People Are Everything

Introducing Season 3 — Launching 9th September 2025 | The 5 People Who Shape Us

🎙️ 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 this season, each sharing the five people who shaped their lives. You’ll get a taste of the inspiring, moving, and surprising conversations ahead — stories of resilience, creativity, leadership, love, and the power of the people who make us who we are.
This is more than a season launch. It’s a celebration of storytelling, gratitude, and the threads of influence that connect us all.
✨ Sit back, get inspired, and enjoy this first look at what’s to come… Season 3 of People Are Everything.
 
👉 Season 3 launches September 9th — subscribe now so you don’t miss it!
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Season 2 (Pt 2) - Who would you choose 1st as the most influencial person to shape your life?

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 the show as “a bit like Desert Island Discs” — but instead of music, each guest brings the five people who shaped them. In this episode, she reflects between clips, adding her own insights as we revisit these powerful stories.
This is Part 2 of 2, celebrating the people who come first in our guests’ journeys of influence.
If you missed Season 2 the first time around, now’s the perfect moment to catch up. @peopleareeverything Season 2 playlist is here : https://loom.ly/XGH2jt0
All episodes are also available as Podcasts on you favourite platform here: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything

Season 2 (Pt 1) - Who would you choose 1st as the most influencial person to shape your life?

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 the show as “a bit like Desert Island Discs” — but instead of music, each guest brings the five people who shaped them. In this episode, she reflects between clips, adding her own insights as we revisit these powerful stories.
This is Part 1 of 2, celebrating the people who come first in our guests’ journeys of influence.
If you missed Season 2 the first time around, now’s the perfect moment to catch up. @peopleareeverything Season 2 playlist is here : https://loom.ly/XGH2jt0
All episodes are also available as Podcasts on you favourite platform here: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything

Matt Zeigler host of Just Press Record with Julia Duthie (People Are Everything) and Nancy Burger

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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 childhood wounds, this conversation is packed with wisdom, honesty, and humor. Whether you’re navigating career shifts, personal identity, or just trying to figure out how to show up fully, this one’s for you.
Topics Covered:
The role of fear in personal growth and creative expression
Nancy’s story of overcoming stage fright at 40
Julia’s experience coming out at 50 and living authentically
How childhood experiences shape our adult narratives
The link between vulnerability, leadership, and trust
Why being yourself everywhere is a superpower
Helping younger generations build confidence and resilience
The power of storytelling, music, and embracing change
Follow Julia Here .... 🎧 Full Episodes of People Are Everything can be found here on our Youtube Channel @peopleareeverything All episodes are also available as a Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all your favourite podcast hosts. All the links are here: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything
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Julia Duthie on Healing from Trauma, Finding Belonging & Living Authentically | A "What Is a Good Life?" Interview

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This powerful, soul-stirring interview on the What Is a Good Life podcast was Julia's first ever podcast appearance — and it changed everything.
In it, Julia shares her extraordinary journey: from a childhood of neglect and survival to becoming a bestselling author, business leader, and ultimately finding the courage to live as her authentic self.
🎙 It was this very episode that inspired Julia to launch People Are Everything, a podcast built around a unique and moving concept: The 5 most influential people who have shaped your life so far.
Julia's very 1st podcast, as a guest, was the inspiration and with Mark's motivation the start of People are Everything.
In this powerful episode of What Is a Good Life?, host Mark McCartney sits down with Julia Duthie—bestselling author, leadership expert, and former music CEO—for a raw, inspiring conversation about resilience, identity, and self-acceptance.
Julia opens up about a childhood marked by neglect, leaving home at 16, rising to lead major institutions, and only coming out as her true self at 50. She reflects on the transformative impact of therapy, the death of her father, the healing power of creativity, and writing her memoir House on Dog Bone Street.
This intimate conversation explores how we find peace, meaning, and belonging—especially after a lifetime of survival.
✨ Episode Highlights:
Julia reflects on the lifelong question: “Who is the real me?”
Growing up in severe neglect and losing her mother to mental illness.
Leaving home and school at 16 to survive—and thrive.
Building a career from market stalls to IT leadership and music education CEO.
Her father’s hidden sexuality and how it shaped her own identity journey.
Coming out and embracing authenticity in her 50s.
The creative release of writing House on Dog Bone Street.
The impact of therapy in learning to drop the façade and live truthfully.
Her evolving relationship with validation, success, and inner peace.
The desire to find rest, ease, and quiet belonging in the second half of life.
 
 

Season 1 (Pt 2) - Who would be your 1st choice? | People's Firsts, Compilation

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Who would be your 1st choice? | People's Firsts Compilation (Part 2)
In this bonus episode of People Are Everything, host Julia Duthie brings together a powerful compilation from Season 1 — highlighting each guest’s first choice among the five most influential people in their lives.
🎙️ Across ten heartfelt interviews, we revisit the first five guests and hear who they chose to speak about first — from parents to mentors, friends to life-changing figures. Julia reflects on each introduction, offering insight and emotional context.
This isn’t just a recap — it’s a deep dive into the people who shape us, the stories that define us, and the way we remember those who matter most.
📌 Part 1 features:
- Emotional first choices from 5 incredible guests- Julia’s thoughtful reflections and introductions- Themes of love, legacy, resilience, and connection
✨ Whether you're new to the show or a longtime listener, this is a moving reminder of the power of people — and the quiet weight of who we name first.
🎧 Full Episode can be found on our Youtube Channel @peopleareeverything
All episodes are available as a Podcast too on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all your favourite podcast hosts.
All the links are here: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything

Season 1 (Pt 1) - Who would be your 1st choice? | People's Firsts, Compilation

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Who would be your 1st choice? | People's Firsts Compilation (Part 1)
In this bonus episode of People Are Everything, host Julia Duthie brings together a powerful compilation from Season 1 — highlighting each guest’s first choice among the five most influential people in their lives.
🎙️ Across ten heartfelt interviews, we revisit the first five guests and hear who they chose to speak about first — from parents to mentors, friends to life-changing figures. Julia reflects on each introduction, offering insight and emotional context.
This isn’t just a recap — it’s a deep dive into the people who shape us, the stories that define us, and the way we remember those who matter most.
📌 Part 1 features:
- Emotional first choices from 5 incredible guests- Julia’s thoughtful reflections and introductions- Themes of love, legacy, resilience, and connection
✨ Whether you're new to the show or a longtime listener, this is a moving reminder of the power of people — and the quiet weight of who we name first.
🎧 Full Episode can be found here on our Youtube Channel @peopleareeverything
All episodes are available as a Podcast too on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all your favourite podcast hosts.
All the links are here: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything

Julia Duthie on Resilience, Reinvention & Why People Are Everything | Good Listening To Show

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Series 2 EP12 Julia gets interviewed by Chris Grimes from The Good Listening to Show and Podcast
In this rich and uplifting conversation, bestselling author, trusted advisor, and podcast host Julia Duthie joins Chris Grimes on The Good Listening To Show to share her remarkable life story.
From growing up with fierce independence to fronting bands, launching startups, and leading in private equity, Julia explores the power of resilience, reinvention, and human connection. She reflects on the experiences, turning points, and supportive figures that helped her step fully into her authentic self—culminating in her inspiring podcast, People Are Everything.
 
🌟 Episode Highlights:
Julia's powerful mantra: “People are everything”—and the story behind it
Growing up with little parental support and building resourcefulness from a young age
A childhood of hustle: fixing broken toes, surviving alone, and finding optimism
Music as identity: starting in bands, becoming a solo artist (Billy Levi), and loving the stage
Her surprising dotcom startup past with PingPong.com in LA
Learning from early mentors and “ists”—a physiotherapist and therapist who changed her life
Coming out later in life and embracing full authenticity at 50
The Carl Jung quote that almost became a tattoo: “I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.”
Why dogs, old people, and long-form podcasts bring her joy
A call to “only spend time with people who energetically chime with you”
🎧 Hosted by Chris Grimes
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Celebrating 5 People Who Shape Us – Season 2 Wrap | People Are Everything with Julia Duthie

Season 2 of People Are Everything is a wrap! Host Julia Duthie reflects on the incredible guests who shared stories of the 5 most influential people in their lives.
From mentors to family, each episode highlighted how relationships shape identity, careers, and purpose. Julia also shares behind-the-scenes insights, the podcast’s journey to the Apple Podcasts Top 100, and what’s coming in Season 3.
Topics Covered:
– Why we reflect on who shapes us– Highlights from standout guests– How the show has grown and resonated– Season 3 sneak peek– Listener feedback and cultural impact
Season 3 launches early September.
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The 5 People Who Shaped Mark Massett: Comedy, Identity & the Birth of Brenda | People Are Everything

Barber, performer, and viral content creator Mark Massett joins Julia to reveal the five most influential people in his life — and how they helped shape his comedy, identity, and alter ego, Brenda. From a no-nonsense English teacher to his irrepressible mum, from icons like Caroline Aherne and Madonna to the legendary Paul O’Grady, Mark’s story is packed with heart, humour, and honesty.
They dive into the power of creative expression, finding your voice as a queer performer, and how real people and raw moments inspire the most meaningful art. Plus: the origin of Brenda, navigating vulnerability, and why comedy is more than just laughs.
Episode Highlights (no timecodes)
The origin of Brenda and how she became a viral characterCreating parody content during lockdown and beyondWhy a bold, fearless English teacher left a lifelong impactThe influence of Mark’s mother — funny, flawed, and fierceHow Caroline Aherne’s comedy became a blueprint for truthMadonna’s unapologetic boldness as a beacon of early identityDiscovering confidence and queerness through pop culturePaul O’Grady’s legacy of humour, drag, and humanityThe role of humour as both deflection and connectionChoosing authenticity, setting boundaries, and living with intention
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