Journey of Self-Discovery and Career

• 🌟 Priyanka Chopra Jonas shares her life's journey of self-discovery, rooted in two worlds, from Bollywood to Hollywood.
• 👑 She began her career winning Miss India in 2000 and has since starred in over 60 films and television shows.
• ✈️ Priyanka was the first Indian-born actor to lead an American Network series with ABC's Quantico.

Life During Quarantine and Writing 'Unfinished'

• 🏡 During quarantine, Priyanka thrived, finishing her book, two movies, and spending time with her husband and dogs.
• ✍️ She committed to writing her memoir in 2018, and the COVID-19 pandemic provided the necessary time to delve deep.
• 🧠 Writing the book was cathartic, requiring her to process emotions and gain confidence to address her life openly.

Family, Loss, and Spiritual Foundation

• 💔 Priyanka dedicates her memoir to her father, who passed away in 2013, and misses his unabashed pride and joy.
• 💧 She reflects on her father's advice to be like water, adaptable yet powerful, a lesson learned at a young age.
• 🙏 Growing up in India, spirituality was integral, with exposure to various religions and a family belief in a higher power.

Navigating Identity and Advocacy

• 🌍 Priyanka discusses the societal value placed on boys over girls in some cultures and feels a sense of privilege for the choices she's had.
• 👧 Her experiences shaped her advocacy for girls' right to education and children's rights.
• 😔 She recounts experiencing racism and bullying in high school in the US, which profoundly affected her self-worth.

Career Choices and Resilience

• 🎬 Priyanka stood up for herself when a director asked her to strip down to her underwear, ultimately quitting the project, regretting not confronting the filmmaker directly.
• 🎤 Her brother encouraged her to enter the Miss India pageant, which led to her international career.
• 💡 She views adversity as a catalyst, turning challenges like bullying and racist comments into opportunities to normalize representation.

Marriage and Partnership

• ❤️ Priyanka believes her mother manifested her husband, Nick Jonas, who embodies partnership, creativity, and ambition.
• 💍 She describes their wedding as an immersive experience blending Indian and Western cultures, with 110 close family and friends.
• 🚶‍♀️ A deeply meaningful moment was her mother walking her down the aisle, feeling her father's presence strongly.

Life Philosophy and Future

• 🎶 Priyanka's life anthem is percussive movement, reflecting her walk to the beat of her own drum and embracing life with hunger.
• ⛰️ She overcame the fear of not belonging in rooms by reminding herself of her purpose and worth.
• ✨ The most rewarding aspect of being 'unfinished' is not striving for unattainable perfection, acknowledging that life is messy and evolving.