The Third Seat

Welcome to The Third Seat, where we share our conversations with experts & individuals who have a unique perspective to share! On today’s episode we had the privilege of sitting down with someone who works with young soccer players in the Chattanooga area. She works to help develop the on and off field skills of these players, and is dedicated to highlighting the importance of addressing the mental hurdles these players deal with! Tune into this episode of The Third Seat to listen to the full interview with Jenn Ireland! We hope that you enjoy! Thanks for listening!

Below is some information about Jenn, any affiliated links, & more!

• I’m Jenn, content creator and Mental Skills Coach at Expand Your Game. I am extremely passionate about ongoing education & self-development and am constantly striving to find ways to live authentically and be true to who I am. Much of what I have learned and integrated into my life as an adult would have helped me IMMENSELY as a young person, and specifically as a young soccer player struggling with the mental skills side of the game. That is why I created Expand Your Game: to help others apply lessons of personal growth & expansion to the context of being a female in the soccer world.

Unlike many of my colleagues in the coaching world, I do not have a professional playing background. My soccer playing career never extended beyond recreation leagues and some club and high school ball. While I used to keep quiet about this, I now embrace my story and realize that I am a better coach because of it. Through my countless hours of working to fill my knowledge gaps, I’ve developed a deep passion for the tactical side of soccer – researching, watching and analyzing the game, eagerly absorbing all of the details I was never taught. Because I’ve had to teach myself much of what I now know, digging in deep to every topic along the way – I’ve become very good at teaching the concepts to my players and getting them excited to learn.

Expand Your Game was born from the idea that maximizing potential and achieving optimal performance comes through mental skills development as much, if not more, than from anywhere else. As a coach, I am constantly striving to create an environment for my soccer players that promotes a healthy striving mentality and personal accountability. An environment where players learn to embrace setbacks and mistakes as a tool for growth. An environment where they can let go of trying to be perfect and trying to fit in and instead embrace their individuality and authenticity on the field. An environment where they are encouraged to lead and work selflessly for the collective, be a supportive and encouraging teammate, and simultaneously have their own back and start to find their own voice.

Most of all I want to empower, impact, lead and guide young women toward experiencing their own greatness on and off the soccer field. That is why I am here. That is why I coach.

• Link to Jenn’s LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-ireland-075962116/  

• Expand Your Game’s Website: https://expandyourgame.com/ 

Welcome to The Third Seat, where we share our conversations with experts & individuals who have a unique perspective to share! With the internet playing such a large role in our lives & how we do business in the 21st century, with that comes individuals who specialize in flexing their creative muscles in unique ways online. Whether it comes to video production, sound engineering, or content creation at large, people like today’s guest, Paul Dittus, have the unique ability to take a new avenue of entertainment & put their own creative spin on it! Tune into this episode of The Third Seat to listen to the full interview with Paul Dittus to hear what he has to say! We hope that you enjoy! Thanks for listening!

Below is some information about Paul, a link to his LinkedIn account, & more!

• Paul is the creative director & owner of Dittus Solutions here in Chattanooga, TN where he specializes in the oversight & creation of various avenues of content creation for clients of various backgrounds! Paul is an experienced creator with demonstrated skills in YouTube, podcasting, technology, web & graphic design, non-profit organizations, and sound. Paul is a  strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) focused in Music from Ave Maria University.

• Link to Paul’s LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldittus/

• Link to Dittus Solution’s Website: https://dittussolutions.com/  

• Link to Paul’s podcast, The Beautiful Mess: https://linktr.ee/tbmshow 

• Link to Paul’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6XU4I714A3auLVPYRbnIqg 

Welcome to The Third Seat, where we share our conversations with experts & individuals who have a unique perspective to share! Wouldn’t it be nice if the economic landscape of the world, both domestic & abroad, was simple & easy to understand? At times it can seem like those that are in the know are speaking a different language when discussing financial & economic matters. Thankfully there are people like our guest today, Anthony Smith, who can decode these parts of our lives & help us make sense of all the many happenings in our ever changing world! Tune into this episode of The Third Seat to listen to the full interview with Anthony Smith to hear what he has to say! We hope that you enjoy! Thanks for listening!

Below is some information about Anthony Smith, a link to his LinkedIn account, & more!

• Anthony is a highly accomplished, dynamic, and forward-thinking economist and strategist who brings real-world connections to economic datasets—providing economic insights and data-driven strategies that impact leading decision makers worldwide. Anthony is uniquely skilled at telling a story with data, visually expressing industry trends, and providing impactful solutions to complex business demands. Anthony leverages his in-depth economic experience and business acumen to produce and host dynamic programs across mixed media streams that deliver real-time insights into the ever-changing economy. Anthony is adept at developing powerful teams by establishing expectations, communicating vision, and monitoring performance to maximize effectiveness.

• Link to Anthony’s LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithcharlesanthony/ 

• Link to Freightwave’s Website: https://www.freightwaves.com/ 

• Link to Freightwave’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreightWaves 

Welcome to The Third Seat, where we share our conversations with experts & individuals who have a unique perspective to share! The field of higher education is one where students & individuals go to learn more about themselves & the world around them. However, behind the scenes there are a myriad of individuals working to provide the best experience for those that walk the campuses of our schools in order to foster growth. In today’s episode you’ll get to hear from one of those individuals, Irene Hillman, a career development & student success professional at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga! Tune into this episode of The Third Seat to listen to the full interview with Irene Hillman! We hope that you enjoy! Thanks for listening!

Below is some information about Irene, affiliated links, & more!

• A service-minded leader in the field of higher education, Irene supports individuals in their progress as professionals. Key skills are relationship building, program managing, and curriculum designing. As a futuristic thinker, Irene’s favorite question is, "What's Next?"

Irene has experience in Human Resources (recruiting, training and development, employee engagement) and Student Support in Higher Education (course development, teaching, professional advising, community relations, program creation and evaluation, event management). Irene’s forte is developing enjoyable, inclusive opportunities to connect people on a human level and encourage growth in those they serve, honoring the fact that learning and leading is a social act.

Irene’s passion for challenging folks towards achieving their highest potential started with undergraduate studies at a nontraditional school which highly valued critical and innovative thinking - New College of Florida - earning a BA in Sociology and Urban Studies. Irene then achieved an MA in Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, which provided a rich understanding of adult learning processes. Irene is currently pursuing a doctorate in Learning and Leadership at University of Tennessee, Chattanooga and is serving as the Director of Student Success at the College of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

• Link to Irene’s LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenehillman/ 

Link to UTC’s Website: https://www.utc.edu/

Welcome to The Third Seat, where we share our conversations with experts & individuals who have a unique perspective to share! Journalists, both new & old, set out everyday to tell the stories of our lives. They document our experiences, and often we utilize their work to understand the world around us. In this episode of The Third Seat we spoke with Mark Drinkard, an up-and-coming individual in the world of journalism who is seeking to make his stamp on the world around him through documentation of our lives! Tune into this episode of The Third Seat to listen to the full interview with Mark Drinkard to hear what he has to say! We hope that you enjoy! Thanks for listening!

Below is some information about Mark, a link to his LinkedIn account, & more!

• Mark Drinkard is a senior in Communications at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga currently working on his Bachelors of Arts. Mark has 4 years of experience in a broadcast journalism environment and have developed skills in videography, video editing, audio editing, and much more. Mark is currently the Director of Mocs News and is a member of Rising Rock, a student-led multimedia journalism publication at UTC.

• Link to Mark’s LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-drinkard2/ 

• Link to Rising Rock’s Website: https://risingrock.net/ 

Welcome to The Third Seat, where we share our conversations with experts & individuals who have a unique perspective to share! What does it mean to be known & understood? How do you build confidence in your life? On today’s episode of The Third Seat you will get to hear from Rocky Garza all about his life, how he has turned his life experiences into valuable wisdom, and, ultimately, how he encourages others to eliminate doubt & build conviction! Tune into this episode of The Third Seat to listen to the full interview with Rocky Garzat to hear what he has to say! We hope that you enjoy! Thanks for listening!

Below is some information about Rocky, a link to purchase his book, & more!

• There are stories that you tell yourself, whether they were first told to you by someone else or it’s something you’ve created all on your own, that contribute to feeling unworthy, insignificant, and incapable. Through coaching sessions, team workshops, and keynote presentations Rocky wants to show how the truths we have been told have developed into lies we deeply believe. All of Rocky’s work and words can be boiled down to one truth, that who you are is good. In all that he does, Rocky wants to challenge the stories we tell ourselves so that we can experience the freedom and confidence of living vulnerably. And since 2015, he’s been doing just that. Clarity, transformation, freedom—that’s why Rocky does what he does. Many of us are, without realizing it, living a life fueled by doubt. It’s time to kill that doubt and build conviction so that your life is fueled by truth that you deeply believe in. Rocky lives in Dallas with his wife and two kids. On the weekends you can catch Rocky outdoors with a cup filled with either coffee or tequila.

• Link to watch Rocky’s Website: https://rockygarza.com/ 

• Link to purchase Rocky’s book: https://rockygarza.com/store/p/book 

• Link to Rocky’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockygarza/ 

• Link to Rocky’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rockygarza 

• Link to Rocky’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rockygarza/ 

Welcome to The Third Seat, where we share our conversations with experts & individuals who have a unique perspective to share! Oftentimes our experiences throughout our life can influence & shape us into who we are today. For many people our experiences during our adolescence can have a profound impact on us. In today’s episode you will get to hear from Rob Hatchett to hear how the game of chess impacted his early life, adulthood, and how he hopes to spread his love for this timeless game into the community around him! Tune into this episode of The Third Seat to listen to the full interview with Rob Hatchett to hear what he has to say! We hope that you enjoy! Thanks for listening!

Below is some information about Rob, a link to his LinkedIn account, & more!

• Rob Hatchett is a trucking executive living & working in Chattanooga, TN. Rob went into real estate right out of college. In 2013, Rob’s wife’s family asked Rob to join the family trucking business. So, he left real estate and entered trucking as Vice-President of Covenant Transport. In February 2019, he left the family business and started a recruiting agency (SeatMyTrucks) focused on the trucking industry. Through all his successes, it's been easy to tell people the story of how the strategies he learned through playing the game of chess over the course of his life have set him up to be successful in business. This is the same story he is now seeing in kids today that he is teaching this game to. While he loves business and advertising and strategy and marketing, his true passion comes from empowering the next generation to succeed in the same way, and chess is a key part to accomplishing that. Currently, Rob works at Conversion Interactive Agency in the logistics industry.

• Link to watch Rob’s 2020 TEDx Speech: https://youtu.be/lfhmVOjyRns 

• Link to Rob’s LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-hatchett-a697a59/overlay/contact-info/ 

• Link to Rob’s Work Website: https://www.conversionia.com/  

Welcome to The Third Seat, where we share our conversations with experts & individuals who have a unique perspective to share! As services such as professional therapy become more accessible & popular in our world it is important that we begin to understand these opportunities to grow in a deeper manner. In this episode of The Third Seat you will get to hear from Chris Harris, who is a licensed professional counselor, all about the work he does, how we can better understand it, and much more! Tune into this episode of The Third Seat to listen to the full interview with Chris Harris to hear what he has to say! We hope that you enjoy! Thanks for listening!

Below is some information about Chris, a link to his LinkedIn account, & a link to his professional email.

• Chris Harris is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Tennessee. His specialties include treating those with PTSD, Anxiety, Eating Disorders and Substance Use Disorders. Chris has specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, ACT and CBT. Chris is trauma-information and has specialized training for the treatment of PTSD. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Chris has a wide scope of clinical experience and training with youth & adults, ranging from inpatient psychiatric to outpatient care.

• Link to Chris’s LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-harris-ph-d-lpc-mhsp-58015323/ 

• Link to Chris’s Professional Email: [email protected] 

Welcome to The Third Seat, where we share our conversations with experts & individuals who have a unique perspective to share! What does it take to turn adversity into opportunity? What does it look like to utilize our creative desires in a way that accurately reflects our lives & the world around us? In this episode of The Third Seat you'll get to hear from Nessa Parrish about how she able to turn various life experiences into art during her time at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Along with this, you'll get to hear about some of her future plans & how she hopes to channel her creative energies into new & fulfilling avenues in her life. Tune into this episode of The Third Seat to hear the full interview with Nessa Parrish to hear what she has to say! We hope that you enjoy! Thanks for listening!

Below is some information about Nessa, links to her LinkedIn account, & affiliated websites.

• Nessa Parrish is a recent graduate from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a degree in Mass Communications and Media Studies. She served as the Editor In Chief at Rising Rock Media from December of 2020 through December of 2021. Currently she works part-time as a floor supervisor at Vans. Along with this she also serves part-time as a production assistant at WUTC-FM 88.1.

• Link to Nessa’s LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nessa-parrish/

• Link to Rising Rock's Website: https://www.risingrock.net/

Welcome to The Third Seat, where we share our conversations with experts & individuals who have a unique perspective to share! What does it look like to get in on something special from the beginning? What does it take to turn something from a run-of-the-mill entity to an industry leader? In today's episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Malcolm Harris of Steam Logistics about his time at Steam, what he has learned working in logistics, how he hopes to create a space for others like him to make a career by utilizing what makes them unique, and much more! Tune into this episode of The Third Seat to hear the full interview with Malcolm Harris to hear what he has to say! We hope that you enjoy! Thanks for listening!

Below is some information about Malcolm, and a link to his personal LinkedIn account:

• Malcolm Harris is the Director of Culture and Brand Experience at Steam Logistics here in Chattanooga, TN. His main focus is on building employer brand awareness and cultivating relationships in his community by positioning Steam as the ideal inclusive logistics company to work with. He plays a vital role in the marketing of Steam along with the cultivation of the content creation for social media & public relations. He provides guidance and leadership as a core part of the success & growth of Steam in the growing logistics community here in Chattanooga.

• Link to Malcolm’s LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmjharris//