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

The Person Who Believed In Me

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 shines a spotlight on the everyday people who saw potential, offered unwavering support, and changed the trajectory of extraordinary lives.

In this trailer, you'll hear from an incredible lineup of guests including Oprah Winfrey, Charlie Puth, Nick Cannon, Barry Diller, Sherry Lansing, Jason Ballard, and 2 Chainz - each sharing powerful glimpses into the people who believed in them before the world knew their names. These weren't just words of encouragement from afar.

This was presence. Sacrifice. Dedication. From the music teacher who recognized raw talent, to the parent who refused to let their child settle, to the mentor who saw past society's limitations - these believers changed everything. Every episode features a big-name guest, but the true star is always the ordinary person who saw something extraordinary and chose to nurture it. Join David Begnaud as he explores the profound impact one person's belief can have on another's destiny. Get ready for intimate conversations, emotional revelations, and inspiring stories that remind us all of the power of believing in someone.

Host: David Begnaud
Created By: David Begnaud
A Do Good Crew Production
Executive Producer: Ellen Rocamora
For Do Good Crew: Executive Producers Olivier Delfosse, David Begnaud, Associate Producer Griffen Hamilton, Editor Jonah Johnson, Booker Sully Bloch
Director Of Photography: Foster Parks
Music Composed By: Slipstream
Post-Production: Longwave Digital

2026-02-17 1 min Transcript

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 He said, you're not like all the other kids.
 I'm Oprah Winfrey, and the person who believed in me...
 She was my first music teacher.
 I never even realized that.
 Sometimes I'm not even honest with myself.
 I'm Charlie Puth, and the person who believed in me...
 Like, he wasn't normal.
 I knew he wasn't a normal guy.
 He was like a superhero to me.
 I see something in you, and I know you can do better.
 I'm Nick Cannon.
 I'm Barry Dillard.
 I'm Sharon Lansing.
 I'm Jason Ballard.
 What up, y'all?
 It's two chains, and the person who believed in me...
 I'm David Beggio, and this...
 is the person who believed in me.
 Every guest is a big name, but the star of every episode
 is the everyday person who believed in them before the world.
 Dude, why can't you be the head of a studio?
 And I set to head.
 There will never be a woman head of a studio.
 What do you think it was?
 This wasn't encouragement from a distance.
 It was presence.
 Sacrifice.
 He really changed my career.
 I think I would have been a very different kind of man without getting...
 Nick Cannon just started with my parents,
 and then it trickled down from there.
 Nobody.
 But nobody.
 Did you make it out here alone?
 Wow.
 Isn't that a good one?
 Wow.

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