Do you want to know how to respond when no one believes you?
Do you know other people’s perception of you isn’t your reality?
Today, Jay Shetty sits down with Daniel Kaluuya. Known for his role as Fred Hampton in Shaka King's American biographical crime drama film Judas and The Black Messiah, Daniel won the 2021 Academy Award, British Academy Film Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in Supporting Role. His feature film writing debut with Netflix, The Kitchen has received positive reviews.
While football is a well loved topic between Jay and Daniel, the conversation shifted on Daniel’s earliest childhood memories that left an indelible mark on his life. We uncover the roots of his resilience and determination and his unwavering interest in writing.
Daniel looks back into the challenges he faced for having dark skin and offers his insights on how to change our mindset around racism. We will learn about the cost of chasing our desires, the inspiration behind “The Kitchen”, and the transformative power of bringing ideas into existence. Together they unpack the importance of making peace with people's perceptions, and the courage it takes to share your work and passion with the world.
In this interview, you’ll learn:
How to pursue your passion
How overcome your limits
How to turn ideas into reality
How to develop resilience
Join us on this soul-stirring exploration of life, growth, and the resilience that lies within each of us.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:19 Earliest Childhood Memory That Changed Your Life
06:07 What Would You Do When No One Believes In You?
08:51 How the Interest in Writing Started
11:52 Learning the Art of Improv
14:25 Shared Love for Football
19:27 Getting Shamed for Having Dark Skin
23:37 How to Change Your Mindset Around Racism
25:41 Standing Up For the Decisions that You Make
27:46 The Cost of Wanting Something is High
30:25 The Inspiration for The Kitchen
33:54 Exposing Why People Live the Way They Do
38:36 Overcoming the Fear of Making an Idea a Reality
43:16 The Power of One Idea
48:21 How Bringing Things into Existence can Change You
52:29 Making Peace with People’s Perception of You
58:51 Sharing Your Work and Passion to the World
01:01:36 Daniel on Final Five
Episode Resources:
Daniel Kaluuya | Instagram
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