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. 5D AGO

    Jed Hallam on Culture, Belonging & the 5 People Who Shaped Him | Music, Class & Making Yourself Useful

    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. From a grandmother whose compassion defined his moral compass, to mentors who stripped ego from leadership, to writers who reframed music, class and community, Jed reflects on belonging, craft, culture, and usefulness. This is a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about music as survival, working-class identity, mentorship, creativity, and why culture still matters in an AI-driven world.   🎧 Topics include: Why culture saved his life Class, identity & “common people” in creative industries Music as community, not product Mentorship, humility & making yourself useful Why belonging is universal 🧠 The Five Most Influential People Jed Chose Maggie Mackenzie (his “Nanan”) His grandmother and moral anchor — teaching compassion, routine, resilience and what a truly rich life looks like. Marco Rimini Mentor and former global CEO at Mindshare — whose simple advice (“make yourself useful”) reshaped Jed’s leadership and ego. Tim Lawrence Author of Love Saves the Day — reframed Jed’s understanding of music, community, disco, and cultural history. Emma Warren Writer and cultural documentarian — pushed Jed to build, preserve and document community through radio and shared culture. Resh Sidhu Leader and mentor at Snapchat — instilled rigor, craft, and the belief that great work demands care, consistency and courage. 🎧 Watch or Listen on your favourite podcast platform: Youtube: https://loom.ly/nb-WD3Q Apple: https://loom.ly/EgwKsWk Spotify: https://loom.ly/GHo0lEo 📲 Follow us on socials: https://loom.ly/gJuJlLQ If you can’t wait, all three previous seasons are ready and waiting — the perfect way to wind down ☕️   📺 Watch Season 1,2 and 3 here .. 👉 Season-1 - https://loom.ly/AhznB6k 👉 Season-2 - https://loom.ly/XGH2jt0 👉 Season-3 - https://loom.ly/t1h2EQ8

    1h 48m

  2. FEB 3

    The 5 People Who Shaped Julia Bird’s Life — Trauma, Truth, Love & Leonard Cohen | PAE

    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 and its intergenerational impact, to the poetry and spirituality of Leonard Cohen, to the mentors and innovators who helped define her lifelong mission: meeting children where they are and building compassionate, evidence-based support in education. You’ll also hear about cold-water sea swimming at dawn, the reality of being a gay teacher when it was illegal to be out, and the deep joy (and challenge!) of partnership, laughter, and love later in life. The 5 people & why they matter Vera (Mum) – abandonment at age three, avoidant attachment, alcoholism, and how that shaped Julia’s lifelong “yearning” and eventual self-compassion. Leonard Cohen – a spiritual doorway opened at 19 through his lyrics/poetry; a “turning point” in meaning, truth, and spirituality. Donna Brandes – brought “student-centred learning” into Julia’s life; validated Julia’s instinct to meet children where they are. Dr. Margot Sunderland – gave Julia the research-backed framework (neuroscience/psychotherapy) to scale trauma-informed work across schools. Sue (partner) – 10-year relationship; difference in attachment styles; growth through compromise, patience, humility, and “we laugh and laugh.” If you care about trauma-informed practice, education, healing, identity, compassion, and the people who shape who we become — this one lands.   🎧 Listen/watch on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.   These are thoughtful, honest conversations about being human — full of insight, reflection, warmth and the occasional surprise.   New episodes dropping each week.   🎧 Watch or Listen on your favourite podcast platform: Youtube: https://loom.ly/nb-WD3Q Apple: https://loom.ly/EgwKsWk Spotify: https://loom.ly/GHo0lEo 📲 Follow us on socials: https://loom.ly/gJuJlLQ   If you can’t wait, all three previous seasons are ready and waiting — the perfect way to wind down. ☕️ 📺 Watch Season 1,2 and 3 here .. 👉 Season-1 - https://loom.ly/AhznB6k 👉 Season-2 - https://loom.ly/XGH2jt0 👉 Season-3 - https://loom.ly/t1h2EQ8   @peopleareeverything

    1h 1m

  3. JAN 27

    Grief, Growth & Self-Discovery: Doug Skoke on the 5 People Who Shaped His Life

    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 grief, adoption, neurodiversity, spirituality, and what it truly means to live with presence and compassion. This episode explores: Losing his brother unexpectedly — and how grief reshaped his understanding of life A letter from his mother that became a lifelong compass Parenting adopted sons with profound challenges — and the lessons of unconditional love The power of mindfulness, surrender, and self-acceptance Why community, connection, and people matter more than anything else A powerful, honest conversation about becoming who you are — by honouring the people who helped you get there.   Highlights His Mother (Trudy) - A deeply spiritual, values-driven woman Sana (Meditation & Mindfulness Coach) - Introduced Doug to meditation, surrender, and self-trust Carl Jung (via MBTI / INFJ discovery) - Gave Doug language for understanding himself His Sons (Adopted at Birth) - Parenting through autism, neurodiversity, and mental-health challenges Scott McGregor - Entrepreneur and community builder   These are thoughtful, honest conversations about being human — full of insight, reflection, warmth and the occasional surprise.   New episodes dropping each week.   🎧 Watch or listen on your favourite podcast platform: Youtube: https://loom.ly/nb-WD3Q Apple: https://loom.ly/EgwKsWk Spotify: https://loom.ly/GHo0lEo   📲 Follow us on socials: https://loom.ly/gJuJlLQ   If you can’t wait, all three previous seasons are ready and waiting — the perfect way to wind down after a great New Year's celebration. ☕️   📺 Watch Season 1,2 and 3 here .. 👉 Season-1 - https://loom.ly/AhznB6k 👉 Season-2 - https://loom.ly/XGH2jt0 👉 Season-3 - https://loom.ly/t1h2EQ8   @peopleareeverything

    1h 58m

  4. JAN 20

    Carrie Osman: The 5 People Who Shaped Her | Cruxy Founder on Conviction, Action & Self-Esteem

    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” career lesson, and her therapist/coach who helped her understand that confidence and self-esteem aren’t the same thing.   ⭐ The Five Influential People Carrie chooses   Mom (“Mommy O”) Divorce after 8 years, remarried 4 years later  Standards + support: “Have you done enough?”  High competence: MD role, early mornings, “Max Mara”   Mr. Mew (Politics/Economics teacher) Built conviction + clarity of thought “Read a left and a right-wing paper” “Two things can be true at the same time” / “Life’s a dial, not a switch” Helped her study politics and develop a thesis-led, data-challenging mindset   “Miss X” (negative career influence) A “this is what I don’t want to be” moment Powerful self-awareness: “Why didn’t I stand up?” Anti-gossip, anti-side-conversations; values-led leadership shift “Be the pebble, not the wave” → decide to be the wave   Hannah Arbend (therapist/coach) Key insight: confidence ≠ self-esteem Deep work, “homework”, transformation into genuine joy/contentment “You’ll smell it on people” (ego with no substance)   Dad (“Papa”) No gender limits: “you attack the lion” Customer lesson via greeting cards: “You are not the customer.” Detail training + professionalism; “how are they with the receptionist?” John Lennon “Imagine” presentation story (excellent clip moment)   🎬 Highlights Divorced then remarried “Have you done enough?” Mr. Mew & debate/nuance Miss X + Man in the Mirror Confidence vs self-esteem Greeting card lesson “Ask the receptionist what they thought” John Lennon “Imagine”   🎧 Listen/watch on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.   These are thoughtful, honest conversations about being human — full of insight, reflection, warmth and the occasional surprise.   New episodes dropping each week.   🎧 Watch or listen on your favourite podcast platform: Youtube: https://loom.ly/nb-WD3Q Apple: https://loom.ly/EgwKsWk Spotify: https://loom.ly/GHo0lEo   📲 Follow us on socials: https://loom.ly/gJuJlLQ   If you can’t wait, all three previous seasons are ready and waiting — the perfect way to wind down after a great New Year's celebration. ☕️   📺 Watch Season 1,2 and 3 here .. 👉 Season-1 - https://loom.ly/AhznB6k 👉 Season-2 - https://loom.ly/XGH2jt0 👉 Season-3 - https://loom.ly/t1h2EQ8   @peopleareeverything

    1h 23m

  5. JAN 13

    5 People Who Shaped Brandon Mergard | CEO Coach on Leadership, Feedback, ADHD & Belonging

    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 helped shape his leadership philosophy — and he opens up about how school and teachers impacted him, including the lasting effects of ADHD, self-belief, and learning differently.   You’ll also hear a powerful practical tool Brandon teaches: “feedforward” — how to skip awkward feedback and ask people what they want to see you do instead.   In this conversation:   What stakeholder-centered leadership really means (and why it matters) The “feedforward” question that changes relationships fast A mentor described as a “moral compass” (WWFD: What Would Frank Do?) How parenting, belonging, and mission-driven work shape leadership Funny, human moments (Highlander, yoga nerves, and deleting 47 files…)   ⭐ Highlights   The Five Influential People / Groups Brandon chooses   His parents (Annette & Jim) Annette: rebellious, entrepreneurial, unfiltered humour; nurse stories “brains in the fridge” Jim: engineer mindset, analytical “chair = bolts, washers, liability”; also poetry and service   His wife Alicia + children (James & Jane) Alicia: yoga + Pilates instructor, “obsessive about perfect”… then suddenly decides to become a nurse James: hyper-intelligent, engineering brain, spectrum/ADHD; asks wild mechanical questions Jane: warm, social, “flowers for everyone” — the opposite temperament   Dr. Frank Wagner (mentor / moral compass) “A compass tuned for morality” WWFD: “What would Frank do?” Architect of stakeholder-centered coaching; story ties into Marshall Goldsmith origins   Teachers (as a category — both negative and positive, but he focuses on negative impact) Very clip-worthy: teacher takes his chair away; mom says “Don’t give it back — it’s a prison!” A teacher throws his binder across the room Sixth grade science teacher kills his love of academics; ripple effects into maths and confidence   Coworkers / his tribe (mission-driven people) Belonging + being “leveraged” (rarely said, very strong concept) “Power Rangers” analogy: different strengths combine into something bigger Great moment where he says the “hard part” of a show isn’t hosting — it’s editing/marketing   🎧 Listen/watch on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.   These are thoughtful, honest conversations about being human — full of insight, reflection, warmth and the occasional surprise.   New episodes dropping each week.   🎧 Watch or Listen on your favourite podcast platform: Youtube: https://loom.ly/nb-WD3Q Apple: https://loom.ly/EgwKsWk Spotify: https://loom.ly/GHo0lEo   📲 Follow us on socials: https://loom.ly/gJuJlLQ   If you can’t wait, all three previous seasons are ready and waiting — the perfect way to wind down after a great New Year's celebration. ☕️   📺 Watch Season 1,2 and 3 here .. 👉 Season-1 - https://loom.ly/AhznB6k 👉 Season-2 - https://loom.ly/XGH2jt0 👉 Season-3 - https://loom.ly/t1h2EQ8   @peopleareeverything

    1h 37m

  6. 11/11/2025

    Julia Carreon: Reinvention, Resilience & The 5 People Who Shaped a Life of Leadership

    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, leadership, and voice.   🌟 In this episode: ✨ How a childhood friend’s kindness changed the course of her life 🧠 The therapist who helped her break destructive patterns 💍 An unconventional marriage built on independence and equality 🧭 The boss who believed in her during corporate transformation 👩‍👧 The mother whose strength and sacrifice defined her values ✨ “These people all want me to use my voice to help women — and I owe it to them not to be silenced.” — Julia Carreon   🌟 Highlights & Key Moments 💫 The Five Influential People 🚗 Maya Stonecastle — Lifelong friend who “rescued” Julia at 18 in a red convertible; non-judgmental anchor and weekly confidante. 🩺 Dr. David Stein — Therapist who “saved my life,” helping her rewrite patterns after a chaotic youth and glittery-but-empty Silicon Valley chapter. 🤝 Chris Carreon (husband) — Quietly confident partner of 25 years; love + autonomy can coexist (including the funny “we forgot our anniversary” story). 🧑‍💼 TJ Devaney — Mentor/boss for ~15 years; entrusted her with high-stakes integrations that propelled her into global leadership. 🍲 Maody (mother) — Indonesian roots, denied education; her strength and from-scratch cooking shaped Julia’s discipline, values, and advocacy.   🎧 Themes:  Reinvention • Women in Leadership • Career Transformation • Friendship & Mentorship • Emotional Resilience • Gen Z & the Future of Work • AI as a Human Tool • Overcoming Trauma   @peopleareeverything   #PeopleAreEverything #JuliaCarreon #JuliaDuthie #FiveMostInfluentialPeople #WomenInLeadership #Reinvention #Resilience #CareerTransformation #HumanConnection #LifeStories #FemaleEmpowerment #LeadershipJourney #InspiringWomen #AIAndHumanity #GenZInsights #OvercomingTrauma #PodcastInterview #Storytelling #MentorshipMatters #EmotionalIntelligence

    1h 26m

  7. 11/06/2025

    From Trauma to Transformation: Rachel Shelmerdine’s 5 Most Influential People & Her Path to Healing

    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 empathy, how music and friendship saved her, and how motherhood became her greatest teacher. From punk rebellion and John Lennon obsession to shamanic awakening and unconditional love, her story is raw, reflective, and profoundly inspiring.   🌟 Episode Highlights   📸 Rachel was told her dad was dead at 9 — then discovered in her 20s he was alive, living in Orkney with another woman and all the money. 🎸 The Beatles (especially John Lennon) “saved” her: they blew open her world, led her to philosophy, spirituality, even vegetarianism, and gave her a sense of belonging. 💔 She turned childhood abuse into purpose: healing from it is what pushed her into her life’s work — helping other humans understand who they really are. 👩‍👦 Motherhood changed everything: after swearing she’d never have kids, she became a single mum, homeschooled her son Max, moved to Italy on instinct, and found unconditional love. 🔔 Subscribe to People Are Everything for more inspiring stories of connection, resilience, and the people who shape our lives.   🎧 Listen to the full People Are Everything podcast on all major platforms   📺 Watch more episodes on our YouTube channel → @PeopleAreEverything   🌐 Find Rachel at www.alchemyinside.com

    1h 53m

  8. 10/30/2025

    Sustainable Fashion, Sisterhood & The 5 Women Who Shaped My Life | Prune Allain des Beauvais

    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 fashion Empowering women and children through fair work, education and wages Female friendship, international sisterhood, and running marathons across the world Radical bravery at 23 years old: sailing solo around the planet Michelle Obama as the gold standard of smart, stylish, honest leadership   💬 WHO IS PRUNE?  Prune is the founder of Mademoiselle Prune, a sustainability-first fashion line she began in Delhi. Every jacket is made from reclaimed Kantha fabric sourced in Rajasthan, then finished in collaboration with women artisans in New Delhi. She’s already shown at London Fashion Week, and her pieces are worn by diplomats, lawyers, accountants and executives who want statement clothing that actually means something.   👥 THE 5 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN HER LIFE   👩‍🔬Leanne de Bassompierre – South African investigative journalist, diplomat’s wife, marathon runner, connector of women, “my African queen.” 👩‍🔬Sunita Bahsin – Director of SSMI NGO in New Delhi, 30+ years empowering marginalised women and educating their children through fair, dignified work. 👩‍🔬Adi (Dida Fitness) – Founder of a women-over-40 fitness community in Delhi, blending cardio, strength, yoga, meditation and joy (and Bangra!). 👩‍🔬Violette Dorange – At 23, solo-sailed around the world in the Vendée Globe: 90 days alone at sea in brutal weather, fixing her own boat mid-storm. 👩‍🔬Michelle Obama – Style, truth, service, honesty about anxiety and marriage, “boss lady with a big heart,” proof that leadership can be human.   💪 THEMES    – Female leadership and generosity  – Slow fashion vs fast fashion  – Staying brave and joyful in midlife  – Community as rocket fuel  – Perseverance over instant success   👗 FIND PRUNE / MADEMOISELLE PRUNE   🌐 Website: https://www.mademoiselleprune.com 💼 Instagram: @studio_mademoiselle_prune   #PeopleAreEverything #SustainableFashion #SlowFashion #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFriendship #FemaleLeadership #EmpoweredWomen #ArtisanMade #Kantha #IndiaToLondon #LondonFashionWeek #SocialImpact #MichelleObama #MarathonMindset #MidlifeStrength #PerimenopausePower   @peopleareeverything

    1h 4m
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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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  • Creator
    Julia Duthie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
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