The Podcast
Interviewing Ordinary People Living Extraordinary Lives
Not a great whisperer is focused on owning your truth, being vulnerable and empowering people to do the same.
Join Katy for raw, unfiltered conversations that pierce the heart. With incredible guests from diverse backgrounds, the “Not a Great Whisperer” podcast is a haven for those eager to embrace their authentic selves. Here, there are no pretenses, just genuine connections.
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Not a Great Whisperer Episodes
Episode 178: From Pararescue Missions to Personal Triumphs — Meet Robert Hamilton Owens
Robert Hamilton Owens is the kind of guest who doesn’t just inspire you—he makes you want to jump up and take action. In this episode, Katy Rey dives into the extraordinar…
Episode 177: Unstoppable and Unfiltered — How Courtnie Nichols is Shaping the Future of Travel
Prepare to be inspired as Katy Rey welcomes the phenomenal Courtnie Nichols to Not a Great Whisperer. Courtnie isn’t just making waves in the travel industry; she’s creati…
Episode 176: Cooking Up Change — Chason Forehand’s Mission to Uplift Communities
Join Katy Rey as she sits down with the incredible Chason Forehand for a Not a Great Whisperer episode filled with inspiration, laughter, and raw honesty. Chason’s journey i…
Episode 175: Breaking the Stigma — Carolina Mendonca’s Raw Take on Mental Health Recovery
In this thought-provoking episode of Not a Great Whisperer, Katy Rey welcomes Carolina Mendonca, a true powerhouse in the mental health world. Carolina’s journey from Brazil t…
Episode 174: Unstoppable Heart — Carol Gravante’s Mission to Heal and Empower Foster Kids
Tune in to this episode of Not a Great Whisperer, as Katy Rey sits down with the absolutely remarkable Carol Gravante, a woman who has not only lived an incredible life but ha…
Episode 173: Building a Better World — Alysa Southall’s Journey of Empathy and Impact
Katy Rey chats with the one and only Alysa Southall, a truly phenomenal human being whose heart and soul are poured into everything she does. Alysa is the founder and owner of…
Episode 172: Healing from Within — Jennifer Gilman’s Mission for Holistic Health
Jennifer Gilman knows firsthand what it’s like to struggle with health challenges that seem impossible to overcome. With a weak immune system, thyroid issues, and an autoimm…
Episode 171: Thriving on All Fronts — the Bold, Unstoppable Life of Lisa Hansen
Katy Rey welcomes the truly amazing Lisa Hansen, a woman who seems to do it all—and does it all incredibly well. Lisa is a mom of two boys, a mechanical engineer, a talented…
Episode 170: Beyond the Mat — How Jabari Irons is Changing Lives Through Wrestling and Education
This episode features Katy Rey in conversation with the incredible Jabari Irons, a man who’s making a big impact in his community and beyond. A proud Fort Myers native, Jaba…
Episode 169: Conversations that Matter — An Open-Minded Dialogue with Mitzi Ocasio
Curiosity and creativity collide in a warm, wide-ranging conversation with Mitzi Ocasio, children’s book author and host of Mitzi, Let’s Think About It, whose blend of ima…
Episode 168: Fearless at Any Age — Susan Guidi’s Blend of Comedy, Medicine, and Bold Living
High-octane energy and life‑rewriting grit collide in a conversation with Susan Guidi—comedian and improviser, pioneering sonographer, business owner, bodybuilding champio…
Episode 167: Just Phil, Just Right — Meet Phil Nahajewski, The CFO Who Keeps It Real
Catch the latest episode of Not a Great Whisperer, where host Katy Rey chats with the amazing Phil Nahajewski, a down‑to‑earth CFO who makes finance fun and relatable; fro…
Episode 166: Changing Lives, One Smile at a Time — Jim Hardwick’s Mission
Brimming with heart and purpose, this episode of Not a Great Whisperer features an inspiring conversation with Jim Hardwick, sales expert and cofounder of the Hardwick Foundat…
Episode 165: Unmanageable and Unstoppable — Kimberlee Nicole Smith on Possibilities
Expect a wild ride on Not a Great Whisperer as the magnetic Kimberlee Nicole Smith—storyteller, status‑quo disrupter, and founder/CEO of The Tenacious Rose Project—bring…
Episode 164: Rewriting the Rules — Chelsey Goodan on the Raw Truths of Teenage Girls
Laughs and heart collide in a warm, revealing conversation with Chelsey Goodan, author of Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls, whose bubbly candor and deep r…
Episode 163: Change is a Good Thing — Embracing New Beginnings with Jillian Abby
Expect a lively, deeply reflective conversation that blends creativity and courage as Jillian Abby—a storm of imagination and bold, life‑changing ideas—unpacks vivid sto…
Episode 162: From Courtroom to Community — Kate Spurlock’s Crusade for the Voiceless
A fierce protector and relentless advocate, Kate Spurlock brings courtroom grit and deep empathy to a conversation about justice, survivor advocacy, and public service; as the…
Episode 161: Joy Unleashed — Christy Vogel’s Heartfelt Impact on Empowering the Hearing Impaired
Empathy-driven leadership and entrepreneurial savvy converge in a revealing conversation with Christy Vogel, CEO of Marketing Direction and founder of the nonprofit Sounding J…
Episode 160: Breaking Bonds, Building Bridges — Navigating Divorce Recovery with Ravit Rose
Passion and purpose collide in a raw, deeply felt conversation with Ravit Rose, the “Divorce Scientist,” whose own costly, emotionally fraught divorce propelled her to redefin…
Episode 159: Living in Light – Janice Noehulani on Embracing Joy in a Heavy (Often Messy) World
Janice Noehulani brings an infectious energy and a deeply compassionate perspective to a conversation that blends laughter with transformation; a natural‑born psychic and he…
Episode 158: The Colleen Code – Sips, Songs and Success with Colleen Murphy-Gomez
From Minnesota to Atlanta, Colleen Murphy‑Gomez turns everyday moments into marketing magic—she grew up belting TV commercial jingles in her family living room, studied ma…
Episode 157: The Fabric of Alex Stead – Fashion, Family, and Finding Herself
From humble Trinity roots to the polished floors of downtown Tampa, Alex Stead brings family‑first grit and genuine warmth to the world of style—grounded by a close‑knit…
Episode 156: G Holloman – A Journey of Insight and Enterprise
A life shaped by global travel, disciplined values, and quiet resilience, G. Holloman takes listeners from a multicultural childhood in Japan to the unexpected challenges of a…
Episode 155: Snapshot of Empowerment – Jess Veguez on Women, Community, and Confidence
Get ready for an exhilarating episode of Not a Great Whisperer as host Katy Rey sits down with photographer and founder Jess Veguez, a storyteller who blends professional bran…
Episode 154: Beyond the Labels – Katy Rey’s Transformative 2023
Join Katy Rey for a powerful, intimate retrospective on a transformative 2023—two‑time bestselling author, entrepreneur, and founder of Fostering Hearts Florida, Katy refl…
Episode 153: Meredith Killingsworth – Elevating High Performing Women to New Peaks
Meredith Killingsworth is a life coach and strategist who helps high‑performing women and female entrepreneurs reclaim energy, set boundaries, and rebuild lives that truly f…
Episode 152: Living Out Loud – Rewriting Life’s Rules with the Nurse Gone Rogue, Diana Nicorici
A former ICU nurse who went rogue and rewrote the rules, Diana Nicorici is a serial entrepreneur and single mother of five who turned personal courage into systemic change—f…
Episode 151: Choosing Joy – Ilene and Alli’s Life on Their Terms
Ilene Mitnick and Alli Baldwin — partners in life and business for over 30 years and the creative forces behind The Good Life and The Zest Zone — share how love, curiosity…
Episode 150: Charity Golden – Redefining Strength, Sisterhood, and Female Solidarity
From strawberry fields to skyscrapers, Charity Golden’s journey blends southern charm, fierce curiosity, and a relentless commitment to lifting women up—Barnard‑educated…
Episode 149: Tara Battiato – Leading with Heart in the World of Sports
From the sidelines to the forefront of change, this episode of Not a Great Whisperer follows a leader who’s redefining sports‑driven community impact. Once a Denver Bronco…
Episode 148: Gab, Grit and Grace – Megan De La Concha’s Journey from Silence to Empowerment
Survival turned into strategy: after enduring physical abuse, emotional trauma, and serious health battles, Lindsey White rebuilt her life into a playbook for generational emp…
Episode 147: Unleashing Strength with Lindsey White – A Tale of Triumph Over Adversity
When life hands you chaos, some people rewrite the rules—this episode shows how to do it with grit and grace. On Not a Great Whisperer, Katy Rey sits down with Tampa’s #1 …
Episode 146: From Hidden Shadows to Authentic Light – Noelle Soncrant’s Unyielding Journey
From hidden shadows to authentic light, this episode of Katy Rey’s podcast, Not a Great Whisperer, follows a courageous journey that began in a conservative Midwestern town …
Episode 145: Born to Matter – Tom Doherty’s Unstoppable Spirit
Radiant positivity and a simple, profound message—we are all born to matter—drive this heartfelt conversation on Not a Great Whisperer with Katy Rey and Tom Doherty, whose…
Episode 144: From Thrift Stores to Bestseller Lists – The Tale of Shirley Jump, the Eco-conscious Author
From thrifted treasures to bestselling pages, this conversation on Not a Great Whisperer traces Shirley Jump’s unconventional rise—from a TV desk to journalism and freelan…
Episode 143: Chasing Purpose, Not Busy – Amy Mangueira’s Evolution
Transformation meets leadership: Amy Mangueira, named a Top Life Coach to Watch Out for in 2022 by NYC Journal, joins Katy Rey on Not a Great Whisperer to unpack her evolution…
Episode 142: Manifesting Miracles – Michelle J Lamont’s Journey from Darkness to Enlightenment
From loss and trauma to radical renewal, Michelle J. Lamont’s story is a testament to the power of perspective and persistence: a first‑generation Colombian‑American fro…
Episode 141: Crafting a Legacy – The Art of Parenting and Pursuing Passion with Karimah Henry
Creativity turned into a crafted life: born in the Bronx with proud Jamaican roots, Karimah Henry transformed a childhood sketchbook habit and a parenting philosophy of freedo…
Episode 140: Squats and Margaritas with, Erin Washington
From D1 athlete to balanced‑life advocate, Erin Washington turns two decades of struggle with weight, body image, and eating disorders into a message of hard‑won balance…
Episode 139: Rich in Real Life with, Jessica Hurley
Healing and hustle collide as Jessica Hurley pulls back the curtain on a season she calls Rich in Real Life, sharing candid stories of struggle, growth, and wholehearted reinv…
Episode 138: Politics and doing the work, with Valerie McDonald
Valerie McDonald joins Not A Great Whisperer to talk about her journey in politics. Valerie is a Tampa native, mother of two, and a human with a passion for local politics and…
Episode 137: Animal Based Bae, Lindsay DeAguila
Lindsay aka Animal Based Bae joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast. Her work is driven by the question: “How can one build, hone, expand and thrive in physical and emotional res…
Episode 136: Elli Wellness with Ashley Mulholland
Ashley Mulholland joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about being a business owner, mother and influencer. Ashley is an influencer and small business owner of Elli Wel…
Episode 135: Michael Hernandez
Michael Hernandez joins Not A Great Whisperer to talk about breaking the stigma of false masculinity and the work he has put in to heal and help other men grow. Michael is a t…
Episode 134: Humans First Coaching, with Founders Amy and Katy
Amy and Katy join Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about the new company they recently launched, Humans First Coaching and the reason behind it. They both have been in le…
Episode 133: Forever Rooted, with Tia
Tia joins Not A Great Whisperer podcast to tell us her story as a 44 year old “happily divorced” entrepreneur living in Tampa Bay. Originally from NW Pennsylvania she grew up …
Episode 132: Dating and Relationship coaching with, Ludmila Woodruff
Ludmila Woodruff joins Not A Great Whisperer to talk about her journey and why she became a coach. Ludmila is an international Dating and Relationship Coach who helps high ach…
Episode 131: Self Defense and MYET Protection, with Mimi
Mimi joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about her company, MYET Protection and how it all began. Myrlande aka Mimi, is a 27 year old entrepreneur living in Florida an…
Episode 130: Trauma into Triumph, with Alyssa Young
Alyssa Young joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about her journey and the career she has built for herself. Her story started with trauma, and has blossomed into triu…
Episode 129: Addicted to Skin, with Rochelle
Rochelle joins Not A Great Whisperer podcast to talk about her journey opening her own medical and beauty spa. She was born in Detroit and raised throughout the Tampa Bay Area…
Episode 128: Teachers Change the World, with Christy King
Christy King joins Not A Great Whisperer podcast to talk about being an educator and working with kids in this current climate. She is a music educator, military wife, and out…
Episode 127: Girlfriend Get Fit, with Felecia
Felecia joins Not A Great Whisperer podcast to talk about all the things she loves. Felecia is a serial marketer and founder of the Girlfriend Get Fit blog. She has combined h…
Episode 125: Getting Real, with Shenille Ford
Shenille joins Not A Great Whisperer to talk about putting in the work and continuing to thrive. Shenille Ford is currently a licensed Florida Realtor with Southern Life Realt…
Episode 124: Zen Lotus Essentials, with Lia
Lia joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about starting her own business and her journey along the way. Lia Johnson Kremer is the owner and creator of Zen Lotus Essenti…
Episode 123: Sunny Collabs and Pride month, with Kayla Goldman
Kayla Goldman joins Not A Great Whisperer podcast to talk about owning her own business and to celebrate Pride month. Kayla came out to her very supportive Jewish family in he…
Episode 122: Saving My Sister, with Nicole Woodruff
Nicole joins Not A Great Whisperer podcast to talk about her journey and family. Nicole Woodruff is a mother, wife, Tampa-based occupational therapist and yoga teacher who spe…
Episode 121: Everything happens as it should, with Yamel Belen
Yamel joins Not A Great Whisperer to talk about her life and why she started One Love Doula Services. Yamel is married to her High School sweetheart and together they have fiv…
Episode 120: Breaking the Stereotype, with Amanda LaCount
goal to inspire others to follow their dreams. Amanda is a dancer, choreographer, model and influencer at a very young age and continues to motivate others from every age and …
Episode 119: Just Wright Events with Kristin Wright
Kristin joins Not A Great Whisperer to talk about taking the big lead into owning her own business. Krisitn Wright is the owner and CEO of Just Wright Events, LLC which was es…
Episode 118: Hope Grove with Heather Miniello
eather joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about how her non-profit organization in Dunedin, Florida started. Hopr Grove started out of a personal need from Heather to…
Episode 117: A Beautiful Mess, with Maria Parrilla
Maria Parrilla joins Not A Great Whisperer to tackle some serious topics. Maria was born and raised in the heart of West Tampa and grew up with her sister and raised by her gr…
Episode 116: Taquisha Takes Real Estate, with Taquisha McCluster
Taquisha McCluster joins Not A Great Whisperer to talk about her journey as a mother, spouse and as a professional. She is 33 years old and was born and raised in the Tampa Ba…
Episode 115: The Pretty House Team, with Amanda Lebiszczak
anda (no one says her last name) Lebiszczak, joins Not A Great Whisperer to talk about all things real estate. She is a top selling Residential Real Estate Agent with The Pret…
Episode 114: EmpowHERment with Ambee Stephens
Ambee joins Not A Great Whisperer to chat with Katy. Ambee Stephens is the Founder and CEO of EmpowHERment, a women’s community center committed to helping women rise through …
Episode 113: Belle La Mode with Ruth Scott
Ruth joins Not A Great Whisperer to chat with Katy. Ruth Scott is the owner and founder of Belle La Mode, a Woman’s Shapewear Company. She is a mother and entrepreneur by he…
Episode 112: Getting Creative with Laura Martinez
Laura joins Not A Great Whisperer to talk with Katy about her long past with immigration and the hard work that got her to where she is today. Laura is a creative professional…
Episode 111: Committing to the journey, with Janelle Ford
Janelle joins Not A Great Whisperer to talk about her journey with Katy. Janelle is an author, transformational mind coach, mental wellness advocate, mother of 3 and a nonprof…
Episode 110: Female Gang with Elizabeth “Lou” Horton
Lou joins Not A Great Whisperer with Katy to talk about balancing a busy life. Elizabeth Bisaccia Horton, called Lou by her friends, is one of the founders of FemaleGang, a wo…
Episode 109: Taking the Leap with Caroline Rivera
Caroline Rivera joins Not A Great Whisperer with Katy. Caroline talks about taking the leap and moving to Florida from Puerto Rico right after college. She had nothing but a s…
Episode 108: Women and Finance with Katlyn Orton
Katlyn Orton joins Katy on Not A Great Whisperer to talk about how she got herself into the finance industry and her continued success. Katlyn is a local financial planner tha…
Episode 107: Get R.A.W with Denise Marsh
and Align from Within, LLC (also known as R.A.W.) She helps clients through every transformation and helps them discover new ways to put themselves first without feeling guilt…
Episode 106: Boobs and Bras with Denise Peske, from Pretty Lovely You
Katy Rey is back after a much needed break and ready for a new season of Not A Great Whisperer. She is relaunching with new guests and urging you to revisit her previous episo…
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Episode 105: Making an impact, with Joseph Resendez
Joseph Resendez joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to discuss his journey and how much he enjoys being the jack of all trades. Joseph specializes in photography, Jiu-Jitsu, s…
Episode 104: You can do anything, with Rachel
Rachel Saylor Brown, joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about her journey and career she has built for herself. Rachel was born and raised in South Carolina and moved…
Episode 103: KC on the Mix
Kyle(KC), joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about his journey in the music and recording industry and starting at the age of 16. KC began recording, mixing, & master…
Episode 102: Alexandra By The Bay
Brand marketing professional, content creator, and yoga instructor, Alexandra Ferraro joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast. Alex shares her personal wellness journey in hopes o…
Episode 101: Resilience is Life, with Lindsay DeAguila
Lindsay DeAguila joins Not A Great Whisperer to talk about how she has dedicated her life to adventure, travel and personal development. We also discuss her company Lindsays A…
Episode 100: Making it to the 100th episode, with Katy and Chris
Katy and Chris join Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to discuss making it to the 100th episode and the journey it took to get here. They highlight this milestone by discussing fa…
Episode 99: Infidelity, with Chris
Chris joins Katy on Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to discuss infidelity, betrayal and addiction.They are not the sexiest topics but as a couple Katy and Chris are very motivat…
Episode 98: Millennial Dating, with Katarina
Kat joins Katy on Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to discuss the complicated reality of millennial dating. From dating during a global pandemic to the fluctuating dynamic betwee…
Episode 97: FemaleGang, with Haylee Hehl
Haylee Hehl joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about her journey as an entrepreneur and previously an educator. Haylee is the founder of The Rock Glove and co-founder…
Episode 96: Making changes, with Holly Young
Holly Young joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about her life and how she got on this health and lifestyle journey with her partner, Sean and their son, Sonni. We tal…
Episode 95: Cannabis, with DJ Howard
DJ Howard joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about all things cannabis. DJ is an entrepreneur, advocate, educator, and master connector. He is the FL Chapter Preside…
Episode 94: Van Life with Lisa and Chris
Lisa and Chris join Not A Great Whisperer Podcast from their #vanlife home. Both of them were born and raised just 15 miles apart in the beautiful beach towns of St. Petersbur…
Episode 93: Pro Wrestling and WWE, with Kelsey Heather
Kelsey Heather joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast for the second time to give us an update on all the amazing new things she has been up to and how she started working toward…
Episode 92: Styled by Salt Loft, with Abeba
Abeba Salter Liggins joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about being a personal stylist and image consultant and also being an educator for over 20 years. Everything a…
Episode 91: Social mobility and community transformation, with Jon Dengler
Jon Dengler joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about how WellBuilt Bikes got started and how the community can get involved. WellBuilt Bikes is a non-profit bike shop…
Episode 90: Fit life, Mom life, Career Life, with Brittany Eguia
Brittany joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about taking the big leap from her Government job to real estate. Brittany is a perfect example of hard work paying off an…
Episode 89: Chuckuterie, with Chuck Safy in NY
Chuck Safy joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about 2020, the year of self reflection and quitting his job in a pandemic and starting his own business, Chuckuterie. C…
Episode 88: Road 2 Realty, with Ashley Smith
Ashley Smith joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about her Road to Realty. Ashley is a Florida native born in Clearwater, and now resides in Apollo Beach with her son …
Episode 87: Love, loss, and finding yourself with Carlos
Carlos joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about love, loss and finding yourself at such a young age. He is an inspiring and intelligent human that Katy has been bless…
Episode 86: Addiction affects the whole family, Sandra
Sandra joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast to share her story with the world. Sandra is focused on starting a new organization, FasfaUnited. The mission is to arrange and faci…
Episode 85: Women’s Day is everyday, Vanessa Charles
Not a Great Whisperer Podcast is celebrating International Women’s Day with Vanessa Charles; a powerful, supportive, empowering woman. With lots of laughs and funny stories …
Episode 84: Rise Up For Peace, Ms. Patricia Brown
Ms. Patrica Brown joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about losing her son to gun violence in March 2020. Ms. Patrica shares her heartbreaking and powerful story about…
Episode 83: Empowering Differences, Ashley T Brundage
Ashley T. Brundage joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about her new book, Empowering Differences. Ashley puts the book into action with her own journey of self explo…
Episode 82: In honor of Hazel Rose, with Brittany and Paul
*Trigger Warning* Brittany and Paul join Not a Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about their first born, Hazel Rose. Hazel was born on October 10, 2017 making Brittany and Paul …
Episode 81: Foster Parent, Kimberly
Kimberly joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about her life as a foster parent and how she started this journey when she was a teenager. Katy has known Kimberly for a …
Episode 80: My Diva, Jean Miclis MimiStylz
Jean joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about thriving and surviving. Jean is a part of the trans community and continues to educate people and work hard to open peop…
Episode 79: Fostering Change and making an impact, George
George Agovino joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast with his Heart of Gold to launch our Season 3 . His kindness and loving personality shines in this episode. George is a fath…
Episode 78: Mom, PT and Entrepreneur, Ashley Smith
Ashley Smith joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about balancing her 2 jobs and mom life. As a PT, Arbonne Consultant and Mom, Ashley stays engaged. She is empowering…
Episode 77: Success is Complicated, RaQuel Hopkins
RaQuel Hopkins joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast from Houston, Texas as a certified Forbes Coaches Council Member. She discusses her journey as an Executive Coach, Leadersh…
Episode 76: TO BE US Productions, Tosca and Cedrick
To Be US Productions joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast to discuss their debut film, “TO BE US: To work”, that centers on what it’s like to work while Black. The docume…
Episode 75: Dropping some much needed knowledge, Charlotte Kibert
Local Trans business owner and leader, Charlotte Kibert (CK) joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. She is the co-founder of Seminole Heights yoga studio All Y’all Yoga, and a…
Episode 74: Ambassador of Peace, Edie Darling
Passionate and profound, Edie Darling joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast. Edie is an Author, Spiritual Leader, Motivational Speaker, true Humanitarian and an Ambassador of P…
Episode 73: Sister from another mister, Maggie
One of my closest friends, Maggie Montenegro joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast. Maggie and I grew up together and have stories that we laugh about to this day. Maggie has t…
Episode 72: One Amazing Find, Casey Smith
Radiant and authentic, Casey Smith joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast. Casey is a small business owner, mother, wife, friend, boss, and strong woman in the community. Casey c…
Episode 71: Sober Truth Project, George Wood
Strong and honest, George Wood joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. George Wood, founder and director of the The Timothy Initiative and Sober Truth Project, has been to hell a…
Episode 70: First podcast with the kids
Jayden and Juleighana join their mom, Katy Rey on Not a Great Whisperer for a podcast day to talk about life. They are a bit shy for their first podcast but eager for another …
Episode 69: A Nurse’s Life in a pandemic, Linzi Lyson
Frontline worker, Linzi Lyson joins Katy Rey on Not a Great Whisperer podcast to discuss everything she has experienced as a Labor and Delivery Nurse throughout this pandemic.…
Episode 68: Will we ever change? Current events with Katy and Kevin
Kevin Tydlaska-Dziedzic joins Katy Rey on Not a Great Whisperer podcast to discuss everything that is going on around us with a lot of humor and honesty. They discuss presiden…
Episode 67: Be Martha Fit , with Martha VanCamp
Certified Wellness and Weight Loss Coach, Martha VanCamp joins Not a Great Whisperer to discuss the experiences along her journey that led her to where she is today. We talked…
Episode 66: Giving birth during a pandemic, with Marissa Moran
One of our favorite guests, Marissa Moran joins Not a Great Whisperer to discuss being forced to shut down her business and giving birth to her first born during a pandemic. S…
Episode 65: Holliday Bakes, Chriss Holliday
Witty and captivating, Chriss joins Not a Great Whisperer. Chriss owns “Holliday Bakes”, a multicultural bakery in Seminole Heights. After being fired from her last job for he…
Episode 64: Baseball is Back, Sam Burch
Minor League Baseball Umpire, Sam joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast with Katy Rey. Sam talks about being an umpire and the crazy times we are living in. Sam started umpirin…
Episode 63: Human Sex Trafficking Awareness, with Natasha from Redefining Refuge
Natasha, President of Redefining Refuge joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast. Redefining Refuge is a non-profit dedicated to fighting for children who have been victims of the …
Episode 62: Strength in Every Season, Whitney Brundage
Funny and honest, Whitney joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast with Katy Rey. Whitney talks about the season of life she is in and everything she is doing for herself and her f…
Episode 61: Mask On or Mask Off, Katy Rey
Join Katy Rey on Not a Great Whisperer Podcast to discuss masks in Florida and the US and why you should jump on the bandwagon of wearing them. Katy is a firm believer in trus…
Episode 6: Beautiful inside and out, Yara Lampathakis
Model and influencer, Yara Lampathakis joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast. Yara and Katy met through Instagram in a creative group and immediately connected because of their …
Episode 59: Black Lives Matter with Christin Underwood
Not A Great Whisperer Podcast is honored to have Christin Underwood on this week’s episode to discuss a very tough yet incredibly important topic in our country. Christin is a…
Episode 58: The Big Red Head Book, Erin La Rosa
Intelligent and stunning, Erin La Rosa joins Not a Great Whisperer podcast from her home in LA, California. As a new mother, author and Blue Ivy’s confidante she gives us a…
Episode 57: Parenting with No Expectations, Part 2 with Chris Rey
Katy and Chris discuss the new addition to the family that arrived in February, on Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. The grand finale has arrived to make them a party of 5. Chris…
Episode 56: Reopening the World, with Kevin Tydlaska-Dziedzic
Katy and Kevin join together to have an open conversation on Not a Great Whisperer Podcast about the nation re-opening. Kevin is coming from a small business perspective and K…
Episode 55: Not to Be Blunt, Kai Edwards
Inspiring and empowering , Kai Edwards joins Not a Great Whisperer podcast. Kai is a 22 year old entrepreneur that decided to start a Cannabis company almost 2 years ago when …
Episode 54: Quarantined as a Mom during a Pandemic
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Katy Rey talks about being quarantined as a mom, on Not A Great Whisperer Podcast. Katy is a mom of three and this is not by accident, this was a…
Episode 53: Book Review with Katy Rey, Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Quarantined yet inspired, Katy Rey runs the show solo for Not A Great Whisperer Podcast to discuss the empowering and courageous book Untamed, by Glennon Doyle. Glennon Doyle …
Episode 52: BMC, Paige, Kate, Shayna, and Katy
Funny and honest, Bad Mom’s Club(BMC) joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Paige, Shayna, Kate and Katy are all mom’s that met each other on the t-ball team and pre -schoo…
Episode 51: Cannabis talk with Mr. Pink , Nick Rosado
Kind and open minded, Nick Rosado joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Nick is an advocate for cannabis and talks about his journey with it. He is starting a new adventure th…
Episode 50: Father son duo, Heath and Scotty
Funny and intelligent, Heath and Scotty join Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Scotty brings years of experience working with pro, college, and high school athletes in his caree…
Episode 49: Mental Health Awareness, Annie
Courageous and honest, Annie joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Annie shares her story as a daughter, wife, friend and mother. She takes us through the tough road of mental …
Episode 48: CBD Housewife, Jasmine
Ambitious and kindhearted, Jasmine joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Jasmine is a mother,wife,and CBD connoisseur. She is launching her CBD line this year called MYLF. She …
Episode 47: All Y’all Yoga, Elizabeth (EB)
Unique and intelligent, Elizabeth Brackman Kibert (EB) joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. She is the founder and owner of Seminole Heights new yoga studio All Y’all Yoga. …
Episode 46: Tara and Bryan
Talented and entertaining, Tara and Bryan join Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Tara and Bryan live in Santa Monica, California but met in Boston at Berklee College of Music. Th…
Episode 45: Mindful Lifts, Grethel
Stunning and uplifting, Grethel joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Grethel is an RN, CPT and sets up sustainable fitness programs for women so they can show up at the gym w…
Episode 44: Pregnancy Series, Episode 4 with Katy, Marissa and Jennifer
Katy, Marissa and Jennnifer join Not a great Whisperer Podcast to discuss pregnancy and what they are experiencing right now. They have a candid conversation on pregnancy and…
Episode 43: Twin Episode, Lauren & Jenae
So similar yet so different, twin sisters, Lauren and Jenae join Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. The sisters talk about growing up together in South Africa and Florida and how …
Episode 42: Owning your own business, Kevin and Brandon
Fearless and motivating, Kevin and Brandon join Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. They discuss taking the lead into their own business and the experience they had along the way.…
Episode 41: Love, lifting and laughter with Rachel Dinkeldein
Delightful and sincere, Rachel joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast. Rachel is a newlywed and homeowner. She is the health and wellness coordinator at Verizon and works with …
Episode 40: Biggest Loser, Kristi McCart
Beautiful and charismatic Kristi, contestant on The Biggest Loser on USA that premiered January 28th, joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Kristi McCart is a wife, mother, and…
Episode 39: CBD is good for business, Nick Akins
Entrepreneur and Florida native, Nick Akins joins Not a Great Whisperer podcast for our special Gasparilla episode. Nick talks about graduating from USF and working for Hyatt …
Episode 38: Soul Sister, Jessica Winkelhausen Smith
Expert and influencer, Jessica Winkelhausen Smith joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. She is an expert in fitness, health, wellness and creating a community for women who wan…
Episode 37: Pregnancy Series, Episode 3 with Katy and Marissa
Katy and Marissa join Not a great Whisperer Podcast to discuss pregnancy and what they are experiencing right now. They have a candid conversation on pregnancy and what their …
Episode 36: Shalon’s Hope, Shalon Barnett
Inspirational and courageous, Shalon Barnett joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. She is an entrepreneur, speaker, mentor and owner at Shalon’s Hope. Her mission is to prov…
Episode 35: Sara Silva
Determined and compassionate Sara Silva joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast. Sara is the founder and owner of High Frequency Yoga and Fitness in Tampa. She started planning t…
Episode 34: “Beat Bobby Flay,” Chef Rosana and Chef Ricardo
Powerful couple from Tampa Bay, Chef Rosana and Chef Ricardo compete on “Beat Bobby Flay.” The talented chefs join Not A Great Whisperer podcast to discuss their journey …
Episode 33: Back To Being Me, Katy Rey
To celebrate the holiday season, our host Katy Rey joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast as a guest and our guest host of the day is Katarina. We discuss her gratitude and wher…
Episode 32: Happiless Chokelist, Laura Juntunen
Motivated and empowering, Laura joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Laura is the author of Happiless Chokelist, a book about breaking through barriers, gaining clarity, movi…
Episode 31: The Doer Co., Jamie Doerschuck
Brilliant and determined Jamie joins Not a Great Whisperer podcast. Jamie is the founder of The Doer Co., and continues to bring her marketing skills to companies everywhere. …
Episode 30: Pregnancy Series, Episode 2 with Katy, Amanda, and Marissa
Katy, Amanda and Marissa join Not a great Whisperer Podcast to discuss pregnancy and what they are experiencing right now. Amanda and Katy are due end of February and Marissa …
Episode 29: Parenting With No Expectations, Chris Rey
Impressive and playful, Chris Rey joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast. He joins to add his personal experience as a father. He shares funny stories with his lighthearted attit…
Episode 28: Different strokes for different folks , Women’s discussion
A group of vibrant and helpful women join Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Ashley, Amanda, Katarina and Katy all discuss different stages of life they are currently in and how …
Episode 27: Empowering Kindness, Nathan Caldwell
Compassionate and knowledgeable Nathan Caldwell, author of Empowering Kindness joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast. Nathan is an author, speaker, dad, husband, son, brother a…
Episode 26: Pregnancy Series, First Episode With Katy And Amanda
Katy and Amanda join Not a great Whisperer Podcast to discuss pregnancy and what they are experiencing right now. Amanda and Katy discuss the different experiences they are h…
Episode 25: Sensible Woo, Ginger
Entrepreneur and metaphysical practitioner, Mary “Ginger” Williams joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Founder of Sensible Woo, she teaches owners how to run online with …
Episode 24: In honor of Baby Jude, Leah and Michelle Solano
Devoted and kindhearted, Leah and Michelle join Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. We discuss the different seasons(moving, job changes,loss of their child) they have gone through…
Episode 23: She Can Fly, Trinity Morgan
Fascinating and graceful, Trinity joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. We discuss her aerialist career and how she started working as an aerialist 6 years ago after a car acc…
Episode 22: Smiling Through Every Obstacle, Leah Marshall
Kindhearted and radiant, Leah joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. We discuss when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Leah has her journalism degree and works with c…
Episode 21: Hug Dealer and Lifestyle Architect, Mark Nelson-Lombardi
Authentic and genuine, Mark Lombardi-Nelson joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. He is 1 of 8 children and shares with us the love he has for the world and all it has to offer…
Episode 20: Katy Rey’s Check In Session
To celebrate our 20th episode, our host, Katy Rey joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast as a guest with Kevin Tydlaska-Dziedzic as our guest host for the day. We discuss the jo…
Episode 19: Triple Threat, Shaniah Thompson
Gorgeous and ambitious, Shaniah joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. She is a young actress, model and baker. She is going to college and pursuing multiple dreams and hobbie…
Episode 18: The Boss, Melissa
Full of spirit and positivity, Melissa joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Melissa is a ray of sunshine and has overcome a lot in her life. We talk about her moms suicide and…
Episode 17: Marketing shenanigans with expert, Dan Kurtz
Insightful and intriguing Dan joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. We talk about starting his own business and growing in an industry that is often filled with fakes and phoni…
Episode 16: Great relationships take work, Ashley and Mat
Captivating and charming, Ashley and Mat join Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Ashley and Mat are our first couple to join the show together. They encourage goodness in the worl…
Episode 15: Give it a Rest Movement with Danielle Bayard Jackson
Remarkable and breathtaking, Danielle joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Female friendship enthusiast, publicist, educator, author and coach joins the show to talk about lif…
Episode 14: Letting go of toxic people, Briaunna
Beautiful and bright, Briaunna joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Briaunna is our youngest guest to join the podcast so far. She talks about making huge changes in her life …
Episode 13: Strength from within, Jasmine Johnson
Tenacious and kindhearted, Jasmine Johnson joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Jasmine is an amazing soccer athlete and has had a long career doing what she loves. She play…
Episode 12: Always be your own cheerleader, Kelsey Hornack
Elegant and fun, Kelsey Hornack joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Kelsey is an amazing athlete and has had a long career doing what she loves. From being a gymnast her wh…
Episode 11: Kristin Lorello
Creative and artistic choreographer and yogi, Kristin Lorello joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Kristin is my oldest friend and joins the show to talk about all the laughs…
Episode 10: My Older Sisters, Kristy & Amber
Charming and sassy sisters, Amber and Kristy join Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. With lots of sarcasm and laughter, we captivate our audience. We talk about proudest sister mo…
Episode 9: Brandon Tydlaska-Dziedzic
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Episode 8: My Mom, Donna aka Big D
Radiant and delightful Donna joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. She shares stories about growing up in Buffalo, New York and opens up to us about her different seasons of li…
Episode 7: Cinthia Aguinaga
Inspiring and influential Cinthia joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Cinthia is creator of Little Penny blog, http://www.littlepennyblog.com. She talks about real topics from being…
Episode 6: Pride Month Edition with My Dad, Frank
Confident and courageous Frank joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. This is our Pride Month episode with my favorite Gay man, my Dad. With sarcasm and witty banter we captivat…
Episode 5: Amanda Sierra
Stunning and hard working Amanda Sierra joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. Amanda talks about her early roles in the beverage industry and moving her way up to US Trade Mark…
Episode 4: Marissa Moran
Beautiful and intelligent Marissa Moran Hicks joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. She tells us about leaving the corporate world as a trainer and focusing 100% as a full ti…
Episode 3: Making a Difference – Birthday Rant
The host of Not A Great Whisperer Podcast, Katy Rey discusses real issues we are facing in the world today and asking everyone, including men and women, to step up and stick u…
Episode 2: Eguia Brothers
Reno and Austin join Not a Great Whisperer podcast with guest host Kat for our second episode. A very dynamic and strong duo that gives us a reminder how important siblings ar…
Episode 1: Kevin Tydlaska-Dziedzic
Our first guest, Kevin Tydlaska-Dziedzic joins our show. A successful business owner, actor, husband, gay man, and child of foster care, Kevin owns his story and gives advic…
Not A Great Whisperer: Intro
Interviewing ordinary people living extraordinary lives on their own terms. Not a great whisperer is focused on owning your truth, being vulnerable and empowering people to do…