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Oct. 7, 2021

Military Service to Executive Protection: GDBA Director of Recruitment & Veteran Outreach Nick Du...

Thank you for joining us, folks. Today, we have a veteran who now serves as the Director of Recruitment and Veteran Outreach for an executive company that employs over 60% military Veterans who are responsible for the protection of several thousand clients, including over 90 of the world's most prominent…

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Sept. 16, 2021

Explosive Ordnance Inspiration: Critically Injured Army EOD Tech Aaron Hale Interview

Today’s guest came to a fork in the road, after being critically injured while serving in Afghanistan and decided to take the path of positivity, being an inspiration to his loved ones and created a legacy of a “can-do” and a never give up attitude…He decided to value the bigger…

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Sept. 9, 2021

Who's Our Podcast Apprentice & Co-Host? Let's Meet Avi.

Thank you for joining us today, folks on this very special podcast episode, we're going to be talking with an aspiring future military officer. He's also been serving on The Morning Formation Podcast as a volunteer apprentice for the last few months. So, in the background, this gentleman has provided…

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Sept. 2, 2021

From College to Army Comissioned Officer: Journey Interview with 2LT Jordan Player

We're joined and I am honored to have the next generation of military leader on our show today. I met this gentleman while hosting the Military Mix-Up in the Mil-Pact Club on Clubhouse and I felt that this young professional has something going for him that places him ahead of…

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Aug. 24, 2021

Marine Corps NCO to a Career Influencer: Retired Marine Bruce Thompson of Vets2Industry

Today, we have Vets 2 Industry's (V2I) Vice President Bruce “Batman” Thompson as our guest. Not only is Bruce the Vice President of Vets2Industry, he's also a 23 year Marine Corps Veteran with an MBA from Columba Southern University. Bruce has multiple national certifications, and is highly skilled with mentoring,…

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Aug. 19, 2021

Cybertech Yourself NPower: Interview with NPower graduate Joshua Murphy & Program Director Demetr...

Thank you for joining us. Today, we have two Army veterans on the show here to talk about an organization that prepares you for tomorrow’s job market with technological occupations, which will open doors to a lifelong career bc as you know our high-speed age of internet and security isn’t…

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Aug. 18, 2021

Army Leader to Executive Protection: Army 1SG (Ret.) Nick Duchene (Gavin DeBecker & Assoc.)

Thank you for joining us, folks. Today, we have a veteran who now serves as the Director of Recruitment and Veteran Outreach for an executive company that employs over 60% military Veterans who are responsible for the protection of several thousand clients, including over 90 of the world's most prominent…

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Aug. 12, 2021

Taking The Helm: Interview with Empower Employ founder Lindsay Helm

Today, our guest is someone who has massive efforts with helping military veterans, all around. She has launched a company that further helps make the complicated path of the military veteran hiring process much easier. This pillar of the military community is Mrs. Lindsay Helm, who created Empower Employ to…

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July 30, 2021

Critically injured, blinded by an IED: Interview w EOD Aaron Hale & Entrepreneur (EOD Confections)

Today’s guest came to a fork in the road, after being critically injured while serving in Afghanistan and decided to take the path of positivity, being an inspiration to his loved ones and created a legacy of a “can-do” and a never give up attitude…He decided to value the bigger…

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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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