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

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

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

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

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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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 career than work experience, why a detour into advertising solidified his talk radio career, and what it was like to hold influence in a city where words carried real consequences - like getting arrested on-air for littering.

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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 meeting on university committees in the late ’80s turned into a long-running research partnership, and why it’s “publish or perish” in the academic world.

Dr. Deborah Arfken is the Professor Emerita of Political Science and Public Service at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and you can connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-arfken-389bb133/).

Dr. Marilyn Helms is the Dean Emerita of the Wright School or Business at Dalton State College and you can connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynhelms/).

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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 impact, how he learned to redefine what success actually means, and why he believes everyone should get fired at least once.

Mike Harrell is the CEO and Principal Business Advisor of Latitude Advisors. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelnharrell/).

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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 learned raising capital and opening during a pandemic, and what's possible when a bank's decision-makers are based right here in Chattanooga.

Hamp Johnston is the President & CEO of RockPoint Bank and you can connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamptonjohnston/). 

Camille Daniel is the Chief Banking Officer of RockPoint Bank and you can connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/camille-daniel-981994111/).

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