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Try Life On
138: Frameworks for Life You Don’t Need Vacation From
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...
2025-11-28
23 min
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137: Protecting the Mind: A Dialogue on Mental Dieting with Earl Talbot
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 cla...
2025-11-21
21 min
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136: Reflections of a Corporate Convert
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...
2025-11-14
14 min
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135: Unplugging from Corporate Games with Erin Coupe
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 intention...
2025-11-07
38 min
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134: The 19-Year-Old With a Plan
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 bre...
2025-10-31
49 min
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133: The Whisper That Changes Everything with Amy Lessinger
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...
2025-10-24
33 min
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132: The World Doesn’t Want You To Pull Your Energy Back
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 l...
2025-10-17
22 min
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131: Burnout to Trying Life On: The Joel Krooswyk Story
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 h...
2025-10-10
42 min
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130: Farm Girl to Millionaire Maker with Loral Langmeier
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...
2025-10-03
45 min
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129: From Flying the President to Redefining Freedom with John Ballenger
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 st...
2025-09-26
1h 05
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128: Unlocking Quantum Leaps with Dr. Nona Djavid
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 resul...
2025-09-19
56 min
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127: Designing Life on Your Own Terms – Maurice Visits Erin Coupe
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...
2025-09-12
37 min
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126: The Financial Blueprint: Designing Finances to Support Chosen Lifestyle
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 strea...
2025-09-05
1h 01
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125: Your Real World MBA on Finances “TLO Style”
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 processUnderstanding your ‘freedom’ numberWhy goalposts of success keeps movingReverse-engineering financial goalsAvoiding lifestyle creep and paymentsUsing 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 detai...
2025-08-29
24 min
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124: Why Money Isn’t the Real Freedom with Jerome Myers
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...
2025-08-22
51 min
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123: Faith, Purpose, and the Freedom to Evolve
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—ho...
2025-08-15
28 min
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122: Speak Your Truth, Change Your Life with Joanna Horton McPherson
What if the key to your purpose is hidden in the pain you’ve lived through?In this powerful episode, Maurice sits down with Joanna Horton McPherson—actor, educator, and founder of Women of Influence—to explore how our life stories hold the clues to our purpose. From struggling to fit into traditional systems to building a framework that helps leaders speak with authenticity, Joanna shares her path of awakening, healing, and legacy-driven leadership.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your past challenges are the foundation of your future v...
2025-08-08
54 min
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121: A Financial Wealth Deep Dive with Antonio Cousin
What if your job, your investments, and your lifestyle could all serve one greater mission—freedom?This episode is a deep dive on taking control of life via financial knowledge and wealth. This session was pulled together by Antonio Cousins, a Baton Rouge, Louisiana real estate professional and investor as means to teach other men the value of taking control of their financial destiny.Topics include — Taxes, Salary, Single Family Home investing, Apartment Building and Mobile Home Park syndication, using passive income to exit the work world, and more.
2025-08-01
1h 36
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119: Building a Brand That Scales: A TLO Mastermind Call with Steve Carlis
What if your life story held the blueprint for your personal brand?In this powerful Mastermind group call, Maurice Philogene is joined by personal branding strategist Steve Carlis, whose work with figures like Mel Robbins and Grant Cardone has helped shape some of the most recognizable brands today. Together, they dive deep into identity, impact, and what it really takes to scale your message beyond one-on-one conversations.Steve unpacks how to discover your unique expertise, define your audience, and turn your personal experiences into a repeatable, monetizable framework. Whether you're pivoting in...
2025-07-18
1h 00
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118: Manifest Your Life, One Bold Step at a Time with Rhonda Farrah
What if your dream life isn’t something you chase — but something you design from within?In this powerful episode of Fix Your Reflection, host Rhonda Farrah welcomes entrepreneur, global citizen, and lifestyle architect Maurice Philogene for an inspiring deep-dive into intentional living, conscious manifestation, and what it truly means to “Try Life On.”From a multi-decade career in law enforcement, the military, and corporate leadership — to complete freedom and sovereignty across continents — Maurice shares how his journey was built not on chasing titles, but on cultivating vision, patience, and self-tru...
2025-07-11
45 min
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117: Rethink Your Money Story with Lisa Chastain
What if your biggest financial obstacle isn’t in your bank account—but in your mind?In this episode, Maurice Philogene is joined by money coach and mindset mentor Lisa Chastain to explore the deeply emotional side of money. From how our beliefs are shaped before age 7 to why strict budgeting might be sabotaging your financial freedom, Lisa offers powerful insights for building a values-based relationship with money. She also challenges the group to ask tough, transformative questions—like what you’re really chasing with more wealth, and what truly makes you feel rich.
2025-07-04
43 min
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116: The Power of Serendipity & Saying Yes with Dennis Geleen
What if your greatest breakthrough started with a layoff?In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene sits down with Dennis Geleen—author of The Accidental Solopreneur—to unpack how a sudden career disruption became the catalyst for a completely reimagined life. Dennis shares how embracing serendipity, expanding his "luck surface area," and leaning into discomfort led him to build a successful solo consulting practice, write multiple books, and coach others to do the same.Key Takeaways:• Why safety and comfort might be your biggest trap•...
2025-06-27
40 min
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113: Designing a Purpose-Driven Career – A Call With Brenee Royalty
In this episode, Brenee Royalty joins Maurice for a powerful conversation about navigating career transitions with intention. From CPA to fitness professional, real estate agent, author, and speaker, Brenee's path has been anything but conventional. Now working at major corporation while searching for a team that aligns with her values and lifestyle, she turns to Maurice for guidance on aligning her day job with her purpose-driven goals.Maurice offers strategic advice on reverse engineering your career path—focusing on outcomes, crafting your own roles, and building intentional relationships. Whether yo...
2025-06-06
26 min
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111: Choosing Joy, Embracing the Unknown, and Living Unapologetically - Maurice Visits The UNreasonable Life Podcast
What if you could make bold life choices without fear of failure or judgment? In this episode, Maurice stops by The UNreasonable Life Podcast to visit host Dr. Nona Djavid to discuss the concept of Trying Life On! Together, they dive into what it really means to choose joy, embrace the unknown, and live authentically—on your own terms. Maurice opens up about pivotal lessons from relationships, shifting perspectives, and even personal finance, all while challenging the limits of collective consciousness.If you’ve ever felt stuck or hesitant to follow your truth, this epis...
2025-05-23
1h 12
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107: Look Left, Look Right
We spend so much time chasing what’s next or replaying the past—but have you ever wondered what you might see if you just looked left or right? In this brief episode, Maurice hops on to record while travelling in Barcelona, Spain, to share a heartfelt moment with his listeners. While revisiting some familiar faces, Maurice found himself deep in reflection. All his travelling adventures and the friendships rekindled on this journey, sparked a powerful thought: we spend so much of our lives looking ahead to what’s next o...
2025-04-25
09 min
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106: Outsource, Automate, and Escape the 9-to-5 – A TLO Mastermind Community Call
What would your life look like if your income didn’t depend on your location or your daily availability? In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice hosts an 2025 mastermind session with a select group from the TLO global community to dive deep into one of the foundational pillars of designing a life on your own terms: leveraging outsourcing, automation and elimination. Together, they unpack how embracing these tools can help you break free from the constraints of a traditional brick-and-mortar lifestyle and unlock the freedom of a truly di...
2025-04-18
1h 04
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104: Breaking Limits and Becoming Badass with Karen Brown
Have you ever felt the urge to completely shake up your life but weren’t sure where to start? In this episode, Maurice sits down with Karen Brown, CEO of Exponential Results and founder of Badass Inc., a movement redefining leadership with boldness, authenticity, and fearlessness.Karen shares her journey, including her experience competing in the Ironman World Championship, and how pushing beyond her limits unlocked new possibilities. Maurice and Karen dive into their own "expansion moments"—those life-changing shifts that redefine what’s possible.If you're ready to step i...
2025-04-04
37 min
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103: Speaking To My 23-Year-Old Self – How to Achieve Financial and Life Freedoms
Have you ever thought about the advice you’d give your younger self? In this episode, Maurice has a conversation that feels like just that. He sits down with DaVaughn, the son of his best friend of 35 years, to discuss the keys to breaking free from the status quo.Currently living in Omaha, Nebraska, and in his early 20s, DaVaughn is preparing for a big moves with his girlfriend. But before taking that leap, he wants to set himself up for long-term success—learning how to generate passive income and build a life of fina...
2025-03-28
36 min
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102: Achieving Success Beyond the Corporate Ladder with Greg Mohr
Do you believe the corporate ladder is the only route to success? It’s time to rethink that. In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice chats with Greg Mohr, founder of Franchise Maven, about his unexpected journey into entrepreneurship. Like many (including Maurice), Greg started in the corporate world, believing it was the key to success—until he realized it wasn’t fulfilling him. That’s when he made a pivot, stepping into the world of franchise consulting. Not only did he build a thriving business, but he also embraced the Try Life On philo...
2025-03-21
33 min
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101: Risk, Resilience, and Reinvention with Samah El Hakim
Maurice sits down with longtime friend and Beirut native, Samah El Hakim, Co-founder of Kook Creative Studio. Samah is the embodiment of the Try Life On philosophy—a bold risk-taker who follows his heart with deep empathy. As a visionary entrepreneur, he has launched multiple companies while helping brands forge unique identities through graphic design and innovative creative thinking.Dubbed a "Conscious Creator" of life and experience by Maurice, Samah’s journey has taken him from Lebanon to Canada with his wife, only to return to Lebanon in search of d...
2025-03-14
55 min
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100: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind with Mike Murphy
Happy 100th episode! In this milestone installment, Maurice sits down with Mike Murphy, creator of The Creation Frequency, for an insightful conversation on harnessing the power of the mind. Inspired by Dr. Joseph Murphy’s classic The Power of the Subconscious Mind (1963), Maurice and Mike explore the profound connection between conscious thought and manifestation.Mike shares his journey from a troubled past to a life of purpose, revealing how he transformed his reality through intentional thought and action. Together, they discuss practical strategies for ma...
2025-03-07
56 min
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99: Navigating Uncertainty With Resilience – A Discussion with Sally Mahamdeh Part 2
In this powerful continuation of their conversation, Maurice sits down once again with Sally Mahamdeh, a certified intelligence coach, to explore how to navigate life’s uncertainties—especially when external circumstances seem out of your control. (If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out Episode 98 for Part 1!)Maurice shares his personal challenges of building a life between the U.S. and the Middle East, where ongoing conflicts have disrupted his plans. Rather than letting obstacles define him, he leans into his Try Life On philosophy to adapt and move forward. For Sally, who is...
2025-02-28
42 min
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98: Elimination and Delevergaing as Keys to Happiness – A Discussion with Sally Mahamdeh Part 1
In this inspiring episode of Try Life On, Maurice welcomes back his very first repeat guest, Sally Mahamdeh! (You might remember her from Episode 71: From Burnout to Breakthrough). After 13 years in the corporate world, Sally took a leap of faith—leaving her job to become an emotional intelligence coach and speaker, inspired in part by Maurice’s philosophy. Now, she’s hosting her own podcast, A Big Meaningful Life, where she brings Maurice on as a guest to share his Try Life On wisdom with her audience.What started as a s...
2025-02-21
21 min
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97: Defying the Odds - Turning Adversity into Opportunity with Amy Sylvis
In this inspiring episode of Try Life On, Maurice sits down with Amy Sylvis, a recognized public speaker and the principal of Sylvis Capital. Born with cystic fibrosis, Amy was given little hope of making it into her teens. Yet, she defied odds, navigating life with resilience despite significant limitations. Forced to medically retire at 35, she found new hope through groundbreaking treatment and by 40, launched her own real estate investment company. Today she’s achieved what we all want - time, financial and location freedom - living life on her own terms.Amy opens up...
2025-02-14
48 min
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96: A Consultation: How to Develop a Financial Freedom Blueprint
In this episode Maurice sits down with a coaching student to help him develop his ‘financial blueprint’.As part of the framework to Try Life On (see link below), you develop a perfect day, an accompanying lifestyle blueprint to get over the blockers keeping you from the perfect day, and a financial blueprint to develop capability to support it all.They discuss aspects of how to achieve financial freedom leveraging his existing career, assets he already has, and additional assets he will buy to develop passive income. While real esta...
2025-02-07
1h 02
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96: A Consultation: How to Develop a Financial Freedom Blueprint
In this episode Maurice sits down with a coaching student to help him develop his ‘financial blueprint’.As part of the framework to Try Life On (see link below), you develop a perfect day, an accompanying lifestyle blueprint to get over the blockers keeping you from the perfect day, and a financial blueprint to develop capability to support it all. They discuss aspects of how to achieve financial freedom leveraging his existing career, assets he already has, and additional assets he will buy to develop passive income. While real esta...
2025-02-07
1h 02
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94: Defining Your Own Success – Maurice Visits The Millionaire Journey Podcast
Maurice sits down with Glenn Yaney on the Millionaire Journey Podcast to share his journey of redefining success and living life on his own terms. From early experiences and life chapters in real estate and traditional employment to the game-changing impact of having a business coach, Maurice opens up about lessons he’s learned.Together, they explore the importance of questioning the status quo, stepping outside societal expectations, and creating a personal blueprint for a fulfilling life. Maurice also shares actionable strategies for turning dreams into tangible goals, empowering li...
2025-01-24
36 min
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93: Faith, Mentorship, and Endless Dreams with Rick Fairchild
In this inspiring episode of Try Life On, Maurice sits down with Rick Fairchild, his “Virtual Mentor,” for a deeply insightful conversation. At 70 years old, Rick, who lives in sunny Orlando with his wife, has lived a life full of purpose, entrepreneurship, and unwavering faith. From his early days enlisting in the United States Air Force to becoming a successful business owner, Rick discovered his passion for mentoring others—especially in helping individuals achieve financial freedom. Today, he continues to share his vast knowledge with his LinkedIn community and remain...
2025-01-17
59 min
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92: A Tactical Episode: How ‘Asking Better Questions’ Opens Life.
In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice explains one of 20+ Try Life On principles he uses in coaching and in his own journey: Ask Better Questions. Create Solutions to Support, not Problems to SolveSo many people go to employers, partners or family with a problem such as ‘I want to work remotely’. But what that does is create a problem for that person to solve. You’ve created work for someone. It’s much better to create and present compelling solutions by asking by better question...
2025-01-10
28 min
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91: Blueprints for 2025 – A Try Life On Community Call
In this special episode of Try Life On, Maurice hosts a vibrant community call with like-minded individuals embracing the Try Life On philosophy. He shares exciting updates on the program, highlights inspiring success stories, and announces the 2025 Mastermind initiative—laying out big plans for the upcoming year. The episode concludes with an engaging open forum, where Maurice answers community questions and provides valuable insights for applying Try Life On principles to everyday life and beyond. Don’t miss this dynamic and inspiring conversation!Don’t forget to engage with the Tr...
2025-01-03
1h 04
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90: Why ‘Expansion’ and ‘Purpose’ are Critical to the Life Journey
In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice checks in from vibrant Beirut, Lebanon, with a heartfelt message of gratitude for nearly 200,000 downloads! He takes a moment to respond to a thought-provoking email from community member Matthew, who shares his struggles with finding passion in his work.Matthew, like Maurice, is on a journey of personal growth, navigating multiple careers and exploring passive income opportunities. However, he feels stuck in a cycle of pursuing work solely for financial gain, leaving him disconnected and unfulfilled.Maurice dives into the challenge...
2024-12-27
14 min
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89: Designing Your Freedom – Maurice Speaks at the Off The Grid Retreat
Join Maurice in this inspiring episode, recorded live at the Off The Grid Retreat in Costa Rica—a four-day escape designed to help participants recharge, realign, and set meaningful intentions for 2024. Maurice dives into the foundations of lifestyle design, offering key takeaways for mid-level professionals and entrepreneurs. Discover (or refresh on) his Freedom Principles, common lifestyle pitfalls to avoid, the "Perfect Day" framework, and five practical tasks you can implement right now. Whether you're exploring the Try Life On philosophy for the first time or seeking a renewed perspective, th...
2024-12-20
47 min
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85: The Impossible to Fail Formula: Rob Stein’s Guide to Thriving in Business and Life
In this episode of Try Life On, host Maurice Philogene welcomes real estate and mindset coach Rob Stein for an inspiring conversation about thriving in today’s competitive market. Rob shares his transformative journey from an undervalued music teacher to successful real estate executive and entrepreneur. He epitomizes Try Life On Principle - ‘AND’ vs. ‘OR’, experimenting with many life adventures along the way instead of just being ‘one thing’, building a wonderful life book. With so much experience, he developed the "Impossible to Fail Formula," a powerful framework designed to he...
2024-11-22
38 min
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84: What is it? How to Identify and Build Your Perfect Day & Lifestyle.
In this episode of Try Life On, host Maurice Philogene sits down with an entrepreneur in need of direction on how to Try Life On. What he didn’t expect was a masterclass in how to develop your Perfect Day Framework. Try Life On Newsletter 36 and 18 (linked below) walk through in detail principles and themes to Try Life On all starting with developing your Perfect Day. That North Star is so important to a lifestyle journey. If not we are rudderless trying to move up a powerful stream.Through co...
2024-11-15
29 min
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83: Building Your Personal Economy with Paul David Thompson
In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice reconnects with one of the podcast’s core themes: building financial and other freedoms (time, location, purpose, relationships) leveraging assets. That’s what school never told us to buy on the journey, according to Maurice. “It just pushes getting a job or starting career, yet assets are key to freedom. In this case the asset of choice is real estate”.Guest Paul David Thompson, CEO of Real Estate 101, shares how he escaped the corporate grind to create his own "personal economy" and desi...
2024-11-08
41 min
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82: Leveraging Military Operations: Transitioning to Try Life On
Maurice visits with military veterans Jack and Griffin on the Veteran Ventures podcast. Maurice retired as a Lt. Colonel and Special Agent from the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.Jack and Griffin, also entrepreneurs, engage Maurice on his U.S. Air Force experience and how he leveraged the skills to become an entrepreneur, build businesses and fuel an expansive life mindset.All three discuss pivotal moments that led them to rethink traditional 9-to-5 mindsets, the typical military members transition to government work, and how to ultimately craft unique...
2024-11-01
47 min
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81: A Journey of Reinvention and Financial Growth: Sean Way’s Consultation with Maurice
In this special episode of the Try Life On podcast, Maurice sits down with longtime listener Sean Way for an engaging and insightful consultation. Hailing from Detroit, Sean takes us through his personal and professional journey, starting with his time studying mass communications in college, and eventually finding his way into the world of IT support and administration. Along the way, Sean candidly discusses his entrepreneurial ventures that didn’t quite take off, but shaped his outlook on business and finance. Now, he’s focused on leveraging his bonuses to invest in real estate and build a more secure fina...
2024-10-25
58 min
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79: Redefining Success: Breaking Free from Status Quo Work and Life
In this episode, Maurice visits The Second Act Podcast with Michael Newborn and John Ballinger. John and Maurice became friends a year ago as both are military veterans. John, a retired US Marine Lt. Colonel, was a Presidential Helicopter pilot. He and Maurice discussed trying life on as John retired and, in John’s words, it changed his trajectory and life. He reflects on what’s happened since being convinced to veer away from status quo government life after retiring as a result.John, Michael, and Maurice challenge traditional noti...
2024-10-11
1h 06
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78: From Struggle to Success: The Power of Immersion with Nona Djavid
In this episode, host Maurice Philogene sits down with Nona Djavid, a Forbes-featured entrepreneur, author, and former chiropractor. Nona opens up about the struggles she faced as an immigrant teenager in the U.S. who didn’t speak English, and how she harnessed those challenges to build a successful business. Through her journey, Nona shares the importance of immersing yourself in uncomfortable situations and taking leaps of faith, both in life and business
2024-10-04
58 min
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77: Rewiring the Mind: The Power of Memory and Life Design with Nelson Dellis
In this thought-provoking episode, host Maurice Philogene sits down with Nelson Dellis, a five-time U.S. Memory Champion and Grandmaster of Memory, to discuss how the brain’s plasticity can shape not just memory, but life itself. Nelson’s journey into memory mastery began after his grandmother's battle with Alzheimer's, driving him to explore the inner workings of the mind. Nelson shares how he transformed his own life by rewiring his brain, and how anyone can do the same to pursue a life aligned with their true desires. From breaking world records to teaching memo...
2024-09-27
54 min
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76: Designing Your Best Life - A Consultation with Ricky Lang
In this special episode of Try Life On, Maurice dives deep into an inspiring consultation with Ricky Lang. Ricky engaged Maurice to discuss lifestyle design, financial freedom, the notion of status quo being a default language and other mindset related topics like “…make your extraordinary, ordinary”. Essentially, how could he orient goals and actions to Try Life On more.Ricky, a new father of a six-month-old, is thriving in his consulting career, holds equity, and shares a fulfilling life with his equally successful wife. With a bright financial future ahead, Ricky’s question isn’t about ju...
2024-09-20
1h 00
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74: Building Bridges: Peace, Progress, and the Power of Community - The Play4Peace Initiative
In this episode of Try Life On, host Maurice dives into an inspiring conversation with two key members of the Play4Peace Initiative, CEO Jeffery Venter and COO Katy Venter. Introduced by Gian Verri, a close friend and founding member of The Wealth Building Project, Jeff and Katy share their passion for promoting peace and driving positive change within communities. The episode kicks off with Maurice and Jeff discovering their shared roots in Boston, setting the stage for a rich discussion that explores the intersections of policing, financial literacy, real estate, and the experiences...
2024-09-06
1h 05
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72: Maurice Speaks at The How To Have It All Method™ Session in Venice, CA
In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice takes stage at NeueHouse Venice Beach (California), a private work and social space for creators, innovators and thought leaders to share his views on Trying Life On. He was invited by Business and Life Coach Kara Duffy to speak to the audience as part of her compelling How To Have It All Method™ session, where he's one of four dynamic speakers. Maurice and Kara met at the Get Intentional 2024 Conference in California and really connected due to their desire to help people live with more intention....
2024-08-23
1h 31
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71: From Burnout to Breakthrough - How One Philosophy Transformed a Life with Sally Mahamdeh
On today’s episode of Try Life On, everything comes full circle for Maurice as he reflects on the impact of his journey and philosophy. While building the framework for a fulfilling life, it's easy to wonder if your efforts are making a real difference in the lives of others. Enter Sally Mahamdeh, a former Google executive living in Paris, who connected with Maurice via LinkedIn. After noticing striking similarities between their transitions from corporate careers to entrepreneurship, Maurice knew he had to invite her on the show to share her story. Sally, who ha...
2024-08-16
1h 13
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70: From Manilla With Love – The Ultimate Try Life On Conversation
Welcome to another episode of Try Life On! Today’s show is what Maurice likes to call the “ultimate Try Life On conversation,” featuring his friend Martin from the Philippines. What began as a simple LinkedIn message with a few questions for Maurice evolved into a rich and engaging dialogue. Connected via the internet from the Philippines and Colombia, Maurice and Martin dive deep into the concept of engineering one's lifestyle. Maurice shares personal examples from his own life, including experiences with his son, information diets, arbitrage in travel, and much more. This episode is an...
2024-08-09
1h 00
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69: Seeds of Change: Embracing Holistic Living with Angela Marturano
Welcome to another episode of Try Life On! Today, Maurice sits down with Angela Marturano, co-founder and president of Orchid Holistic Search. Angela's mission is to place executives within the natural products industry, advocating for a shift away from harmful chemicals in daily products towards a more holistic and healthier lifestyle. Her dedication to promoting natural products reflects her deep passion for both individual well-being and environmental sustainability. Residing in beautiful Costa Rica after relocating from Detroit, Angela now lives on her own farm with rich volcanic soil and grows a plethora of indigenous fruits and vegetables...
2024-08-02
45 min
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68: From Home Bakers to Business Makers with Grayson Hogard
In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice engages in a “sweet” conversation with Grayson Hogard, one of the two founders of Grove Cookie Company. Grayson shares the story of his side hustle, started with his wife during the pandemic, which has grown into a successful cookie company. He recounts the journey from baking cookies at home to establishing their very own production facility, emphasizing the fun and passion that fueled their venture. Grayson's tale is not just about baking cookies; it's a testament to the power of creativity and perseverance. Listeners will be inspired by how a si...
2024-07-26
47 min
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67: The Work in Action: Must-See Coaching Session
On this week’s very special episode of the “Try Life On” Podcast, Maurice has the opportunity to share (with permission) a recording of a one-on-one coaching session with his client Subash… and it may just be the most important episode he has put out to date. Subash had been putting Maurice’s coaching directly into practice; he recently took a 4 day trip to Dubai with the goal of leaving behind his presently unfulfilling work and life dynamic in Kuwait. What he found there were connections that led him to seeing a potentially fulfilling life– one that he would not need to take...
2024-07-19
1h 14
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66: Discussing Lifestyle Design: Maurice's Visit to REI CON
In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice sits down with host Brandon Jenkins at REI CON to dive into the world of lifestyle design. Maurice shares his journey through the real estate industry, recounts a transformative trip to France during his teenage years, and explores the various career adventures that shaped his path. Together, they discuss how the "Try Life On" mindset evolved and how Maurice leveraged passive income to turn his dream lifestyle into a reality. Whether you’re new to the Try Life On mindset, or simply need a refresher on where it all began, this is...
2024-07-12
31 min
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65: Conversations at The Imperfect Cafe: Rethinking Success with Darryl Stickel
This week Maurice stopped by the 'Imperfect Cafe' to have a conversation with his friends Darryl Stickel and Eric Lott. The three talk a lot about trying life on, defining what success looks like, and the broken social contract - our status quo way of going to school, getting the degree, getting into a career for decades and all will be okay mentality. We all know this is broken as many get into debt, find themselves 20 years into careers they never wanted, and miss many life opportunities. This is where lifestyle design comes in, especially attacking areas...
2024-07-05
52 min
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64: Unlocking Purpose: Remote Careers and Authentic Living with Kristen Vierra
On today's episode of Try Life On, Maurice sits down with remote career and lifestyle coach Kristen Vierra. Kristen's career goes beyond simply helping clients find remote work; she aims to help them fulfill their purpose and feel infinitely better about their lives by discovering their authentic selves. Kristen utilizes international opportunities to ignite her clients' entrepreneurial spirit. With a background in a traditional 9-5 career, Kristen has leveraged her skills and experiences to establish herself as a coach in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she began formally coaching students. In this inspiring conversation, Maurice and Kristen, both...
2024-06-28
46 min
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63: Inspired Action – The Key to Try Life On
Welcome to another episode of Try Life On! In this special impromptu recording, Maurice chats with his listeners from the scenic Chesapeake Bay. He shares the positive feedback he received from his Father's Day LinkedIn post, which sparked a lot of interest and questions, especially about intentional living. Drawing from his own experiences of growing up with his father and being a father to two wonderful boys, Maurice delves into the concept of intentional living. Maurice highlights the importance of remembering and valuing learned experiences and how they can shape what you want today. He talks about...
2024-06-21
25 min
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61: Mastering Your Mental Diet: Controlling Your Environment and Mindset
Welcome to another episode of Try Life On! Today, Maurice shares highlights from a powerful coaching call, diving deep into mental diets and controlling your environment. Maurice loves coaching others, but it's nuggets of wisdom he receives from coaching students that inspire and reinvigorate his Try Life On mindset. So, what is a mental diet? It's about allowing your mind to focus on what truly interests you, rather than consuming everything around you. We are constantly consuming negative information having no bearing on what we actually care for in life. In actuality, our external world is a...
2024-06-07
17 min
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60: Try Life On Refresh: Revisiting TLO Principles from the Mediterranean
In today’s episode of Try Life On, Maurice reflects from his stunning coastal Lebanon apartment, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. He takes a moment to revisit the fundamental principles of Try Life On that have guided his journey. Despite deepening his work with coaching students and crafting insightful LinkedIn posts, Maurice emphasizes the importance of remembering the foundational concepts that enabled him to achieve financial, time, and geographic freedom. These core values are essential for maintaining a life rich in fulfilling relationships. Maurice reminds us that, regardless of expertise, staying humble and connected to our core values helps us ke...
2024-05-31
27 min
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59: Empowering Bright Futures: Maurice Stops by Auburn Harbert College of Business
Welcome to a special episode of Try Life On! Today, Maurice visits Auburn University's Harbert College of Business to speak with a class eager to learn the secrets of "trying life on." In this candid session, Maurice shares invaluable lessons from his own life, addressing the questions of hopeful students preparing to step confidently into their post-college journeys. He reflects on his own experiences, discussing the challenges and triumphs that have shaped his path, and offering wisdom to those on the brink of embarking on their own adventures. In this inspiring conversation (Maurice emphasizes that it is...
2024-05-24
1h 09
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58: The Art of Possible with Valerie Bowden
Welcome to another episode of Try Life On! In today’s installment, Maurice sits down with Valerie Bowden, the Founder and CEO of CRDLE (pronounced Cradle). Valerie, much like Maurice, was captivated by the allure of travel and developed a deep affection for Africa, particularly Ethiopia. Her journey began with a three-month volunteer trip to Ethiopia, which quickly transformed into an adventure of a lifetime. She booked a one-way ticket to Cape Town and spent seven months and nine days backpacking from South Africa to Egypt, traversing 13 African countries along the way. During this re...
2024-05-17
44 min
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56: Unveiling Financial Freedom : Maurice Stops By the Endless Wealth Podcast
In today’s episode, Maurice stops by the Endless Wealth Podcast to pay a visit! Host Sarah Miskelly dives into Maurice’s remarkable transformation from law enforcement to leading a $200 million real estate fund and becoming a sought-after financial freedom coach. Maurice takes us through pivotal moments in his life, including his time in France, where he underwent profound personal growth that shifted his entire worldview. Drawing on his background in the military, Maurice shares how he applies principles of discipline to conquer the challenges of real estate investment, offering invaluable insights into financing life and achieving success. Jo...
2024-05-03
32 min
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53: Mindset Evolution: Developing the Try Life On Mindset
In today's episode of Try Life On, Maurice opens up about the gradual development of his Try Life On mindset, emphasizing the universal desire for personal growth that often lacks direction. He shares how his journey took a significant turn in 2020 when he embarked on podcast interviews, a pivotal moment where his friend Chris played a transformative role. Through Chris's guidance, Maurice gained clarity on his mindset goals, enabling him to navigate various facets of life and discern his true aspirations. Chris's support became instrumental in helping Maurice realize his purpose and carve out a path towards fulfillment.
2024-04-12
1h 13
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50: Gatebound Bonds: An Airport Singlesode
Welcome to a special Singlesode edition of Try Life On! In this installment, Maurice and his son, Jalen, embark on a journey through the airport as Jalen prepares to return to his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Amidst the hustle and bustle, Maurice takes a moment to ponder the customary airport drop-off ritual, where loved ones often bid farewell from the confines of their vehicles. However, Maurice unveils a brilliant life hack—purchasing a refundable one-way ticket to accompany Jalen to the gate, granting them precious moments together in the airport lounge before his departure. This simple yet ingenious strategy ch...
2024-03-22
08 min
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49: Unlocking Life's Playbook: Try Life On Q&A Session
Welcome to another episode of Try Life On! In today's installment, Maurice takes us through a captivating Q&A group session, delving deep into the genesis of his transformative Try Life On methodology and mindset. With passion and insight, Maurice shares his journey and inspires listeners with the notion that it's possible to create a lifestyle that feels like a perpetual vacation. Throughout the session, Maurice challenges conventional wisdom, encouraging his audience to unlearn the rigid structures imposed by decades of formal education. He advocates for embracing a paradigm shift, urging listeners to accept, unlearn, and redefine...
2024-03-15
1h 28
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48: Slogging Through the “GOOP” with Peter Sage
Welcome to another episode of Try Life On! Today, Maurice is joined by the esteemed entrepreneur and expert in human behavior, Peter Sage. Peter's remarkable journey from serial entrepreneur to globally recognized figure is nothing short of inspiring. With accolades such as the Brand Laureate Award and speaking engagements at prestigious TEDx events, Peter's wisdom is sought after by many. In this episode, Peter shares his profound insights on self-mastery and understanding the essence of life. Through his experiences and successes, Peter emphasizes the importance of embracing one's true self and navigating through the sea of societal expectations. He...
2024-03-08
1h 06
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45: Let The Money Chase You – Maurice Visits Karma Kast
This week Maurice shares a conversation he had with Pankaj Sharma on the Karma Kast Podcast from late 2022. Although things have evolved since the original date, there is so much relevance and value. Maurice dives into his transformative journey toward financial freedom and shares his personal realization that chasing financial success wasn't leading him to the fulfillment he desired. Instead, he advocates for a paradigm shift: allowing money to chase you. By prioritizing personal fulfillment and pursuing passions first, Maurice discovered a path to a happier and more abundant life. His story serves as a powerful reminder that true...
2024-02-16
38 min
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44: Understanding Time Freedom: A Rant Live from Lebanon
Welcome to another special singlesode edition of Try Life On! In today's episode, Maurice rises bright and early at 4:45 am in Batroun, Lebanon, a routine as consistent as the sunrise itself. Standing by the serene Levantine Sea, Maurice shares a profound insight: the power we all possess to both Create and Protect Time. He emphasizes how this ability enables us to shape our dreams, craft our lifestyles, and make meaningful progress toward our goals. For Maurice, this means embodying the Try Life On mentality to support and uplift others, just like you. To delve deeper into the...
2024-02-09
22 min
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42: From Adversity to Empowerment: A Candid Conversation with Rhonda Farrah
In this emotionally charged episode of Try Life On,, Maurice has the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Rhonda Farrah, LIFEstyle Empowerment Alchemist, author, and speaker. Having experienced a tumultuous journey that led her to spend six years in federal prison, Rhonda emerged from the depths of adversity with a newfound perspective on life. As a former psychotherapist, she turned her personal struggles into tools for self-discovery, cultivating inner peace, and harnessing inner power. Now, Rhonda is on a mission to guide others on their own paths to resilience and empowerment. Maurice, inspired by Rhonda's story...
2024-01-26
1h 01
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40: Unlocking Worldly Wonders: The Art of Travel Hacking
Step into a world of wanderlust with our special singlesode edition of Try Life On! In this episode, Maurice delves into the world of travel hacking, addressing a question he's frequently asked about. With an awe-inspiring travel record boasting over 350 journeys across 98 countries, Maurice doesn't just scratch the surface of new destinations—he immerses himself in each one, living like a local for extended periods to truly soak in the culture. This fervent dedication to cultural integration finds its roots in Maurice's transformative journey to France at the tender age of 15. A pivotal experience that sculpted his ad...
2024-01-12
14 min
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37: Achieving Financial Freedom: A Deep Dive into Wealth and Passive Income Strategies with Quattro Capital
In today's episode of Try Life On, Maurice delves into a thought-provoking conversation with his business partner, Chad Sutton, co-founder of Quattro Capital. Together with three other partners, Maurice and Chad established Quattro Capital in early 2020, and the company has since gained control over an impressive $200 million worth of real estate. However, the heart of their discussion goes beyond real estate as they delve into the broader realm of wealth building to support a freedom-oriented lifestyle. Chad and Maurice take listeners on a transformative journey, sharing insights on how to construct wealth and cultivate passive income. Emphasizing that financial...
2023-12-22
46 min
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35: Singlesode - Trying Life on with Soloprenuership
Join Maurice in a special edition of Try Life On as he records on the go in Montreal, Canada. In this Singlesode, Maurice delves into the world of being a "Solopreneur," drawing insights from a recent conversation with a close friend. Discover the intricacies of Maurice's journey in coaching and consulting through his platform, Trylifeon.com, and learn how he's building his own economy by harnessing the power of the internet. Tune in for valuable tips on embracing the Solopreneur lifestyle, navigating the challenges, and leveraging technology to make it all happen. Maurice shares firsthand experiences and...
2023-12-08
26 min
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34: Maurice Stops By The Vision Lab Podcast!
In today’s installment of Try Life On, Maurice stops by to visit host Ryan Mosley of The Vision Lab Podcast where he shares some Try Life On wisdom! During their conversation, Maurice delves into breaking free from societal norms. He shares his unique journey, from a transformative trip to France during his youth to building a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio while balancing roles as a police officer and corporate executive. Maurice also imparts on the concept of freedom, and gains insights into his future endeavors, topped off with valuable advice for both his younger and older self. You’ll w...
2023-12-01
54 min
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31: Singlesode - Financial Freedom is NOT Happiness
Step into a unique edition of Try Life On with our Singlesode! In this episode, join Maurice as he navigates the hustle and bustle of Larnaca, Republic of Cyprus Airport. Amidst his on-the-go lifestyle, Maurice takes a moment to stop and record a poignant voice note in response to an email about achieving financial freedom. The urgency stems from the significance of the topic—clarifying a common misconception. Maurice emphasizes that financial freedom is not a mere destination but a powerful tool, and he breaks down this intricate concept in a succinct and insightful audio response that resonates with th...
2023-11-10
08 min
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28: The Evolution of Fulfillment: Beyond Money, Towards Health and Happiness with Mark Samuel
Welcome back to Try Life On! This week, Maurice invites on Mark Samuel, a health and fitness enthusiast with 19 years of start-up experience, the founder and ceo of plant-based food company IWON Organics, and managing partner of PER, a men's wellness program and community, a program that helps men get unstuck, avoid burnout, and build confidence to live a healthy, happy life.Maurice and Mark discuss how they've come to realize what lights them up and how to feel free in life. Mark is passionate about supporting men in their struggle and shares the tools he's used to enrich his...
2023-10-20
43 min
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27: The Power of Focus: Leveraging Career for Freedom & Experiences - Episode of Tech Careers and Money Talk
Today, we’re airing a special episode of the podcast Tech Careers and Money Talk featuring special guest (and host of the Try Life On Podcast) Maurice Philogene. On this episode, host Christopher Nelson and Maurice explore their unique paths to financial freedom and life experiences through their roles as management consultants at Accenture. Maurice emphasizes the idea that careers should serve as a gateway to both financial independence and global adventures. He shares his personal journey, transitioning from a police and military officer, and how he harnessed these experiences to "try life on," forging exceptional connections and moments. As...
2023-10-13
1h 07
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26: From Health Freedom to Financial Freedom: Empowering Your Wellness Journey with Nicolette Richer
Welcome to another episode of Try Life On! Today, Maurice talks with Nicolette Richer, a multifaceted individual with a profound commitment to promoting holistic health. Nicolette wears many hats, including those of a Regenerative Medicine Educator, entrepreneur, author, Doctoral student, and speaker. Her mission is centered around empowering individuals with chronic diseases or cancer to become champions of their own well-being through the transformative power of nutrition. With a wealth of knowledge at her disposal, Nicolette endeavors to debunk misconceptions surrounding nutrition and challenge the healthcare industry's limited understanding of the 'food is medicine' philosophy. Nicolette Richer's...
2023-09-29
53 min
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23: Coaching Session In Pursuit of Freedom
Today's episode is a little different - Maurice shares a portion of a coaching session with one of his students. During this episode, we'll be sharing a deeply personal and emotional journey. Our guest has already read his perfect day, and it's a moving experience. While we won't share the entire reading, we'll start towards the end, giving you a glimpse into this powerful process. This is the start of the lifestyle design process to build a life you do not need a vacation from: 1. Drafting your perfect day2. Creating your Five Freedom Goals3...
2023-09-08
42 min
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37: Real Estate, Travel, and Living Intentionally: A Consultation with Maurice
On this special episode of the Try Life On podcast, Maurice has the pleasure of sharing his consultation call with longtime listener Sean Way. Sean, a Detroit native, talks about his journey from studying mass communications in college to working in IT support and administration. Additionally, he mentions his unsuccessful entrepreneurial ventures and his desire to manage his bonuses for investment purposes, particularly in real estate. He turns to Maurice for his expert guidance and advice.
2023-09-08
58 min
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22: Leveraging Two Parallel Paths: Military Service and Real Estate Success with Jesse Futia
In this engaging podcast episode, host Maurice Philogene sits down with guest Jesse Futia to delve into the dynamic interplay between military service and a successful real estate journey. Jesse, an Army captain, discusses his story of leveraging his military career to fuel his passion for real estate investment. The conversation delves into how Jesse found his way into real estate, the mindset required for success, and the strategic approach to living life on his terms. Listeners will gain insights into finding mentors and role models, building passive income streams, and the balance between pursuing military service and entrepreneurial...
2023-09-01
37 min
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21: One on One Coaching Session with Maurice
In this special episode, Maurice discusses with his coaching student Owen the value of exploring unique destinations and the significance of continuous learning for a fulfilling life. Maurice emphasizes that the purpose of travel extends beyond sightseeing – it's about cultivating meaningful global connections.
2023-08-25
28 min
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19: The Philosophy of Trying Life On: Maurice Visits The Mindful Fire Podcast
Today, get ready for something truly special as we dive into an exclusive segment. Maurice Philogene drops by The Mindful Fire Podcast for an engaging chat with the fabulous host, Adam Coelho. Maurice unravels his philosophy of "trying life on," and takes us through his principles towards discovering this state of being. So grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and listen to this special episode of Try Life On! The Mindful Fire Podcast: https://www.mindfulfire.org/
2023-08-11
07 min
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17: Breaking The Money Rat Race with Maurice Philogene
In today’s “single-sode”, Maurice Philogene pops in to discuss how to break the money rat race. With the American lifestyle being a never-ending cycle of goals like finding a well-paying career, getting a mortgage, buying items, beers of Friday, and kids’ activities all weekend, it’s no wonder we can feel trapped. In 2002, Maurice created his own Freedom Plan that utilizes paying yourself first to buy assets that pay you to keep educating yourself, and now, wants to share this plan with you!Ready to m...
2023-07-28
21 min
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14: Try Life On Newsletter: Explore More!
In today’s episode, Maurice shares a quick update for his listeners on location in Lebanon. In his exclusive newsletter he offers to his subscribers, Maurice talks about the fact that adults simply don’t explore anymore. We, as adults, tend to focus on the day in and day out without variation and are missing out on finding the key to happiness. He reminisces on his journey to find official residency in both Cyprus and Lebanon, and how his dream would have never happened if he didn’t act. So take that trip, business opportunity, or spend time with your l...
2023-07-07
11 min
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13: Cracking the Code to Financial Freedom: Maurice Visits Black Real Estate Dialogue
In today’s episode, Maurice visits Sam Dolciné on his own podcast, Black Real Estate Dialogue (BRED) podcast. Maurice shares his 10-step plan for financial freedom, which involves storing a portion of your pay away and using it to buy assets that generate cash flow. He also talks about his experience during the 2008 financial crisis and how he was able to negotiate with banks to keep his properties. He’ll also dive into some advice for those interested in real estate investing and achieving passive income. Feeling inspired? Make sure to support Sam Dolciné and Black Real Estate...
2023-06-30
1h 05
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10: Escaping the Corporate Cage With Matt Doan
In today’s episode, Maurice has the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Matt Doan, founder and CEO of Uncaged Life Design. Matt shares how he lost everything important to him in his past and his journey of uncaging himself from the corporate world and creating a business that allowed him to work remotely and have more time freedom. Maurice and Matt discuss the importance of leveraging the corporate environment to benefit both the employee and the employer, maximizing the return for the least effort, and creating an entrepreneurial path while still at work. Feeling burned ou...
2023-06-09
49 min
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09: Consultation Call With Matt
In today’s episode, client Matt graciously allows us to share his paid consultation call with Maurice. Matt wants to fully embrace trying life on as he navigates through his financial career. Maurice gets deep into their conversation in the hopes of not only enlightening Matt, but you the listener, as well! Have questions for Maurice regarding the episode or Try Life On? Send him a message on social media and he’ll be happy to answer anything!
2023-06-02
1h 01
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08: World Change Through Real Estate Syndication With Sam Sells
In today’s episode, Maurice sits down to chat with Sam Sells, CEO & Founder of Wild Mountain Capital. Maurice and Sam bond over their portions of their lives that overlap—both have served for the United States and became interested in real estate. After Sam witnessed a lack of safe housing while leading rehab and development projects worldwide, he was inspired to create Wild Mountain to create housing that is affordable for all. Today, The Wild Mountain Team has over 60+ years of commercial and residential real estate experience and over 75+ projects individually. Some extremely successful projects include mobi...
2023-05-26
29 min
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07: THE Mindset Shift with Wilson Ang
In today’s episode, Maurice sits down to talk with a longtime LinkedIn connection, Wilson Ang. Wilson has a very similar story to Maurice (and like many of you, the listeners, as well) as he started out with life rules in corporate and then one day his mindset shifted. He discusses how corporate let him go and how he leaned into real estate to make life shift more his way. He also brings a plethora of thought-provoking questions to get insight from Maurice himself. Today, Wilson is able to work with his passion of AI, while teaching ot...
2023-05-19
38 min
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06: What is Trying Life On? With Maurice Philogene
In today’s brief episode, Maurice breaks down how to Try Life On. He’ll look into the movement and how you can identify what you want in your ‘perfect day’ and how to achieve it. Make your extraordinary day, ordinary with Maurice Philogene, and let’s Try Life On!
2023-05-12
06 min
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05: Investing in Experiences with Cole Hayden
In today’s episode, Maurice finally takes his LinkedIn friendship to the next level and invites Cole Hayden onto Try Life On. Cole is a pending college graduate at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has already secured himself a full time position at Amazon Web Services (AWS). At such a young age, he seems to grasp that life is all about experiences—a sentiment which hits home with Maurice. Feeling inspired? Make sure to connect with Cole and tell him you heard him on Try Life On! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/col...
2023-05-05
45 min
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04: Freeing Up Finances, Time, and Location Working 3 Hours Per Day with Knolly Williams
In today’s episode, Maurice sits down to chat with Knolly Williams, known as the Business Healer recognized as the authority on how quadruple your business while working just 3 Hours a Day. Knolly motivates and inspires us with his business ventures—from his success and struggles in the music industry, to becoming a top realtor in the United States—and how he developed a truly successful system on how to prioritize your hours in the day. Today, Knolly empowers business leaders, real estate agents and entrepreneurs to spark growth in their businesses by reconnecting to their passion and in...
2023-04-28
52 min
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03: Overcoming Self Doubt and Living Your Authentic Self with Siri Lindley
In today’s show, Maurice sits down to talk with Siri Lindley, a two-time world champion triathlete, winner of twelve ITU World Cup races, an inspirational, energetic life coach and one of Tony Robbins’ 10 favorite motivational speakers. Siri takes a deep dive into her life’s trials and tribulations as she uncovers her authentic self and truly survives and thrives. Today Siri, along with the help of her wife Rebekah Keat, runs the Sirius Tri Club, a training program for triathletes, and has co-founded two non-profits: Believe Ranch and Rescue dedicated to rescuing horses from slaughter, and Horses...
2023-04-21
49 min
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02: Your Questions—Answered! Q&A By Maurice Philogene
In today’s unique episode, your host Maurice Philogene answers your burning questions about the philosophy of Try Life on, how to apply that mindset to your daily life, and how to travel the world with geographic freedom. In this Q&A, Maurice gets into scaling business with real estate, investing, acquiring a coach, and much more. Ready to feel inspired by Maurice’s firsthand experiences? Grab your pen and paper and listen to Episode 2 of Try Life On today! Website: https://www.trylifeon.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maur...
2023-04-14
53 min
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01: Maurice Debuts Try Life On from Beirut, Lebanon
Welcome to the Try Life On Podcast! In today’s kickoff episode, Maurice Philogene records from a studio in Beirut, Lebanon—one of his most visited destinations to date. ‘Trying Life On’ in Beirut, a dear friend of his opened the door to a recording studio so he could start the podcast and explain his 25 year journey across the world and careers, investing in real estate and starting businesses. Lifestyle design is at the middle of all of it. His goal is to help you develop a lifestyle you don’t need vacation from leveraging guest journeys, mindset app...
2023-03-31
18 min