Not A Great Whisperer

Ashley Smith joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about balancing her 2 jobs and mom life. As a PT, Arbonne Consultant and Mom, Ashley stays engaged. She is empowering, funny, and caring. She gives us a glimpse of her everyday and being on the go. She talks about the misconception of multi level marketing and how Arbonne has really changed her life and helped her make the time she wants to spend with her family. She works as a PT while managing her own business in direct sales. She has determination and a lot of grit to make things work. Listen to her experience and why she made the change for her life. Enjoy the real, unedited conversation with Ashley and Katy.

RaQuel Hopkins joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast from Houston, Texas as a certified Forbes Coaches Council Member. She discusses her journey as an Executive Coach, Leadership Coach, Life Coach, and Human Resources expert. She also opens up to have an honest and upfront conversation with our listeners. She felt compelled and motivated to discuss parts of her success and experience that she has hidden. She has years and years of experience in HR and works with clients from all different walks of life. She continues to further her education as she grows in her field. She is strong, intriguing, and authentic. Her Success is Complicated brand embodies staying true to yourself and being rooted in your own personal values. Listen to RaQuel embrace her whole story and give courage to others. Check her out at www.iamraquelhopkins and www.successiscomplicated.com . Enjoy the real, unedited conversation with RaQuel and Katy.

To Be US Productions joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast to discuss their debut film, “TO BE US: To work”, that centers on what it’s like to work while Black. The documentary won “Best of Film” at the International Black Film Festival. The film includes interviews that have recurring themes of racism, misogynoir, retaliation, wrongful terminations and discriminatory practices. TO BE US Productions has reshaped storytelling to elevate Black creatives above mainstream consumption. Tosca and Cedrick believe storytelling and liberation are intrinsically linked. They believe the true measure of humanity is one’s willingness to rage against the inequities from which they benefit. They discuss how they started, the process for the film, and their own powerful stories of discrimination. We discuss the psychological and chronic health consequences of racism and what happens to the body when it is in a constant state of stress. This conversation is important for everyone and needs to be talked about more often. Get to know Tosca and Cedrick and do your part and educate yourself. Enjoy the real, unedited conversation with Tosca, Cedrick and Katy.

Local Trans business owner and leader, Charlotte Kibert (CK) joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. She is the co-founder of Seminole Heights yoga studio All Y’all Yoga, and an executive for a cyber security company. Charlotte and her wife, Elizabeth opened the studio with the belief that yoga is for anyone and welcoming everyone with open arms at the Baptiste Power Yoga Community. She talks about the trans community to educate me and our listeners about proper terminology, acceptance, and her journey and experiences. She is honest and open about her life and we appreciate all the information she spoke about. She loves yoga and really wants others to know how much it helped during her transition and still teaches at Hot Yoga Gaze in Tampa because it meant so much to her. Check out CK and EB at allyallyoga.com. Enjoy the real, unedited conversation with Charlotte and Katy.

Passionate and profound, Edie Darling joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast. Edie is an Author, Spiritual Leader, Motivational Speaker, true Humanitarian and an Ambassador of Peace. She has dedicated two decades of her life as a law enforcement officer, serving as a Senior Chaplain in the Department of Detention and Corrections, as the Supervisor of Religious Service. She discusses how she knew she wanted to be a police officer and how she serves the community everyday. Her ambition is contagious. As a mother and a grandmother she leads her family with love. Her words are inspiring and will give the community hope. The stories of her life and experiences are true testaments of her faith and her mission for peace. Sign the petition on change.org or on her website ediedarling.com for her to be appointed as U.S. International Ambassador at Large for Peace. Now more than ever , Our Nation and Our World needs peace. Check out her book , The Time Is Now; Awaken Your Dormant Gifts. Enjoy the real, unedited conversation with Edie and Katy.

One of my closest friends, Maggie Montenegro joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast. Maggie and I grew up together and have stories that we laugh about to this day. Maggie has traveled the world and just recently moved back to Florida to have her first born. She talks about living in Seattle and all her out of country adventures. We discuss how she met her husband and long distance relationships. Our friendship has been through every season and we have always been there for each other even if we are across the country. Now we are moms together and on to the next season. Friendship is so important and having women around you that continually support you and cheer you on is a vital part of happiness. Maggie and Katy are that go- to person for each other. Enjoy the real, unedited conversation about friendship.

Radiant and authentic, Casey Smith joins Not A Great Whisperer Podcast. Casey is a small business owner, mother, wife, friend, boss, and strong woman in the community. Casey comes from a corporate professional background and left that to follow her dream of spreading joy and love wherever she is and living with intention. She started by opening her own t-shirt design company, Wild Liberty Design, and closed that after 3 years to focus on her new store in Tarpon Springs, One Amazing Find. She has an amazing husband and 3 kids that keep her on her toes. She is so inspiring and I fall in love with her everytime she shares her experiences. We talk about owning a small business, having her rainbow baby Lennon, marriage the second time around, parenting, and politics. We will always be cheerleaders for our different adventures and when we start chatting we can’t stop. Enjoy the real, unedited conversation with Casey and Katy.

Strong and honest, George Wood joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast. George Wood, founder and director of the The Timothy Initiative and Sober Truth Project, has been to hell and back, and he has learned what it takes to serve those struggling with addiction, mental health, and suicidal thoughts. Through his experience with addiction and losing loved ones to addiction he has touched hundreds of lives and helped addicts seeking recovery. His story is powerful and his mission is enlightening. We discuss addiction, recovery, community, connection, the word of God and following Jesus. Religion and church are bad words in his vocabulary. We talk about being a child of God with no limitations. Enjoy the real, unedited conversation with Pastor George and Katy.

Jayden and Juleighana join their mom, Katy Rey on Not a Great Whisperer for a podcast day to talk about life. They are a bit shy for their first podcast but eager for another episode. They each have a chance to talk at different times on the mic with their mom and are very random with their thoughts, as all kids are. They are sweet and truthful and talk about their new baby sister, Jasmine. Enjoy the real, unedited conversations with a 6 and 4 year old.

Frontline worker, Linzi Lyson joins Katy Rey on Not a Great Whisperer podcast to discuss everything she has experienced as a Labor and Delivery Nurse throughout this pandemic. With a lot of laughter and stories we talk about the changes she has endured through the last 6 months. She is an inspiration with her positive attitude and love for the patients and babies she takes care of. She discusses her life as a mother and losing her father. Her journey to becoming an RN is eye opening and Katy Rey can personally attest to Linzi finding her purpose because Linzi was one of the nurses that delivered her third baby, Jasmine. We are thankful that there are people like Linzi on the frontlines helping others when they need it most. Enjoy the real, unedited conversation with Linzi and Katy.