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 162: From Courtroom to Community — Kate Spurlocks 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 Pinellas County Assistant State Attorney in the Special Victims Unit and a candidate for Circuit Court Judge in the Sixth Circuit (Pinellas and Pasco Counties), Group 9, she discusses the human stories behind the cases, the emotional labor of prosecuting crimes against the vulnerable, and the principles that drive her bid for the bench—joined by host Katy Rey on Not a Great Whisperer, this episode blends legal insight, personal conviction, and a clear commitment to restoring dignity and safety to survivors.
Episode 161: Joy Unleashed — Christy Vogels 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 Joy, as she traces a career shaped by a love of communication—from childhood dreams of starring in commercials to leading impactful marketing campaigns and building mission‑driven work that feels like a calling; on Not a Great Whisperer, Christy and host Katy Rey explore how purpose, creativity, and compassion intersect in business and nonprofit life, sharing practical lessons, heartfelt stories, and the strategies that keep her work both effective and deeply human—an episode that inspires anyone who wants to lead with both head and heart.
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 healer who began seeing spirits at a young age, she walks listeners through how empathic abilities and emotional honesty can become gateways to deeper understanding, how facing life’s illusions opens the path to growth, and how connection with the divine can be practical, grounding, and surprisingly joyful—tune in to Not a Great Whisperer as Janice and Katy Rey mix playful warmth with profound insight in a single, illuminating episode.
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 marketing at St. Cloud State University, and learned the real craft of the trade by building relationships early in her career; on Not a Great Whisperer, host Katy Rey and Colleen trade stories about the people‑first side of marketing, the power of networking, and how a joyful, curious approach to life fuels creative leadership, making this episode equal parts practical playbook and feel‑good inspiration.
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.