My Morning Cup

E200 - Mayor Weston Wamp's Morning Cup

Mayor Weston Wamp says everyone is born with a set of gifts no one else has, and he’s put his to use in a remarkable number of ways before turning 40. In this episode, W

E199 - Sammy Lowdermilk's Morning Cup

When Sammy Lowdermilk sees a need in his community, he tends to be the first to raise his hand.  In this episode, Sammy shares how a lack of girls in code camps inspired

E198 - Brad Leon's Morning Cup

Brad Leon has built his career around a single conviction: talent is widely distributed, but opportunity isn’t. In this episode, Brad shares how one poster inspired him

E197 - Jon Dickerson's Morning Cup

Jon Dickerson has never shied away from an adventure, trusting he'll figure the rest out along the way. In this episode, Jon shares how a finance major ended up teaching

E196 - Nick Wilkinson's Morning Cup

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 thi

E195 - Rae Bond's Morning Cup

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 p

E194 - Nicole Brown's Morning Cup

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 h

E193 - Rob Philyaw's Morning Cup

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

E192 - Eleanor Cooper's Morning Cup

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 sea

E191 - Adam Kinsey's Morning Cup

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

E190 - Shannon Burger’s Morning Cup

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 episo

E189 - Chip Baker’s Morning Cup (Part 2)

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-

E188 - Reverend Bernie Miller's Morning Cup

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

E187 - David Martin's Morning Cup

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 w

E186 - Matt Patterson's Morning Cup

Matt Patterson has spent his career proving that the biggest risk is often the safest bet you can make. In this episode, Matt shares why he refused to stay in any job fo

E185 - Cindy Lee's Morning Cup

Cindy Lee has built her career on a simple belief: “I can do this.” In this episode, Cindy shares what a decade in the corporate world taught her about how NOT to run a

E184 - Darde Long's Morning Cup

Darde Long always knew she wanted to work with animals, it just didn't end up the way she originally imagined. In this episode, Darde shares how a childhood pony sparked

E183 - Dr. Dan Challener's Morning Cup

Dr. Dan Challener has spent his career supporting the people he calls the linchpin in every child's life: teachers. In this episode, Dan shares how a summer camp job cha

E182 - Harshad Shah’s Morning Cup

Harshad Shah learned early on that giving back isn't something you do once you're successful, it's just something you do.  In this episode, Harshad shares what it was li

E181 - Dr. Patricia McLelland's Morning Cup

For Dr. Patricia McLelland, becoming a doctor wasn't the plan until a mission trip to Uganda changed everything. In this episode, Tricia shares how being a patient in a