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Looking for Merch? Get exclusive designs on Teepublic and Bonfire! Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 get amazing bonus content you can't hear anywhere else! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Want to drop us a line or see what else we have going on? Find all things Morning Cup of Murder at our website: morningcupofmurder.com Want kid-friendly chills? Check out our show The Cryptid Catalog where my son Killian and I weave a biweekly cryptid creature feature. https://open.spotify.com/show/7vwn8JNkTPOmxwRoHsVDc1 Subscribe on Youtube for special episodes: https://youtube.com/@morningcupofmurder?si=y6y52dP-CUcPBEaW Stay Safe - A Morning Cup of Murder Podcast Coming Soon! Have a close call with something horrifying? A dark family story you've been needing to share? What about an unexplained encounter? Share your stories with us by emailing them to staysafesubmissions@.com and they could be read on a future episode! Information on today's episode:December 1st: Tracie Andrews Kills (1996) It's crazy to think a killer could walk amongst us. On December 1st 1996 a man was killed in what appeared to be a horrific but random act of violence. A crime for which the killer, considered one of Britain's most notorious female killers, is out walking free today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracie_Andrews, https://murderpedia.org/female.A/a/andrews-tracie.htm, https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tracie-andrews, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4825452/Murderer-Tracie-Andrews-steps-new-husband.html, https://au.news.yahoo.com/body-language-signs-that-gave-away-tracie-andrews-was-a-killer-36841336.html, https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4320995/tracie-andrews-where-is-she-now-kill-fiance-lee-harvey-daughter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Troy Kemp planned to teach for only two years, but has dedicated his life to being a “hope dealer” for young boys and their families. In this episode, he shares why he turned down lucrative job offers to “feed his soul,” how leaving the classroom allowed him to multiply his impact, and how every chapter of his life has added a tool to the toolbox he now uses to rebuild trust at Chatt Prep. Troy Kemp is the CEO of Prep Public Schools, a network of all-boys public charter schools. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/tfkemp). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Dr. Elaine Swafford's Morning Cup (E64) Ted and Kelly Alling's Morning Cup (E69) Edna Varner's Morning Cup (E104) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and be the first to know who upcoming guests are: http://eepurl.com/iGJzII
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Looking for Merch? Get exclusive designs on Teepublic and Bonfire! Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 get amazing bonus content you can't hear anywhere else! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Want to drop us a line or see what else we have going on? Find all things Morning Cup of Murder at our website: morningcupofmurder.com Want kid-friendly chills? Check out our show The Cryptid Catalog where my son Killian and I weave a biweekly cryptid creature feature. https://open.spotify.com/show/7vwn8JNkTPOmxwRoHsVDc1 Subscribe on Youtube for special episodes: https://youtube.com/@morningcupofmurder?si=y6y52dP-CUcPBEaW Stay Safe - A Morning Cup of Murder Podcast Coming Soon! Have a close call with something horrifying? A dark family story you've been needing to share? What about an unexplained encounter? Share your stories with us by emailing them to staysafesubmissions@.com and they could be read on a future episode! Information on today's episode: November 27th: DC Mansion Murders Suspect Born (1980) One slip up can lead police straight to your door. On November 27th 1980 the suspect in a horrific murder was born. A man who, with one wrong move, was captured and sent to trial for four murders. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Washington,_D.C.,_quadruple_murder_incident, https://abcnews.go.com/US/dc-mansion-murders-evidence-helped-convict-killer/story?id=58775381, https://wtop.com/dc/2022/12/no-new-trial-for-man-convicted-in-dc-mansion-murders/, https://www.oxygen.com/injustice-with-nancy-grace/crime-news/mansion-murders-daron-wint-killed-captive-family-burned-home, https://people.com/crime/dc-mansion-murders-people-magazine-story/, https://www.torchstoneglobal.com/protective-intelligence-case-study-the-d-c-mansion-murders/, https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/the-most-heinous-crime-md-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-2015-murder-of-three-members-of-a-dc-family-and-their-housekeeper/2019/02/01/d0121c02-24f4-11e9-90cd-dedb0c92dc17_story.html, https://wtop.com/dc/2021/01/man-convicted-of-2015-mansion-murders-seeks-new-trial/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-convicted-d-c-mansion-murders-sentenced-four-life-sentences-n966116, https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/no-new-trial-for-daron-wint-2015-mansion-murders-dc/65-9d3a0e93-febd-4933-b2bf-129cfc10bde5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Looking for Merch? Get exclusive designs on Teepublic and Bonfire! Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 get amazing bonus content you can't hear anywhere else! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Want to drop us a line or see what else we have going on? Find all things Morning Cup of Murder at our website: morningcupofmurder.com Want kid-friendly chills? Check out our show The Cryptid Catalog where my son Killian and I weave a biweekly cryptid creature feature. https://open.spotify.com/show/7vwn8JNkTPOmxwRoHsVDc1 Subscribe on Youtube for special episodes: https://youtube.com/@morningcupofmurder?si=y6y52dP-CUcPBEaW Stay Safe - A Morning Cup of Murder Podcast Coming Soon! Have a close call with something horrifying? A dark family story you've been needing to share? What about an unexplained encounter? Share your stories with us by emailing them to staysafesubmissions@.com and they could be read on a future episode! Information on today's episode: November 26th: Last of Alphabet Murders Victims Reported Missing (1973) Sometimes there are coincidences in a case that can muddle an investigation. On November 26th 1973 the last of three victims were reported missing in what was called the Alphabet Murders. A case that, many believe, the main detail might have been nothing more than a coincidence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphabet_murders, https://www.newsweek.com/double-initial-murders-alphabet-murders-alphabet-killer-rochester-new-york-1844558, https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/alphabet-murders-victims-dna-suspects-rochester-new-york, https://allthatsinteresting.com/alphabet-murders, https://medium.com/the-history-insider/the-alphabet-murders-that-terrified-rochester-ny-for-three-years-remains-unsolved-today-32c7a7891b0c, https://biographics.org/the-alphabet-killer-letters-of-obsession/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/suspects-diary-alphabet-murders-case-describes-victims-flna6c10924814, https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/investigations/2009/03/01/double-initial-murders-remain-mystery-after-35-years-police-still/77384622/, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/double-initial-murders-alphabet-unsolved-child-murders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maury Nicely wasn't planning on becoming a lawyer when he went to law school, but three decades later, he's built a thriving practice and become one of Chattanooga's most passionate historians. In this episode, Maury shares what he learned working both sides of the table as a law firm attorney and in-house counsel, why leaving a stable corporate job to start a law firm with partners during a recession was the best risk he ever took, and how his passion for local history turned into books and walking tours that bring Chattanooga's past to life. Maury Nicely is a Partner at Evans Harrison Hacket who specializes in Employment Law. You can learn more about him on their website: ehhlaw.com/index.php/maury-nicely If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Wade Hinton's Morning Cup (E09) Virginia Anne Sharber's Morning Cup (E59) Linda Moss Mines's Morning Cup (E88) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and be the first to know who upcoming guests are: http://eepurl.com/iGJzII
A childhood tornado scare could've left David Glenn terrified of weather forever. Instead, it set him on a path to become the calm voice Chattanoogans now trust when the sky turns dark. In this episode, David shares how his dad's mantra of “If you're scared, just learn” turned him into a self-proclaimed weather nerd, why he was so excited for his dream job that he once went 36 hours without sleep, and why he always puts the community first… even staying behind to broadcast when everyone else has evacuated. David Glenn is the Chief Meteorologist for News Channel 9. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/david-glenn-6297a518b). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Jed Mescon's Morning Cup (E66) Tom Glenn's Morning Cup (E125) Thom Benson's Morning Cup (E136) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and be the first to know who upcoming guests are: http://eepurl.com/iGJzII
Christie Mahn Faires has never been one to rest on her laurels. Whether campaigning for a traffic light to make her high school safer or championing recovery court to help people break the cycle of addiction, she's always looking for ways to make things better. In this episode, she shares how a passing comment changed her life's trajectory (twice!), why the path from aspiring broadcast journalist to General Sessions Court Judge made more sense than she ever imagined, and what no one tells you about running for an elected position. Christie Mahn Faires is a Judge for the Hamilton County General Sessions Court. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/christie-sell-646b7814). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Leslie Gower's Morning Cup (E02) Callie Starnes's Morning Cup (E18) Kurt Faires's Morning Cup (E135) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and be the first to know who upcoming guests are: http://eepurl.com/iGJzII
Mitch Patel's story is a masterclass in grit, gratitude, and bridge-building. In this episode recorded in front of a live audience at the Rotary Club of Chattanooga, Mitch shares how he built his first hotel at the age of 27 with just $3,000, how Vision Hospitality Group has grown to more than 40 hotels in 8 states, why the Edwin Hotel holds such a special place in his heart, and what it means to serve as this year's Chair of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Mitch Patel is the Founder & CEO of Vision Hospitality Group. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/mitch-i-patel-a8aa1213). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Mitch Patel's Morning Cup (E06) John Germ's Morning Cup (E35) Matt Hullander's Morning Cup (E68) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and be the first to know who upcoming guests are: http://eepurl.com/iGJzII
Most people see an airport. April Cameron sees a small city — one she's helped run for 28 years and now leads as its 'Mayor.' In this episode, April shares how a mentor's confidence launched her from accountant to CFO, what finally convinced her to pursue the CEO role, the surprising truth about how airports actually make money, and why every ticket you buy is a vote. April Cameron is the President and CEO of the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/april-cameron-3a9aa0266). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Charles Wood's Morning Cup (E55) Bridgett Massengill's Morning Cup (E80) Emily Mack's Morning Cup (E83) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and be the first to know who upcoming guests are: http://eepurl.com/iGJzII
Justin Robertson has built his career by taking on challenges that pushed him to grow and relying on his survival instincts along the way. In this episode, he shares how he navigated the sudden elimination of 43 assistant principal positions early in his career, how persistence and smart networking carried him from teacher to principal to superintendent, and why he's doubling down on K-2 literacy and expanding Future Ready Centers. Dr. Justin Robertson is the Superintendent of Hamilton County Schools. You can learn more about Dr. Robertson and Hamilton County Schools' Leadership Team on their website: https://hcde.org/our-leadership/ If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Bo Drake's Morning Cup (E65) Edna Varner's Morning Cup (E104) Dr. Robert Dooley's Morning Cup (E127) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and be the first to know who upcoming guests are: http://eepurl.com/iGJzII
Subscribe on Youtube for special episodes: https://youtube.com/@morningcupofmurder?si=y6y52dP-CUcPBEaW Stay Safe - A Morning Cup of Murder Podcast Coming Soon! Have a close call with something horrifying? A dark family story you've been needing to share? What about an unexplained encounter? Share your stories with us by emailing them to staysafesubmissions@.com and they could be read on a future episode! Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 get amazing bonus content you can't hear anywhere else! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Looking for Merch? Get exclusive designs on Teepublic and Bonfire! Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Want to drop us a line or see what else we have going on? Find all things Morning Cup of Murder at our website: morningcupofmurder.com Want kid-friendly chills? Check out our show The Cryptid Catalog where my son Killian and I weave a biweekly cryptid creature feature. https://open.spotify.com/show/7vwn8JNkTPOmxwRoHsVDc1 Information on today's episode: October 6th: Sulejman Talovic Born (Trolley Square Shooting)(1988) All mass shootings are senseless. But they feel even more so when a motive remains elusive. On October 6th 1988 a man at the center of one of these senseless crimes was born. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolley_Square_shooting, https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/08/08/survivor-mass-shooting/, https://www.ksl.com/article/43161303/looking-back-at-the-trolley-square-shooting-10-years-later, https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/stacy-hanson-wounded-in-trolley-square-shootings-dies-at-70, https://www.deseret.com/2007/2/16/20001754/six-dead-151-including-gunman-151-at-trolley-square-shooting/, https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/20/us/20mall.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimmy White has always been able to see the end game. Whether that's on the golf course or when putting together a complex real estate deal. In this episode, he shares how golf prepared him for the highs and lows of business, why “the third time's the charm” pushed him to leave golf and dive into real estate, and how he's built a career on win-win deals that create lasting value for Chattanooga. Jimmy White is the President and Managing Partner of Urban Story Ventures. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/jimmy-white-a2392b5). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Patrick Wells's Morning Cup (E61) Emily Mack's Morning Cup (E83) Dave Kinzler's Morning Cup (E102) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
Dustin Choate has worn a lot of hats. Social worker, fundraiser, corporate salesman, and even DJ… but he ultimately found his calling behind the bar of a neighborhood tavern. In this episode, Dustin shares why he walked away from pharmaceutical sales to open Tremont Tavern, how he saw the craft beer wave coming and turned it into a community staple, and the hard lessons he learned from opening (and closing) his second restaurant, Market Street Tavern. Dustin Choate is the owner and operator of Tremont Tavern, and co-owner of Feed Table & Tavern, Parkway Pourhouse, and Frazier Five and Dime. If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Kenyatta Ashford's Morning Cup (E05) Bruce Weiss's Morning Cup (E89) Jason Provonsha's Morning Cup (E130) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
For Jim Coleman, running a hospital isn't all that different from taking apart a stove. You just need to understand how the pieces fit together to make the whole thing work. In this episode, Jim shares what it was like managing 300 employees by the time he was 30, how new roles often found him before he went looking for them, and why a heart attack ended up giving him unexpected mental clarity. Plus, he shares what it was like to lead Erlanger through its shift to a private, for-profit hospital system. Jim Coleman is the President & CEO of Erlanger. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/jim-coleman-9045282). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: John Germ's Morning Cup (E35) Chris Hopkins's Morning Cup (E84) Lynn Chesnutt's Morning Cup (E118) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and be the first to know who upcoming guests are: http://eepurl.com/iGJzII
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Darin Wright knows the power of color, and she's built her work around helping people feel confident in theirs. In this episode, Darin shares how selling makeup at 14, riding shotgun on her dad's TastyKake route, and even a short stint as a “terrible waitress” taught her client-first sales and honest communication. She also shares how her winding path through banking, real estate, and retail, paired with a frustration with one-size-fits-all makeup, inspired her to start Elea Blake Cosmetics and create the EB Hues color system. Darin Wright is the owner of Elea Blake Cosmetics. You can learn more on their website (eleablake.com) and connect with Darin on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/darin-wright-25276511). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Stephanie Stuckey's Morning Cup (E33) Susan Vandergriff's Morning Cup (E72) Lisa McCluskey's Morning Cup (E113) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors, and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and be the first to know who upcoming guests are: http://eepurl.com/iGJzII
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Subscribe on Youtube for special episodes: https://youtube.com/@morningcupofmurder?si=y6y52dP-CUcPBEaW Stay Safe - A Morning Cup of Murder Podcast Coming Soon! Have a close call with something horrifying? A dark family story you've been needing to share? What about an unexplained encounter? Share your stories with us by emailing them to staysafesubmissions@.com and they could be read on a future episode! Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 get amazing bonus content you can't hear anywhere else! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Looking for Merch? Get exclusive designs on Teepublic and Bonfire! Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Want to drop us a line or see what else we have going on? Find all things Morning Cup of Murder at our website: morningcupofmurder.com Want kid-friendly chills? Check out our show The Cryptid Catalog where my son Killian and I weave a biweekly cryptid creature feature. https://open.spotify.com/show/7vwn8JNkTPOmxwRoHsVDc1 Information on today's episode:September 11th: Dana Rosendale Dies (1982) Determining the difference between an accident and a cold blooded murder can be incredibly difficult. On September 11th 1982 a woman lost her life after days of fighting in the hospital. A woman whose manner of death remains a mystery for some. https://www.wtol.com/article/news/timeline-the-case-of-dana-rosendale/512-ffa4eefa-92a8-40ac-b4b6-dbca6e2b5dc2, https://www.wtol.com/article/news/update-death-of-dana-rosendale-ruled-a-homicide/512-9de456af-77a6-4668-87b2-fbffa01e65e6, https://www.13abc.com/content/news/Wood-County-Man-Free-From-Prison-After-Murder-Conviction-Vacated--487272551.html, https://nbc24.com/news/local/friend-of-russell-adkins-reacts-to-dateline-special-about-his-conviction, https://apnews.com/general-news-a9ccdb9010aa4f918714ce7fc8e470f7, https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/pop-culture/dateline-unforgettable-is-dana-rosendale-s-killer-russell-adkins-free-man-now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Doug Thompson has a knack for seeing the bigger picture… whether on the soccer field, in business, or in civic life. In this episode, Doug shares why the best players are the ones who make everyone else better, how a detour into screenwriting led him to USC and ultimately into a career in real estate development, and why he had to “fire” himself in order to move his career forward. Doug Thompson is the President of HFS Capital Advisors. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/doug-thompson-28218613). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Roy Vaughn's Morning Cup (E08) Edna Varner's Morning Cup (E104) Kim White's Morning Cup (E119) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
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Brian Hunt grew up redeeming Coke bottles for a nickel, and now leads a century‑old, family‑founded manufacturer as its first non‑family CEO. In this episode, Brian shares how humble beginnings shaped his work ethic, how “getting cultured” in Boston taught him to be more assertive, and why he left a Fortune 250 track to join a family business built on servant-hearted values. Brian Hunt is the President and CEO of Southern Champion Tray. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/brian-hunt-44ab7813). This episode was recorded with a live audience at the Global Leadership Summit. If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Jay Dale's Morning Cup (E42) Tom Glenn's Morning Cup (E125) Jason Provonsha's Morning Cup (E130) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
Americans drink some 450 million cups of coffee each day. Coffee beans from Brazil face a 50% U.S. import duty. And while President Donald Trump's tariffs aim to reshore American production and manufacturing, coffee beans can't really be grown around the U.S. We'll hear what sort of trouble's brewing for coffee sellers as a result. But first, we'll break down the attempted firing of one of America's central bankers.
Americans drink some 450 million cups of coffee each day. Coffee beans from Brazil face a 50% U.S. import duty. And while President Donald Trump's tariffs aim to reshore American production and manufacturing, coffee beans can't really be grown around the U.S. We'll hear what sort of trouble's brewing for coffee sellers as a result. But first, we'll break down the attempted firing of one of America's central bankers.
David Wade started his career digging holes, and now he's finishing his career digging out of them. In this episode, he shares how he worked his way up from line helper to CEO of EPB, why he pivoted when he was “right at the finish line” of his apprenticeship, and how The Gig put Chattanooga on the map. David Wade is the President and CEO of EPB. You can learn more about him and EPB on their website: epb.com/about/leadership If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Matt Rasmussen's Morning Cup (E57) Bill Crawford's Morning Cup (E99) Ken Jones's Morning Cup (E122) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
Thom Benson has a habit of stepping up before he knows exactly where it'll lead, and it's served him well throughout his career. In this episode, Thom shares how volunteering at his college radio station set him on the path to journalism, how raising his hand for the weekend meteorologist role changed the course of his TV career, and how volunteer diving at the Tennessee Aquarium eventually turned into a full-time position he's held for nearly two decades. Thom Benson is the VP, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer for the Tennessee Aquarium. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/thombenson). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Keith Sanford's Morning Cup (E86) David Carroll's Morning Cup (E111) Andy Wood's Morning Cup (E124) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
Subscribe on Youtube for special episodes: https://youtube.com/@morningcupofmurder?si=y6y52dP-CUcPBEaW Stay Safe - A Morning Cup of Murder Podcast Coming Soon! Have a close call with something horrifying? A dark family story you've been needing to share? What about an unexplained encounter? Share your stories with us by emailing them to staysafesubmissions@.com and they could be read on a future episode! Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 get amazing bonus content you can't hear anywhere else! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Looking for Merch? Get exclusive designs on Teepublic and Bonfire! Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Want to drop us a line or see what else we have going on? Find all things Morning Cup of Murder at our website: morningcupofmurder.com Want kid-friendly chills? Check out our show The Cryptid Catalog where my son Killian and I weave a biweekly cryptid creature feature. https://open.spotify.com/show/7vwn8JNkTPOmxwRoHsVDc1 Information on today's episode: August 11th: Lizbeth Flores' Body Found (2020) There's nothing worse than knowing something is wrong with your child but not having all the answers. On August 11th 2020 a body was found in a case that saw a mother desperately trying to find her daughter. A case that did not have a happy ending for the loved ones of the victim. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/on-tv0/in-pursuit-with-john-walsh/articles/arrest-made-after-mother-of-two-from-texas-found-tortured--murde, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8662813/Man-charged-murder-bashed-head-American-mother-two-removed-teeth.html, ,https://www.insideedition.com/lizbeth-flores-young-mother-of-2-may-have-been-tortured-before-her-death-police-6133, https://nypost.com/2020/08/17/texas-mom-of-two-found-dead-tortured-with-all-teeth-missing-in-mexico/, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8652797/Sister-Texas-mom-two-23-beaten-death-fake-ransom-plot-tells-toll-family.html, https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/world-news/lizbeth-flores-mexico-murder-matamoros-22539425, https://www.newsweek.com/texas-mom-murdered-mexico-1525719 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kurt Faires learned early that average effort = average results... a principle he's carried through every season of life. In this episode, Kurt shares why he earned a law degree but waited nearly 20 years to practice, how his career in private investing and business turnarounds ultimately brought him to Chattanooga, and how he went from running marathons to being told he had just 4 months to live… twenty years ago. Kurt Faires is a Corporate Attorney at Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C and you can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/kurtfaires). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Tom Griscom's Morning Cup (E23) Virginia Anne Sharber's Morning Cup (E59) George Mullinix's Morning Cup (E129) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
Stephen Culp is one of Chattanooga's most prodigious and low-key entrepreneurs. In this episode, Stephen shares why curiosity is the driving force behind most of his decisions, what it was like being in Europe when the Berlin Wall fell (and participating in it), and how going to Stanford forced him to be entrepreneurial, which ultimately led him to start Smart Furniture and Delegator, as well as to come back to Chattanooga. Stephen Culp founded Smart Furniture and co-founded Delegator. You can connect with Stephen on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/stephenculp). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Cam Doody's Morning Cup (E63) Christian Höferle's Morning Cup (E76) Dave Kinzler's Morning Cup (E102) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
Zach Wamp didn't just serve eight terms in Congress, he also helped spark a legacy of leadership in his own family. In this episode, he shares how overcoming addiction in his 20s shaped his faith, leadership style, and belief that people will forgive you if you're honest. He also reflects on what it meant to represent Tennessee during some of the country's most defining moments, and how both of his children have since stepped into public leadership in their own way. Zach Wamp served as the U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 3rd District from 1995 to 2011 and is now the founder of Zach Wamp Consulting. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/zach-wamp-30ab3351). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Weston Wamp's Morning Cup (E36) Bob Corker's Morning Cup (E52) Gerald McCormick's Morning Cup (E85) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
For nearly 20 years, Tom Satkowiak helped shape the stories coming out of Tennessee Athletics, but behind the press conferences and player profiles was a personal journey most people never saw. In this episode, Tom shares how he found his calling at a very young age, how a life-threatening liver disease reshaped his faith and career, and why he eventually stepped away from college sports to join TVA and focus on doing “the next right thing.” Tom Satkowiak is the Senior Strategic Communicator (East Region) for TVA. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/thomas-satkowiak). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Roy Vaughn's Morning Cup (E08) Dalya Qualls White's Morning Cup (E14) Mark Reeves's Morning Cup (E46) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
From flying C130s into conflict zones to commanding global military operations, Kevin Hyde's story might seem more like an action movie than real life. In this episode, Kevin shares how his time at the Air Force Academy was “sink or swim,” why sometimes the fastest way to get results is by breaking bread, and how he's now guiding a nonprofit that provides support, stability, and hope to our community. Kevin Hyde is the CEO of Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/ckhyde) and you can learn more about Partnership FCA on their website (partnershipfca.com). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Mickey McCamish's Morning Cup (E25) Jay Shaffer's Morning Cup (E78) Allen Clare's Morning Cup (E97) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
Jason Provonsha has never been a fan of “winging it.” Maybe it's because he spent part of his childhood keeping his dad's FBI job a secret, or because of the critical lessons a mentor taught him… In this episode, Jason shares his journey from healthcare marketing to logistics, why he once thought he'd have to leave Chattanooga to grow his career, and what it's taken to scale Steam without losing focus on what matters most. Jason Provonsha is the CEO of Steam Logistics, one of the fastest-growing third-party logistics companies in the country. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/jasonprovonsha). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Cam Doody's Morning Cup (E63) Ted and Kelly Alling's Morning Cups (E69) Barry Large's Morning Cup (E73) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
George Mullinax was raised to take risks and trust that he could rise to the challenge. That mindset carried him through the highs and lows of corporate life, and eventually led him to leave it behind entirely to start something of his own. In this episode, George reflects on the unexpected turns that shaped his path, from family business losses and early morning side jobs to years of night classes while working full time. He also shares why he walked away from a VP-level role rather than uproot his family, and how he built a thriving media company with zero background in publishing. George Mullinax is the owner of CMC Media & Marketing Group, the company behind CityScope, HealthScope, and several other Chattanooga-based publications. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/george-mullinix-aa628ba). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Shawn Whitfield's Morning Cup (E20) Charlie Brock's Morning Cup (E95) Andy Wood's Morning Cup (E124) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
How does a person with a philosophy and religion degree become the Dean of the College of Business? No straight path, that's for sure. In this episode, Dr. Robert Dooley shares how he crossed the divide from business to academia… and how he's now bridging that divide for students. Plus, the evolving role of higher education in Chattanooga, and what he's learned from serving as Interim Chancellor of UTC. Dr. Robert Dooley is the Dean of the Gary W. Rollins College of Business, as well as the Interim Chancellor, at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Jay Dale's Morning Cup (E42) Dr. Claudia Kramer's Morning Cup (E115) Kim White's Morning Cup (E119) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
In many ways, Bert Robinson is still doing what he did as a kid: building relationships and connecting with his community. Except now, his path stretches beyond Athens across all of East Tennessee (and he's no longer on a bike). In this episode, Bert shares how his curiosity and outgoing nature as an 8-year-old unknowingly laid the groundwork for his career, how doors open when you're willing to ask, and why unexpected turns can lead to something even better. Bert Robinson is the Regional Executive for TVA's East Region. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/bert-robinson-b0a5ab53). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Matt Rasmussen's Morning Cup (E57) Allen Clare's Morning Cup (E97) Carol Eimers's Morning Cup (E109) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
Join us for Episode 6 of CoffeeU, where we sit down with Baba Java Coffee's North American Marketing Director to hear about his visit to the Ramirez Estate in the Dominican Republic. Discover how this specialty coffee farm is making a profound difference in the Jarabacoa community by creating sustainable jobs, supporting education, and fostering local development. From building a modern school that provides books and computers to local children, to establishing a motorcycle shop and financing program that empowers workers with transportation, the Ramirez family is uplifting lives through coffee. We don't choose coffee suppliers by price or only by quality, but we make sure that by choosing Baba Java Coffee, our customers play a vital role in supporting this community and many others like it around the world!Learn how your cup of coffee fuels positive change and strengthens global connections. Don't miss this inspiring episode, subscribe and sip with purpose!
Tom Glenn is a second generation business owner who has grown the family business from a small local operation to one with a multi-state presence. Through it all, Tom has never lost sight of his father's mission of serving people well and leading with integrity. In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at Chattanooga Entrepreneur Week, Tom shares lessons for entrepreneurs who want to grow without losing what makes their business special. We also discuss how he didn't originally plan to join the family business, why he changed his mind and pushed for expansion, and why leadership means owning the outcome… especially when things go wrong. Tom Glenn is the President of Elder's Ace Hardware, which has grown to 37 stores with more than 1,000 employees. You can learn more about him on the Elder's website: eldershardware.com/our-team If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: Craig Fuller's Morning Cup (E58) Barry Large's Morning Cup (E73) Bill Crawford's Morning Cup (E99) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!
If you're ever curious about what crime took place on today's date in true crime history, kick back and grab a cup of coffee while you listen to Morning Cup of Murder. Your host, Korina Biemesderfer, will take you through a dark history lesson, with tales of murder, abduction, serial killers, cults, and more every day in this short-form true crime podcast.Morning Cup of Murder: https://morningcupofmurder.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.