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, moments, and music that have stayed with her. Expect stories of leadership, integrity, finding your tribe, and the gentle magic of being yourself—professionally and personally.
This is a story of energy, openness, and influence in its quietest and most impactful forms.
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CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.