Alexis Ren, a model and social media influencer, passionately advocates for mental health and women's empowerment. In this engaging conversation, she shares how her late mother inspired her resilience and the importance of viewing life’s setbacks as growth opportunities. Alexis dives into the challenges of social media, the significance of self-discovery, and her journey creating a community for healing. She emphasizes the need for genuine connections and the positive impact of nature on well-being, all while navigating the pressures of fame.
01:37:43
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
menu_book Books
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
question_answer ANECDOTE
Homeschooling and Early Passions
Alexis Ren was homeschooled, allowing her to explore her creativity.
Her mom encouraged learning through interests, like studying history through ballet.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Ballet's Double-Edged Sword
Alexis Ren studied ballet for 15 years, developing a strong work ethic but also a people-pleasing tendency.
She realized ballet wasn't for her when her teacher criticized her harshly.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Modeling and Early Adulthood
After quitting ballet, Alexis Ren was scouted for modeling and moved to Tokyo at 14.
At 16, she felt like an adult, achieved financial independence, and helped her mom.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
In 'Eight Rules of Love', Jay Shetty offers a comprehensive guide to navigating every stage of romance, from first dates to breakups. The book emphasizes the importance of self-love, mutual growth, and intentional effort in relationships. It provides practical advice and exercises inspired by ancient Vedic principles and modern psychology.
You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.
Alexis sits down with Jay Shetty to talk about how her late mother influenced her to be her own person, to always treat failures and heartbreaks as stepping stones to where she is headed, to validate pain and the lessons they teach, and to see the positivity in things life throws at you.
Alexis Ren is a model, actress, and one of the most influential personalities on social media. At 24, aside from being a strong advocate of mental health, women empowerment, and environmental protection, she has also built a strong community for women dealing with different mental and emotional issues as well as sharing her own life struggles and experiences.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty 