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 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 family that turned loss into deeper connection, shaped by a mother’s easygoing strength and siblings who taught her to speak up and stand tall; now a commission‑driven stylist at Tom James, Alex loves helping everyone from college newbies to corporate pros step into confidence through the right suit, blending hustle, heart, and a no‑nonsense approach to fashion that’s as much about empowerment as it is about looking good.
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 Florida high school—born to baby‑boomer parents with military and government careers, raised as the middle child among four brothers, he learned to carve out his identity while absorbing a strong work ethic and sense of duty; devoted husband and father, Holloman reflects on how those early experiences forged his priorities, informed his relationships, and guided his choices, sharing candid stories and thoughtful insights with Katy Rey on Not a Great Whisperer that are both eye‑opening and deeply human.
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 brand photography with intimate boudoir work through her project Girl Gang Pinellas; known for her playful tagline “Businesses and Butts,” Jess celebrates the multifaceted beauty of women, using her lens to transform how women see themselves, share powerful stories of empowerment and self‑acceptance, and offer practical insight into building confidence, community, and a thriving creative business.
Episode 154: Beyond the Labels – Katy Reys 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 reflects on a year of impact that includes her children’s‑meant‑for‑adults book Uniquely Loved for Being YOU, which grew from affirmations she shared with her children and fuels her mission to bring hope to foster kids, and her second memoir‑style book Your Labels Don’t Define You, a raw exploration of identity, resilience, and reclaiming one’s story; she also previews CelebrateYou, a motivational networking event on February 25th designed to uplift and connect, and shares how every project and encounter is guided by a single aim—to leave people better than she found them.
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.