Podcast

Nick Wilkinson’s career has taken more turns than he originally planned, but each stop teed him up perfectly for his role as CEO of the Tivoli Theatre Foundation. In this episode, Nick shares how a lawn-mowing business taught him early

Rae Bond has gone from award-winning journalist to a congressman’s press secretary to one of the most trusted voices in healthcare. In this episode, Rae shares how one phone call pulled her from Idaho newspapers into Washington politics, why an

Nicole Brown has reinvented herself more than once, from radio personality to professor to award-winning filmmaker to healthcare leader. In this episode, Nicole shares how a Tom Brokaw poster launched her career in broadcasting, how she found her calling as

Rob Philyaw thought a law degree would set him apart in business, but it actually sent him in an entirely different direction. In this episode, Judge Rob Philyaw shares why being a little naive and bold has opened doors, how

Eleanor Cooper was a driving force for Chattanooga Venture and Vision 2000, laying the groundwork for our city’s renaissance. In this episode, Eleanor shares why her search for “what’s worth learning” led her to Japan, how a B.B. King concert

Adam Kinsey has always had a knack for seeing what a place could become (often long before anyone else does). In this episode, Adam shares how driving past construction sites as a kid shaped the way he sees a city,

Shannon Burger has been a K9 handler, a CPA, a firefighter, an entrepreneur, and now: CEO of one of Chattanooga’s fastest growing healthcare organizations. In this episode, Shannon shares how bracelets and bubblegum were the first signs of an entrepreneurial

Chip Baker is back for round two of My Morning Cup as he begins his third term as County Commissioner for District 2. In this episode, Chip shares why he gave up a fast-rising hospital career to stay in Chattanooga

When people have told Bernie Miller something can’t be done, his answer has always been the same: “I think it can.” In this episode, Bernie shares how an early lesson in humility stuck with him for the rest of his

David Martin is committed to building a stronger, more connected Chattanooga. In this episode, David shares how his father’s advice to find his own way sent him down a winding career path, how a master’s in history unexpectedly launched a