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
