On Purpose with Jay Shetty

CARDI B: Overcoming Depression, Blocking Out the Hate & Owning Your Power

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Oct 6, 2025
Cardi B, a Grammy Award-winning rapper and entertainer, shares her personal journey through struggles and triumphs. She discusses overcoming depression, the impact of public scrutiny, and the significance of independence as a mother. Cardi delves into the balance of fame and the loneliness it often brings, emphasizing her resilient spirit and deep faith. She also touches on parenting values, the challenges of maintaining mental health, and her evolution as an artist who still embraces her authentic self while navigating a dramatic life.
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ANECDOTE

Childhood Vision Crafting

  • Cardi B describes sitting alone as a child, planning a detailed future and building a private "universe" in her head.
  • Those early visions guided her steps and became the blueprint for her career success.
ANECDOTE

Escape From The Hood Motivations

  • Cardi B recounts poverty experiences: welfare visits, roaches, and communal apartment hardships that motivated her escape.
  • Those memories fueled her refusal to raise children in similar conditions and pushed her work ethic.
ADVICE

Secure Financial Independence First

  • Build financial independence before relying on a partner to protect yourself and your children.
  • Own your income so you never feel powerless if a partner leaves or fails their role.
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