Today, Jay sits down with Grammy Award–winning artist Cardi B for a rare and intimate conversation that reveals the woman behind the spotlight. Together, Jay and Cardi dive into the complex balance between success and struggle, from the weight of constant scrutiny to her most vulnerable battles with depression and the pain of being misunderstood. Cardi opens up about the loneliness she’s faced, the toll of public criticism, and how she found the strength to rise again when life felt overwhelming. Cardi reflects on the challenges of balancing motherhood and career, the values she’s determined to instill in her children, and why building independence has been the key to protecting everything she’s worked so hard for. In this interview, you'll learn: - How to Stay Strong Through Criticism - How to Keep Your Mental Health in Check - How to Balance Motherhood and Career - How to Find Your True Calling - How to Break Free From Your Environment - How to Use Faith to Overcome Struggles - How to Keep Working When Life Gets Hard Every setback is an invitation to grow, every criticism a chance to reaffirm your worth, and every season of struggle is a reminder that brighter days are possible. Trust the path you’re on, lean into your resilience, and protect the vision you hold for your life, because it is always worth fighting for. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:31 An Early Passion for Reading 02:41 What Would You Do With One Day of Anonymity? 03:43 Dreaming, Planning, and Envisioning 07:14 Discovering Your True Calling 09:33 Where Do You Get Your Personality From? 10:38 Embracing Your Quiet Side 12:21 How Environment Shapes Growth 19:44 Defining Success On Your Own Terms 22:40 Protecting Your Peace from Negativity 29:55 When Your Heart Isn’t Ready to Let Go 34:04 Overcoming Heartbreak and Loss 36:52 Time Heals All Wounds 39:09 Proving Your Hard Work Is Worth It 44:27 Keep Believing in Yourself 48:00 Feeling Misunderstood 52:55 Balancing Work and Motherhood 55:01 Teaching Children Not to Be Lazy 59:36 Raising Disciplined and Strong Adults 01:02:29 The Little Things That Make You Happy 01:04:41 Redefining Love 01:08:43 Am I the Drama? 01:11:55 Speaking Your Mind Without Fear 01:14:28 Age Brings Wisdom 01:16:38 Does Life Ever Get Easier? 01:19:56 The Power of Daily Prayer 01:22:14 Cardi on Final Five Episode Resources: https://store.cardib.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxMAbVFmxKUVGAll0WVGpFw https://www.instagram.com/iamcardib/ https://x.com/iamcardib https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcardib https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty https://www.facebook.com/jayshetty/ https://x.com/jayshetty https://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyjay/ https://www.youtube.com/@JayShettyPodcast http://jayshetty.me