Renowned life coach, influencer, and podcaster Jay Shetty is facing scrutiny following allegations of plagiarizing numerous social media posts and embellishing details of his life story.
Shetty, a prominent figure among Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities, leverages his social media platforms to expound on life philosophies. His official website asserts that during his school breaks, he resided with monks in India, absorbing their wisdom and teachings.
Contrary to his claims, a report by The Guardian contends that Shetty falsely professed spending three years in an Indian temple. Despite this, Shetty authored a book titled “Think Like A Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day.”
Born in London, the 36-year-old writer and influencer pursued business education and spearheads the podcast “On Purpose,” featuring luminaries like Michelle Obama, Kim Kardashian, and the late Kobe Bryant. Additionally, he established the Jay Shetty Certification School, where students purportedly invest substantial sums to delve into his discipline.
The investigative exposé by The Guardian raises doubts about the accuracy of Shetty’s personal narrative and educational background. Allegations suggest that Shetty manipulates his spiritual persona to amass wealth, with reports indicating exorbitant fees for his guidance services.
Moreover, Shetty’s alleged misrepresentation of key biographical details, including his academic credentials and transformative life events, has garnered skepticism. Despite his significant social media following, exceeding 15 million on Instagram, questions loom over the authenticity of Shetty’s ascent to fame.
Notably, Shetty faced previous accusations of plagiarism, prompting the removal of numerous posts across YouTube and Instagram in 2019. These allegations surfaced when YouTuber Nicole Arbour unveiled the origins of Shetty’s content, leading to corrective actions and attributions to original sources.
Furthermore, Shetty’s association with controversies surrounding organizations like Iskon and his financial ventures, such as the pricey life-coaching school, have come under scrutiny. While Shetty refrains from addressing his ties to Iskon, he adopts the moniker ‘Vedic monk’ to define his spiritual identity.
Despite officiating high-profile weddings and endorsing skincare products, Jay Shetty’s credibility faces renewed skepticism amidst these revelations.