What Is Not A Great Whisperer?
Not A Great Whisperer is Katy Rey’s podcast for real conversations that stay with you.
Hosted by Katy Rey, Not A Great Whisperer is a podcast built around ordinary people, honest stories, unexpected courage, big laughs, hard chapters, and the moments that change how someone sees the world. Every episode starts with a person, not a script, because Katy believes everyone has a story worth hearing.
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 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 Foundation; after a visit to Kenya revealed a desperate need for dental care, Jim and his wife Jodi turned that urgency into a nonprofit that’s since organized multiple life‑changing trips, delivering essential dental services to hundreds who otherwise had no access—on the show, Jim and host Katy Rey trace the foundation’s origins, the logistics and emotional impact of those missions, and the lessons about service, leadership, and sustained compassion that make this episode both deeply moving and practically illuminating.
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—brings her fierce spirit and unapologetic energy to a conversation that shifts atmosphere and challenges assumptions; through vivid stories and sharp insight she maps the work of elevating marginalized voices and driving audacious social change, delivering a candid, electrifying episode that’s equal parts inspiration, provocation, and celebration.
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 respect for young voices turn vulnerability into strength; joined by host Katy Rey on Not a Great Whisperer, they unpack the surprising wisdom of teenage girls, the power of authenticity, and practical ways adults can listen better, delivering a rollercoaster of laughter, poignant moments, and actionable insight that leaves listeners inspired and ready to rethink how we value young people’s perspectives.
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 stories and practical insights that invite listeners to embrace change and evolve; the chemistry between her and host Katy Rey feels like two longtime friends trading candid reflections, which turns each anecdote into a call to action and leaves listeners seeing their own lives in a new light on Not a Great Whisperer.
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.