Jessica Alba, renowned actress and entrepreneur, discusses her journey as a woman of color in the film industry and the impact of imposter syndrome. She emphasizes the dangers of perfectionism as a barrier to action and the importance of embracing imperfection for growth. Alba shares insights on navigating identity, motherhood, and the value of honesty in personal development. The conversation also touches on the nurturing of creativity within family dynamics and the significance of mentorship in achieving aspirations.
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Imposter Syndrome
Jessica Alba often felt imposter syndrome in school, Hollywood, and as an entrepreneur.
She didn't see herself represented and felt she didn't belong, even at the Oscars.
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Building Confidence
Jessica Alba's confidence grew when she stopped focusing on others' opinions.
Others' judgments often stem from their own insecurities.
insights INSIGHT
Honest to Oneself
Honesty with oneself is key to being honest with others.
Start by cultivating a kind inner dialogue, leading to more compassionate communication.
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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
On Purpose with Jay Shetty 
