Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Self Worth, Success and Walking Your Own Path | FBLM Podcast

My guest today is Priyanka Chopra Jonas – arguably one of the most famous people on the planet. She’s a household name in India, a country fast approaching a population of 1.5 billion and not only has she climbed to the submits of the Indian film industry, she is now doing the same in Hollywood. She became Miss World, all the way back in 2000 and since then has developed a bit of a reputation for continually breaking through glass ceilings. She has become the first South Asian lead on a major US TV network show and she’s also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Her resume is long and varied – not only is she an actor, she is also a singer, an entrepreneur, a producer, an activist and now, she is also an author.

During the downtime afforded to her because of the global pandemic and travel restrictions, she decided to write her very first book, Unfinished: A Memoir. I spoke to her right in the middle of her launching this book in four different time zones and despite the exhausting schedule, she remained resolutely upbeat.

Priyanka and I really connected during this conversation and we went deep into many different areas. We talk about where her drive and positivity comes from, how she defines success and the powerful effect her childhood has had on the choices she makes and the way she interacts with the world.

From a young age, Priyanka was taught to walk her own path and that her opinions were valid and important – something she encourages all parents to foster in their own children. She was also taught that finding the good in any situation takes away the power of the bad. This came into question when, like myself, Priyanka suffered the loss of her father in 2013. We talk through how that grief manifested in her and how she managed to emerge from that deep pain. She found that making small changes – tiny shifts to her usual pattern or environment – were key to rediscovering her true self. I think this is a really powerful perspective that we can all apply into our own lives.

We talk about our shared Indian heritage and our own experiences growing up, especially in relation to the clash that we both felt between Eastern and Western cultures. For Priyanka, it was only when she started working in the entertainment industry and realised the lack of representation that she understood why she’d always felt ‘different’. It became her aim to push boundaries and ‘make the table larger’ for the next generation.

Success, says Priyanka, is not about career or fame or money. It’s about waking up excited for the day ahead and going to bed with contentment in your heart. I think this a powerful conversation and the life lessons that Priyanka shares are relevant to us all.

Connect with Priyanka:
@priyankachopra

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[pfcmagik]

"Your value does not decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth."
👊👽✌💖

[qb]

"There is A first time for everything"
Much respect Priyanka

[shiprajain]

Why do people think just because someone is rich they don't have struggles? Its just their struggles are different from yours. People should be kinder irrespective of a person's wealth.

[madalenafaria]

I know very little about Priyanka. She is confident and happy in her self and independent- that is all I see. She is also ambitious- nothing wrong with that!

[belicimogal]

Loved listening to her..amazing woman..love how classy and strong she is against all the adversities

[dimplesharmalyngdoh]

So beautifully spoken, I love her to make indians proud.

[studyjunkie]

She looks so Secure and Confident
Stay Happy Forever.

[rajeshranjan]

Priyanka...My favorite woman.very inspiring. Love.

[jerryxmimi]

This woman is amazing, I love her, very proud of Priyanka ❤

[ek]

Ultimately, freedom has to do with why you are in the world and what brought you into the world. You are not here by accident. You did not simply wash up on the shore one day. You are not simply just a product of the mechanisms of nature. You have come here for a greater purpose. You have come here to do something unique and special. You were sent into the world to make a contribution to the world, to the quality of life, and ultimately your freedom is about this.

This beautiful and profound quote is by Marshall Vian Summers

[dianebruno]

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. Although I’ve heard of Priyanka in entertainment news, this was my first introduction to her as a person. She’s amazing! Listening to her extreme confidence alongside her extreme insecurities was eye opening for me. What do you know? She is a human being! Lol a gorgeous human being, at that! I love her quote that she is the “sum of all her choices”. Wow what a fabulous support system she has. That support system truly has made a difference in her life.My take away is her revelation that doing the same routine over and over can become detrimental and it can keep you from growing. That is something that I have noticed in others but never in myself. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Everyone needs to hear this!

[madalenafaria]

Thank you- will watch White Tiger! Dr Chaterjee- I have been listening to your podcast for a quite a long time now. You are doing such a fantastic job- I have learned from every single guest you have on your podcast.

[sharmilakiran]

Thanks Rangan. This was a treat. I am a regular listener of your podcasts. I appreciate your personal touch, your patience, kindness you exhibit in everything you do.
I am a first generation migrant to England and I can see my teenage daughter integrate far easily than I ever expected.
The discussion about second generation feeling of confused belonging is a huge topic. I would suggest/request you can do a podcast on that with normal teenagers - insecurities and building confidence

[joycekoppel]

Amazing I can't have enough listen to her God🙏 thank you for this lady Priyanka

[eshaali]

Okay I'm literally obsessed over her I didn't like her at first but she got better and better

[zankhanabroker]

This is one of the amazing interview I have heard and seen. The way you peel the layers and bring the real person out there - ready to be vulnerable and cautious too... is amazing and beautiful to see the onion peeling effect! Way to go Dr. Chatterjee...

[joyenjoy]

So inspiring...we are proud of you priyanka

[sudheshkumaran]

Awesome podcast. Priyanka's insights are so informative and inspiring. Questions asked are so good. We must get kids and parents to watch this podcast, especially the south Asian community.

[Divineblessingsbyanuradha]

Loved her every videos. She is so inspiring. Much love to her

[cathie]

Exceptional podcast conversation! Thank you!