People Are Everything

Julia Duthie
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With candid conversations about relationships, trauma, success, failure, life changes, and everything in between, People Are Everything offers listeners an inspiring and relatable exploration of the human experience. Julia’s signature question is at the heart of each episode: “Who are the five people who have shaped the person you are today?” The answers reveal intimate and thought-provoking insights into the relationships, experiences, and moments that define us. Whether you’re seeking wisdom, motivation, or a sense of connection, this podcast will leave you reflecting on the people and moments that have shaped your story and wondering who your five would be!

  1. 2d ago

    Dr Mitchell Levy | Entrepreneur, Author and Top CEO Coach

    S06E09 Dr Mitchell Levy | Entrepreneur, Author and Top CEO Coach What if the greatest leadership lessons don't come from business school, but from the people who raised us, challenged us and loved us? In this episode of People Are Everything, Julia Duthie welcomes Dr Mitchell Levy, credibility expert, author and creator of Executive Abundance. Mitchell reflects on five powerful influences: his mother, who gave him an abundant outlook despite financial hardship; his father, who taught him important lessons through a contrasting example; his wife, whose integrity and generosity have shaped their life together; his son, whose confidence and independence fill him with pride; and Ken Cook, the friend whose frank advice changed the direction of his work. Their conversation moves between family, marriage, friendship, credibility and leadership. Together they explore why trust matters more than appearances, how short-term financial goals can overshadow human values, and why the best advice sometimes comes from someone willing to challenge us. Episode highlights: The difference between abundance and scarcity Why actions are more important than job titles How family relationships shape our values The importance of allowing a partner to grow Raising children who understand themselves The friend who changed Mitchell's approach to business Asking who experiences the consequences of a decision A thoughtful, often funny and deeply human conversation about the people who make us who we are. Hosted by Julia Duthie. Meet Julia: https://peopleareeverything.co.uk Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Peopleareeverything Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other podcast platforms. @peopleareeverything Follow us on social: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything Subscribe and tell us in the comments: Who are the five people who have shaped your life? Learn more about Dr Mitchell Levy: Website: https://mitchelllevy.com/ Executive Abundance: https://executiveabundance.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllevy

  2. Oct 27

    James Hillhouse | Dickens, Dad & the Power of Second Chances

    S06E08: James Hillhouse | Dickens, Dad & the Power of Second Chances What do Charles Dickens, a much-loved grandfather, a remarkable business partner and a German filmmaker have in common? For James Hillhouse, they're all part of the story of who he has become. In this episode of People Are Everything, Julia Duthie welcomes James Hillhouse, co-founder of Commercial Break, an organisation working to create better opportunities for working-class talent in the creative industries. Their conversation explores identity, ambition, fairness, resilience, humour and the moments that change the way we see the world. James shares the five people who have most influenced his life: His father — whose determination, fairness and resilience continue to guide him, even after his death. His grandfather Sid — who taught him that humour and playfulness can carry us through life's hardest moments. Susie Burdekin — his Commercial Break partner, whose influence extends from his professional life to how he raises his children. Charles Dickens — whose writing shaped James's ideas about justice, optimism and being the main character in your own life. Werner Herzog — whose unconventional creativity helped James embrace curiosity, unusual interests and different ways of thinking.   Along the way, Julia reflects on the borrowed clothes that helped her secure her first office job, the lasting impact of losing a parent, and why opportunity matters more than changing who we are. A warm, funny and thoughtful conversation about the people and the moments that help shape us.   CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Meet James Hillhouse — People Are Everything 05:23 Common People, Commercial Break and creating opportunity 11:48 Social mobility versus financial mobility 20:25 Julia's first career break and the importance of opportunity 26:51 What businesses can do to make a difference 30:12 The moments that shape who we become 34:16 Person 1: James's father — resilience, justice and family 52:06 Person 2: Grandfather Sid — humour and playfulness 1:06:38 Person 3: Susie Burdekin — partnership and parenting 1:15:57 Person 4: Charles Dickens — justice and optimism 1:26:02 Person 5: Werner Herzog — curiosity and creative thinking 1:37:07 Reflections on James's five influences 1:41:15 Why Julia wants to honour the people who shape us 1:43:44 Who should Julia speak to next?   FIND OUT MORE Commercial Break: https://www.commercialbreak.org.uk/ Hosted by Julia Duthie. Discover People Are Everything: https://peopleareeverything.co.uk/ Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Peopleareeverything Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other podcast platforms. @peopleareeverything Follow us on social: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything   Who are the five people who have shaped your life? Let us know in the comments.

  3. Oct 20

    TEDx Speaker, The Podfather and why I aim Higher: Tolu Adebekun

    S06E07: Tolu Adebekun TEDx Speaker, The Podfather and why I aim Higher What can our parents, friends, managers and colleagues teach us about becoming better people? Julia Duthie welcomes TEDx speaker, leadership professional and podcast host Tolu Adebekun, better known as The Podfather, for a warm and thought-provoking conversation about the five influences that have shaped his life. Tolu reflects on his Nigerian family roots, a manager who gave him extraordinary confidence, a lifelong friendship that taught him resilience, the women who broadened his perspective, and the Christian teacher whose work continues to influence his thinking. Along the way, Julia and Tolu explore kindness, adaptability, leadership, human connection, grief, faith, family and the simple power of recognising other people's humanity. An engaging conversation full of humour, curiosity and thoughtful reflections on the people who make us who we are. Hosted by Julia Duthie. Subscribe for more long-form conversations about the people who shape who we become. Learn more about your host; get Julia's book here: https://dogbonestreet.com/ Full episode available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Peopleareeverything Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-are-everything/id1792005630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oobIAmo4lkewcPHdbcXbJ Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything   Thank you, People Are Everything :-)   To find out more about Tolu: Tolu on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/toluadebekun

  4. Oct 13

    World-Leading Education Thinker, Andy Hargreaves: The People Who Shaped Him

    S06E06: Andy Hargreaves | World-Leading Education Thinker Andy Hargreaves: The People Who Shaped Him. What's Worth Fighting For? Season 6 continues with Professor Andy Hargreaves. Julia Duthie is joined by Andy for a thoughtful, funny and deeply human conversation about education, family, collaboration, purpose, professional capital and the people who shaped his life. Andy is one of the most influential thinkers in education. His work has helped shape ideas around teachers, collaboration, educational change, sustainable leadership and professional capital. But this episode goes behind the public work. Andy talks about the family who shaped him: his mother’s resilience after being widowed young, his brother Peter and a lifelong love of walking, his grandmother’s kindness, his wife Pauline’s influence on his thinking about sustainability, and the grandchildren who are now such a central part of his life. He also reflects on Mary Hindle, the teacher who truly saw him; David Hargreaves, who modelled intellectual clarity and collaboration; Ann Lieberman, who opened the door to America; and Michael Fullan, whose partnership helped shift the scope and direction of Andy’s work. This is a conversation about teachers, ideas, disagreement, kindness, social justice, purpose and the people who help us become who we are. Watch Andy Hargreaves on People Are Everything now. Chapter Locators 00:00 Intro 01:22 Welcome to People Are Everything 02:28 Bill Sommers, purpose and changing education 03:33 How Andy met Bill through Learning Forward 05:22 Professional capital and the teaching profession 06:50 Michael Fullan and the origins of Professional Capital 09:07 Human, social and decisional capital 12:13 Supporting teachers throughout their careers 15:05 Forty books, citations and influence 17:56 What does achievement feel like? 18:50 Leaving Boston College and choosing family 20:45 Hiking, writing, photography and tap dancing 23:02 Bob Dylan and not chasing the parade 23:45 Choosing the five people who shaped Andy   24:57 Number 1: Andy’s family 24:57 Andy’s mother, resilience and grammar school 27:05 Brother Peter and a lifelong love of the outdoors 28:17 Andy’s grandmother and the importance of kindness 28:59 Pauline, sustainability and a life partner 30:59 Grandchildren and family today 32:26 Julia reflects on family, kindness and loss 34:51 “Men only want one thing: housework”   36:27 Number 2: Mary Hindle 36:46 A teacher ahead of her time 37:57 The teacher who really got Andy 38:47 Laying the foundation stone with Mary Hindle 40:27 The lifelong impact of a teacher who sees you   42:33 Number 3: David Hargreaves 43:57 The Challenge for the Comprehensive School 46:08 Collegiality, argument and collaboration 51:19 Collaboration needs will and skill   53:21 Number 4: Ann Lieberman 54:54 “You’re Andy Hargreaves” 55:23 Teachers as scholars 56:51 Opening America to Andy 59:01 Walking across the road as a metaphor   1:02:38 Number 5: Michael Fullan 1:03:38 Being seen early at OISE 1:06:11 What’s Worth Fighting For in Your School? 1:06:51 Falling out in public and learning from each other 1:08:01 A friendship of almost 40 years   1:09:30 Julia reflects on Andy’s five people 1:10:48 Contrarianism and productive disagreement 1:13:35 “He’s got all his chairs at home” 1:15:19 Injustice, racism and knowing something is wrong 1:16:23 Tap dancing, hiking and the mind-body connection 1:18:17 Julia on playtime and pickleball 1:18:27 Who should Julia speak to next? 1:21:35 Accents, influence and colonial history 1:23:54 Final thanks   Hosted by Julia Duthie. Subscribe for more long-form conversations about the people who shape who we become. Learn more about your host; get Julia's book here: https://dogbonestreet.com/   Full episode available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Peopleareeverything Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-are-everything/id1792005630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oobIAmo4lkewcPHdbcXbJ Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything     Thank you, People Are Everything :-)   To find out more about Andy and check out his books, please use the links below. Website: https://www.andyhargreaves.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-hargreaves-7a4760376/ #PeopleAreEverything #AndyHargreaves #JuliaDuthie #Education #Teachers #ProfessionalCapital #EducationalLeadership #Collaboration #MichaelFullan #HumanStories #Podcast

  5. Oct 6

    Accessibility Expert and CEO | Every Ride Changes a Life! | The Five People Who Shaped Andy Nelson

    S06E05 Accessibility Expert and CEO | Every Ride Changes a Life! | The Five People Who Shaped Andy Nelson Season 6 reaches the halfway point with Andy Nelson, CEO of Ride Connection. Julia Duthie is joined by Andy for a thoughtful, warm and deeply human conversation about community, transport, purpose, family, mindfulness and the people who shaped his life. Andy’s work is built around a powerful idea: people should not be left behind simply because they cannot easily get where life happens. Through Ride Connection, he helps people access healthcare, food, friendship, appointments, community and connection. But this episode goes much deeper than transport. It asks what it means to belong, what a social safety net really is, and why small acts of care can change lives. Andy reflects on his mother’s resilience, his father’s illness and mobility challenges, the family he built with Kathleen and their son, the inspiration he found in public service, and the mindfulness ideas that helped him think differently about life, purpose and the present moment. This is a conversation about connection in its truest sense. Not just how we move through the world — but how we show up for each other while we are here. Watch Andy Nelson on People Are Everything now.   Chapter locators 00:00 Intro 01:10 Welcome to People Are Everything 03:20 Portland, community and doing good 06:42 Julia’s pickleball story and finding local connection 10:02 Ride Connection and transport as connection 11:17 Every ride changes a life 13:55 The social safety net 15:50 Public investment, public spaces and not leaving people behind 17:26 Choosing the five people who shaped Andy   19:05 Number 1: Andy’s family 19:34 Andy’s mother, survival and resilience 23:14 Andy’s father, illness and mobility 27:35 Turning personal experience into positive action 30:52 One or two small deeds a day   34:37 Number 2: Kathleen and their son 36:36 The homeless shelter story that changed Andy’s path 38:35 Leaving journalism for social work 41:22 Family, parenting and meaning 46:50 The grief and pride of children leaving home   50:12 Number 3: Barack Obama 51:38 Public service, community action and validation 57:18 Obama as a moment of reconciliation 59:26 Who can bring people together now?   1:01:48 Number 4: Eckhart Tolle 1:04:12 Mindfulness, spirituality and the present moment 1:08:51 Feelings are strong, but they are not who we are   1:11:11 Legacy, writers and the impact we leave behind 1:12:11 Julia on gratitude and conscious impact 1:14:00 Andy on People Are Everything and ordinary people 1:17:42 What is next for Andy? 1:18:30 Retirement, purpose and supporting nonprofit leaders 1:20:29 The Pickleball Army 1:21:29 Who should Julia speak to next? 1:23:37 Final thanks   Hosted by Julia Duthie. Subscribe for more long-form conversations about the people who shape who we become. Learn more about your host; get Julia's book here: https://dogbonestreet.com/ Full episode available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Peopleareeverything Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-are-everything/id1792005630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oobIAmo4lkewcPHdbcXbJ Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything Thank you, People Are Everything :-)   To find out more about Andy please use the links below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-nelson-34aa321/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ride-connection-inc./home/ https://rideconnection.org/

  6. Sep 29

    Leading Addiction Recovery Innovator, Bob Bharij: You’re Not Powerless. You’re Powerful.

    S06E04 Leading Addiction Recovery Innovator, Bob Bharij: You’re Not Powerless. You’re Powerful. The Five Women Who Shaped Bob Bharij In this episode of People Are Everything, Julia Duthie speaks with Bob Bharij, co-founder of Foundation for Change, Ashoka Fellow and yoga teacher, about addiction, identity, shame, power, recovery and the five women who shaped his life. Bob’s work challenges some of the assumptions around addiction and recovery. Through Foundation for Change, he helps people understand the relationship between trauma, mental health, social inequality, shame and addiction — and how learning, critical thinking and systemic understanding can help people move from feeling powerless to recognising their own power. This is a conversation about systems, identity and the stories we tell ourselves. It is also a deeply personal conversation about Bob’s mother, Madonna, Björk, Linda Bush and Eileen Gautier — five women who each shaped the way Bob understands authenticity, courage, power, creativity, leadership, the body and the self. Together, Julia and Bob explore what it means to move from “addict” to person, why labels can both help and limit us, how pop culture can open a portal into another world, what a first manager can do for someone’s life, and why yoga can become far more than movement. At the heart of this episode is a powerful idea: You are not powerless. You are powerful. Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:23 Welcome to People Are Everything 03:33 How Bob and Julia were introduced by Martin Morales 05:45 Foundation for Change and Bob’s purpose 06:43 Addiction, systems, trauma and shame 12:31 Feminist theory and addiction recovery 19:58 AA, twelve-step recovery and alternative approaches 25:12 The double-edged sword of labels 27:43 Choosing the five people who shaped Bob   29:42 Number 1: Bob’s mum 31:55 A suitcase, a sewing machine and £10 39:28 Permission to be different   41:18 Number 2: Madonna 43:12 Madonna as a portal into another world 45:47 Madonna, taboo and the power of pop culture   51:50 Number 3: Björk 56:16 Unapologetic female voices 58:56 Bringing soul into the craft   1:03:04 Number 4: Linda Bush 1:06:32 Emotional range and the first manager who changed everything 1:08:01 Holding power with care, love and respect 1:14:09 Existential philosophy and the DNA of Foundation for Change   1:15:08 Number 5: Eileen Gautier 1:17:21 Yoga is not about yoga poses 1:20:07 Movement, play and being in the body 1:22:12 Yoga as a practice of being 1:28:22 Sitting with discomfort and slow change 1:32:32 The stories we tell ourselves   1:34:14 Julia reflects on Bob’s five people 1:36:20 The feminine force and unapologetic authenticity 1:39:11 Patriarchy as a system 1:40:43 Who should Julia speak to next? 1:42:58 Final thanks   Hosted by Julia Duthie. Subscribe for more long-form conversations about the people who shape who we become. Learn more about your host; get Julia's book here: https://dogbonestreet.com/   Full episode available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Peopleareeverything Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-are-everything/id1792005630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oobIAmo4lkewcPHdbcXbJ Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything Thank you, People Are Everything :-) To find out more about Bob please use the links below. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-bharij-a5305742/ Foundation for Change: https://www.foundationforchange.org.uk Ashoks Fellow: https://www.ashoka.org/en-gb @peopleareeverything #PeopleAreEverything #BobBharij #JuliaDuthie #FoundationForChange #AddictionRecovery #Recovery #Feminism #Identity #Shame #Trauma #Leadership #Yoga #Madonna #Bjork #HumanStories #Podcast

  7. Sep 22

    Global Leadership Strategist - Jose M. Romero - Life Begins Outside the Comfort Zone

    S06E03 Jose M Romero - Life Begins Outside the Comfort Zone 10 Countries 5 Languages 5 People In Season 6 Episode 3 of People Are Everything, Julia Duthie sits down with Jose M. Romero for a wide-ranging, thoughtful and deeply human conversation about curiosity, belonging, leadership, travel and the people who shaped his life. Jose is a leadership coach, author and global thinker whose life has taken him through 10 countries, five languages and work with major international organisations. But this conversation is not simply about geography, career or achievement. It is about identity, adaptation and the people who give us the courage to step outside the world we know. Jose talks about growing up in Spain, living across Europe, Australia and Asia, and why moving between cultures has helped him understand people, communication and leadership in a more human way. He reflects on the role of curiosity in his life and his forthcoming book, Living and Leading with Curiosity. His five people include his parents, Pepi and Miguel, who gave him both grounding and belief; Eugenia and Sandra, two women who shaped his early career and his understanding of leadership; Karina, the professor who helped him make Belgium a life-changing chapter; Marshall Goldsmith, his coaching North Star; and Dr Peter Chee and Tom, two friends and mentors who continue to shape his thinking. Along the way, Julia and Jose explore belonging, diversity, language, coaching, friendship, masculinity, empathy, attention and what it means to live a life that keeps expanding. At the heart of this episode is a simple but powerful idea: If others can do it, so can you.   Subscribe for more conversations about the people who shape who we become.   Hosted by Julia Duthie. Learn more about your host; get Julia's book here: https://dogbonestreet.com/ Full episode available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Peopleareeverything Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-are-everything/id1792005630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oobIAmo4lkewcPHdbcXbJ Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything Thank you, People Are Everything :-) To find out more about Jose and his new upcoming Book use the following links: https://josemiguelromero.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseromero10/ https://itdworld.com/jose-m-romero/   @peopleareeverything

  8. Sep 15

    Top Career Technologist - The People Who Believe in You - The Five People Who Shaped Trevor Hunt

    S06E02: Career Technologist - The Five People Who Shaped Trevor Hunt Julia Duthie sits down with Trevor Hunt for a warm, reflective and deeply human conversation about the five people who helped shape his life. Trevor is a career technologist, portfolio executive and fractional leader whose career has taken him through major financial organisations including Nomura, UBS, Columbia Threadneedle and MUFG Investor Services, with chapters in Japan, Singapore and New York. But this conversation is not really about job titles. It is about the people behind the journey. Trevor brings his five to life through memories, photographs and stories, from the father figures who taught him hard work, discipline and passion, to the friend who has stood beside him since his teenage years, to Lizzie, his wife of 35 years, whose care and steadiness have shaped his life and family. He also shares the leadership lessons he learned from Eugene O’Brien, including the human impact of redundancy and the importance of balancing work, family and self. And finally, Trevor talks about Ray Bricknell — the man who believed in him at a pivotal point and helped him step into the next chapter of his career.   At the heart of this episode is a beautiful idea: The people who influence us are often the people who believe in us.   A conversation about father figures, lifelong friendship, marriage, leadership, work, care, music, cars, and the moments when someone sees something in you before you fully see it yourself.   00:00 Welcome to People Are Everything 01:16 Why Julia loves conversations with Trevor 02:47 Trevor’s 60th, the Decades party and becoming a grandpa 06:06 Trevor’s career in technology and financial services 09:50 How Trevor chose his five people 12:27 Trevor’s visual approach to his five influencers 14:06 Number 1: Father figures 14:53 Roy Hunt — Trevor’s dad and the value of hard work 20:23 Peter Stanford — discipline, pride and history 23:05 Uncle Pete — cars, Brands Hatch and James Hunt 26:26 Trevor’s Formula One driving experience 31:00 Number 2: Paul Charlwood and lifelong male friendship 38:22 Fathers, love and how different generations showed affection 40:25 Number 3: Lizzie, the love of Trevor’s life 43:49 Lizzie’s career as a cancer specialist nurse 48:27 How Trevor and Lizzie met in a nightclub 49:57 Number 4: Eugene O’Brien and leadership in Japan 52:12 The work, family and me-time balance 56:12 The human impact of redundancies 1:02:10 Number 5: Ray Bricknell, the man who believed in Trevor 1:08:34 Just as important: Trevor’s mum and sister 1:10:02 Patrick Lencioni, Marshall Goldsmith and future guests 1:13:50 Samhita Rao and who Julia should speak to next 1:16:08 Trevor’s alternative fives 1:16:38 Top five albums of all time 1:19:51 Final reflections   Subscribe for more long-form conversations about the people who shape who we become.   Hosted by Julia Duthie. Learn more about your host; get Julia's book here: https://dogbonestreet.com/ Full episode available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Peopleareeverything Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-are-everything/id1792005630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oobIAmo4lkewcPHdbcXbJ   Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything   Thank you, People Are Everything :-)   @peopleareeverything   #PeopleAreEverything #TrevorHunt #JuliaDuthie #Leadership #Friendship #Family #Mentorship #CareerStories #Podcast #HumanStories

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With candid conversations about relationships, trauma, success, failure, life changes, and everything in between, People Are Everything offers listeners an inspiring and relatable exploration of the human experience. Julia’s signature question is at the heart of each episode: “Who are the five people who have shaped the person you are today?” The answers reveal intimate and thought-provoking insights into the relationships, experiences, and moments that define us. Whether you’re seeking wisdom, motivation, or a sense of connection, this podcast will leave you reflecting on the people and moments that have shaped your story and wondering who your five would be!

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    Julia Duthie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
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