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 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 zest for life turns personal highs and heartbreaking losses into a beacon of hope; from California landscapes that sparked a young imagination far from his Boston roots to earning the nickname "The Diplomat" in high school, Tom’s stories brim with warmth, resilience, and an unwavering belief in the worth of every life.
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 freelancing, then into a prolific romance career that’s produced over 50 novels for Berkley, Harlequin, Entangled, and Kensington—driven by grit, adaptability, and a fierce commitment to sustainability born from post‑divorce hardship; a New York Times bestselling author whose stories blend fairy‑tale warmth with real‑life grit, Shirley also champions thrifting as both necessity and eco‑minded joy, and her awards and nominations (HOLT Medallion, Booksellers Best, Romantic Times nods) underscore a career that’s as compassionate as it is commercially triumphant.
Episode 143: Chasing Purpose, Not Busy – Amy Mangueiras 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 from three‑time entrepreneur with notable acquisitions to founder of Humans First Coaching, where she’s guided 300+ leaders to build healthier cultures, mitigate burnout, and prioritize team well‑being; she also creates Victory Co. jewelry honoring runners and is racing toward becoming one of the first 200 women to complete the Abbott 6 World Major Marathon series—an inspiring blend of grit, purpose, and people‑centered leadership.
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 from Dallas who learned to manifest her life despite the crushing blows of her mother’s death, childhood trauma in an orphanage, a two‑decade abusive marriage, and five miscarriages. At her lowest—after divorce and a second brush with suicidal despair—a surreal moment with a television message redirected her path, sparking an 18‑month dive into Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy informed by MRI findings of a uniquely active brain. On Not a Great Whisperer with Katy Rey, Michelle shares how that revelation reshaped her purpose, turning near‑breakdown into a disciplined practice of healing, meaning, and renewed agency.
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.