Nobody Knowz with Callie Zamzow

Callie Zamzow
  • 5.0 (7)
  • Leisure

Hosted by Callie Zamzow, Nobody Knowz is a Boise, Idaho-based podcast dedicated to exploring the connections that shape our lives—between people, animals, and the environment. Featuring stories and voices from across Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, and the greater Treasure Valley, the show is rooted in authenticity and driven by curiosity. Through thoughtful conversations, it champions integrity, sustainability, and lifelong learning.

  1. 2h ago

    Why Waiting to Feel Ready Might Be Keeping You Stuck

    How do you build confidence when you’re still afraid to take the next step? Shelby Bills joins Callie Zamzow on Nobody Knowz season 2 episode 16 to explore self-doubt, trusting yourself, and making difficult decisions before you feel completely ready including why she moves forward when she’s “85% prepared.” Shelby started working at the front desk of Boise’s Graeber & Company at 19 and bought the business at 25. But becoming an owner was only part of her story. She opens up about being bullied, becoming a bully herself, and learning to channel her determination into a different kind of leadership. 00:00 – Welcome to Nobody Knowz 03:00 – From being bullied to becoming the bully 05:00 – The experiences that changed her direction 13:00 – From the front desk to buying the salon at 25 17:00 – Learning to trust herself instead of waiting for approval 29:00 – Hustle culture and redefining success 31:00 – What her son taught her about work boundaries 35:00 – Building confidence through uncomfortable experiences 38:00 – Responding to fear and negative self-talk 43:00 – Seeking honest feedback and choosing mentors 47:00 – Making big decisions when you’re 85% prepared 52:00 – Creating benefits and better careers for her team 56:00 – Building a legacy through helping people 58:00 – Letting go of control as a leader and parent 1:00:00 – Finding your identity beyond accomplishments 1:01:00 – What to do when you feel behind in life 1:03:00 – Where to find Shelby and Graeber & Company

  2. Nov 3

    Why AI Could Make Human Connection More Valuable

    How can using AI in everyday life give you more time for the things that actually matter? If you’re saving time only to fill it with more work, this conversation offers a different way to think about productivity, purpose, and human connection. On this episode of Nobody Knowz, Callie Zamzow sits down with Noah Riley, founder and CEO of AI Genius Automations, to explore what artificial intelligence could make possible beyond a shorter to-do list. 00:00 – Welcome to Nobody Knowz 01:00 – What people misunderstand about AI 07:00 – A lifelong interest in building and technology 11:15 – Why AI feels different from previous technologies 14:15 – AI fears and why chatbots seem human 24:30 – Giving AI clearer context and room to ask questions 30:15 – Getting started with AI as a beginner 31:00 – Using AI to prepare for difficult conversations 33:30 – Everyday tasks, research, and calendar planning 36:15 – Using AI to make more room for being human 39:30 – Why saving time shouldn’t mean adding more work 43:30 – How AI could amplify our choices and habits 48:45 – Why human connection could become more valuable 53:00 – Building connection into everyday interactions 55:00 – Work, family, and the pressure of constant tasks 1:00:45 – Choosing curiosity over fear about AI Join the Conversation If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and follow Nobody Knowz wherever you listen or watch. It helps more people discover the conversations and stories we’re sharing. Everyone has a story, a lesson, or an experience worth hearing. If you or someone you know has a story that could inspire, educate, challenge, or connect with others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out and share your story for the chance to be featured on an upcoming episode. Because once your story is shared, it’s no longer one that nobody knows.  Listen Here: https://www.nobodyknowz.com

  3. Oct 27

    What If College Isn’t the Right Next Step for Your Child?

    Life after high school can take more than one path and finding the right fit starts with understanding your child’s strengths, interests, and opportunities. What could change if students had more chances to try real work before deciding on their future? In season 2 episode 14 of Nobody Knowz, Dr. Paula Kellerer of Idaho Business for Education joins Callie Zamzow on Nobody Knowz to explore how families, schools, and employers can help young people build meaningful careers. They discuss youth apprenticeships, career technical education, Idaho LAUNCH, and the value of giving students room to discover what excites them. What path helped you find your direction after high school? Tell us in the comments.  00:00 – Welcome to Nobody Knowz 01:30 – Why business leaders need to invest in education 03:00 – What Idaho Business for Education does 09:00 – School funding, early literacy, and full-day kindergarten 12:00 – Idaho LAUNCH and pathways after high school 15:30 – What Idaho schools are doing well 20:00 – Supporting teachers and valuing their work 21:45 – How youth apprenticeships connect school to careers 24:00 – Apprenticeships beyond traditional trades 27:30 – Parents’ roles and support for apprentices 29:15 – The workplace skills students need most 30:30 – AI, critical thinking, and lifelong learning 34:30 – What students need beyond graduation credits 40:30 – Paula’s journey from teacher to education leader 44:30 – Bringing people together to solve education challenges 48:30 – Learning from failure and respecting different paths 50:45 – What Idaho needs to get right for its children 53:00 – Connecting with Idaho Business for Education

  4. Oct 20

    Moving to Meridian Idaho? What Its Mayor Wants You to Know

    Meridian Idaho’s growth takes more than new homes and many of the biggest decisions happen before construction begins. Mayor Robert Simison joins Callie Zamzow to explain what residents rarely see about running a growing city. In season 2 episode 13 of Nobody Knowz, we explore what shapes Meridian’s future: infrastructure, land use, parks, public services, and the people who turn a place to live into a community. Could Meridian eventually grow beyond 300,000 residents? Mayor Simison discusses that long-term possibility and what he hopes the city never loses along the way.  00:00 – Welcome to Nobody Knowz 02:00 – City services and making growth pay for growth 03:00 – Why families choose Meridian, Idaho 05:00 – The people behind Meridian’s community identity 07:00 – Faith communities, nonprofits, and local support 09:00 – The decisions that helped Meridian grow 11:00 – What newcomers should understand about Meridian 29:00 – The work behind city meetings and public events 37:00 – Family time and the harder days of being mayor 43:00 – From aspiring math teacher to Meridian mayor 56:00 – Advice for leaders of growing cities 59:00 – Could Meridian Idaho grow beyond 300,000 residents? 62:00 – What Meridian should never lose 64:00 – Closing thoughts

  5. Oct 13

    Domestic Violence Awareness Month: What Everyone Should Know

    Domestic abuse doesn’t always look like physical violence. Financial control, intimidation, isolation, and digital tracking can be part of a relationship that looks completely different from the outside. How do you recognize those patterns and support someone who isn’t ready to leave? In Season 2, Episode 12 of Nobody Knowz, Callie Zamzow sits down with Laura Honn, CEO of Boise’s Women’s and Children’s Alliance (WCA), for an honest conversation about what people misunderstand about abusive relationships. Laura explains why “Why don’t they just leave?” misses the barriers survivors face, how unhealthy relationship patterns can begin during the teenage years, and why listening without judgment matters.  00:00 – Welcome to Nobody Knowz 08:00 – Resilience, asking for help, and overcoming shame 11:00 – How to listen when someone shares abuse 14:00 – Domestic abuse beyond physical violence 16:00 – Financial abuse, coercive control, and tracking 22:00 – When media presents relationship red flags as normal 25:00 – Leading the WCA as demand for support grows 33:00 – Recognizing abuse and getting help before leaving 36:00 – Why leaving an abusive relationship is complicated 41:00 – How community awareness connects people to support 52:00 – Ways to support the WCA 1:01:00 – “Everybody knows somebody”: Laura’s final takeaway  WCA resources: https://wcaboise.org WCA’s 24-hour domestic abuse hotline: 208-343-7025

  6. Oct 6

    He Left His Corporate Career for a Hometown Candy Store

    Weiser Classic Candy owner Patrick Nauman left a corporate hospitality career to buy a candy store in the Idaho hometown he once couldn’t wait to leave. What brought him back after 18 years away, and why did this unexpected career change feel right? In Season 2, Episode 11 of Nobody Knowz, Callie Zamzow sits down with Patrick Nauman to discuss how his father’s cancer diagnosis brought him home, where a candy store for sale offered a chance to stay close to family and give back to the community that raised him. 00:00 – Welcome to Nobody Knowz 03:00 – Why Patrick wanted to move back home 04:00 – His father’s diagnosis and the candy store opportunity 06:00 – Leaving his job and learning to make candy 08:00 – What buying a candy business actually involved 10:00 – Protecting the original recipes and quality 13:00 – Faith, timing, and learning to let go 21:00 – Hospitality lessons and stories from the Mississippi 30:00 – What his younger self would think of coming home 39:00 – Finding joy in a simpler way of life 40:00 – The little boy who reminded him why he makes candy 50:00 – Mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs 59:00 – Funding scholarships through the Weiser Harvest Bazaar 1:06:00 – His vision for Weiser Classic Candy’s future 1:09:00 – Closing thoughts

  7. Sep 29

    Her Father Saw the Leader in Her Before She Did

    Family business succession became deeply personal for Melanie Alderson when she unexpectedly had to lead K2 Construction after her father’s death. Melanie started at the company for just $1 an hour, learning construction one responsibility at a time. Twenty-three years later, she found herself responsible for protecting her father’s legacy, earning her team’s confidence, and deciding what the next generation of K2 would become. In season 2 episode 10 of Nobody Knowz, Callie Zamzow and Melanie discuss growing up in a family business, learning leadership through experience, taking over a company during grief, and proving that an inherited opportunity still has to be earned. 00:00 – Welcome to Nobody Knowz 02:00 – The career Melanie originally imagined 03:00 – The lawsuit that brought her into the family business 09:00 – How an unplanned job became a 23-year career 10:00 – Learning construction directly from her father 15:00 – What construction teaches about leadership 20:00 – Becoming vice president before feeling like a leader 24:00 – Losing her father and unexpectedly taking over 27:00 – Earning the confidence of employees and clients 31:00 – Proving the company would survive the transition 41:00 – Protecting a family business legacy 49:00 – Being a woman in the construction industry 55:00 – Why women shouldn’t underestimate their leadership 56:00 – Starting before you feel ready 58:00 – Running a business while raising three children 01:03:00 – Nobody has everything together 01:04:00 – Why you have to keep showing up

  8. Sep 23

    Can Meridian Keep Growing Without Losing Its Identity?

    Can Meridian, Idaho keep growing without losing its hometown feel? Meridian Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sean Evans joins Callie Zamzow on Nobody Knowz season 2 episode 9  to explore what growth means for the people who call the Treasure Valley home. Sean shares his perspective on welcoming new residents, supporting local businesses, and preserving community identity through change. He also explains why he believes a town that stops moving forward risks declining. In this episode: • Meridian’s growth, infrastructure planning, and hometown identity • Downtown Meridian, Oktoberfest, and the role of local events • Welcoming newcomers and finding your place in a community • Leadership, mentorship, and building customer loyalty • Sean’s outlook on Idaho’s future CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Nobody Knowz 03:00 Meridian’s transformation beyond a Boise suburb 16:00 Making business networking feel like family 19:00 Balancing creativity with running a business 24:00 Why Sean believes communities must keep moving forward 27:00 Welcoming newcomers without losing local identity 31:00 What makes a community healthy? 38:00 Working together across the Treasure Valley 40:00 Local events and bringing people downtown 45:00 The future of downtown Meridian 56:00 What makes a local business beloved? 59:00 How to get involved in your community 1:02:00 Sean’s hopes for Idaho’s future What’s one thing you hope Meridian never loses as it grows? Tell us in the comments.

    Can Meridian Keep Growing Without Losing Its Identity?
See All (61)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

Hosted by Callie Zamzow, Nobody Knowz is a Boise, Idaho-based podcast dedicated to exploring the connections that shape our lives—between people, animals, and the environment. Featuring stories and voices from across Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, and the greater Treasure Valley, the show is rooted in authenticity and driven by curiosity. Through thoughtful conversations, it champions integrity, sustainability, and lifelong learning.

Information

  • Creator
    Callie Zamzow
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Nobody Knowz with Callie Zamzow
  • Show Website
    Nobody Knowz with Callie Zamzow

You Might Also Like