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July 29, 2021

Cybersecurity Urgency = Veteran Opportunity: UNCC Program Manager Steve Olson

Lately in the news, we’ve been hearing a lot about cyber security and its overall importance, especially as we progress further into IT automation and artificial intelligence managing some of our major infrastructures here in America. With such a rising emphasis, many opportunities have created to bridge the gap and…

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July 16, 2021

The Natural Leader: Interview with Retired Army Special Forces & Content Creator Chris McPhee

Today, we are joined with an Army career warrior. He spent a total of 21 years in the United States Army. Fifteen of those military years were spent as an Army Airborne Green Beret. This retired Special Forces, military professional now serves as a project management consultant, Project Management Professional…

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July 15, 2021

My RØDE Cast Contest Entry: The Meaning Behind The Morning Formation Podcast

Here's my recent RØDE Cast 2 minute podcast contest entry, which I was selected as "HIGHLY COMMENDED," out of a group of thousands of podcasters from all around the world!!! Thank you to everyone who voted for me. I won a Rode NT-USB Mini Microphone for my efforts and your…

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June 24, 2021

An Uncharted Program: Interview with founder & Owner of Veteran Tax Credits (VTC)

Our guest today is Craig Washburn who is the founder and CEO of Veteran Tax Credit (VTC). His company is THE authority for helping veterans find employment utilizing the Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC). You see, there are programs that incentivize business who hire veterans, but navigating the red tape…

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June 9, 2021

Combat Vet Comedian & Against The Odds: Interview with Comedian & Actor Thom Tran

Today, we are very fortunate to have a guest on the show, who continues to serve his military community through his strength of comedy with meaningful motivation. He was part of the GI’s of Comedy and is currently the “Director of Media and Artist Relations at The Laugh Factory in…

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May 27, 2021

Military Adaptability: Interview with Mike Lopez from Coursera

Thank you for tuning in today, folks. Today’s guest is not only a military veteran, but is also a professional who is part of one of the largest growing industries of online learning platforms, Coursera. They offer an incredible online educational learning experience that offers courses from schools such as…

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May 13, 2021

Disrupting the Project Management Scene: COO of DOL Coach Josh Cunio

“Project management involves the planning and organization of a company's resources to move a specific task, event, or duty towards completion (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/project-management.asp). It’s that simple. It does NOT specify ANY specific industry or position, it IS a skillset that is unknowingly practiced by many on a daily and weekly basis.…

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May 6, 2021

TEDx Speaker & Military Career Personal Brand Strategist: Lida Citroën Interview Part 2

Hope everyone is having a great week. In this episode (Part 2 of 2), I am honored to have a guest that is very genuine in her mission and overall career purpose. I have Mrs. Lida Citroën joining us. Thank you for giving us your time today, Lida. Lida has…

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May 2, 2021

The Morning Formation Podcast Trailer

Thank you for stopping by and visiting "The Morning Formation Podcast," on YouTube. Let me know what you think! And check out my website here: https://whattimeisformation.buzzsprout.com/

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April 28, 2021

TEDx Speaker & Military Career Personal Brand Strategist: Lida Citroën Interview Part 1

Hope everyone is having a great week. In this episode (part 1 of 2), I am honored to have a guest that is very genuine in her mission and overall career purpose. I have Mrs. Lida Citroën joining us. Executive Brand Strategist • TEDx Speaker • Keynote & Trainer •…

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April 16, 2021

From Tough Upbringing to Career Influencer: Interview with Act Now Education Founder and Naval Of...

A few weeks ago, I had the honor to sit down with a man who has positively affected the lives of THOUSANDS of our Nation’s heroes. He came from growing up in a New York foster home to having a successful career as an Officer in the United States Navy.…

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March 28, 2021

Unexpected Success: Ep 3 Retired Army 1SG Phillips to retirement

Finishing up part 3 of 3 podcast series with my father, 1SG Phillips. We’ve spoken about his time in the military, from his initial draft notice in 1971 to his time in Ranger School and finishes up his career at East Range in Wahiawa, Hawaii to being a First Sergeant…

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March 27, 2021

The Prospect, Ep. 2: 1SG Phillips continues his career as a US Army Drill Instructor #Military

Part 2 of 3: I got an opportunity to sit down with my father, Retired 1SG Samuel (Joe) Phillips, in a three part podcast series. Retired Army 1SG Phillips was drafted from his small, hometown in Kentucky at the end of the Vietnam War in 1971, was sent through Army…

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March 26, 2021

Anticipated Duty, Ep 1: Retired 1SG Samuel Phillips being drafted for #Vietnam War & #Ranger School

I got an opportunity to sit down with my father, Retired 1SG Samuel (Joe) Phillips, in a three part podcast series. Retired Army 1SG Phillips was drafted from his small, hometown in Kentucky at the end of the Vietnam War in 1971, was sent through Army Basic Combat Training, Advance…

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March 19, 2021

Moving Forward: An Interview with USMC SGT John Peck (Critically injured in combat; lost his arms...

Welcome to the Morning Formation. I’m your host Papa Kilo. Today, we have our guest Marine Corps Sergeant John Peck joining us. During his military service he was deployed twice. During his 2007 deployment in Iraq he was injured while on patrol from an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and suffered…

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March 5, 2021

Military to Entrepreneur: Interview with OIF Marine Corps Veteran & CEO of The Mobile Cigar Loung...

In this episode, I get a chance to sit down and have a chat with with Marine Veteran Joey Mac, the CEO and co-founder of "The Mobile Cigar Lounge." His business employs over 10 military veterans and is known to bring the memories and the fun by offering a mobile…

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Feb. 26, 2021

The USMC Opportunist: Interview with the edible and useable Crayon maker and Marine Corps Veteran...

This week, I get a chance to talk with Marine Veteran Frank Manteau, one of the co-founders for “Crayons-Ready-to-Eat (CREs), to talk about his military career, Veteran’s Network on Clubhouse, transitioning to the civilian sector, wise words of advice, and running the business. His innovative, edible crayon business is both…

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Feb. 19, 2021

Meet the Host: Getting to Know KP and The Podcast "Reason"

In this podcast, I wanted to take the time to talk about my "reason," and a little about who I am. In time, we'll get to know one another much better, but my focus is to be a podium for veterans to sound off, learn information, highlight successful veterans, ad…

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Feb. 12, 2021

Unexpected Success: Retired Army 1SG Phillips cover the third install of his military career to r...

Finishing up part 3 of 3 podcast series with my father, 1SG Phillips. We’ve spoken about his time in the military, from his initial draft notice in 1971 to his time in Ranger School and finishes up his career at East Range in Wahiawa, Hawaii to being a First Sergeant…

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Feb. 5, 2021

The Prospect: 1SG Phillips continues his career as a US Army Drill Instructor Course

Part 2 of 3: I got an opportunity to sit down with my father, Retired 1SG Samuel (Joe) Phillips, in a three part podcast series. Retired Army 1SG Phillips was drafted from his small, hometown in Kentucky at the end of the Vietnam War in 1971, was sent through Army…

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Feb. 4, 2021

Ret. Army 1SG Samuel Phillips on being drafted for Vietnam War, Ranger School, & early Army career

I got an opportunity to sit down with my father, Retired 1SG Samuel (Joe) Phillips, in a three part podcast series. Retired Army 1SG Phillips was drafted from his small, hometown in Kentucky at the end of the Vietnam War in 1971, was sent through Army Basic Combat Training, Advance…

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Jan. 30, 2021

Anticipated Duty: Retired Army 1SG Samuel Phillips on being drafted for Vietnam, Ranger School, h...

I got an opportunity to sit down with my father, Retired 1SG Samuel (Joe) Phillips, in a three part podcast series. Retired Army 1SG Phillips was drafted from his small, hometown in Kentucky at the end of the Vietnam War in 1971, was sent through Army Basic Combat Training, Advance…

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Jan. 9, 2021

Pandemic Exercise Idea: A Neighborhood Outdoor Exercise from the Military #militaryfitness #rucking

The ruck march- So, many of us, who served in the military, all went through the rigorous initial training of either Basic Combat Training or Boot Camp. This specific task involved carry a heavy lead, sometimes forced with a run, and a time hack. The idea is that a Soldier/Marine…

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Nov. 28, 2020

Outdoor Cooking a Holiday Turkey Done Easy! (Emeril Lagasse Oil-Less Fryer)

Several times a year, we attend large family gatherings with our loved ones, but due to recent lockdowns from COVID we've been forced to learn a new way of life. Instead of showing up to your auntie's awesome family gathering with you lame, store bought dip and frozen pie, we've…

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