Cynthia Erivo ON: How To Find Your PASSION & Get 1% BETTER Everyday | Jay Shetty

Today, I sit down with Cynthia Erivo to talk about following your passion and having compassion for yourself. Cynthia explains why taking the first step is a key to achieving success, turning passion into personal growth and career success, and how to change your mindset when you start doubting yourself.

dealing with extreme emotions and pursuing your purpose. We discuss our freedom to pursue beliefs we want to support, how to approach meditation with maturity and incorporate it into our daily life, the crippling effects of spending too much time on social media, and how to turn outrage into manageable situations.

Cynthia Erivo is a British actress, singer, and songwriter. She has acted in a number of films and television shows. Her film credits include roles in "Widows," "Bad Times at the El Royale," and "Harriet," for which she received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. In addition to her acting career, Erivo is also a talented singer and songwriter. She has released several albums and performed at a number of high-profile events, including the 2021 Oscars.

What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
11:59 Nothing feels more at home than to be with the people who share the same culture
14:43 What’s something you miss about London and love about LA?
16:54 The ups and downs of attending an all-girls catholic school
21:32 Discipline and creativity is a combination that help improve our lives
25:36 If you’re hesitant to try something new, just start and you might be to get over it
31:54 Having a loving and supportive people around you can contribute to your future success
35:45 Cynthia explains how she picks her roles and how each role resonates with her
39:05 When you meet a new character, how do you connect with them?
43:01 Being observant of other people’s habits and mannerisms helps in initiating conversations
46:04 How do you detach yourself from the character you play without losing your real identity?
51:46 What was your reason for going to therapy?
54:03 “You can’t truly process something if you’re just talking to yourself.”
55:05 What do you do when you feel like you aren’t good enough for something?
01:01:02 How do we approach a challenge together and make it work?
01:03:55 The beauty of working in an industry that you love and passionate about
01:11:28 The Many Sides of Us

[KCTheLight]

wow when she says she's not difficult but she requires what is needed for someone to get the best out of her. so relatable wow

[CallMeRose]

Like the Japanese saying: Ikigai - finding the balance between what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs more of, and what you can get paid for ❤

[pughfc]

I legit ran a mile today because of this conversation. 5 minutes at a time. Thank you.

[crystaltharrell]

Her self-awareness and enthusiasm toward life is so refreshing! ❤😌✨

[ahintofjasmine]

The biggest take away I got from this is to literally just take the next step. That's all you need to worry about, not the whole hill, just the next step 💗 thank you Cynthia & Jay

[luyandadlungwana]

Cynthia really helped me understand that protecting the feelings of others is actually my way of protecting myself. What a shift 🙌🏾

[katarzyna]

She should have her own program like this on youtube. Her positivity and openness and warmth is so inviting

[bootsieragansings]

Trusting your intuition is EVERYTHING!
✨💥💜💥✨

[staydumb]

This conversation feels so good. Her tone, confidence, and warmth were felt through the screen.

[JustMeAndcookie]

I love her energy. Also, her voice is extremely soothing, makes me feel like I sense something very motherly and caring in it.

[laceebaughman]

I've never been so excited about a guest before! This interview is pure bliss ❤️ The world needs more of Cynthia Erivo.

[AmbrosiaK]

I love Cynthia's confidence, especially because it doesn't come from a 'I'm the best' way, but from a kind, loving, and as she says open way. Loved this interview!

[alihecker]

Without a DOUBT my favorite interview yet. I'm OBSESSED with Cynthia Erivo's way of thinking and loving and joy and trying new things and her advice on "just start"! I need to watch this every day.❤❤❤

[jessicacampbell]

I quit my job today I don’t know why I did it now… stressing just saw this videos hope it’s a sign I’m about to watch xx

[itssullyr]

Cynthia I love you. I'm 21 and I've never exercised in my life. I watched this video at 5am and went outside and went running for the first time. it felt amazing and you've truly inspired me!
Thanks Jay for bringing great guests onto this podcast :)

[divinelyguidd]

I love the way he introduces his guests, I think he makes them feel so welcome and comfortable and that’s why the conversations are always so impactful

[sunnylove]

For years I wanted to describe my Catholic experience and she said it for me "Restrictive and hard rules". It stunts your growth and creative expansion. I had to work hard to un-indoctrinate? myself from those dogmas spiritually, to become the best version of me. Thank you Cynthia❤

[miemiemagodiela]

I listen to this almost everyday... Cynthia's warmth reminds me not to give up on goodness in myself and others ❤

[forevernishiboo]

I was meaning to start my fitness journey again and after listening to this interview when she says one foot in front of the other, today is day 4 since I’ve started n I’m loving it!!

[Qthecreativedoula]

Not only is she self aware, she see much detail about people and their body language. You can tell she loves understanding people and how they do what they do, so she can do what she does well!