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 seventeen years but a mentor’s question pushed her, and how the United Way of Greater Chattanooga is focused on building a bigger table for the community.

Lesley Scearce is the President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Chattanooga. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-scearce-11761b87/).

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My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. 

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 she’s always had a “challenge accepted” mindset, how a difficult chapter in Kentucky changed the way she sees privilege, and why she keeps her knuckles bloody for the students she advocates for.

Kimberly Cooper Thomas is the Director of Success at the Decosimo Success Center at UTC and Chief Collaboration Officer of Sister in the Shadow. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-thomas-jd-consultant/).

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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 being an expert, and what quantum will look like in 5 years for the average Chattanoogan.

Dr. Duncan Earl is the Senior Director of Quantum Networking at IonQ. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-earl-50857b14/).

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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 legal case introduced him to minor league baseball and changed the entire trajectory of his career, and why he had his sights set on the Chattanooga Lookouts long before he bought them in 2015.

Jason Freier is the Chairman and CEO of Hardball Capital, which owns several minor league baseball teams, including the Chattanooga Lookouts. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfreier/).

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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 people don't have, why it’s important to return every phone call, and what it means to lead one of Chattanooga's legacy attractions.

Hugh Morrow is the President and CEO of Ruby Falls. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-morrow-1744714/). 

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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 that defined his career, why he had to hire his own replacement if he wanted to leave a job, and what it took to save a children's hospital in Philadelphia that was losing $97 million a year.

Don Mueller is the President and CEO of Siskin Children’s Institute. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-mueller-712ba94/).

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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 life, how a lesson with Jack Nicklaus's legendary teacher Jack Grout destroyed his confidence right before the biggest tournament of his career, and why Golf Channel picked him out of a thousand applicants for Big Break 2.

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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 best job in the city” as the entertainment writer for the TFP, and how the rise of music festivals like Bonnaroo has changed the entertainment landscape forever.

Barry Courter now manages Branch Services for the Northwest Georgia Regional Library System, but may be best known as the former food and entertainment writer and columnist for the Times Free Press. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-courter-7958155/).

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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 her true calling, and what it was like running for office at the same time as her brother - County Mayor Weston Wamp.

Coty Wamp is the District Attorney General for the 11th District, which serves Hamilton County. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/coty-wamp-a462939b/).

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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 like leading through Texas's catastrophic 2021 winter storm, and why EPB is pioneering quantum computing (and what it means for Chattanooga's future).

Janet Rehberg is the President and CEO-Elect of EPB. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-rehberg).

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