Warriors, Fall In!...It's time for formation. This week, I am joined with the Founder of military non profit Veteran Help Point’s Founder (VHP) Michelle Lang. Her organization's overall purpose states: "We believe finding the help veterans are looking for shouldn’t be stressful. We are here to provide you with available local and regional resources so you can get the right help you need, sooner." We cover what initially motivated Michelle and what continues to motivate her to continue her...

Warriors, Fall In! It's Time for Formation! In this episode, I'm once again, honored to have a guest that is very authentic in her mission and overall career purpose. She has the military mentor hours and the overall time and energy to prove her value within our military community. Mrs. Lida Citroën is joining us this week! Just who is Lida? Well, she's an Executive Brand Strategist, TEDx Speaker, Executive Coach, 5x Author, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Veterati Mentor, and Military...

Today, we’re joined with a combat Marine Corp Infantryman, who proudly served during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2007.  His entire civilian career has been focused within the construction industry and is now fixated on solving one of the world’s greatest issues- Communication. His business is looking to help both contractors and property owners’ better converse with one another to save time, money, and resources. Today, I’d like to welcome Ron Nussbaum to The Morning Formation...

Warriors, Fall in! It’s time for formation… Today, I’m joined with a fellow Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, who also served in the United States Marines Corps and like me, today’s guest spent some combat time in Iraq. Today’s guest now owns his own gym just outside of Chicago in Elmhurst, Illinois. Over the time he’s been involved with BJJ, our guest today has also secured MMA (Mixed Martial Art) victories with a record of 7-0. I had the opportunity to know and train with our guest...

Welcome to the Act Now and Execute Your Goals Edition. Today, I’m highlighting a member of the Act Now community who used the Act Now Resources to level up their career.  I am joined with Jen-Liz Maldonado , who’s an Air Force Veteran, an academy graduate to be exact, so we’re going to learn how she used the Act Now’s Resources to her career advantage. Connect with Jen-Liz on LinkedIn Connect with Jen-Liz onIG: https://www.instagram.com/jenlizmaile/ Check out our website Please Support...

Warriors, Fall In! It’s Time for Formation! Today we’re joined with an Air Force Veteran who’s going to share his own career transition into the world of sculpting and explain how he’s been giving back to the military community.  And if you’ll remember we had the honor of interviewing a Grunt Style artist and San Antonio Muralist named “Ghost,” just a few months back, who also did some incredible work! Today, we’re going to learn all about Air Force Veteran Cody Vance’s military life, his...

Warriors, Fall in… Today we are joined with an 8-year Army Veteran who was inspired to further his education after speaking with Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston, which having a conversation with such a high-ranking NCO is not a normal opportunity for any average NCO or Soldier. So, we’ll get more into that story. Our guest today is now a writer in Hollywood who also managed to break into the Tensiltown scene by selling one of his own shows to the likes of Matt Damon and Peter...

Warriors, Fall in… Today, I’m joined with the founder of a company that’s in the business of making military inspired socks. I’m also joined with an Afghanistan combat war Veteran who inspired this husband and wife team to create this American owned business. On The Morning Formation Podcast, we talk about military career transition, well I was approached by this company, heard their story, how things came to fruition for them, and how much they’ve been helping our community. So, I wanted...

Warriors, Fall In. It's time for formation. Today I'm joined with an Army Veteran who now serves as the Head of Veteran and Military Programs for Uber. In today’s episode you'll be surprised and intrigued by the amount of opportunities within this awesome company. Maybe you'll and see these opportunities within Uber in a different light? There are a ton of opportunities and growth, within Uber, for a career after the uniform. Today, I’m joined with Michael Pett, who’s going to discuss his...

Warriors, Fall In… Today, we’re joined with a Combat Marine Corps Veteran, who survived a deadly explosion during his Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment in 2004. This battle-tested warrior continued to fight-on through his wounds and successfully transition beyond the uniform, followed his goals, and is now a practicing attorney in the state of California, which is no easy task.  Passing the California State Bar is considered one of the toughest exams in the United States, let alone his...

Warriors Fall In… Today we’re joined with guest who’s an alumnus of the USAF Academy, Columbia University and Harvard University. He’s also a graduate of the USAF Fighter Weapons School (TopGun) and if that’s not enough he’s a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Harvard National Security Fellow. Our guest today is the CEO and founder of Target Arms, which is a cutting edge UAV company that’s currently commercializing some exciting technology that’s revolutionary and today,...

Warriors, Fall In! It’s time for formation! Today we’re joined with a professional who has over 30 years of professional experience between the US Army, law enforcement, and private sector security. He created the first “Private Security Specialist” training standard for the US Department of Labor. And has trained thousands of professionals in private security, executives, law enforcement, and foreign officials. And the list just goes on and on with what this man has accomplished. His name...

Fall in… Today, we’re joined with one of the Act Now Education's Board Members. She’s currently the Vice President of Act Now Education and she’s a retired 20 year Navy Veteran. Today, our guest is going to talk with us about her own transition experiences, her role with Act Now, and what the organization is all about! Connect with Micki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/binaldpatel/ Email Micki: [email protected] Act Now Education...

Warriors, Fall In…It’s time for our Act Now & Execute Edition. I enjoy highlight folks within our military community, who are out there taking advantage of the educational opportunities. Today, I'm joined with Navy Veteran Malcolm Smith, who recently posted on Act Now Education's Facebook group the overall success he had with one of the organization's partners and is now in an executive position. For more military community education opportunities: www.actnoweducation.com Facebook...

Warriors, Fall in… Today, I’m joined with Southern California’s most trusted real estate agent, Mr. Sunny Singh, who recently invited me to be on one of his episodes that he hosted for a television show called “American Dream,” which is a show that highlights real estate locations, the lifestyle, and agents working in the field. Sunny had many options for show topics and decided to dedicate one of his shows to the military community because this professional recognizes the overall sacrifice...

Fall in…  Today, we have a special episode for the parents, guardians, and future leaders who wish to take the military into consideration and also complete college at the same time. I’m talking about the prestigious Army ROTC program, which is available in many colleges all across the United States.  I have a former coworker and friend, who also was deployed in 2004-2005 in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in Mosul, Iraq. I was a lowly 2LT in a nearby Transportation Platoon and she was the...

Warriors, Fall in… Today, we’re joined with one of the Act Now Education's Board Members. He’s described as THE encyclopedia of all military transitioning resources,” he’s a retired 20 year Navy Veteran, and today’s he’s going to talk with us about his own transition experiences and his major role with Act Now! Today, we have the man, the myth, the legend himself, Tyrone Hewitt on the show! Connect with Tyrone on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyrone-hewitt-mhs/ Email...

Warriors, Fall In! Today, we're joined with a 26 year Air Force Veteran who's an experienced professional with Fortune 500 and public sector organizations. Our guest today has a very diverse career that includes marketing, data-analytics/market research, management, strategic planning, global supply chain and manufacturing. Today, AF Veteran Brian Niswander will be talking with us about the statistics behind the military career transition and how we can better set ourselves up for success...

Fall in…It’s time for formation! Today we’re joined with a first generation Veteran warrior who served 2 deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan as an Army combat engineer and my experiences downrange, the engineers were always busy taking care of the IEDs and anything dangerous outside the wire. I’m very fortunate to have Gerardo “Ghost” Cazarez. Unlike many who just dream about their passions and never make a move, Gerardo decided put paint to canvas and made it happen and today we’re going to...

Warriors, fall in!  Today, we are joined with an Air Force Veteran who is now a multi-business owner, digital marketing strategist, and mental health advocate. She is all over social media seeking to build-up the Veteran community around her and has a fascinating story about being a first generation, who joined the military against the ideas of her own family's wishes. I'm very fortunate to have AF Veteran, Joelle Choe on The Morning Formation Podcast today. Listen to her story and future...

Warriors, fall in! It’s time for formation. Today we’re joined with an exciting marketing strategist, international business coach, and speaker.  In 2018, this military spouse started her own business called “Trend Lab,” which is a marketing, coaching, and consulting company that helps guide businesses get unstuck to progress in their business goals. She’s been a facilitator for Bunker Labs and current operates as an advisor for Act Now Education, which as you might know from listening to the...

We are calling our shot! It’s the military spouse takeover where Act Now Education is helping 1,000 military spouses launch their careers…This is a podcast special.  I have a guest who has experience being a US Army Soldier, a military spouse, and now is the IT Director for LA Care Health Plan. Our guest today, Tanya Bonelli, now volunteers as an American Corporate Partners (ACP) Mentor. Join me on this podcast to hear all about Leslie's organization and the Military Spouse Takeover with Act...

We are calling our shot! It’s the military spouse takeover where Act Now Education is helping 1,000 military spouses launch their careers…This is a podcast special. I have an active-duty military spouse who's an extremely active member of the military engagement community. She’s volunteered for Hiring Our Heroes, served as the director of Service2Software, served again as a Director for Vets2Industry, and is now the Vice President of American Corporate Partners (ACP). Join me on this podcast...

Warriors, Fall In! Today, we're joined with the founder of a Veteran owned physical fitness challenge that brings the battleground of the course to some of America's heroic, mechanized and historic ships across the Nation. Cliff Walker is not just a Navy Gulf War Veteran, but also a retired firefighter, so fitness is the top priority for this highly motivated business owner. His business is called "The USS Battle Series and is described as such on their website: "USS BATTLE SERIES is a...

Warriors, Fall In! Today, we are joined with a Veteran who served several years in the United States Navy after living most of her life in rural Wisconsin, where her graduating class was a total of 36 people.  Upon separating from the Navy, this Veteran began feeling very distant when and during the overall transition back to civilian life. After visiting an American Legion and recognizing the vast differences in age at the club, she decided to get online and create a group called...