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Apple Rating 4.7 (208)
Since Feb 2026
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Deeply human conversations with extraordinary humans. Raw. Relatable. Unexpected. Hosted by Emmy Award–winning storyteller David Begnaud, The Person Who Believed in Me brings together big names from every field around one powerful question: Who believed in you before anyone else did? Through vulnerable, gratitude-filled conversations, guests reflect on the mentors, teachers, family members, and quiet champions who shaped their lives long before success found them. While the names may be familiar, the stories rarely are. This is a podcast about belief, connection, and the people who change our lives without ever asking for credit.

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7 Years as a Waiter to TOP-PAID Comedian

Jun 08, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

Before Sebastian Maniscalco became one of the highest paid comedians in the world — selling out five shows at Madison Square Garden and earning his own Sirius XM channel — he was a waiter at the Four…

Sharon Stone on Abuse, Death, and Who Believed in Her

Jun 01, 2026 1h 8m Transcript

Before Sharon Stone became one of Hollywood's most iconic stars, she was a kid from rural Pennsylvania getting sent to the principal's office for teaching her classmates cursive and multiplication.…

Harvard Professor: You Won’t Be Happy Until You FIX This | Arthur Brooks

May 25, 2026 48m Transcript

Before Arthur Brooks became a Harvard professor, bestselling author, and one of the world's most influential voices on happiness and human behavior, he was a 34 year old PhD student standing in front…

He LOST His Family Overnight for Being Gay

May 18, 2026 1h Transcript

Before Joel Kim Booster became an Emmy-nominated writer, actor, producer, stand-up comedian, and the star and creator of Fire Island, he was a 17 year old kid living in his car, kicked out by his…

From Cleaning Airbnbs to a Number 1 Hit Song in 12 Hours | Carly Pearce

May 11, 2026 58m Transcript

Before Carly Pearce became a Grammy-winning country music superstar and a member of the Grand Ole Opry, she was a 24 year old singer who had spent eight years in Nashville being told she wasn't…

The Man Printing Homes Opens Up About GRIEF and PURPOSE | Jason Ballard, ICON’s CEO

May 04, 2026 1h 9m Transcript

Before Jason Ballard became the CEO of Icon, a groundbreaking company using 3D printing and robotics to revolutionize how humanity builds homes and even NASA-backed lunar habitats, he was a skinny…

Hollywood’s Most POWERFUL Woman on Overcoming Self-Doubt | Sherry Lansing

Apr 27, 2026 1h 48m Transcript

Before Sherry Lansing became the first woman to run a major Hollywood studio and a legendary force behind some of cinema's most iconic films, she was an insecure young woman convinced she had to hide…

David Archuleta OPENS UP About Being a Gay Mormon

Apr 20, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

Before David Archuleta became a household name as the runner up on American Idol and a multi-platinum recording artist, he was a kid who didn't believe in himself, terrified of being exposed, and…

Hollywood REJECTED This British Actor as MLK for 7 Years | David Oyelowo

Apr 13, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

Before David Oyelowo became a critically acclaimed actor and the man who brought Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to life on screen, he was a shy kid who came back from Nigeria struggling to find his place…

One Belief Got Her Through Fame, Grief and Cancer | Melissa Etheridge

Apr 06, 2026 1h 14m Transcript

Before Melissa Etheridge became a Grammy-winning rock legend and an icon of resilience, she was a Kansas kid with a wild dream and a father who never told her she couldn't do it. In this deeply…

Nick Cannon on NARCISSISM, ADHD & Why Diagnoses Are Just LABELS

Mar 30, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

Before Nick Cannon became a multi-hyphenate media mogul, comedian, rapper, producer, and host of The Masked Singer, he was a hyperactive five year old kid walking into a storefront Taekwondo studio…

A side of Charlie Puth the media never showed

Mar 23, 2026 1h 4m Transcript

Before Charlie Puth became a multi-platinum artist and one of the most technically gifted musicians of his generation, he was a kid who couldn't sing in front of people until he was 18 years old. He…

The Cold Pitch That Took Her From UNKNOWN To Hollywood | Ava DuVernay

Mar 16, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

Before Ava DuVernay became an Oscar-nominated director and groundbreaking force in Hollywood, she was a 32 year old publicist with a $50,000 film, no film school degree, and a dream she wasn't sure…

Self-Made Billionaire: What Actually Creates Success | Barry Diller

Mar 09, 2026 58m Transcript

Before Barry Diller became one of the most powerful media moguls in history, he was a 32 year old television executive that everyone thought was too young, too inexperienced, and completely…

2Chainz Reveals How His Teacher SAVED His Life

Mar 02, 2026 58m Transcript

Before 2 Chainz became a Grammy-winning hip hop icon, he was Tauheed Epps, a high-achieving student facing expulsion under a zero tolerance drug policy. One teacher's letter changed everything. In…

Oprah Reveals How One Person’s Belief CHANGED Her Entire Life

Feb 23, 2026 49m Transcript

"Nobody but nobody can make it out here alone." In this powerful conversation, Oprah Winfrey shares how one teacher's attention saved her life during her darkest years and why being "seen" is the…

The Person Who Believed In Me: Oprah, Charlie Puth, Nick Cannon Share Their Stories - Launching Soon

Feb 17, 2026 1m Trailer Transcript

The Person Who Believed In Me is a heartfelt podcast that celebrates the unsung heroes behind some of the world's biggest names. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist David Begnaud, this series…

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