Jessica Alba ON: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Perfectionism to Live Your Best Life

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Business

4.7 • 30.5K Ratings

🗓️ 30 August 2021

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Jessica Alba sits down with Jay Shetty to talk about her struggles in the film industry as a woman of color, how pushing people to develop their potential doesn’t isn’t always a positive deed, coming to terms with the truth when people are being honest, and using perfectionism as an excuse to not do anything. Jessica is an American actress and entrepreneur, and is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of The Honest Company. She’s a globally-recognized entrepreneur and advocate, and a New York Times bestselling author of The Honest Life, a practical guide for parents to create a safe and healthy life for their families. With The Honest Company's success, she has been named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s 10 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, and Vanity Fair’s Entrepreneur of the Year. What We Discuss with Jessica: 00:00 Intro 05:04 Which role has had the most impact in your life? 08:20 When you’re a teenager with a child, what opportunities will you have? 11:40 Showing your children a balanced view of peace, anxiety, and pressure 15:19 Feeling like you don’t belong because of your skin color 21:41 When is it the most difficult to be honest to someone? 24:36 We always want honesty but when we’re presented with the truth, it’s difficult to accept 26:01 Accepting life coaches and outside help 28:30 When you put in the work, you will get those opportunities 31:44 Seeing people’s potential and learning to help them reach their full potential 35:52 People will see your life in their own lens 37:19 Perfectionism is used as an excuse to not do anything 39:47 If you’re putting in more positive energy, that’s what you're going to emit 43:11 Nudge people and ask questions and let them come to terms with their potential 47:52 Our children will always choose us 50:12 Jessica on Final Five Episode Resources: Jessica Alba | Instagram Jessica Alba | Facebook Jessica Alba | Twitter The Honest Company The Honest Company | Instagram Honest Beauty | Instagram The Honest Company | Facebook The Honest Company | Pinterest The Honest Company | Twitter Like this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!

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0:00.0	Why not me and why can't I be intelligent?
0:02.6	Why do I feel so unworthy?
0:04.2	I would say that that is still something I still struggle with.
0:07.2	You know, when you don't see yourself in positions of power,
0:11.7	even in entertainment, the way that you see women and you see people of color portrayed,
0:17.9	that's how you're going to see yourself in a way, in a lot of ways.
0:21.1	That's also more importantly how other people will see you.
0:24.6	And so they're going to treat you accordingly.
0:27.0	And you just kind of have to break through.
0:35.5	Hey, everyone. Welcome back to on purpose,
0:37.9	the number one health podcast in the world.
0:40.1	Thanks to each and every single one of you who come back every week to listen, learn and grow.
0:45.6	I'm so proud of the amazing community that we've developed over the last two years.
0:50.7	And I appreciate all your reviews, all your comments on Instagram and everything that you share
0:55.7	with your friends and family.
0:57.6	Now, today's guest is someone who was actually on my original list
1:01.4	that I wanted to interview when I first launched the podcast two years ago.
1:05.8	I've been a big fan of hers throughout our whole career
1:08.2	and all the different transitions that she's been through.
1:10.9	I'm speaking about none other than Jessica Alba.
1:14.4	Jessica, thank you so much for joining the podcast today and for doing this with me.
1:19.2	I'm genuinely so happy to be with you.
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