Referenced Resources

Here are the resources mentioned in the interview:

People

• Jay Shetty - The podcast host; author of the book Emma read.
• Emma Watson - The interviewee; actor, activist, and student.
• Nupa - A dear friend of Emma who encouraged her to do the podcast.
• Natalie Imbruglia - The artist of the song “Torn,” which Emma recorded for her 12th birthday.
• Mara Ilarasai - A teacher who helped Emma understand that feeling uncomfortable is a sign of learning.
• Adrienne Marie Brown - Author of “Loving Corrections” and “Emergent Strategy,” referenced regarding vulnerability and pleasure activism.
• Pamela Anderson - Mentioned in the context of the courage required to defy beauty expectations.
• Anne Marie - Emma’s friend who gifted her the book “Emergent Strategy.”
• Steve Chbosky - A director Emma worked with who she noted prioritized people over the final product.
• Logan Lerman - Co-star who worked with Emma and Steve Chbosky.
• Ezra Miller - Co-star who worked with Emma and Steve Chbosky.
• JK Rowling - Author of the “Harry Potter” series; discussed in the context of their relationship and public disagreement.
• Danny Danon - Former Israeli UN ambassador who criticized Emma’s social media post.
• Martin Luther King Jr. - Cited as a heroic leader.
• Gandhi - Cited as a heroic leader.
• Dr. Gabor Maté - Expert on trauma mentioned in the outro as a recommended guest.

Organizations

• BBC - Mentioned as the source of mainstream news regarding Emma’s driving ban.
• Instagram - Social media platform Emma uses less frequently.
• Twitter - Social media platform discussed regarding the nature of its form.
• TikTok - Social media platform discussed regarding the nature of its form.
• United Nations (UN) - Organization where Emma delivered a speech on feminism and women’s rights.

Documents / Books / Creative Works

• Harry Potter - The film series and book world that served as Emma’s early career and community.
• The Substance - A film mentioned briefly.
• Art Shared Shelf - Emma’s former feminist book club.
• “Loving Corrections” - A book by Adrienne Marie Brown discussed by Emma.
• “Emergent Strategy” - A book by Adrienne Marie Brown that changed Emma’s approach to activism.
• Little Women - A film Emma worked on; referenced in the context of Louisa May Alcott.
• Hamilton - Musical mentioned as an example of people working in service of a shared vision.
• The Bhagavad Gita - Ancient text cited regarding the principles of truthful, kind speech.

Tools / Technologies

• Podcast - The specific medium the interview takes place in; praised for its intimacy.
• Bicycle - A tool Emma started using after her driving ban.
• Fragrance/Perfume Bottle - A product Emma collaborated on with Prada.
• Vipassana - A meditation technique and retreat experience.
• Beta blocker - Medication mentioned in the context of performance anxiety.

Other / Concepts

• On Purpose - The name of Jay Shetty’s podcast.
• Daisy Pratt Poetry Competition - The first poetry competition Emma entered at age nine.
• HeForShe - The UN campaign Emma was involved with.