Episode Archive
All the stories. All in one place.
Browse episodes of Not A Great Whisperer and find the conversation you did not know you needed.
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 extraordinary life of a man who has faced more challenges, achieved more victories, and made more of an impact than most of us can imagine. Robert isn’t just someone who’s lived a life worth hearing about—he’s someone who shows you what’s possible when you push past your limits.
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 creating a whole new ocean. As a Business Strategist, Luxury Travel Advisor, and the powerhouse founder of The Biz Huddle, Courtnie has made it her mission to equip today’s travel advisors with the tools, insights, and mentorship they need to break barriers and redefine success in a fast-evolving industry.
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 is anything but ordinary—he’s faced trauma, battled addiction, and even experienced homelessness. But through it all, he found his way out, thanks to an unexpected source: his passion for culinary arts and the healing power of community.
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 to New Jersey, and now to Florida is filled with inspiring experiences and powerful lessons in resilience, self-understanding, and helping others.
Real people. Real stories. A whole lot worth hearing.
What You’ll Hear
The stories people carry are usually the good stuff.
Katy does not interview people like they are a project. She talks to them like humans. That is where the funny parts, brave parts, awkward parts, and beautiful parts finally have room to show up.
Real stories
Not perfect stories. Not polished stories. The kind people actually live.
Honest laughter
Because even the hard stuff usually comes with a little ridiculousness.
Ordinary courage
The kind that does not always look loud, but changes everything anyway.
A reason to keep listening
Because every person has more going on than you can see from the outside.
Every episode starts with a person.
Start ListeningWhy It Works
Ordinary is where the extraordinary hides.
The best stories do not always come from famous people. Sometimes they come from the person sitting next to you, the friend who kept going, or the stranger who has lived through something you never saw coming.
Everyone has a chapter.
Some chapters are hilarious. Some are heavy. Some explain the person in a completely new way.
Laughter makes room.
Katy has a way of making people relax enough to tell the truth without making it feel like a performance.
People are more than one thing.
The podcast leaves space for the full person: the joy, the grief, the courage, the weird little details, and everything in between.
Come for the conversation. Stay because people are incredible.
Listen to the PodcastHave A Story?
You do not have to be famous to be worth hearing.
Some of the best conversations start with someone saying, “I do not know if this is anything, but…”
Katy’s podcast is for the people who have lived through something, learned something, built something, survived something, or found joy in a way that might help another person feel less alone.
Podcast FAQ
Questions people ask before they listen.
A few simple answers about Not A Great Whisperer, the people Katy talks to, and where to listen.
What is Not A Great Whisperer?
Not A Great Whisperer is Katy Rey’s podcast featuring real conversations with ordinary people living extraordinary lives.
Who hosts Not A Great Whisperer?
Not A Great Whisperer is hosted by Katy Rey, a speaker, MC, author, founder, and human-first conversation starter who knows how to make people feel comfortable enough to tell the truth.
What kind of guests are on the podcast?
The podcast features people with stories worth hearing. Guests may be entrepreneurs, parents, friends, survivors, leaders, helpers, creators, or everyday people who have lived through something meaningful.
Is the podcast only for famous people?
No. The heart of the podcast is that people do not have to be famous to be worth hearing. Katy focuses on real people, real stories, and the extraordinary moments inside ordinary lives.
Where can I listen to Not A Great Whisperer?
You can listen to Not A Great Whisperer on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Stitcher, and directly through the episode archive on KatyRey.com.
Can I suggest a guest for the podcast?
Yes. If you know someone with a story that could encourage, surprise, help, or connect with other people, you can contact Katy through the website and suggest a guest.
What makes Not A Great Whisperer different?
Katy does not treat conversations like interviews to get through. She creates room for honesty, humor, emotion, and the little details that show who someone really is.
The answer is usually simple: people are worth listening to.
Suggest a GuestKeep Listening
Press play. Meet someone worth hearing.
Every episode is a reminder that people are carrying more courage, humor, heartbreak, and hope than we usually get to see.