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Episode 157: The Fabric of Alex Stead – Fashion, Family, and Finding Herself

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 157: The Fabric of Alex Stead – Fashion, Family, and Finding Herself

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 157: The Fabric of Alex Stead – Fashion, Family, and Finding Herself

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 157: The Fabric of Alex Stead – Fashion, Family, and Finding Herself

Episode 154: Beyond the Labels – Katy Rey’s 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.

Episode 157: The Fabric of Alex Stead – Fashion, Family, and Finding Herself

Episode 153: Meredith Killingsworth – Elevating High Performing Women to New Peaks

Meredith Killingsworth is a life coach and strategist who helps high‑performing women and female entrepreneurs reclaim energy, set boundaries, and rebuild lives that truly fit. After the overwhelm of new motherhood, Meredith discovered her grit through hybrid racing and personal training—transformations that became the foundation of a coaching practice and community where ambitious women hit the reset button and thrive. On Not a Great Whisperer, she shares candid stories, practical tools, and fierce encouragement for anyone ready to move from surviving to flourishing.