STAY TUNED * STAY FOCUSED * STAY MOTIVATED
Oct. 12, 2025

Combat Veteran Insight: Finding Purpose in a Divided Nation

The divide in America has reached a breaking point. When political differences lead to violence and death, we've strayed far from the principles that make our nation strong. This raw, unfiltered conversation with a combat veteran cuts through the no…

View more
Oct. 12, 2025

Breaking Barriers: Marine Vet Leo Fuentes Launches His Own Law Firm

When Marine Corps veteran Leo Fuentes decided to launch his own personal injury law firm, he approached it with the same fearlessness that guided his military service and legal career. This candid conversation explores the exciting and challenging j…

View more
Oct. 12, 2025

Guard Your Circle: Lessons from the Parade Deck Controversy

Authenticity matters. When controversy erupted around Parade Deck—a platform connecting military podcasters and influencers—it forced our community to confront tough questions about who we choose to align with and why. I've deliberately…

View more
Sept. 28, 2025

Rising Above Trauma: Sumeya's Non Profit Path to Empowerment

What happens when a survivor refuses to stay silent? Sumeya Gibral transforms her painful experiences of military sexual trauma into a powerful force for change through her nonprofit, Rise Above, Be Relentless Foundation. Growing up in East Africa …

View more
Sept. 28, 2025

Steel Sharpens Steel: Combat Veteran Shares Leadership Lessons with SFC Alexander Stewart

Sergeant First Class Alexander Stewart returns to the Morning Formation Podcast, bringing his rare combination of combat experience and psychological insight to a conversation that will resonate with veterans and civilians alike. This discussion tra…

View more
Sept. 21, 2025

Service and Healing: One Dram at a Time with Army Combat Vet Corey Rzucidlo

How do you rebuild community after leaving the military? What happens when the structure, purpose, and brotherhood of service life suddenly vanishes? For Corey, founder and President of Last Dram Standing, the answer came in an unexpected form &ndas…

View more
Sept. 21, 2025

Boots, Bullets, and Blockbusters: A Devil Dog Takes on Hollywood with Maurice P. Kerry

What happens when a Marine's resilience meets Hollywood's spotlight? Maurice P. Carey's remarkable journey from combat zones to camera calls unveils how military discipline transforms into creative determination. As a decorated Marine Corps veteran…

View more
Aug. 11, 2025

Nobody Kicks Ass Without Tanker Gas: Leadership Lessons at 20,000 Feet with Mark Hasara

What keeps fighter jets in the air during marathon combat missions? Who enables bombers to strike targets half a world away? Lieutenant Colonel Mark "Sluggo" Hasara pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of aerial refueling – the critical …

View more
July 27, 2025

From Marine to Esquire: How Military Leadership Translates to Legal Success

This blog post delves into the remarkable journey of Leo Fuentes, a Marine Corps veteran who transitioned his military leadership skills into a thriving legal career in California. We'll explore how the discipline, strategic thinking, and unwavering…

View more
Jan. 15, 2025

Balancing Battlefields and Beyond: V Morgan's Journey from Military Service to Reality TV and Supporting Veterans

In the latest episode, we dive deep into the captivating journey of V Morgan, a veteran and advocate for those transitioning from military service to civilian life. From her reasons for enlisting in the Army right after 9/11 to her experiences in Af…

View more
Dec. 26, 2024

Growth Using VA Loans & Building Futures with Army Combat Vet Robert Tolan

Transitioning from military service to civilian life presents a unique set of challenges for veterans, a journey that is both emotional and practical. In this compelling podcast episode, we explore the intricate path veterans navigate as they reinte…

View more
Dec. 23, 2024

Holistic Healing and Trauma Recovery: Insights from Athena Desai

In this enlightening episode of "Healing Journeys with Athena Desai," listeners are invited to explore the transformative power of holistic healing in trauma recovery. Athena Desai, a visionary holistic trauma specialist, shares her profound insight…

View more
Nov. 22, 2024

How Mentorship Enhances Life's Transitions and Opportunities with Dr. Deborah Heisen

Mentorship is a transformative journey that holds the potential to enhance personal growth and happiness at any stage of life. In our latest podcast episode, we explore this compelling subject with Dr. Deborah Heiser, founder and CEO of the Mentor P…

View more
June 30, 2024

Resilience and Adaptability: John Jones' Journey from Navy Corpsman to Law Enforcement Leader

In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with John Jones, whose remarkable journey from Navy Corpsman to Homeland Security federal law enforcement officer exemplifies resilience and adaptability. This episode offers a wealth of…

View more
May 4, 2023

This Military Brat Honors Her Father's Service by Helping to Stop Veteran Homelessness

As Veterans, we may often feel like the civilian world not only misunderstands us, but maybe we feel like they don’t even care about who we are or what we did in the service. We might also feel like our own families don’t understand us o…

View more
April 5, 2023

Veteran, Are You Creating Your Own Chaos?

Military Veterans, First Responders, and those who have experienced ongoing trauma in their lives, have something in common. They all are accustomed to dealing with and living in chaos. Today’s guest on The Morning Formation Podcast is Matt S…

View more
March 22, 2023

This Service Member and Professional MMA Fighter Believes Martial Arts is Great for Mindfulness

The military often helps shape untrained people into disciplined, skilled, and strong warriors. Others are already disciplined fighters who decide to take that warrior spirit and join the service. Today’s guest on The Morning Formation Podcast…

View more
March 8, 2023

Coaching the Future Leaders of Tomorrow: Marine Corp Vet Started a Nonprofit for Young Athletes

When thinking of the future and what your community will look like in the years to come, do you ever stop to think of who will be impacting your community? If we seek to live in a community of people who show mutual respect for one another, then we …

View more
Feb. 22, 2023

Advice for Transitioning Military Looking For A Career in IT

Wondering what field you should go into once you retire from the military? Maybe you have heard great things about a career in Information Technology (IT) and you are considering going into the IT field once you leave the service?  Today’…

View more
Feb. 8, 2023

Executive Protection: Hard Skills Save Lives, But Soft Skills Get You Paid!

When you think of the world of private security and executive protection, do you automatically think of mean, tough guys wearing suits and kicking butt? As cool as that may sound, the executive protection field is more than that. Today’s guest…

View more
Jan. 30, 2023

Relational Capital is Vital in the Military and the Civilian World

Investing in your future after the service, by making smart financial decisions is important. What’s even more important are the investments you make in yourself. Today’s guest on The Morning Formation Podcast is Javier Guitron. Javier e…

View more
Jan. 17, 2023

This Podcast Changed My Perceptions of the Military!

Have you served in the military and felt like you are misunderstood by the civilian world? Or maybe you are a civilian who has little to no experience connecting with those of the military community? Today’s guest on The Morning Formation Podc…

View more
Dec. 28, 2022

How ROTC Can Pay for Your College Education and Elevate Your Military Career

Military Career and Education. These seem like two things that have nothing to do with one another. You may be surprised to find that there is very strong connection between these two things. Today’s guest on The Morning Formation Podcast is D…

View more
Dec. 14, 2022

Bridging the Gap: How This Army Veteran Got Her Dream Job

Most people would do anything to obtain a government job. Today’s guest on The Morning Formation Podcast is Sumeya Gibril. She explains why quitting her government position was the right move for her and her career goals. KP’s guest, Su…

View more