Podcast

Dr. Katie Duffy doesn’t turn away from opportunities that scare her. In this episode, Dr. Duffy shares why an unconventional academic background gave her an edge in healthcare,  how taking on a challenge that had nothing to do with her

Jerry Summers has spent 60 years as one of Chattanooga’s most tenacious criminal defense lawyers, but law wasn’t even his first choice (or second, or third).  In this episode, Jerry shares how a shoulder injury ended his baseball career and

Mark Kennedy has spent four decades telling other people’s stories, but this week, we’re turning the tables so he can tell his. In this episode, Mark shares how a shy drummer learned to build confidence one baby step at a

Lesley Scearce has always walked into opportunities ready to be taught by others. In this episode, she shares what it took to become an Executive Director at only 22 years old, how she wasn’t ready to leave On Point after

Kimberly Cooper Thomas has always been a voice for the voiceless, whether it was as the SGA President, as an attorney, or now in her current roles at UTC and Sister in the Shadow. In this episode, Kimberly shares why

Most people climb career ladders. Dr. Duncan Earl builds his own. In this episode, Duncan shares how his childhood aspirations to become an inventor led him to quantum computing, why he believes being a generalist is just as important as

Jason Freier spent years as a lawyer before minor league baseball changed everything. Now he owns three teams, including the Lookouts. In this episode, Jason shares why he gave up his dream of attending Stanford for Harvard, how a single

Hugh Morrow grew up with Ruby Falls in his backyard, never imagining he’d be the one leading it into its 100th year. In this episode, Hugh shares how a dual degree in marketing and chemistry gave him a perspective most

Don Mueller has spent most of his career tackling one question: what’s in the way of kids getting the care they need? In this episode, Don shares how being trusted with real responsibility before he felt ready became a pattern

Kip Henley never once considered a backup plan. He doubled down on his golf career 20 times, and he’d do it again. In this episode, Kip shares the moment at 14 years old that changed the entire direction of his