• Food and water are basic necessities that everyone needs to live.

• Ending hunger is important because it helps people achieve their dreams and ambitions.

Responsibility of Everyone

• It is not just the responsibility of large earners or billionaires to end world hunger, but also each individual person.

• Each person can make a difference through kindness, compassion, and helping those around them.

The Power of Good Parenting

Jay Shetty praises Priyanka Chopra Jonas' parents for their parenting style and they discuss the importance of repetition in learning.

Repetition Works

• Repetition was an important part of Priyanka's upbringing, as her parents repeated certain phrases often.

• Jay praises Priyanka's parents for their parenting style and the power of repetition in learning.

Book Recommendation

• Jay recommends Priyanka's book, "Unfinished: A Memoir," to the On Purpose community.

• He encourages readers to start a book club around it and shares that it will be one of their book club picks.

Conclusion

Priyanka Chopra Jonas thanks Jay Shetty for the conversation and shares her final thoughts.

Final Thoughts

• Priyanka enjoyed the conversation with Jay and found him insightful.

• She wishes him all the best for his interviews and tour.