Welcome to Not That Famous. I’m Aly—and this show was born out of my love for talking to people. Not small talk. I mean really talking. A while back, I realized I didn’t actually know some of the people closest to me. So I started interviewing them. Friends. Family. People I thought I knew.
And what came out?
Stories that blew me away.
Like someone who’s been promoted 10 times and quietly tripled their salary.
Someone who built a following of half a million on TikTok—and isn’t even trying to monetize it. Or people who grew up with nothing, surrounded by trauma, and still became the most emotionally intelligent humans I’ve ever met.
I realized... this is the kind of stuff we never hear about. So I made a podcast.
Not That Famous isn’t about the rich, the shiny, or the super polished.
It’s about the stories we miss—because they don’t come with a PR team.
Sometimes I’ll unpack the weird parts of a documentary that kept me up at night. Other times, it’s just me and someone extraordinary you’ve never heard of… yet.
It’s unfiltered. It’s real. And it might make you laugh, cry, or text someone a little differently.
I’m not that famous. My guests aren’t either.
But the stories? Those are something else.
Let’s get into it.
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Welcome to Not That Famous. I’m Aly—and this show was born out of my love for talking to people. Not small talk. I mean really talking. A while back, I realized I didn’t actually know some of the people closest to me. So I started interviewing them. Friends. Family. People I thought I knew.
And what came out?
Stories that blew me away.
Like someone who’s been promoted 10 times and quietly tripled their salary.
Someone who built a following of half a million on TikTok—and isn’t even trying to monetize it. Or people who grew up with nothing, surrounded by trauma, and still became the most emotionally intelligent humans I’ve ever met.
I realized... this is the kind of stuff we never hear about. So I made a podcast.
Not That Famous isn’t about the rich, the shiny, or the super polished.
It’s about the stories we miss—because they don’t come with a PR team.
Sometimes I’ll unpack the weird parts of a documentary that kept me up at night. Other times, it’s just me and someone extraordinary you’ve never heard of… yet.
It’s unfiltered. It’s real. And it might make you laugh, cry, or text someone a little differently.
I’m not that famous. My guests aren’t either.
But the stories? Those are something else.
Let’s get into it.
#6 From Leaving College to Signing a Record Deal at 20: Kenzie Cait’s Pop Star Journey
Not That Famous Podcast
56 minutes
2 weeks ago
#6 From Leaving College to Signing a Record Deal at 20: Kenzie Cait’s Pop Star Journey
“I didn’t want a backup plan. Because if I had one, I’d use it.” — Kenzie Cait
She left Belmont University. Signed a record deal. And built a music career from her bedroom. In this episode, rising artist Kenzie Cait opens up about the real reason she dropped out of a reputable music school, the heartbreak that lit her songwriting on fire, and the viral TikToks that changed everything.
From Buffalo to Nashville, from singing at recitals to playing headline shows in London, Kenzie shares the messy, magical, behind‑the‑scenes journey of a young pop star turning raw emotion into catchy music.
What You’ll Learn:
Why Kenzie left Belmont early and how it sparked her music career
How embracing no backup plan helped her lean into her dream
How heartbreak + dorm life + a $60 independent release launched her first songs
The reality of virality, record deals, and building true staying power
Why confidence is a work‑in‑progress, even on stage
The unique challenges & joys of building your music career in the digital age
Whether you’re a fan, a future artist, or just need a reminder to follow your gut, this episode is your sign.
Connect & Stream:
Spotify: Kenzie Cait Spotify
Instagram: @kenziecait
TikTok: @kenziecait
YouTube: Kenzie Cait
Referenced Songs in This Episode:
“someday, someone” – Listen on Spotify Spotify
“that girl” – Listen on Spotify Spotify
Key Words: Kenzie Cait, Columbia Records, Belmont dropout, Nashville singer songwriter, TikTok artist, viral music, how to get signed, new pop artists 2025, Buffalo to Nashville, bedroom pop, heartbreak music, independent artist journey, women in music, self-taught musician, viral TikTok musician, Columbia Records artist, rising female artists, music industry behind the scenes, dropping out for music, building a music career, Nashville music sce
Not That Famous Podcast
Welcome to Not That Famous. I’m Aly—and this show was born out of my love for talking to people. Not small talk. I mean really talking. A while back, I realized I didn’t actually know some of the people closest to me. So I started interviewing them. Friends. Family. People I thought I knew.
And what came out?
Stories that blew me away.
Like someone who’s been promoted 10 times and quietly tripled their salary.
Someone who built a following of half a million on TikTok—and isn’t even trying to monetize it. Or people who grew up with nothing, surrounded by trauma, and still became the most emotionally intelligent humans I’ve ever met.
I realized... this is the kind of stuff we never hear about. So I made a podcast.
Not That Famous isn’t about the rich, the shiny, or the super polished.
It’s about the stories we miss—because they don’t come with a PR team.
Sometimes I’ll unpack the weird parts of a documentary that kept me up at night. Other times, it’s just me and someone extraordinary you’ve never heard of… yet.
It’s unfiltered. It’s real. And it might make you laugh, cry, or text someone a little differently.
I’m not that famous. My guests aren’t either.
But the stories? Those are something else.
Let’s get into it.
