The People Who Make Us: Find Your War Paint & Always Bet On Yourself, the debut episode of The People Who Make Us Podcast, host Jonny Thyne introduces the premise and values behind the show, emphasizing the importance of love, connection, vulnerability, and realness. Jonny also shares his personal journey of overcoming fears with the support of friends, family, and therapy.

The episode features a conversation with Nicole and Billy Cundiff, highlighting their remarkable achievements, including Nicole's career in real estate, law, and philanthropy, and Billy's NFL career. They discuss their motivations, challenges, and their shared commitment to making a positive impact, particularly through Colleen's Dream Foundation, which raises awareness and funds for ovarian cancer. The Cundiff's also share personal stories of resilience, family bonds, and the importance of staying true to oneself.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey

01:28 The Concept Behind the Podcast

02:59 Introducing the First Guests: Nicole and Billy Cundiff

04:06 Technical Difficulties and Overcoming Challenges

06:59 Nicole's Background and Early Life

09:48 Billy's Background and Early Life

11:34 College Years and Meeting Each Other

15:42 Post-College Life and Career Paths

18:00 Family Challenges and Triumphs

22:49 Creating a Legacy: The Foundation

26:27 The Beginning of the Journey

27:00 Starting the Foundation

28:20 Challenges and Realizations

30:07 Building Relationships and Facing Harsh Realities

33:46 Cherishing Quality Time

36:01 Chloe's Lemonade Stand

38:19 Family Legacy and Impact

40:06 Advice and Reflections

42:31 Fun Questions and Closing Remarks