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E168 – Hugh Morrow’s Morning Cup
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
E167 – Don Mueller’s Morning Cup
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
E166 – Kip Henley’s Morning Cup
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
E165 – Barry Courter’s Morning Cup
Barry Courter has been surrounded by music his whole life… but can only play the radio. In this episode, Barry shares how putting yourself out there and asking questions can lead to cool opportunities, why he says he had “the
E164 – Coty Wamp’s Morning Cup
DA Coty Wamp’s career might be best described as a mix of gut, grit, and support. In this episode, Coty shares how a high school mentor inspired her to pursue law school, how she “hit the reset button” and found
E163 – Janet Rehberg’s Morning Cup
Janet Rehberg has led investor-owned utilities and co-ops, and now she’s taking the helm at Chattanooga’s pioneering municipal utility: EPB. In this episode, Janet shares how her dad’s modern mindset helped her excel in a male-dominated field, what it was
E162 – Jeff Styles’s Morning Cup
Jeff Styles spent nearly 30 years as a talk radio personality in Chattanooga, known for challenging power, stirring debate, and trusting his audience to think for themselves. In this episode, Jeff shares how adrenaline-fueled hobbies were more valuable to his
E161 – Dr. Marilyn Helms and Dr. Deborah Arfken’s Morning Cups
Dr. Marilyn Helms and Dr. Deborah Arfken are two long-time educators whose careers were shaped as much by chance as by choice. In this episode, Marilyn and Deborah share how they were both thrown into teaching careers, how a chance
E160 – Mike Harrell’s Morning Cup
From constant moves as a kid to navigating multiple industries and unexpected career turns, Mike Harrell learned early that adaptability isn’t optional. In this episode, Mike shares how being transparent about company financials changed the way his teams understood their
E159 – Hamp Johnston and Camille Daniel’s Morning Cup
From their first jobs at Rock City to co-founding RockPoint Bank, Hamp Johnston and Camille Daniel have come a long way. In this episode, Hamp and Camille share what it actually takes to start a bank from scratch, what they
