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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• Rich Mozingo’s Morning Cup (E12)
• Jim Kennedy’s Morning Cup (E37)
• Jimmy White’s Morning Cup (E143)

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

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/).

If you like this episode, we think you’ll also like:

• Charles Wood’s Morning Cup (E55)
• Andy Wood’s Morning Cup (E124)
• George Mullinix’s Morning Cup (E129)

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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/).

If you like this episode, we think you’ll also like:

• Hal Bowling’s Morning Cup (E75)
• George Bryant’s Morning Cup (E98)
• Kim White’s Morning Cup (E119)

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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.

If you like this episode, we think you’ll also like:

• Shawn Whitfield’s Morning Cup (E20)
• Mark Reeves’s Morning Cup (E46)
• Jimmy White’s Morning Cup (E143)

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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/).

If you like this episode, we think you’ll also like:

• Tom Griscom’s Morning Cup (E23)
• Dave Flessner’s Morning Cup (E100)
• Scott Chase’s Morning Cup (E120)

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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/).

If you like this episode, we think you’ll also like:

• Mayor Weston Wamp’s Morning Cup (E36)
• Zach Wamp’s Morning Cup (E133)

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

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).

If you like this episode, we think you’ll also like:

• Tasia Malakasis’s Morning Cup (E92)
• Ken Jones’s Morning Cup (E122)
• David Wade’s Morning Cup (E137)

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

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.

If you like this episode, we think you’ll also like:

• Clint Powell’s Morning Cup (E01)
• Tim Dooner’s Morning Cup (E105)
• Scott Chase’s Morning Cup (E120)

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