On today's episode, I welcome my good friend and recording artist, Jay Sean, to the podcast. We discuss a number of topics, from growing up Indian living in London, his original medical aspirations, the lack of Asian representation in hip-hop, and how he aimed to achieve stardom despite that. Jay Sean provides ample insight into ageism in pop music, the anxiety-inducing state of social media, and why he walked away from a deal at the top of his game. Not only do we learn about Jay's personal journey, but we gain a valuable understanding of the inner-workings of the industry. If you like this episode, you'll also enjoy my podcast with Rick Rubin. Check it out right here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60pHJXUjaJY In this interview, we’ll discuss: 00:00 Intro 02:11 Jay shares insights into his upbringing, discussing the influence of his driven parents and their sacrifices. 08:00 The moment Jay knew he wanted to study medicine and pursue a musical career 15:44 When it clicked for him and changed the trajectory of his life 22:27 Dreams feeling within reach 32:11 The importance of not keeping yourself in a box 41:18 Lessons learned over the past 20 years 42:05 Why are you doing this? 50:12 Why staying true to himself has helped navigate challenges 55:19 The story of how Ride It came to be 58:58 The power of letting go of your ego and leaning into your curiosity 01:09:11 Letting Go of Former Identities 01:13:17 What we can learn from Rocky Balboa 01:16:03 Breaking free from a trapped identity 01:19:47 Jay Sean On Final Five Episode Resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaysean/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysean/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaysean?lang=en Want to learn to coach like Jay Shetty? Discover how here: https://gtly.to/PMlHc6JZw