People Are Everything

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.

From a grandmother whose compassion ...

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 mother’s painful story of abandonment...

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 with Julia Duthie, Doug opens up about...

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 teacher Mr. Mew, a pivotal “Miss X...

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 family to a moral-compass mentor who...

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 who shaped her resilience, leadersh...

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 trauma became the foundation for e...

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, provenance and dignity — not fast fash...

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 and philanthropy shaped her compass...

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 shares how each person — from her sel...

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, friends’ extraordinary generosity, and a...

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 why confidence (in cockpits and caree...

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 being “default helpful”, and value ...

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, and impact.

In this episode, Justin ...

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 creativity can change the way we li...

🎙️ 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 incredible new guests joining us thi...

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 course of a life.

Julia describes...

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 course of a life.

Julia describes...

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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 out later in life to healing childhoo...