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What happens when you finally silence the noise? In this powerful conversation, host Maurice Philogene sits down with Earl Talbot—former enterprise tech leader turned guide for founders and soul-driven leaders—to explore what emerges once you stop living on autopilot and start listening inward.Earl shares his 25-year journey from corporate success to existential awakening, revealing how intuition, emotional intelligence, and spiritual alignment quietly shape the lives we build. Together, Maurice and Earl unpack the voice note exchange that sparked their first viral episode and dive deeper into the inner world that fuels outer transformation.In this episode:​The five intelligences that shape your inner landscape​Why consumption without integration keeps you stuck​How to hear—and trust—the quiet inner voice again​The difference between entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and “soulpreneurs”​What begins to appear once you protect your mind from noiseThis episode is an invitation to remember who you are, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and build a life that feels aligned from the inside out.Connect with Earl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/earl-talbot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earl.talbot/ Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if the life you've been chasing was never yours to begin with?Entrepreneur, podcast host, and global adventurer Quinton Sanicola joins Maurice Philogene for a powerful conversation about breaking free from society's expectations and building a life that actually feels like your own. From leaving college and buying a one-way ticket to Japan with just $3,000, to building businesses, embracing uncertainty, and trusting the quiet inner voice that kept guiding him forward, Quinton shares the mindset behind a truly unconventional life.Together, Maurice and Quinton explore what it really means to choose your own path—and why the greatest investment you'll ever make is in yourself.In this episode:Why following your intuition can change the course of your lifeThe power of relationships over resumes and traditional successHow building yourself creates opportunities you could never predictIf you've ever wondered whether there's another way to live, this conversation might be the permission slip you've been waiting for.Connect with Quinton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quintonsanicola Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@QSanicola TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quintonsanicola Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene sits down with Belen Wagaw, former Chief Storyteller and founder of MarkMind, to unpack the career pivots, bold decisions, and mindset shifts that led her to build a thriving business while living in Lisbon, Portugal. From creating location-independent income to helping others grow authentic personal brands, Belen shares the lessons she's learned from designing a life on her own terms.In this episode, you'll discover:How to build a personal brand that creates opportunitiesWhy embracing career pivots can lead to unexpected successWhat it takes to create income and freedom from anywhere in the worldWhether you're dreaming of working remotely, launching your own business, or simply redefining what success looks like, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger and take the next step toward a life that's truly your own.Connect with Belen WagawX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BelenWagawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belenwagaw/Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if the wake-up call that changes your life doesn't have to be a heart attack?After surviving a massive heart attack at just 34 years old, Glen Hicks realized he had built a successful career—but at the cost of the moments that mattered most. In this powerful conversation with Maurice Philogene, Glen shares how that life-altering experience transformed his approach to work, family, leadership, and ultimately led him to create a life of freedom through digital independence.Together, they explore why your career should support your life—not become your identity—and how anyone can begin intentionally designing a life centered on purpose, relationships, and time freedom.In This Episode:Why success without presence isn't success at allThe difference between being a digital nomad and being digitally independentHow to stop letting work define your identity and start living intentionallyIf you've ever wondered whether there's more to life than climbing the corporate ladder, this conversation may be the perspective shift you've been waiting for.Connect with Glen HicksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenhicks/Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if the thing holding you back isn't a lack of information—but a lack of implementation?In this solo episode, Maurice challenges the modern obsession with consuming more books, podcasts, courses, and content. Inspired by a listener who transformed a simple financial freedom concept into $32,000 a year in dividend income, Maurice explores the powerful difference between collecting information and integrating it into your life.Drawing from his own 30-year journey toward financial, time, and location freedom, Maurice shares why lasting transformation doesn't come from discovering endless new ideas—it comes from consistently applying a few meaningful ones.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why most people have an integration problem, not an information problem • The difference between collecting information and collecting evidence • How your "basic needs number" can create freedom long before millionaire status • Why systematic patience beats chasing the next shiny opportunity • How to turn life-changing ideas into subconscious habits and lasting results The life you want may not require another book, podcast, or course. It may simply require living the wisdom you already possess.Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if true wealth has nothing to do with money?In this special crossover episode, Maurice Philogene joins Navy SEAL, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and Tactical Wealth host Kaj Larsen for a powerful conversation about financial freedom, life design, service, and creating a life that feels fully lived.From growing up in a Haitian immigrant family and investing in real estate at 21, to serving as an Air Force Special Agent, police officer, entrepreneur, and world traveler, Maurice shares how he built financial independence without sacrificing purpose. Together, he and Kaj explore the lessons military service taught them about risk, resilience, perspective, and why chasing experiences often creates more wealth than chasing money.In this episode, you'll learn:Why money runs when you chase itHow to build financial freedom while keeping your day jobThe difference between building wealth and building a lifeWhy exposure to new experiences changes the way you thinkHow intentional life design creates time, freedom, and fulfillmentIf you've ever felt trapped by the conventional path, this conversation is a reminder that you can consciously design a life that's aligned with your values, purpose, and vision.Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if the most important resource you'll ever have isn't taught in school?When Maurice was invited to speak at his son's middle school Career Day, he didn't show up to talk about careers. Instead, he shared a powerful lesson about imagination. The invisible force behind every meaningful chapter of his life. From military service and law enforcement to real estate investing, international living, and entrepreneurship, every achievement began as an idea long before it became reality.In this episode, Maurice explores why imagination deserves just as much attention as education, skills, and discipline. He reflects on the question that stopped the room: "What was your biggest obstacle?" His answer wasn't failure, lack of opportunity, or money. It was often the fears and limitations projected by other people.In this episode:Why every meaningful achievement is created twice—first mentally, then physicallyHow adult peer pressure sounds different from childhood peer pressureThe surprising lesson Maurice wanted students (and teachers) to hearWhy imagination may be the most underdeveloped skill in modern lifeHow to give yourself permission to dream beyond what others think is realisticIf you've ever felt called toward something bigger, this conversation will remind you where every journey begins.Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

In this deeply personal episode, recorded from the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon, Maurice shares a moment of unexpected recognition.Over the course of 24 hours, four separate reflections arrived from very different people—a fellow podcaster, a community member, a former client, and a close friend. Each reflection pointed to the same realization: the TLO mission had not changed, but he had evolved.For years, Maurice has spoken about designing a life of freedom through intentional choices, financial independence, geographic flexibility, meaningful relationships, and purpose-driven work. But as he reflects on the journey from where he started to where he is today, he recognizes that freedom was never the destination. It was the runway.In this episode, he explores deeper questions that emerged once the noise began to fade:• Why freedom is a path, not a destination• How removing static creates space for deeper awareness• The difference between optimizing your life and harmonizing it• What it means to build coherence instead of simply building more• Why success may be less about becoming someone new and more about remembering who you’ve always beenThis conversation is both a reflection and an invitation—an honest look at what happens after many of the goals you’ve worked toward begin to materialize, and the focus shifts from creating a life to inhabiting it.As Maurice puts it:“The runway still matters. I’m just talking more about the flight.”Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if the life you’re living is being shaped by thoughts that were never truly yours?In this deeply reflective solo episode, host Maurice Philogene breaks down the concept of the “mental diet”: the information, conversations, environments, and narratives we unconsciously consume every day and how they directly influence our emotions, actions, and ultimately, our reality. From social media and mainstream news to inherited family beliefs and subconscious conditioning, Maurice explores how repetitive messaging quietly programs the way we think and live.Drawing from his own journey through military service, corporate life, real estate investing, and global travel, Maurice shares how intentionally curating his mindset became the foundation for achieving financial, geographic, purpose-driven, and relationship freedom.In this episode, you’ll learn:Thoughts shape emotions, emotions drive actions, and actions create realityHow social media subtly shapes identity and self-worthThe difference between inspiration and comparisonWhy your environment matters more than motivationHow conscious mental inputs can completely change your life trajectoryIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, distracted, or disconnected from your purpose, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what you allow into your inner world and reclaim the power to consciously design your life.Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if the life you worked so hard to build is the very thing disconnecting you from yourself?In this deeply honest conversation, host Maurice Philogene sits down with transformational coach and former psychotherapist Carla Royal to unpack the hidden “override” patterns driving high performers, founders, and entrepreneurs toward burnout, disconnection, and emotional numbness. Together, they explore how society conditions us to chase success while ignoring the wisdom of our own nervous systems, intuition, and inner voice.Carla shares powerful insights on unconscious scripts, emotional regulation, masculinity, nervous system awareness, and the true cost of living in constant grind mode. Maurice opens up about his own journey of stepping away from endless achievement to finally inhabit the life he already created.In This Episode:Why so many successful people only enjoy “10%” of the life they built The hidden scripts driving founders and executives How hustle culture disconnects us from ourselves The “Golden Buddha” analogy that will change how you see healing Why ambition doesn’t have to come at the expense of your humanity How nature, stillness, and inner work help recalibrate your life If you’ve ever felt exhausted by chasing the next milestone, this episode is your reminder that fulfillment is not found in more — it’s found in reconnecting with who you already are.Connect with CarlaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlaroyalcoach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlaroyal/ Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

One phone call can completely reorganize your life.In this deeply personal episode, host Maurice Philogene opens up about the emotional reality of stepping into the role of caregiver for his parents while still intentionally designing a life rooted in freedom, purpose, and connection. Through raw voice-note conversations with a close friend facing the same transition, Maurice explores the shock, identity shift, and unexpected growth that comes with caring for aging parents.Instead of viewing caregiving as a setback, Maurice shares how he reframed it as a new season of intentional living — one built around systems, community, family, and presence.In this episode:How to support aging parents without losing your own identity Why caregiving feels like a “shock to the system” The mindset shift from reacting to intentionally designing your life How automation, community, and systems can reduce overwhelm Why this chapter can deepen your relationships instead of shrinking your freedom If you’ve ever felt the pressure of balancing family responsibility with the life you’re trying to build, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.Because you’re not retreating....you’re reorganizing.Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What happens when a 16-year-old stops waiting for permission and starts building the life she actually wants?In this episode, host Maurice Philogene sits down with filmmaker, artist, and chess player Bianca Mitchell-Avila to unpack the mindset that transformed a small documentary idea into an internationally recognized project connected to names like Keanu Reeves, Carla Berkowitz, Michael Simkin & Zach Zamboni.Bianca shares how she started reaching out to productions at 13, launched her own business as a teenager, faced criticism from peers, and ultimately created Mad Woman’s Game — a documentary highlighting women in the world of chess. More than a conversation about filmmaking, this episode explores identity, courage, creativity, and what becomes possible when you stop waiting to feel “ready.”In this episode:​Why movement beats perfection every time ​How to “create the space” for the life you want ​The mindset shift that changed Bianca’s future at 13 ​Facing fear, rejection, and criticism head-on ​Building genuine relationships in creative industries If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to start — this conversation might be the sign you needed.Connect with Bianca: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biancamitchellavila/ IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm11039091/ Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

Becoming who you’re meant to be isn’t clean. It isn’t linear. And it definitely isn’t comfortable.In this episode, I sit down with Meghann Dawson to talk about what happens when your outer life looks successful, but your inner world starts breaking down.Meghann did everything “right.”She built a 20+ year career, rose through the ranks, earned respect, and checked every box society told her to chase. But underneath it all, something wasn’t aligned. Her voice was being silenced. Her health was declining. And the life she built no longer reflected who she was becoming. This conversation goes beyond career transitions. It’s about the moment you stop performing and start telling yourself the truth.We talk about what it really looks like to listen to that inner voice — especially when it asks you to walk away from everything that “makes sense.” Meghann shares how she reached her breaking point, found the courage to speak up without attachment to the outcome, and ultimately stepped into a completely new chapter rooted in authenticity, healing, and service.We also go deep into the inner work most people avoid — understanding the difference between your inner voice and your inner critic, healing from past wounds, regulating your nervous system, and learning how to operate from wholeness instead of survival.Because the truth is: most people don’t change until they break.But maybe they don’t have to.If you’ve been feeling the tension between who you are and who you’ve been… this conversation will meet you there.In this episode, we explore:Why success on paper can still feel emptyThe cost of ignoring your inner voiceHow to speak your truth without needing a specific outcomeThe difference between survival mode and true alignmentHealing trauma, identity shifts, and self-worthWhy authenticity is a higher frequency than perfectionBuilding a life from the inside outAbout MeghannMeghann Dawson is the creator of Becoming Is Messy and founder of the Unperfect Life Collective. After leaving a long corporate career, she now helps people navigate burnout, trauma, and reinvention by guiding them back to wholeness — so they can build lives rooted in truth, not performance. 

This is not parenting by default. This is parenting by design. Most parents raise their kids inside a script they never questioned.School. Safety. Conformity. Status. Follow the path. Hope it works.In this rare and deeply personal episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene and Jeff Hitner open up about fatherhood, co-parenting, raising two sons across cultures, and why exposing children to the world matters more than protecting them from it.From sending kids overseas, teaching financial literacy early, encouraging independent thought, and building resilience through real experiences, they share the same unapologetic mindset used to build their own lives and how it shaped the way they raise family.In this episode:* Why parents follow unconscious conditioning* How real-world exposure expand identity* Teaching kids freedom, confidence, resilience* Why money skills matter early* Co-parenting with intention instead of ego* Leading kids w/o forcing them into your script* Why success is not the same as fulfillmentIf you’ve ever wondered how to raise kids while building an ambitious life, or how to give them more options, this episode is for you.Connect with MauriceTLO Newsletter : ⁠Maurice Philogene - Blog⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Website: ⁠https://www.trylifeon.com ⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene ⁠

Some conversations matter because of the information shared. Others matter because of the recognition inside the conversation. This is one of those.When Maurice joins Billy Keels, you hear two men who understand something many people never fully grasp: the default path is optional.Both are fathers of two. Both built serious careers through the corporate world. Both chose not to let titles define them. Instead, they used work as a tool, income as fuel, and discipline as leverage to build lives rooted in freedom, intention, family, and movement.Billy created his life in Barcelona. Maurice created across places like Beirut and Cyprus. Different paths, same frequency.As you listen, notice the language. The certainty. The lack of need for outside approval. The long-term thinking. The willingness to challenge the script. The hunger to actually live while others delay life for someday.This is what it sounds like when two people who truly get it sit down together.Key Takeaways:​The Utility of Corporate: Why there is nothing wrong with a 9-to-5 if you leverage the pay to fund your mission. ​Systematic Patience: The blueprint for executing a decades-long vision without obsessing over immediate outcomes. ​The Power of Detachment: Learning how to leave high-status identities behind to find your true "human divinity." Join us for this masterclass in lifestyle design and learn how to make your physical world catch up with your boldest thoughts. Connect with Billy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billykeels/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billykeels/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdjFbmyJ6-dORjq5BcAKWTQ Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter : Maurice Philogene - BlogEmail: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if the life you’re chasing was never truly yours to begin with?In this powerful conversation, Maurice Philogene sits down with former Navy pilot turned leadership coach Brandon Jenkins to unpack the “Golden Path Fallacy”—the unconscious career trajectory so many high performers follow without ever questioning why. From flying combat helicopters to leading hundreds, Brandon shares the pivotal moment that forced him to rethink success, purpose, and what it really means to live intentionally.Together, they explore how ambition, structure, and societal expectations can quietly pull us away from what actually fulfills us—and how to course-correct without burning everything down.Key Takeaways:Why “the next logical step” might be leading you astray How to reconnect with your values, purpose, and personal blueprint A practical way to shift direction without blowing up your life If you’ve ever felt successful on paper but disconnected in reality, this episode will challenge you to pause, reflect, and choose your path—on purpose.Because the real goal isn’t climbing higher… it’s living truer.Connect with Brandon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-l-jenkins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tier-1-Coaching/61560568132430/ Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to you?On this episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene sits down with Adam Coehlo to unpack his unexpected journey from a high-powered career at Google to semi-retired entrepreneur. After a performance warning forced a crossroads, Adam used his financial independence and mindfulness practice to bet on himself—launching a new path rooted in purpose, not pressure.They explore how redefining success, embracing uncertainty, and prioritizing fulfillment over money can completely transform your life.Key Takeaways:- How mindfulness reveals—and rewrites—the stories holding you back- Why financial independence gives you freedom, but vision gives you direction- The shift from chasing money to building a life centered on connection and joyIf you’ve ever questioned the path you’re on, this conversation might just inspire you to try a different one—and truly try life on.**Grab Adam’s Envisioning Exercise:**Adam created a free resource specifically for our Try Life On community who want to start living their ideal life now. It's called the FI Life Jumpstart — a guided envisioning exercise that walks you through what your ideal financially independent life actually looks like.Backed by the neuroscience of why getting clear on your vision allows you to start living it now at mindfulfire.org/trylifeon*Get in Touch with Adam*- Adam Coelho on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcoelho/)- The Mindful FIRE Podcast (https://www.mindfulfire.org/)- Mindful FIRE Legends Community (https://www.mindfulfire.org/legends)

What if the life you feel stuck in… isn’t actually your life?In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene breaks down a powerful shift in perspective: you’re not trapped, you’re simply returning to a state that no longer serves you.Drawing from decades of experience across law enforcement, military service, corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and global living, Maurice explains how identity isn’t fixed—it’s formed by the states we repeatedly step into. And more importantly, how you can consciously change it.If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or ready for something new but unsure how to move forward, this conversation will show you a simpler path: try something on, follow alignment, and allow your identity to evolve.This episode is a reminder that you’re not locked into one version of yourself—you’re always one decision away from a new state, and a new life.Key Takeaways- You’re not stuck in your life, you’re stuck in a state you keep returning to - Identity is built by the states you repeatedly come back to, not the ones you briefly explore - You don’t need a master plan. You need the willingness to try something on- Alignment shows up as a feeling - pay attention to it- Some states last decades, others months, but none are permanent- Growth comes from both stepping into and stepping out of identitiesConnect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene 

What if everything you’ve been told about money… is backwards?At the Get Out of California Summit hosted by longtime friend, Amy Silvis, Maurice Philogene shares a radically different perspective: real estate isn’t the goal—it’s just a tool to build a life you actually want. From saving his first down payment over five years to creating passive income across multiple countries, Maurice breaks down how he designed a life rooted in freedom, not hustle.In this powerful session, you’ll hear how intentional decisions—not massive portfolios—can lead to time freedom, geographic flexibility, and a life you don’t need a vacation from.Key Takeaways:Why chasing “more” (units, money, status) can actually hold you backHow to identify your personal “freedom number” and build toward itThe mindset shift that turns investing into a tool for life—not the destinationThis episode is your permission slip to stop following the default path—and start designing life on your terms.Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if losing your job isn’t the end—but the wake-up call you needed?In this episode, Maurice Philogene responds to a message from a TLO community member who was suddenly laid off and felt something unexpected: relief. Using her story as a starting point, Maurice shares the unfiltered truth about his own career journey, retiring from three different professions while navigating layoffs, politics, leadership decisions, and moments that forced him to rethink everything.Through personal stories from his time in corporate consulting, the military, and law enforcement, Maurice breaks down what it really means to navigate a career strategically—and why your 9–5 should be a tool for building the life you want, not the thing that traps you.In this episode, you’ll learn:​ Why layoffs and career disruptions can become powerful turning points​ How to strategically navigate promotions, leadership decisions, and workplace politics​ The mindset shift that helps you leverage your job to build long-term freedom If you’ve ever questioned your career path, felt blindsided by leadership decisions, or wondered how to create more control over your future, this episode is for youConnect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if you didn’t have to choose between your passion and your profession?In this episode, Maurice Philogene sits down with two-time Olympian Gabriella Doueihy to unpack what it really looks like to chase the Olympic dream while building a corporate career. From representing Lebanon at the Rio 2016 Olympics and Tokyo 2020 Olympics to working at Ernst & Young through a global athlete program, Gabriella shares how she refused to live a “linear” life—and instead built two identities at once.They explore what it takes to balance 5 a.m. swim practices with consulting deadlines, how to navigate retirement from elite sport without losing yourself, and why understanding neuroplasticity might be the key to designing your next chapter.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why you don’t have to choose between ambition and stabilityHow elite athletes translate discipline into corporate successWhat it really takes to let go of one identity—and consciously build anotherIf you’ve ever felt torn between two paths, this conversation will remind you: you can build a life that holds both.Connect with Gabriella:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielladoueihy/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabriella.douaihy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-doueihy-oly-4836a4178/ Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if telling the truth about your life could finally set you free?In this powerful conversation, host Maurice Philogene sits down with award-winning filmmaker Nicole Amelio-Casper to explore what it really means to build a life around purpose — even when it costs you comfort, security, and certainty. From volunteering at NPR at age 30 to documenting the untold stories of veterans, Nicole shares how she merged psychology, storytelling, and service into a mission-driven career.Together, they unpack the healing power of documentary filmmaking, the emotional weight of military service, and the unseen sacrifices behind pursuing meaningful work.In this episode, you’ll discover:​Why storytelling can be more therapeutic than traditional therapy​The hidden emotional toll of military life — and why most civilians don’t understand it​What it really takes to pursue your passion while still paying the billsIf you’ve ever felt called to something bigger — but feared the sacrifice it might require — this episode is your invitation to lean in.Your story matters. Your purpose matters. And it’s never too late to try life your way.Connect with Nicole:Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/nicole-amelio-casper-m-a-551356b Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliomedia Website: https://ameliomedia.com Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

In this conversation with Mindful Fire podcast host Adam Coelho, Maurice breaks down the exact process he used to integrate three parallel careers over 25 years, retire from each, build sustainable wealth and cash flows, build businesses and more. Along with principles he developed, he walks through the process of creating a life he doesn’t need a vacation from. That lived experience led to developing the Try Life On Framework which he’s used to coach thousands of people across the world to design their lives and achieve five freedoms (time, financial, geographic, purpose, relationships). And the purpose of the episode is to give it to you so you can too!From corporate executive to federal agent to real estate investor living between continents, Maurice shares how intentional design—not hustle—changed everything.You’ll hear how to reverse-engineer your perfect day, build financial systems that support your lifestyle (not trap you), and shift from “or” thinking to “and” thinking in work and life.In this episode, we explore:​4-step TLO framework (Perfect Day → Lifestyle Blueprint → Financial Blueprint → Principles)​Why promotions steal your freedom​Purpose vs. Purposeful work​Creating a “14-month year” via time architecture​Designing mobility, autonomy, and meaningful relationships intentionallyIf you don’t design your life, you’ll default into someone else’s. This conversation invites you to dream again…and then build it.Connect with Adam:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcoelho/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adamcoelho/ Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

In this unscripted convo recorded in a car on the way to the airport, Maurice sits down with his friend, Maher Harb, founder of Sept Winery in the mountains of northern Lebanon. After losing his father in the Lebanese Civil War at just seven years old, Maher grew up carrying responsibility far too early… eventually walking away from a stable corporate career in France to return home and reclaim family land, learn winemaking from scratch, and build a biodynamic lifestyle from the ground up.What followed wasn’t just a winery—it was a mission. Maher built a brand rooted in Lebanese identity, reviving indigenous grape varieties and reshaping the country’s wine scene while proving that purpose will always outlast a paycheck.In this episode, you’ll hear about:​Turning loss into legacy​Following your inner voice to create ​Leveraging corporate to pursue purpose​Cultural identity via entrepreneurship​Building life you don’t need vacation from​Power of non-transactional relationshipsThis isn’t a polished studio interview. It’s two fathers, two entrepreneurs, and two friends talking about purpose, pressure, legacy, and what it really means to “Try Life On.”Follow Maher:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/septwineryWebsite: https://www.levinsept.comConnect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

Most people think they’re living their lives—until they realize their nervous system is on call for everyone else.In this episode, Maurice Philogene breaks down the subtle but dangerous pattern of unconscious living where notifications, urgency, and external demands dictate your mood, energy, and identity before your feet even hit the floor. Drawing from a powerful conversation with a fellow business owner and insights from his TLO Mastermind, Maurice explains why so many high performers feel anxious, reactive, and disconnected despite doing “everything right.”This episode is a practical wake-up call for anyone who feels constantly behind, overstimulated, or trapped in manufactured urgency and a guide back to authorship over your own life.Key themes include:​Unconscious living vs. conscious living​How notifications hijack your nervous system​Why responsiveness is not the same as leadership​Creating boundaries that protect your energy and focus​Simple practices to wake up inside your own life againYour life is not meant to feel like a constant emergency. If it does, that’s not fate, it’s a pattern. And patterns can be rewritten.__________Maurice’s Money Coach Lisa ChastainWebsite: https://www.lisachastain.comWealth Within: https://lisachastain.com/the-wealth-within/Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if everything you’re building is costing you your life instead of giving it back?In this unfiltered conversation on the Best Ever CRE Show, Maurice and Matt Faircloth step outside the usual business playbook and challenge deeper assumptions behind modern success. The entrepreneurial system, formal education, and corporate culture train people to pursue income and status, but rarely ask whether the life being built actually creates the real target: a peaceful life and calm nervous system.This episode explores the hidden traps of modern success and how easily achievement can become another cage with better branding. Real estate, business, and investing are discussed as tools, not identities. Tools that should support a life, not replace it.In this episode, you’ll hear:​Why success without freedom is failure​Building assets versus building a life​How ego hijacks business decisions​Why time (not money) is real currency​Chasing “more” vs choosing meaning​How achievement hijacks identityIf you’ve ever felt successful on paper but empty in real life, this conversation will reframe everything you think you’re working toward.Connect with Matt FairclothInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themattfaircloth/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mdfaircloth/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdfaircloth/ Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

The words you use out loud and in your head are quietly determining the life you live.In this powerful Mastermind call, Maurice sits down with NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist Edgard Aziz to explore how language acts as the bridge between thought and action, vision and manifestation. Drawing from neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and real-world application, Eddie breaks down how everyday self-talk shapes your nervous system, emotional state, relationships, and long-term outcomes.Together, they unpack how unconscious language patterns keep people stuck in default mode and how intentional words can help you rewire your internal operating system and step into the life you’ve imagined.In this episode, you’ll learn:​ How language directly affects your body, stress response, and emotional state​ Why negative self-talk creates real physiological patterns and how to interrupt them​ How to use affirmations in a way that actually works for your brain and learning style​ Why leadership, relationships, and personal growth all start with inner languageIf you’ve done the vision work but haven’t seen it stick, this conversation might be the missing link. Listen closely because the way you speak becomes the way you see… and the life you live next.Connect with Edgard:Website: https://www.edgardaziz.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgard-aziz-064a461a/?originalSubdomain=lb Connect with Maurice:Try Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: [email protected]: https://www.trylifeon.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What happens when you finally build the life you dreamed of… and it still doesn’t feel complete?In this deeply honest and unfiltered episode, Maurice shares a behind-the-scenes team call recorded during a moment of personal struggle and transformation. After years of building time, financial, and geographic freedom, he finds himself wrestling with a new question: What do you do once the building is done? What unfolds is a powerful reflection on identity shifts, inner architecture, and learning how to simply exist inside the life you worked so hard to create.This episode captures the real-time evolution of the Try Life On philosophy—from hustle and infrastructure to fulfillment, simplicity, and being.Key themes explored:• The identity crisis that follows success• Why “more” isn’t always the answer after freedom• Letting go of hustle culture and social media validation• Redesigning life around fulfillment, simplicity, and presenceIf you’ve ever reached a goal and quietly asked yourself “now what?”, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are—and invite you into the next phase of your journey.Connect with Maurice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

Most people try to fix inner tension by achieving more—and it quietly makes life heavier instead of lighter.Recording in real time from the Mediterranean, Maurice Philogene shares a grounded realization sparked by an Emmett Fox passage and decades of lived experience as a police officer, entrepreneur, investor, and family man. This episode cuts through spiritual abstraction and explains why resistance—not circumstances—is what actually creates stress, pressure, and emotional weight.In this episode, Maurice explores:• Why condemning actions (not people) instantly reduces inner resistance and restores clarity• How emotional regulation and perception determine outcomes more than force or effort• What “building an enterprise” really means—and why the most important one is internalThis conversation is an invitation to stop outsourcing peace to external success, stop waiting for permission, and start building the internal enterprise that ultimately governs how life feels.Connect with Maurice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

What if the thing you’re missing most in life isn’t success—but play?In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene sits down with Marisa Wong, Founder & CEO of M Experiences, to explore how intentional travel and shared experiences can wake adults back up to joy, connection, and purpose. Marisa shares her journey from corporate life to building a family-run experiences company—after getting fired, following an inner nudge, and teaching scuba diving on a remote island in Asia.Together, they unpack why entertainment without transformation falls flat, how creating the right environment helps people drop the mask, and why experiences—especially the hard ones—shape who we become. This conversation is a powerful reminder that life isn’t meant to be a checklist—it’s meant to be felt.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why adults have forgotten how to dream—and how to relearn itThe difference between entertainment and truly transformational experiencesHow intentional play fuels creativity, leadership, and deeper human connectionIf you’ve been grinding, building, and doing all the “right” things—but feel a part of you has gone quiet—this episode is your permission slip to feel human again.Connect with Marisa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experiencewithmarisa/ Connect with Maurice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

What if being a great dad isn’t about doing more—but thinking differently?In this powerful conversation, Maurice Philogene sits down with Jeff Hittner, founder of Ambitious Dads, to unpack the invisible pressure modern fathers carry—and why so many high-achieving men feel confident at work but uncertain at home. Jeff shares how redefining fatherhood through intention, presence, and flexibility transformed not only his parenting, but his entire life.Together, they explore modern fatherhood, ambition without burnout, and how creating space—emotionally and physically—can change the way dads show up for their kids. This episode challenges outdated parenting norms and offers a refreshing, honest look at what it really means to lead at home.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why presence matters more than perfection in fatherhood• How ambition at work can quietly undermine connection at home• The power of flexibility, unstructured play, and intentional parenting• Why many men feel shame and guilt as dads—and how to break that cycle• How creating space (time, mental, and emotional) changes everythingIf you’re an ambitious parent trying to balance success, family, and self—this conversation will shift how you see fatherhood and yourself.Connect with Jeff:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeffhittner Substack: https://ambitiousdads.substack.com/ Connect with Maurice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

What if you didn’t have to destroy your current life to create your next one?Maurice sits down with Marc Weisi, a former coaching client and Wall Street professional who quietly designed a life of freedom—without burning the boats or chasing overnight success. Marc shares how he used his 9–5 as leverage, made “boring but powerful” financial decisions, and slowly built optionality that allowed him to walk away from corporate life at 37.When a family health scare forced a moment of truth, Marc didn’t panic, rather he stepped into a life he’d been practicing and building. Today, he splits time between Puerto Rico and the U.S., runs a boutique hotel, consults on projects he cares about, and designs his days on his own terms.In this conversation, you’ll learn:​Why you don’t need to quit your job to reclaim your time​How to practice a future lifestyle before committing to it​The power of leveraging W-2 income instead of resenting it​Why freedom is a skill set—not a destinationConnect with Marc:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marc_weisi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-weisi-0040b425/ Connect with Maurice:Website: https://www.trylifeon.com Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if the moment you fear most becomes the one that finally sets you free?When Lolly Spindler got a phone call in Cambodia telling her she was fired effective immediately, she had two options: run back to safety… or bet on herself. That single moment became the catalyst for a life built on intention, creativity, and radical self-trust.In this conversation with Maurice, Lolly shares how losing her full-time job pushed her to grow her freelance writing business, move abroad, and eventually build a life-changing coaching practice helping others heal and design their lives through writing. She opens up about identity shifts, fear, intuition, the emotional side of storytelling, and how to create a life that actually fits you.We explore:​How to treat your side skill as a real path, not a hobby​Why writing slows your brain down enough to hear your intuition​How to move through identity shifts without blowing up your life​The truth about living abroad, building community, and creating a “family of choice”​Why you don’t need permission to expand, evolve, or reinvent yourselfThis episode invites you to ask:Where am I waiting for permission? And what life could open up if I finally gave it to myself?Connect with Lolly:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lollyspin/?hl=en LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lollyspindler Connect with Maurice:Website: https://www.trylifeon.comEmail: [email protected]

What if your job could fund your freedom instead of stealing it?Maurice sits down with Marc Kuhn to break down the mindset shifts, investing decisions, and intentional life design that transformed a traditional W-2 career into a vehicle for time, financial, and geographic freedom. Maurice shares how conscious decisions around investing, personal discipline, and a deep desire to “try life on” helped build lifestyle he doesn’t need a vacation from — and how you can do the same starting with what you already have.Key Themes & Takeaways​Why your 9–5 can be a tool, not a trap​Passive income without “burning boats”​The real meaning of freedom — and why most people chase the wrong thing​Practical steps for anyone ready to start their first deal or design a better lifeBy the end, you’ll feel empowered to define your perfect day, reclaim your time, and unfollow the herd in the most meaningful way.Connect with Marc Kuhn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marc.kuhn.mak/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-kuhn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marckuhnmak Connect with Maurice Philogene:Website: https://www.trylifeon.comEmail: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if your life could expand the moment you stopped shrinking yourself to fit the status quo?Maurice breaks down the deeper meaning behind the three pillars he’s been exploring: human performance, human dignity, and human divinity. Drawing from years of coaching, global travel, military leadership, and a lifetime of unconventional choices, Maurice reveals how these themes repeatedly show up in the lives of people who refuse to live small. He also revisits the Try Life On Framework of mechanical blueprints—your Perfect Day, Lifestyle Blueprint, Financial Blueprint, and core principles—and explains how they work hand-in-hand with your inner world to create a life you don’t need a vacation from.In this episode, Maurice explores:​How committing to your Perfect Day unlocks true human performance​Why human dignity begins with internal worth—not external approval​How conscious creation and intentional living shape your outer realityIf you’re ready to design life with purpose, courage, and deeper awareness, this episode invites you to start now.Connect with Maurice:Website: https://www.trylifeon.comEmail: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if the life you’re living isn’t even yours?This episode was never planned. It began as a simple check-in from Earl Talbot in the UK, a man Maurice hadn’t spoken to in months after stepping away from LinkedIn and social media as part of his own mental diet. What followed was a spontaneous voice-note exchange that unfolded into a powerful, real-time exploration of consciousness, imagination, and the unseen programming shaping our daily lives.As Maurice and Earl speak, something clicks. The conversation moves from curiosity to clarity, from habit to awareness. Together, they unpack the quiet danger of mental clutter and the liberation that comes from guarding your subconscious with intention.This isn’t theory. This is lived experience, recorded in motion.You’ll journey through: • How most of your thoughts were never chosen by you • The subtle way social media and mainstream narratives infiltrate your imagination • Mental dieting through the lens of Emmet Fox, Neville Goddard, and Wallace Wattles • The moment awareness breaks and expansion begins • Why “waking up” permanently removes you from the status quo • How imagination, emotion, and focus construct your realityThis episode is a reminder: your mind is sacred terrain. When you protect it, you reclaim authorship of your life.Not by force. By awareness. By intention. By choosing what gets to live in your inner world.Connect with Maurice PhilogeneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What happens when you stop chasing “more” and start designing a life that actually feels good? In this reflective solo episode, we are reminded why Try Life On exists—to help people trade the noise of routine for the peace of ritual. The recording live from the coast of Lebanon, unpacks mindset that fuels intentional living. Some takeaways:​ Shifting from autopilot routines to meaningful rituals​ Protecting your peace with a strong mental diet​ Reclaiming time and energy from social media and status quo thinkingA reminder that fulfillment isn’t found in more—it’s found in meaning.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

On a flight to Bali, Erin Coupe finally slept. Her body shut down and told the truth: the corporate game was burning her out. In this conversation, Erin and Maurice talk about the moment she chose a different path and how she rebuilt a life that actually fits.You’ll hear how to:- Shift from scarcity and fear into self-trust- Turn rigid routines into nourishing rituals- Catch and quiet the inner critic- Design work and life with intentionA grounded talk about courage, presence, and choosing alignment over applause. Erin’s new book releases November 5, 2025.Connect with Erin CoupeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-coupe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticallyec/?hl=en Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogeneWebsite: https://www.trylifeon.com 

What if your awareness about time, financial, geographic, purpose and relationship freedoms journey started before your 20s? Imagine how quickly you’d conquer the game of life?In this inspiring episode, Maurice sits down with Isaac, a 19-year-old wrestler, college freshman, and passionate man of faith, who’s already thinking deeply about wealth, purpose, and legacy. Maurice brings many things to Isaac’s awareness about the traps of social and traditional media, formal schooling, and the status quo path that society puts us on. More importantly, they discuss how to break the cycle.Maurice shares his own journey—from street cop to lieutenant colonel to global investor to freedom fighter—and breaks down the mindset shift from saving to storing, and how assets can be anything that moves you closer to your perfect day.Key takeaways:​ How to beat the status quo system​Why storing money beats saving it​ How to build wealth starting with just $10​ Power of self-education; mental disciplineThis episode is a masterclass in designing a life of freedom, faith, and fulfillment—no matter your age. Tune in and start trying life on.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

What happens when success no longer feels like fulfillment?In this powerful episode, former RE/MAX President Amy Lessinger joins Maurice Philogene to unpack what it really takes to walk away from a life that looks perfect on paper — and build one that actually feels right. Amy shares her journey from leading one of the world’s largest real-estate brokerages to creating The Irreversible Step, a framework for high achievers ready to evolve.Discover how to:• Recognize the “whisper” that tells you it’s time for change• Avoid the hidden cost of staying too long in the wrong place• Build a life by design — not by defaultIf you’ve ever felt that quiet tug for something more, this conversation will show you how to listen before the whisper becomes a scream.Connect with Amy Lessinger:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessinger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylessinger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578336661450 Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

What if the real key to freedom isn’t doing more — but calling your energy back?In this solo episode, host Maurice Philogene expands on his latest newsletter, The Power of Pulling Your Energy Back, sharing what it truly means to live from a place of stillness, strength, and conscious direction. After decades of striving, achieving, and building a life defined by the Five Freedoms — time, financial, geographic, purpose, and relationship — Maurice reveals why he’s now intentionally pulling his energy away from the world to refill his inner container.You’ll learn:• The distinction most people miss about how energy shapes freedom• How to recognize where your energy is leaking — and how to reclaim it• Why stillness and containment are not retreat, but creation in motionThis episode is a powerful reflection on what happens when you stop scattering your energy everywhere else — and start protecting the container that holds your human strength, dignity, and divinity.Read the full newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog/54-power-of-pulling-your-energy-back Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

What happens when you realize the career you’ve built isn’t the life you want?After decades of climbing the corporate ladder in tech, Joel Krooswyk hit a wall — literally landing in the hospital from exhaustion. But instead of ignoring the signs, he and his wife made a bold choice: to rebuild their lives on their own terms. From a $25,000 inheritance and a rundown house in Indiana, they created a thriving real-estate portfolio, a lakefront lifestyle, and the freedom to choose what truly matters.In this heartfelt conversation with host Maurice Philogene, Joel opens up about:• Breaking free from the “success trap” of corporate life• Building financial freedom through purpose, not pressure• Restoring not just homes — but health, marriage, and mindsetIf you’ve ever wondered what “enough” really looks like, this episode will help you reimagine freedom for yourself.Connect with Joel Krooswyk:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelrkrooswyk/ Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

What does it take to create not just wealth, but a lifestyle you don’t need a vacation from?In this episode, host Maurice Philogene sits down with Loral Langmeier—five-time New York Times bestselling author and creator of The Millionaire Maker series—whose teachings have shaped the lives of over 10,000 millionaires worldwide. From her beginnings on a Nebraska farm to building multimillion-dollar companies and mentoring global leaders, Loral shares how anyone can shift from W-2 income to creating true financial freedom.You’ll discover:• Why W-2 income is the most heavily taxed (and how to escape it)• The power of building your “wealth team” and living a corporate life• How to create cash machines that fund your dreams• Why self-education beats traditional paths every timeIf you’re ready to rethink money, break free from scarcity models, and design a legacy of freedom, this episode will light the fire.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com Connect with Loral Langmeier:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorallangemeier/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askloral/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askloral/

What happens when you walk away from the mountaintop of flying Marine One for the President of the United States? For Lt. Col. John Ballenger, it meant stepping into the unknown, wrestling with identity, and ultimately discovering the power of community, resilience, and second chances.In this episode, John shares how leaving the military forced him to rethink success—not through titles, money, or prestige, but by building a life rooted in relationships and purpose. From facing one of his lowest moments in a parking lot to now thriving in an unexpected career, his story is a testament to perseverance and listening to your inner voice.Key themes we explore:• The courage to design your own second act• Why community is more valuable than status or salary• Learning to trust the journey, even when plans fall apartJohn’s story reminds us that you can “try life on” at any stage—and that the chapters after your greatest achievements may be your most meaningful yet.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com Connect with John BallengerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ballenger53/

What if the key to your next breakthrough isn’t more hustle—but mastering your energy? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Nona Djavid joins Maurice Philogene to share how she transformed her life from burnout to abundance by shifting from mechanics to energetics.Dr. Nona breaks down how universal laws, identity shifts, and daily energetic practices can help you create freedom, joy, and an “unreasonable life” on your own terms. From understanding the subconscious mind to embodying your future self, this episode is packed with tools to help you level up your state—and your results.You’ll learn:• The difference between effort management and energy management• Why mechanics alone can’t create lasting success• How to embody the version of yourself that already has what you wantIf you’ve ever felt stuck despite doing “all the right things,” this conversation will inspire you to realign your state, remember your future, and step into the unreasonable life you deserve.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com Connect with Dr. Nona DjavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonadjavid

What if the secret to freedom isn’t escaping work, but redefining it? Maurice Philogene visits I Can Fit That In with Erin Coupe to share how he built a life of financial, time, geographic, and relationship freedom—while balancing four careers and designing a lifestyle aligned with his deepest values.From corporate success to world travel, from being a federal agent to a real estate investor, Maurice reveals how asking better questions, creating intentional rhythms, and refusing the default version of success allowed him to truly “try life on.”Key themes we cover in this episode:• Escaping burnout through rhythm and intentional living• The truth about building freedom while working a 9–5• How to align success with your own values—not society’s• Practical tools to protect your time, energy, and peaceThis episode will inspire you to challenge the status quo, carve out your own path, and step into the freedom you’ve always imagined.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com Follow Erin Coupe: Website: https://www.erincoupe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erincoupe_

What if your money wasn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet, but the fuel that powers your ideal life? In this episode, Maurice breaks down the concept of a financial blueprint—a step-by-step framework to align money with the lifestyle and “perfect day” you’re working toward.Drawing from real coaching experiences and his own journey, Maurice reveals how shifting your mindset around money, leveraging assets creatively, and tackling financial blockers can help you buy back time and freedom. Along the way, you’ll hear powerful stories of people who restructured debt, added new income streams, and reframed old programming around money to unlock their next chapter.Key Takeaways:​ How to design a financial blueprint tailored to your perfect day​ Why your relationship with money matters as much as the numbers​ Creative ways to clear debt, build assets, and reclaim your timeIf you’re ready to stop letting money control you and start using it to live life on your own terms, this conversation will get you there.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Website: https://www.trylifeon.com Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

This episode reminds us what the Try Life On process entails with respect to money. Spoiler alert… it’s not about $20M. Rather, it’s about money basics designed to power your designed life.Topics of Discussion:​How money fits into the TLO process​Understanding your ‘freedom’ number​Why goalposts of success keeps moving​Reverse-engineering financial goals​Avoiding lifestyle creep and payments​Using paychecks to buy assets that payWelcome to a real-world MBA on money, mindset, and freedom. Whether you’re just starting or recalibrating your journey, this detailed listen is for you.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

What if chasing millions isn’t the path to joy? In this powerful conversation, Maurice Philogene sits down with Jerome Myers—the coach and entrepreneur who first challenged Maurice to tell his story and, in many ways, sparked the creation of Try Life On.Together, they dive into what it really means to “exit the matrix”: leaving behind titles, corporate careers, and cultural programming to step into purpose, fulfillment, and freedom on your own terms. Jerome shares his Exit to Excellence framework and the hard-earned lessons from walking away from a $20M corporate division to build a life centered on meaning, not money.You’ll hear insights on:• Why money alone can’t buy freedom or legacy• How to define your “enough number” and live it• The shift from doing → being, and why it matters• The courage to exit to purpose, not just from somethingThis is an episode about reclaiming your story, rewriting your definition of success, and learning how to truly try life on.Connect with Jerome Myers:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

When life delivers a wake-up call, will you answer? In this intimate episode, Maurice shares raw, unfiltered voice notes he recorded for Try Life On coaching students and listeners Larry, Noelina, Marco and Charles, related to his own personal journey and mindset.Question topics and who asked:​Understanding spiritual resets (Larry)​Knowing your why (Noelina)​Closing the first real estate deal (Noelina)​Finding your purpose (Marco)​Why become a Police Officer (Charles)Maurice answers about his own personal journey—how a deeply challenging season sparked a profound spiritual awakening, reshaped his values, and reaffirmed his faith. From decades of high achievement across careers and countries to an unflinching look within, Maurice reveals how letting go of society’s definitions of success opened the door to a more meaningful life.You’ll hear how he:​Reaffirmed his faith after hitting an emotional low​Learned the difference between career identity and true self​Aligned every life decision with values, purpose, and freedomThis is an invitation to rethink what truly matters—and to start living your own definition of success.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com