People Are Everything

S03-EP07 - Monsoon Pabrai At 29, Monsoon is an Indian-American fund manager and founder of Drew, managing ~$25M across 100+ clients. In this conversation she unpacks the 4 most influential people in her life (without myth or hype): a tiger-mum who engineered discipline, a history teacher (Mr Pleat) who sparked real-world curiosity and financial literacy, a North-Star dad (Mohnish) whose integrity...

S03-E06   Yasmin Ibrahim Psychic medium and wellbeing coach Yasmin Ibrahim joins Julia Duthie on People Are Everything to explore the five most influential people who shaped her life, her healing journey, and her calling to help others overcome burnout and rediscover feminine balance. From surviving trauma and hopelessness to building a purposeful, intuitive practice that empowers women, Yasmin sh...

S03E05 - Dr Eleazar Iwuji In this deeply human conversation, Dr Eleazar Iwuji—born in rural Nigeria, a teacher-turned-academic, judge of Nigeria’s National Industrial Court, and later a United Nations/ILO official—shares the 5 most influential people in his life and how they forged his character, career, faith and service. You’ll hear how parental courage, a mentor’s belief, a wife’s wisdom, frien...

S03E04 - Bogumil Baranowski How does an investor keep money human? In this intimate birthday-day conversation, Bogumil Baranowski (investment advisor, author, pilot) shares the 5 most influential people who shaped his life, philosophy, and approach to long-term, purpose-driven investing. We explore family stories, stewardship across 100-year horizons, the difference between price and value, and wh...

S03-E03 People Are Everything with Matthew Stafford Entrepreneur, investor, and Nine Others co-founder Matthew Stafford joins Julia Duthie on People Are Everything to share the 5 most influential people who shaped his life and career. From Margaret Thatcher’s enterprising Britain, to Richard Branson’s fearless entrepreneurship, a teacher who took a chance, the investor Chris Sacca’s philosophy of...

S03-E02 People Are Everything with Justin Castelli Financial advisor, creator, and podcast host Justin Castelli joins Julia Duthie to explore the 5 most influential people and forces in his life. From his father’s selfless sacrifices to the support of his wife, the mentorship of Josh Brown, the energy of hip hop, and his own inner self, Justin shares a candid journey of authenticity, creativity, a...

S03-E01 People Are Everything with Nancy Burger Keynote speaker, coach, and performer Nancy Burger shares the five most influential people who shaped her life and work. From parenting lessons in self-awareness to a teacher who sparked a 35-year writing career, a trusted therapist who championed steady progress, and a larger-than-life uncle who modeled joy — Nancy shows how mindset, curiosity, and...

🎙️ Introduction to Season 3 — Launching 9th September 2025 Season 3 is almost here! In this special preview episode, host Julia Duthie takes you behind the mic to reflect on her podcasting journey so far — from the challenges of starting out with second-hand gear to the joy of discovering a global audience who connect so deeply with stories of influence and human connection. Julia introduces 10 in...

Welcome to People Are Everything, hosted by Julia Duthie 🎙 This special bonus episode takes us back to Season 2, where Julia revisits the first person chosen by five of her guests as the most influential in shaping who they are today. From family and friends to authors, actors, mentors — and even complete strangers — these stories show how human connection, guidance, and inspiration can change the...

Welcome to People Are Everything, hosted by Julia Duthie 🎙 This special bonus episode takes us back to Season 2, where Julia revisits the first person chosen by five of her guests as the most influential in shaping who they are today. From family and friends to authors, actors, mentors — and even complete strangers — these stories show how human connection, guidance, and inspiration can change the...

@peopleareeverything @cultishcreative What happens when two women who’ve lived, led, and learned through fear, reinvention, and transformation meet for the first time? In this moving episode of Just Press Record, Nancy Burger and Julia Duthie share personal stories about stepping into the spotlight — one at 14, the other at 40 — and unpack what it really means to live authentically. From coming ou...

S2EP15 Bonus @peopleareeverything @whatisagoodlife This powerful, soul-stirring interview on the What Is a Good Life podcast was Julia's first ever podcast appearance — and it changed everything. In it, Julia shares her extraordinary journey: from a childhood of neglect and survival to becoming a bestselling author, business leader, and ultimately finding the courage to live as her authentic self....

S02 EP14 - BONUS EXTRA Who would be your 1st choice? | People's Firsts Compilation (Part 2) In this bonus episode of People Are Everything, host Julia Duthie brings together a powerful compilation from Season 1 — highlighting each guest’s first choice among the five most influential people in their lives. 🎙️ Across ten heartfelt interviews, we revisit the first five guests and hear who they chose...

S02 EP13 - BONUS EXTRA Who would be your 1st choice? | People's Firsts Compilation (Part 1) In this bonus episode of People Are Everything, host Julia Duthie brings together a powerful compilation from Season 1 — highlighting each guest’s first choice among the five most influential people in their lives. 🎙️ Across ten heartfelt interviews, we revisit the first five guests and hear who they chose...

@peopleareeverything Series 2 EP12 Julia gets interviewed by Chris Grimes from The Good Listening to Show and Podcast In this rich and uplifting conversation, bestselling author, trusted advisor, and podcast host Julia Duthie joins Chris Grimes on The Good Listening To Show to share her remarkable life story. From growing up with fierce independence to fronting bands, launching startups, and leadi...

Season 2 of People Are Everything is a wrap! Host Julia Duthie reflects on the incredible guests who shared stories of the 5 most influential people in their lives. From mentors to family, each episode highlighted how relationships shape identity, careers, and purpose. Julia also shares behind-the-scenes insights, the podcast’s journey to the Apple Podcasts Top 100, and what’s coming in Season 3....

Barber, performer, and viral content creator Mark Massett joins Julia to reveal the five most influential people in his life — and how they helped shape his comedy, identity, and alter ego, Brenda. From a no-nonsense English teacher to his irrepressible mum, from icons like Caroline Aherne and Madonna to the legendary Paul O’Grady, Mark’s story is packed with heart, humour, and honesty. They dive...

In this rich and reflective episode, Julia Duthie welcomes emotional wealth advisor and podcast host Lindsey Frances. Known for blending psychology, sophrology, and biometric data to support high-performing individuals, Lindsey shares the stories behind the five people who’ve shaped her life. From her resilient mother and practical father to the pioneering founder of sophrology, Dr. Caicedo, Linds...

@peopleareeverything Series 02 EP08: Adam Bruderly In this powerful episode of People Are Everything, Julia Duthie speaks with Adam Bruderly, a survivor of 9/11 who was working in Tower 2 of the World Trade Center on that fateful day. What unfolds is an incredibly moving conversation about resilience, purpose, gratitude, and how life’s most traumatic experiences can become transformative. From Ada...

@peopleareeverything In this warm, insightful, and inspiring episode, Julia is joined by Helen Normoyle—an accomplished CMO, women’s health entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for change. They discuss Helen’s rich career history, the people who’ve shaped her journey, and her passion for transforming the conversation around menopause. From heartfelt tributes to her family and lifelong friendships to...

In this warm and thoughtful conversation, Julia sits down with business leader, creative connector, and Extra Brain founder Jess Gregson. What starts with a tribute to the colourful characters of Jess’s youth evolves into a powerful meditation on community, influence, and the unexpected ways people shape our lives. From anonymous Uber drivers to lifelong friends, Jess reflects on the mentors, mome...

In this soulfully energetic episode, Julia is joined by actor, improviser, coach, and fellow podcaster Chris Grimes. Known for his "The Good Listening To Show", Chris brings his signature warmth, humour, and reverence for storytelling into the People Are Everything space.   From childhood in Uganda to a lifelong love of Laurel and Hardy, Chris shares the five people who’ve shaped his journey — inc...

In this rich and deeply thought-provoking episode, Julia speaks with bestselling author and publisher Lucy H. Pearce about what it means to reclaim women’s voices, creativity, and embodied experience. From discussing how Western culture has historically silenced women’s knowledge to founding her own publishing house, Womancraft, Lucy shares how her life and work challenge patriarchal norms and car...

In this reflective and quietly powerful episode, Julia sits down with long-time friend and cultural changemaker Damian Baetens. From a spontaneous jukebox moment that ignited a lifelong passion for music, to navigating the highs and lows of the industry, Damian shares the people and pivotal moments that shaped his journey.   He recounts his early years in Manchester’s vibrant scene, what it meant...

In this vibrant Season 2 episode, Julia sits down with the brilliant Sophie Bryan — workplace culture expert, TED speaker, coach, and unapologetic rebel. Together they dive into Sophie's eclectic journey: from HR professional to culture change-maker, sex life coach, and burlesque dance school founder. Sophie shares how her daughter, her trailblazing aunt, inspiring friends, and the revolutionary M...