Welcome to The Morning Formation Podcast!
Life doesn't always go according to plan. We all face challenges, setbacks, uncertainty, and moments that test what we're made of.
The Morning Formation was created to bring people together around the stories, experiences, and lessons that can help us face those moments and keep moving forward.
Host KP Phillips is an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, former U.S. Army officer, former law enforcement officer, and instructor with more than two decades of experience in leadership, preparedness, and service.
But The Morning Formation isn't limited to military stories.
KP sits down with veterans, first responders, entrepreneurs, athletes, leaders, military spouses, and everyday people with meaningful stories to tell. Some have faced extraordinary adversity. Others have built something meaningful, dedicated their lives to serving others, or found purpose through experiences that changed them.
The common thread is simple: there's something to learn from people who've been there.
Through these conversations, KP hopes to give listeners new perspectives, practical insight, motivation, and lessons they can carry into their own lives.
KP
Podcast Host
KP Phillips was born in Hawai'i and spent part of his childhood in the Midwest as an Army brat. His early experiences shaped his work ethic, determination, and commitment to service.
After high school, KP enlisted in the Army National Guard and eventually pursued a commission through his university's Army ROTC program. He earned a BA in Criminal Justice from Wright State University in 2003 before commissioning into the United States Army and joining the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks in Hawai'i.
From 2004–2005, KP served in Mosul, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom as a transportation platoon leader. He was awarded the Army Bronze Star Medal for his service.
During his military career, KP served as a platoon leader, executive officer, and battalion training officer before leaving active service as an Army Captain (O3) in 2007.
He later earned graduate degrees from Central Michigan University and Strayer University, including an MBA in Project Management.
Today, KP continues his commitment to service through The Morning Formation, his work within the military and veteran community, and his involvement with organizations that support those communities. He also serves as a team partner with ACT NOW Education, helping connect service members, veterans, and military families with resources and opportunities that can support their personal and professional goals.
KP believes: A life of service is a life worth living.