Not A Great Whisperer

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A former ICU nurse who went rogue and rewrote the rules, Diana Nicorici is a serial entrepreneur and single mother of five who turned personal courage into systemic change—founding community‑based healthcare centers and The Blind Investment, a nonprofit that tackles every barrier survivors of domestic violence face, from housing and employment to childcare, transportation, healthcare, and legal support. Born to Romanian immigrants, Diana navigated cultural constraints and corporate healthcare’s failures before pivoting to entrepreneurship; after leaving an abusive marriage she chose co‑parenting for her children’s sake and has since built a mission that blends fierce advocacy with practical solutions, proving resilience can become a roadmap for others to reclaim safety, stability, and self‑determination.

Ilene Mitnick and Alli Baldwin — partners in life and business for over 30 years and the creative forces behind The Good Life and The Zest Zone — share how love, curiosity, and fearless creativity have shaped a life full of joy, passion, and adventure. Their story traces a spirited creative beginning, a deep emotional and intellectual bond that blossomed into family life, and a playful, wholehearted approach to raising two children and a lively pet crew (Bodie, Epstein, and Jersey). On Not a Great Whisperer, Ilene and Alli reveal the habits, rituals, and mindset that keep their partnership vibrant and their work overflowing with zest.

From strawberry fields to skyscrapers, Charity Golden’s journey blends southern charm, fierce curiosity, and a relentless commitment to lifting women up—Barnard‑educated and a former corporate lawyer who found her true calling in the Peace Corps, Charity built The Lipstick Network to fuse strategy, empathy, and community, turning cross‑cultural lessons from Manhattan and Bulgaria into a sanctuary for collaboration, personal growth, and professional development that aligns head, heart, and hands.

From the sidelines to the forefront of change, this episode of Not a Great Whisperer follows a leader who’s redefining sports‑driven community impact. Once a Denver Broncos cheerleader and professional ballerina, Tara Battiato now channels that performance grit into leading community initiatives for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, building programs that advance youth football, gender equity, and social justice. Her work with the Glazer Vision Foundation—including the quiet, powerful moment when a child picks out their first pair of glasses from the mobile clinic—captures the heart of her mission: turning the energy of the game into lasting opportunities and uplift for the community.

Survival turned into strategy: after enduring physical abuse, emotional trauma, and serious health battles, Lindsey White rebuilt her life into a playbook for generational empowerment—Tampa’s #1 Amazon Best‑Selling author brings fierce honesty, practical habits, and hard‑won mindset shifts to Not a Great Whisperer with Katy Rey, showing how to reclaim agency, channel pain into purpose, and build a legacy that lifts the next generation.