People Are Everything

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.
 
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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
 
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S06E01: Top Business Consultant - The Five People Who Shaped Brad Fisher
In this Season 6 opening episode of People Are Everything, Julia Duthie speaks with Brad Fisher about the five people who shaped his life, work and way of seeing the world.
Brad helps founders and companies make what he calls “the second leap” — the move from running everything themselves to building the structure, trust and leadership team needed to truly grow.
His five people take us through love, business integrity, self-compassion, technology, optimism and enlightenment thinking.
Brad talks about Kim, his wife of nearly 50 years; Jim Vose, who opened the door to a whole new business world; Don Scott, the coach who asked him a life-changing question; Steve Jobs, whose technology and design shaped how we live; and Benjamin Franklin, whose influence opens up a wider conversation about progress, science and optimism.
This is a conversation about love, leadership, courage, asking better questions, and why sometimes the most important leap is not doing more — but seeing things differently.
 
00:00 Intro
03:00 Welcome to Season 6 with Brad Fisher
05:22 Salt Lake City, America and how Julia met Brad
07:17 Caterpillars, butterflies and transformational change
08:03 Brad the “insultant”
09:01 What is the second leap?
13:16 Who, not how: the question that changes leadership
19:11 Choosing the five people who shaped him
23:26 1. Kim — love, music and 50 years together
29:18 2. Jim Vose — integrity, courage and business principles
39:22 3. Don Scott — coaching, self-compassion and self-care
49:38 4. Steve Jobs — technology, design and demanding excellence
1:07:25 5. Benjamin Franklin — enlightenment, progress and optimism
1:21:41 What’s next: writing Take the Second Leap
1:24:12 Honorary mention: writers and the courage to create
1:28:20 Who should Julia speak to next?
 
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New People Are Everything special: Hi Five — The People Who Pointed The Way
People Are Everything is a podcast hosted by Julia Duthie, where each guest shares the five people who have shaped who they are today.
Across the series, our guests open up about family, friendship, mentors, teachers, chance encounters and the people whose influence stayed with them — often revealing deeply personal stories, life lessons and moments of change along the way.
Our High Five specials are 30-minute curated episodes designed to give new listeners and viewers a taste of the archive, and to help long-time followers rediscover meaningful moments from past conversations.
In The People Who Pointed The Way, Julia revisits five excerpts about the people who challenged, guided, encouraged and helped our guests see a clearer path.
Featuring:
1. Carrie Osman — The Art of Changing Your MindCarrie reflects on a teacher who helped her understand debate, nuance and the importance of staying open to changing your mind.
2. Lori Powell — High Standards, Warm HeartLori remembers Sadie Borrows, a first manager who pushed her hard, cared deeply and helped shape the leader she became.
3. Brandon Mergard — The Moral CompassBrandon talks about Dr Frank Wagner, whose kindness, ethics and judgement became a lasting model for how to live and lead.
4. Bill Sommers — What Do You Do When You Don’t Know?Bill shares how Art Costa helped shape his thinking about learning, curiosity and the habits that help people grow.
5. Jathan Janove — The Spark Behind the WorkJathan reflects on the people who helped point him towards the human-centred work that would define so much of his career.
Five guests. Five guides. One reminder that sometimes the right person doesn’t give us the answer — they point us towards the path.
Watch the special on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform — and if one of these stories reflects something in your own life, we hope you’ll visit the full episode and spend more time with that guest.
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.
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New People Are Everything Special: Hi Five — The Courage to Start Again
Our Hi Five series is designed to give listeners and viewers a taste of the incredible conversations in the People Are Everything archive — five guests, five excerpts, one shared theme.
In this episode, Julia Duthie revisits five moments about reinvention, courage, second chapters and the decision to move towards a life that feels more honest.
Featuring:
1. Julia Carreon — The Beauty Between Here and ThereJulia reflects on reinvention, confidence and the lessons we learn when life takes us somewhere unexpected.
2. Martin Morales — Listen to Your HeartMartin talks about losing his job, facing uncertainty and being encouraged to follow his passion into something new.
3. Nancy Burger — Petrified of RegretNancy shares how she started singing at 40 because the fear of not trying became bigger than the fear of performing.
4. Julian Lorenzo — Choosing Your Own DestinyJulian reflects on leaving a small town in Spain, moving to Brazil, and building a life guided by vision and heart.
5. Helen Normoyle — Never Too Old to Reinvent YourselfHelen talks about turning a difficult life stage into a purpose-led business helping other women.
Five stories. Five turning points. One reminder that it is never too late to start again.
Watch the special on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform — and if one of these stories reflects something in your own life, we hope you’ll visit the full episode and spend more time with that guest.
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New People Are Everything special: High Five: The People We Never Saw Coming
The people who influence us are not always the obvious ones.
They are not always parents, partners, close friends or bosses. Sometimes they are people we meet by chance. Sometimes they are people we barely know. Sometimes they are people we have never met at all, but something about them stays with us.
In this 30-minute High Five special, Julia Duthie revisits five moments from the People Are Everything archive, each exploring an unexpected person who left a lasting impression.
Featuring:
1. Jess Gregson — Toby HatJess remembers a nightclub regular whose presence came to represent youth, friendship, belonging and the joy of finding your tribe.
2. Jindy Mann — The Woman on KilimanjaroJindy reflects on a chance encounter during a mountain climb that opened him up to a more spiritual way of seeing the world.
3. Lucy H Pearce — The Woman She Never MetLucy shares how an online creator she had never met gave her permission to be a writer, mother and businesswoman in her own way.
4. Chris Grimes — Stan Laurel Made Me HappyChris talks about how Stan Laurel shaped his humour, kindness and love of performance, despite never knowing him personally.
5. Matthew Stafford — The Apps That Changed EverythingMatthew recalls early encounters with the people behind Citymapper and Uber, and how they changed the way he thought about ideas, ambition and usefulness.
Five guests. Five unexpected influences. One reminder that the people who shape us can appear from almost anywhere.
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New People Are Everything special: High Five: The Mothers Who Made Us
Our High Five specials are 30-minute curated episodes designed to introduce new listeners to People Are Everything — and to help long-time listeners rediscover some of the incredible stories from the back catalogue.
Each special brings together five short excerpts from five different guests, centred around one shared theme.
In The Mothers Who Made Us, Julia Duthie revisits five moving conversations about mothers, family, resilience, ambition, kindness and the people who often shape us first.
 
Featuring:
1. Helen Normoyle — A Shroud Has No PocketHelen reflects on her mother’s warmth, values and belief that people matter more than possessions.
2. Carrie Osman — Have You Done Enough?Carrie remembers “Mommy O”, a powerful force of love, standards and encouragement.
3. Penny de Valk — Quiet ResiliencePenny shares the story of her mother Barbara Mary Foy, whose strength, optimism and resourcefulness shaped her deeply.
4. Lori Powell — Knowing What Is EnoughLori talks about her mum Beverly, who showed her that ambition can also mean knowing what truly matters.
5. Suzy Burke — Hope at the Kitchen TableSuzy remembers her mother Hope, a warm and honest woman whose home became a place of welcome, truth and love.
Five guests. Five stories. One beautiful reminder of the mothers who made us.
Hosted by Julia Duthie.
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High Five: The People Who Saw Us
While we get ready for the next season of People Are Everything, we’re revisiting five powerful moments from across the back catalogue.
In this special episode, Julia Duthie shares five clips from five different guests, each exploring a person who saw something in them, reflected something back, or helped them understand themselves in a new way.
 
This is High Five: The People Who Saw Us — five stories about recognition, friendship, encouragement, self-discovery and the people who arrive in our lives at exactly the right time.
 
You will hear:-
1. Sophie Bryan — The Softer SelfSophie reflects on the people who helped her reconnect with tenderness, openness and the parts of herself that had been hidden away.
2. Yasmin Ibrahim — The Fierce MirrorYasmin talks about a relationship that challenged her, reflected her back to herself, and helped her understand the difference between love, control and self-awareness.
3. Chukwudi Iwuji — A Moment With Paul NewmanChukwudi shares the extraordinary story of meeting Paul Newman, and how a brief encounter with someone he admired became a lesson in humility, generosity and presence.
4. Felicity Reed — Walking Into FireFelicity remembers Len Charles, an early manager who believed in her, gave her responsibility, and taught her how to walk towards difficult human situations with courage and care.
5. Laura Garcia — Chosen FamilyLaura celebrates the friendships that become family, especially the people who know us deeply and choose to stay with us through every stage of life.
Five guests. Five stories. Five reminders that sometimes the right person seeing us clearly can change everything.
 
Sit back and enjoy. Each section is approimatley 6 minutes long and divided by a 10s interlude of music between each guest.
You can watch or listen to the full podcasts. Follow the links below.
 
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S05 - Extra - Take 5 - People Are Everything: The People Who Shape Us
While we get ready for Season 6 of People Are Everything, we’re revisiting five standout moments from the back catalogue.
Across five seasons, Julia Duthie has spoken to extraordinary guests about the five people who helped shape who they are today. This special extra episode brings together a hand-picked selection of moments that still feel just as relevant, thoughtful and human today.
In this 30-minute back catalogue special, you’ll hear:
1. Chukwudi Iwuji — Supported DreamsChukwudi talks about the parents who gave him the confidence, values and permission to follow his path into acting.
2. Nancy Burger — Saying GoodbyeNancy reflects on being with her father at the end of his life, in a moving story about love, presence and letting go.
3. Mark Massett — Classroom ConfidenceMark remembers Mrs Delphino, the teacher who earned respect, set boundaries and helped him believe in learning.
4. Penny de Valk — Quiet ResiliencePenny shares the story of her mother, Barbara Mary Foy, whose strength, optimism and resourcefulness shaped her deeply.
5. JB Adams — Building TrustJB explores why trust, small moments of connection and feeling genuinely known can change the way we relate to others.
Whether you’re new to People Are Everything or returning to the archive, this is a perfect place to begin.
Sit back and enjoy. Each section is divided by a 10s interlude of music between each guest.
You can watch or listen to the full podcasts. Follow the links below.
 
Hosted by Julia Duthie.
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S05 - Extra - Father's Day
At People Are Everything, our guests are invited to share the five people who have most shaped their lives — and time and again, parents appear in those stories.
For Father’s Day, we celebratd the fathers and father figures who show up in our conversations: the steady ones, the brave ones, the quiet mentors, the protectors, the role models, and the people whose love was felt through action as much as words.
Because fatherhood can take many forms. It can be confidence, guidance, safety, sacrifice, humour, courage, or simply the knowledge that someone is there — right to the end of the world.
Father’s Day may fall once a year, but at People Are Everything, we believe the people who shape us are worth celebrating every day.
Watch and listen to the full conversations on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform.
 
Today's excerpts from Series 05 are :-
 
Dan Sitner
Dan’s father represented steadiness, responsibility and quiet love; a man who showed devotion through work, family duty and small but unforgettable moments of emotion.
Dror Allouche
Dror’s father gave him the gift of confidence: the belief that life can always improve, even in the next 30 minutes.
Jathan Janove
Jathan’s father helped shape his life’s work by introducing him to trust, organisational development and the idea that workplaces can be made more human.
Laura Garcia
Laura’s father was her first love and safe place; a devoted presence who made her feel protected, supported and capable of anything.
Martin Morales
Martin’s father taught him courage, calmness and responsibility, showing him how to stay steady when life becomes unstable.
Tim Hughes
Tim’s father quietly modelled integrity, purpose and allyship, standing up for others long before it was easy or expected.
 
Sit back and enjoy. Each section is divided by a 10s interlude of music between each guest.
You can watch or listen to the full podcasts. Follow the links below.
 
Hosted by Julia Duthie.
Learn more about your host, get Julia's book here: https://loom.ly/DxZH3GU
Full episode available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
Watch or Listen on your favourite podcast platform:
Youtube: S05 Playlist
Apple: https://loom.ly/EgwKsWk
Spotify: https://loom.ly/GHo0lEo
📲 Follow us on socials: https://loom.ly/gJuJlLQ
 
Thank you, People Are Everything :-)