Do you think fame makes people happy?Would you give up money for peace of mind?Today, Jay sits down with Emma Watson, actress, activist, and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, for a rare and deeply personal conversation. Beloved around the world as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, Emma has since become a powerful voice for gender equality and sustainability. In this exclusive interview, Emma reflects on her decision to step away from Hollywood and shares how time for study and self-discovery has allowed her to redefine success, find fulfillment, and reclaim her voice.Emma shares the challenges of growing up in the public eye, carrying enormous responsibility from such a young age, and the courage it took to step back from a thriving career to prioritize her health and personal growth. She reflects on how fame blurred the lines between who she was and the roles she played, and how learning to embrace vulnerability, discomfort, and imperfection has become central to her growth.Together, Jay and Emma explore the power of speaking truth with kindness, the importance of creating art from personal experience, and why building authentic relationships rooted in honesty and care matters more than any external achievement.In this interview, you'll learn:How to Be Honest With YourselfHow to Learn From DiscomfortHow to Embrace Failure as a Starting PointHow to Separate Who You Are From What You DoHow to Build Truly Supportive Friendships How to Step Away While Staying True to YourselfHow to Speak Truth With KindnessHow to Live Aligned With Your ValuesEvery day is a chance to pause, return to what matters most, and take even the smallest step toward living with honesty and purpose. You’re allowed to evolve, to begin again, and to create a life that feels whole and meaningful, one choice, one conversation, one truth at a time.With Love and Gratitude,Jay ShettyJoin over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here. Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss:00:00 Intro02:35 Choosing to Show Up for Yourself05:50 Designing a Life You Truly Enjoy09:09 Admitting When Life is Challenging11:06 Rediscovering the Joy of Learning17:27 Why Discomfort Can Be Your Greatest Teacher21:13 Taking Accountability With Grace and Courage23:10 Sensitivity as Your Superpower 26:16 Lessons From a Nontraditional Childhood30:38 Do You Still Need the Spotlight?34:16 The Healing Power of Taking a Pause41:38 Living Under Intense Public Pressure44:55 Living Between Two Worlds49:15 How Did You Become Hermione?54:03 Separating Self From the Role You Play57:54 The Hidden Cost of Never Slowing Down01:07:40 Dating is Complicated For Everyone!01:09:57 Revealing the Real You to Others01:11:44 Emma’s One-Woman Play01:20:08 What is Real Love?01:26:27 Finding Love Beyond the Fantasy01:32:35 Facing the Question: Why Are You Not Married Yet?01:38:47 Trust Versus Telling the Truth01:41:29 Choosing Partnership, Not Obligation01:44:56 Asking Yourself the Hard Questions01:48:25 How Fame Reshapes Everyday Life01:51:44 What Did It Really Take to Step Away?01:56:45 Learning to Trust Your Inner Voice02:00:21 Loving Yourself Without Judgment02:05:45 Finding Acceptance in Community02:08:00 What Makes a Real Friend?02:13:58 What Work Are You Avoiding?02:32:20 Honoring the People Who Shape Us02:44:01 Remembering Our Shared Humanity Episode Resources:Emma Watson | InstagramEmma Watson | FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
