ABOUT JAY:
MEET THE FORMER MONK
Who is now an award winning host, story teller, viral content creator. Since launching his video channel in 2016, Jay's viral wisdom videos have generated over 1 billion views and gained over 3 million followers globally. This makes him one of the most viewed people on the internet internationally.
JAY WAS NAMED IN THE FORBES 30 UNDER 30
Class of 2017 for beign a game-changer and influencer in the world of Media. Jays daily show Huffpost Live #Follow The Reader where he interviewed the likes of Russell, Tim Ferris and Deepak Chopra Reached 1 Million people daily. Jay aims to share knowledge at the pace we want entertainment, something he likes to call " Making Wisdom Go Viral". He has created content for and partnered with Snapchat, Facebook, National Geographic, Nasdaq and Huffpost to name a few.
Born and raised in London, Jay was a shy, introverted young boy who always strived to make a positive difference. As a child he was bullied for beign overweight and little nerdy but he never let these experiences affect him. Like any teenager, Jay spent most of those years experimenting with what the world had to offer. Tired of beign simply "good".
Jay's thrill seeking ventures saw him get suspended from school on multiple occasions as he tried to find his identity. He lost two of his best friends when he was 16, one in a car accident and the other due to hand violence. These tragic events really made him reflect on what a blessing life is and he felt the need to find deeper purpose and meaning.
YOU CAN'T BE WHAT YOU CANT SEE
After meeting a monk when he was 18, jay started redefining su cess for himself. He now wanted a life of service, impact and passion as opposed to money, fame and Powe. After graduating with a 1st class Because (Hons) Degree in Behavioral Science from Cass Business School, inspired to make a difference in the world , at 22 he want to live as a monk across India and Europe. He traded his suits for robes, shaved his head and lived out of a gym locked for 3 years.
WAKING UP AT 4 AM, TAKING COLD SHOWERS AND EATING SIMPLY WAS A DAILY ROUTINE
Jay meditated for 4-8 hours a day and Experimented with various no water and foodt train the mind. Often practicing meditation in extreme environment ( hot and cold ), he learnt ancient practices of breath and mind control. He studied the timeless philosophies and sciences of the east in great Depth, focusing on seeing connection and messages for the modern world.
Half the day was spent on personal growth and the other on help other. This included everything from personal and collective meditation, study and reflection to teaching and philanthropy. For 3 years, jay helped build sustainable villages, food programs distributing over 1 Million meals per day and coached millennials accross the world about Consciousness, Wellbeing and Success.
MOVING ON FROM MONK LIFE...
Jay moved back in with his parents in London with no money to his name. Having committed career suicide he spent 9 months just updating himself on the world. Jay's friends from business school began inviting him to speak at their companies as they were undergoing high amounts of pressure and stress.
JAY BEGAN SHARING...
Insights on productivity and how what he had learnt as a monk could be applied to the work place. Noticing the world was going Digital. Jay simultaneously went on to become Accenture's Social Media couch for executives online Branding and Digital Strategies.
JAY'S VIDEOS WERE SPOTTED BY ARIANNA HUFFINGTON
She invited him to be the Host of Huffpost Lifestyle in New York. Jay moved to New York in September 2016. Jay named on from Huffpost to create his own viral videos agency and grow his brand
He now works with the biggest brands in the world. He has been invited to keynote at leading companies including Google, L'Oreal, Facebook, Coca Cola, HSBC, EY and Accenture. In 2016 he won the ITY Asian Media Award for Best Blog and came 3rd in the Guardian Rising Star Award in 2015.
AND NOW FINALLY ... JAY'S WISDOM IS SHARING ON CRYPTO PLATFORM.
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