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We Are The People Podcast

Behind every face is a story that has the power to inspire, connect, and change the way we see the world. We Are The People is where those stories are told—stories of everyday lives, big dreams, challenges overcome, and the small moments that leave a lasting impact.


Through open and honest conversations, we explore what makes us human: resilience, kindness, determination, and hope. These are not just stories you’ll hear; they’re experiences you’ll feel.


We believe that when we share our stories, we inspire others to find their own strength. Together, we are the people.

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Update frequency
every 17 days
Average duration
62 minutes
Episodes
41
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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S8 - E4: Mindie Buttars: From Meth to Meaning: A Story of Resilience

S8 - E4: Mindie Buttars: From Meth to Meaning: A Story of Resilience

From childhood on horseback in Utah to years lost to addiction, Mindie’s story is one of resilience, recovery, and redemption. At just 14, she was introduced to meth, setting off a spiral that cost h…

00:42:04  |   Sun 07 Sep 2025
Michael Spencer: Self-Confidence and Second Chances

Michael Spencer: Self-Confidence and Second Chances

In this episode of We Are The People, Michael Spencer opens up about his journey from a childhood shaped by skiing in Park City and the pursuit of professional sports, to navigating family trauma, bu…

01:06:04  |   Sun 31 Aug 2025
S8-E2 Adam Brawer: From Hollywood Catastrophe to Luxury Real Estate

S8-E2 Adam Brawer: From Hollywood Catastrophe to Luxury Real Estate

What happens when your dream career collapses overnight? Adam Brawer went from producing films with Oscar winners to watching projects fall apart, relationships break down, and life feel ‘catastrophi…

00:33:29  |   Sun 24 Aug 2025
S8 - Ep 1 - Patricia Noelle - Breaking Chains: From Religious Trauma to Spiritual Healing

S8 - Ep 1 - Patricia Noelle - Breaking Chains: From Religious Trauma to Spiritual Healing

In this deeply moving episode, Patricia shares her extraordinary journey from childhood abuse survivor to trauma-informed healer. Growing up as one of nine children in a Mormon household, she experie…

00:59:25  |   Sun 06 Jul 2025
Jamie Buttars: From Rock Bottom to Resilience – How One Man Turned Struggle into Community Impact

Jamie Buttars: From Rock Bottom to Resilience – How One Man Turned Struggle into Community Impact

What if your biggest struggles became the foundation for something greater? Jamie Buttars' journey is one of resilience, redemption, and relentless drive. From dropping out of high school and battlin…

00:52:04  |   Sun 23 Feb 2025
Resilience, Reinvention & the Reality of Success – Neil O’Sullivan on Overcoming Struggles and Finding Balance

Resilience, Reinvention & the Reality of Success – Neil O’Sullivan on Overcoming Struggles and Finding Balance

In this episode of We Are The People, we sit down with Neil O’Sullivan, co-founder of Nimbus and former footballer, to explore the highs and lows of his journey—from childhood struggles and professio…

00:47:41  |   Sun 02 Feb 2025
Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone: Sarah Collins on Risk, Resilience, and Life’s Small Joys

Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone: Sarah Collins on Risk, Resilience, and Life’s Small Joys

In this episode of We Are The People, we sit down with Sarah Collins, a marketing expert, world traveler, and entrepreneur whose story is a testament to the power of stepping outside your comfort zon…

01:01:15  |   Sun 26 Jan 2025
Fighting for Legacy: Damian Darker on Discipline, Resilience, and Creating Opportunities

Fighting for Legacy: Damian Darker on Discipline, Resilience, and Creating Opportunities

In this episode of We Are The People, we sit down with Damian Darker, a European kickboxing champion, dedicated coach, and proud father. Damian takes us through his journey, from childhood days inspi…

01:02:43  |   Sat 11 Jan 2025
From Corporate Burnout to Purpose-Driven Work: Emma Foran’s Journey of Resilience, Inclusivity, and Fulfillment

From Corporate Burnout to Purpose-Driven Work: Emma Foran’s Journey of Resilience, Inclusivity, and Fulfillment

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Emma Foran takes us on her journey of self-discovery, career transformation, and personal growth. From her early aspirations to be an actor to navigating unfu…

00:56:51  |   Sun 05 Jan 2025
S6 - E3 - James Michels... how self improvement unlocked an introvert, fired a passion and created a legacy.

S6 - E3 - James Michels... how self improvement unlocked an introvert, fired a passion and created a legacy.

Stepping out of our comfort zone is never easy, and I have great admiration for anyone that has stepped outside theirs to do something that they have been afraid of. James Michels is one such person.…

00:46:07  |   Sun 12 Nov 2023
S6 - E2 - Astrid Abissath - From not fitting in to finding the real Astrid... all before she was 22

S6 - E2 - Astrid Abissath - From not fitting in to finding the real Astrid... all before she was 22

Growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood, Astrid faced a unique set of challenges that shaped her into the remarkable person she is today. She'll share her experiences of navigating the immen…

00:47:48  |   Sun 22 Oct 2023
S6 - E1 - Peter Ryan - From visually impaired to Paralympian and Ultra Endurance Running

S6 - E1 - Peter Ryan - From visually impaired to Paralympian and Ultra Endurance Running

Today, we're joined by an incredible guest, Peter Ryan, a remarkable athlete who has conquered adversity and shattered barriers.

Growing up, rural Tipperary was home for Peter. That meant sports and p…

01:10:37  |   Sun 08 Oct 2023
S5 - E6 - Orlagh Reynolds - Grateful for her life... the highs of Australia to the lows of helping her husband fight MND

S5 - E6 - Orlagh Reynolds - Grateful for her life... the highs of Australia to the lows of helping her husband fight MND

Orlagh Reynolds was a messer as a child and she has retained that sense of mischief into adulthood. She loved life and life loved Orlagh back as she lived the dream. City hopping as her career develo…

01:05:15  |   Sun 14 May 2023
S5 - E5 - Scott Jenkins - A turning point at 30 leads to ultramarathons, Badwater, life lessons and smiling children

S5 - E5 - Scott Jenkins - A turning point at 30 leads to ultramarathons, Badwater, life lessons and smiling children

Scott Jenkins didn’t want to find himself at the age of 80 looking back at his life wondering what more he could have done with it, what more he could have achieved and the people he could have helpe…

00:48:06  |   Sun 26 Mar 2023
S5 - E4 - Beulah Coombs - From Jamaica to Britain in the 50s, becoming one of the first black teachers in Britain

S5 - E4 - Beulah Coombs - From Jamaica to Britain in the 50s, becoming one of the first black teachers in Britain

Beulah Coombs was born in Jamaica in 1949 and at the age of 8 she moved to Manchester following her parents who had moved their to help rebuild England after the war. She is part of the Windrush Gene…

00:58:58  |   Sun 22 Jan 2023
S5 - E3 - Lawrence Cowan - How MND inspired him to change Scotland for the better

S5 - E3 - Lawrence Cowan - How MND inspired him to change Scotland for the better

Lawrence Cowan set out in politics determined to change lives but his life took an unexpected turn when his best friend, Gordon Aikman, was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease. It was too late for Go…

01:00:58  |   Sun 01 Jan 2023
S5 - E2 - Elaine Garrigues O'Neill - From French translator to Patisserie Chef

S5 - E2 - Elaine Garrigues O'Neill - From French translator to Patisserie Chef

Elaine Garrigues O'Neill grew up in Ireland but her eyes were always firmly fixed on a life further afield. When she graduated from University she moved to France and set about becoming as French as …

00:56:03  |   Sun 11 Dec 2022
S 5 - E1 - Vicki Duffendack - From worshipping Instagram to finding redemption with God

S 5 - E1 - Vicki Duffendack - From worshipping Instagram to finding redemption with God

Vicki Duffendack was a typical South Dublin woman, she grew up interested in boys, having fun with friends and seeing the world. She travelled across the globe as a nanny, working hard and partying j…

00:55:00  |   Sun 04 Dec 2022
S4 - E6 - The Zorbas - Inka and Iason were drawn together by their love of the Balkans and that love created music

S4 - E6 - The Zorbas - Inka and Iason were drawn together by their love of the Balkans and that love created music

Serendipity and chance encounters brought Inka and Iason together, their shared interests blossomed into a romance that is now three years down the road. As their relationship developed their boundar…

00:45:13  |   Sun 24 Apr 2022
S4 - E5 - Inka Malovic - Conceived in the Congo, born in Bosnia, grew up in Algeria until war in Algeria and Yugoslavia made her a refugee in Canada

S4 - E5 - Inka Malovic - Conceived in the Congo, born in Bosnia, grew up in Algeria until war in Algeria and Yugoslavia made her a refugee in Canada

The events we experience throughout our lives shape who we are and how we look at the world. As we move through life we learn and adapt and change because of what we have been through.

Inka Malovic wa…

01:09:02  |   Sun 20 Feb 2022
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