Dr. Katie Duffy doesn't turn away from opportunities that scare her.

In this episode, Dr. Duffy shares why an unconventional academic background gave her an edge in healthcare, how taking on a challenge that had nothing to do with her job description opened a door she never expected, and how she found herself in the CEO seat just four months into a new role.

Dr. Katie Duffy is the CEO of University Surgical Associates. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-duffy-a16b69130/).

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• Tracy Wood’s Morning Cup (E47)
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• Jim Coleman’s Morning Cup (E141)

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

Jerry Summers has spent 60 years as one of Chattanooga's most tenacious criminal defense lawyers, but law wasn't even his first choice (or second, or third).

In this episode, Jerry shares how a shoulder injury ended his baseball career and set him on an unexpected path, why he left the DA's office after 28 months because he'd rather get people out of jail than put them in, and how the lawyer who got a D in constitutional law ended up arguing before the Supreme Court (and winning).

Jerry Summers is a founding member of Summers, Rufolo and Rodgers. You can learn more about him on their website: https://www.summersfirm.com/attorneys-and-staff/jerry-h-summers/

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• Tom Griscom’s Morning Cup (E23)
• Virginia Anne Sharber’s Morning Cup (E59)
• Coty Wamp’s Morning Cup (E164)

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

Mark Kennedy has spent four decades telling other people's stories, but this week, we're turning the tables so he can tell his.

In this episode, Mark shares how a shy drummer learned to build confidence one baby step at a time, the impetus behind his long-running Life Stories column, and why he believes good writing should be the softest exchange of ideas.

Mark Kennedy is a columnist for the Chattanooga Times Free Press. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kennedy-a1159a180/).

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• Linda Moss Mines’s Morning Cup (E88)
• Dave Flessner’s Morning Cup (E100)
• Thom Benson’s Morning Cup (E136)

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