People Are Everything

S02 EP14 - BONUS EXTRA
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

S02 EP13 - BONUS EXTRA
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

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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
🎙️ Julia’s podcast: People Are Everything Follow this link to connect with all Julia's socials: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything
🌐 Learn more: https://thegoodlisteningtoshow.com

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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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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In this rich and reflective episode, Julia Duthie welcomes emotional wealth advisor and podcast host Lindsey Frances.
Known for blending psychology, sophrology, and biometric data to support high-performing individuals, Lindsey shares the stories behind the five people who’ve shaped her life. From her resilient mother and practical father to the pioneering founder of sophrology, Dr. Caicedo, Lindsey’s reflections offer wisdom, warmth, and a deeper look at how we embody and maintain emotional wealth.
Expect thought-provoking insights, honest vulnerability, and an energising call to slow down, tune in, and reconnect—with ourselves and each other.

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Series 02 EP08: Adam Bruderly
In this powerful episode of People Are Everything, Julia Duthie speaks with Adam Bruderly, a survivor of 9/11 who was working in Tower 2 of the World Trade Center on that fateful day. What unfolds is an incredibly moving conversation about resilience, purpose, gratitude, and how life’s most traumatic experiences can become transformative.
From Adam’s early career in finance to the life-changing moment that reshaped his values, we explore how 9/11 led him to redefine wealth, success, and legacy. He opens up about the deep influence of his father, a remarkable teacher who ignited his curiosity, the love and strength of his wife who helped pull him through the darkest times, and how his sons continue to teach him the meaning of presence and purpose.
This episode is about more than survival—it's about how to truly live. Whether you're interested in personal growth, meaningful relationships, or simply hearing a human story that will stay with you, this conversation is not to be missed. #PeopleAreEverything
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In this warm, insightful, and inspiring episode, Julia is joined by Helen Normoyle—an accomplished CMO, women’s health entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for change. They discuss Helen’s rich career history, the people who’ve shaped her journey, and her passion for transforming the conversation around menopause. From heartfelt tributes to her family and lifelong friendships to the founding of My Menopause Centre, Helen’s reflections offer wisdom, humour, and a powerful call to back women at every stage of life.

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.

In this soulfully energetic episode, Julia is joined by actor, improviser, coach, and fellow podcaster Chris Grimes. Known for his "The Good Listening To Show", Chris brings his signature warmth, humour, and reverence for storytelling into the People Are Everything space.
 
From childhood in Uganda to a lifelong love of Laurel and Hardy, Chris shares the five people who’ve shaped his journey — including comic heroes, coaching influences, and his late father, whose legacy inspired a powerful new storytelling venture. Together, Julia and Chris explore creativity, connection, charisma, and what it really means to stay “on the bus.”
 
Expect laughter, wisdom, and a few unexpected squirrels — all wrapped in Chris’s inimitable, joy-filled presence.