People Are Everything

S04 EP06 - Penny de Valk In this powerful episode of People Are Everything, Julia Duthie sits down with leadership coach and former CEO Penny to explore the five most influential people who shaped her life and career. From her resilient mother widowed at 32, to a transformative teacher who changed her academic path, to a Māori probation officer who embodied quiet authority and “mana,” Penny shares...

S04 EP05 - Jed Hallam Jed Hallam on Culture, Belonging & the 5 People Who Shaped Him | Music, Class & Making Yourself Useful   In this episode of People Are Everything, Julia Duthie sits down with Jed — cultural strategist, founder of Culture Lab, DJ, writer and community builder — to explore the five most influential people in his life and how they shaped his values, work and worldview. F...

S04 E04 Julia Bird What makes a life meaningful — and who shapes us most? In this episode of People Are Everything, host Julia Duthie sits down with Julia Bird, a trauma-informed educator and practitioner whose work has helped children, families, and schools understand how trauma shapes behaviour, identity, and belonging. Julia Bird shares the five most influential people in her life — from her mo...

S04 E03 Doug Skoke Doug Skoke In this deeply moving episode of People Are Everything, Doug Skoke shares the five people who have most shaped his life — through love, loss, resilience, and profound personal growth. Doug is the founder of LFG Now, an executive search firm, and the creator of the Blue Collar Buddha philosophy — blending business, mindfulness, and human connection. In conversation wit...

S04 E02 Carrie Osman People Are Everything – Season 4, Episode 2 features Carrie Osman, founder of Cruxy, a growth intelligence specialist helping private equity-backed B2B tech companies find product value and price it effectively. In the full conversation with Julia Duthie, Carrie shares the five most influential people in her life — from her mum (“Mommy O”) and her dad (“Papa”), to her politics...

S04-E01 Brandon Mergard   In this episode of People Are Everything, host Julia Duthie speaks with Brandon Mergard, CEO of a global executive coaching organisation focused on stakeholder-centred coaching — a leadership approach built on how you’re experienced by others, not just who you intend to be.   Brandon shares the five most influential people (and groups) in his life — from his parents and f...

S03EP10 Julia Carreon   In this inspiring People Are Everything conversation, Julia Duthie speaks with Julia Carreon — transformation leader, keynote speaker, and advocate for women redefining success beyond 50. Julia shares her incredible journey from a turbulent childhood to leading billion-dollar innovation projects in financial services. Together, they explore the five most influential people...

S03EP09 - Rachel Shelmerdine   Rachel Shelmerdine, a leadership and transformation coach with over 26 years of experience, opens up about the five people who shaped her life—from a turbulent childhood marked by survival and reinvention to the spiritual and emotional breakthroughs that define her work today.   In this powerful and deeply human conversation with Julia Duthie, Rachel shares how early...

S03EP08   Prune Allain des Beauvais In this episode of People Are Everything, Julia Duthie talks to Prune — founder of slow-fashion label Mademoiselle Prune — about purpose, female friendship, sustainability, courage, and the 5 most influential women in her life. We talk: Building a fashion brand in New Delhi using upcycled Indian textiles (Kantha) Creating one-of-one jackets with story, provenanc...

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....