We all know what your average success story looks like today: a socially “acceptable” job field with enough pay to get married, buy a house, and start a family… but we’re never told what’s supposed to come after that. What if you could actually live your dream life - one you didn't need a vacation from? When you Try Life On you give yourself the opportunity to carve out a career that supports your life blueprint without screwing everything up. With Maurice Philogene, you'll learn to Try Life.
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126: The Financial Blueprint: Designing Finances to Support Chosen Lifestyle
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1:01:02What 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 h…
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125: Your Real World MBA on Finances “TLO Style”
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24:47This 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 fina…
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124: Why Money Isn’t the Real Freedom with Jerome Myers
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51:44What 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, corp…
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123: Faith, Purpose, and the Freedom to Evolve
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28:06When 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 …
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122: Speak Your Truth, Change Your Life with Joanna Horton McPherson
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54:39What 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 lead…
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121: A Financial Wealth Deep Dive with Antonio Cousin
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1:36:15What 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 tak…
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120: Rewire Your Words, Redesign Your Life with Edgard Aziz
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56:24What if the words you speak are the very thing holding you back? In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Maurice sits down with NLP practitioner Edgard Aziz to explore how the language we use—internally and externally—shapes our identity, behavior, and ultimately our destiny. From Beirut to Maryland, Edgard and Maurice unpack how subcons…
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119: Building a Brand That Scales: A TLO Mastermind Call with Steve Carlis
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1:00:15What 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, …
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118: Manifest Your Life, One Bold Step at a Time with Rhonda Farrah
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45:32What 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 Li…
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117: Rethink Your Money Story with Lisa Chastain
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43:00What 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 …
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116: The Power of Serendipity & Saying Yes with Dennis Geleen
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40:47What 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 l…
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115: Rewriting the Rules of Success with Jermane Cheatam
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40:01In this episode, Maurice sits down with Jermane Cheatam—Entrepreneurship Coach, Mentor, and Founder of Creators Learn—for an inspiring conversation about resilience, ownership, and redefining success. Jermane shares how overcoming early-life challenges shaped his mindset and fueled his transition from employee to entrepreneur. He unpacks what it me…
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114: Work Less, Live More - A Conversation with Roger Wesley
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59:49In this episode, Maurice joins host Roger Wesley on the Successfully Unemployed podcast to share his Try Life On philosophy—a blueprint for breaking free from the 9-to-5 grind. He reveals how he used his job to gain skills and stack cash, then shifted into real estate to unlock financial freedom. Now “successfully unemployed,” Maurice has travel-ha…
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113: Designing a Purpose-Driven Career – A Call With Brenee Royalty
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26:14In 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 lifestyl…
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112: More Than Money: A Real Conversation About Financial Freedom (A TLO Mastermind Group Call)
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1:06:37In this episode, we share a 2025 Try Life On Mastermind Call, where Maurice leads a thoughtful discussion of 10 professionals redesigning life on what it really means to achieve financial freedom. The deep dive is not just related to money aspects of financial goals, but also focused on shift in mindset on how to view it which informs actions. Maur…
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111: Choosing Joy, Embracing the Unknown, and Living Unapologetically - Maurice Visits The UNreasonable Life Podcast
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1:12:55What 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 open…
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110: From Fired to Flourishing: Brandon Cobb on Resilience, Mentorship, and Building a Winning Team
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40:48When it comes to business, is talent enough—or do the people you surround yourself with determine your success? In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice sits down with Brandon Cobb, owner and partner at HBG Capital, to explore the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Brandon opens up about the moment he landed his dream job—only to be fired from it—an…
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109: Owning Your Next Chapter Through Franchising with Kim Daly
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43:23She’s back! Chief Mindset Officer, Franchise Consultant, and Podcaster Kim Daly returns to Try Life On for another powerful conversation. After coaching over 100 aspiring entrepreneurs this year, Maurice had a revelation: franchising is one of the most overlooked yet powerful ways to take control of your life and career. Whether you're looking to d…
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108: Redefining Wealth—A Conversation with Gian Verri
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55:48What if wealth was more about who you become than what you have? In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and educator Gian Verri to explore what it really means to build wealth. While both men share roots in real estate, their deeper connection lies in a shared mission: helping others live intentionally and wi…
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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 ref…
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106: Outsource, Automate, and Escape the 9-to-5 – A TLO Mastermind Community Call
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1:04:34What 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, automatio…
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105: Redefining Retirement with Elizabeth Zalinka Parsons
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39:10What if retirement wasn't the end of your journey, but the beginning of the most meaningful chapter of your life? In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice sits down with Elizabeth Zalinka Parsons, founder, lawyer, author, speaker, coach, and consultant. Elizabeth shares her mission to help high-achieving entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives …
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104: Breaking Limits and Becoming Badass with Karen Brown
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37:11Have 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 …
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103: Speaking To My 23-Year-Old Self – How to Achieve Financial and Life Freedoms
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36:09Have 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…
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102: Achieving Success Beyond the Corporate Ladder with Greg Mohr
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33:12Do 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 re…
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101: Risk, Resilience, and Reinvention with Samah El Hakim
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55:34Maurice 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 de…
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100: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind with Mike Murphy
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56:52Happy 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 a…
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99: Navigating Uncertainty With Resilience – A Discussion with Sally Mahamdeh Part 2
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42:05In 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 challeng…
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98: Elimination and Delevergaing as Keys to Happiness – A Discussion with Sally Mahamdeh Part 1
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21:50In 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 ph…
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97: Defying the Odds - Turning Adversity into Opportunity with Amy Sylvis
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48:01In 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 f…
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96: A Consultation: How to Develop a Financial Freedom Blueprint
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1:02:42In 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…
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95: Building a Business, Building a Life with Shayla Green
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50:22In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice checks in from the stunning Lebanese coast, proving that running a business doesn’t have to mean being stuck inside four walls. To keep his real estate investments hassle-free, he turned to Shayla Green—a trusted friend and business partner who has managed his single-family properties for years. Shayla shares…
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94: Defining Your Own Success – Maurice Visits The Millionaire Journey Podcast
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36:21Maurice 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 expl…
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93: Faith, Mentorship, and Endless Dreams with Rick Fairchild
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59:26In 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 becomi…
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92: A Tactical Episode: How ‘Asking Better Questions’ Opens Life.
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28:22In 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 Solve So 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 p…
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91: Blueprints for 2025 – A Try Life On Community Call
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1:04:38In 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 enga…
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90: Why ‘Expansion’ and ‘Purpose’ are Critical to the Life Journey
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14:36In 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 gro…
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89: Designing Your Freedom – Maurice Speaks at the Off The Grid Retreat
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47:58Join 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 …
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88: Listening To Your Spirit with Kristie Sullivan
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57:32In this episode, Maurice has an inspiring conversation with Kristie Sullivan, founder of Executive Remote Worker (ERW) and a true advocate for living boldly. In 2020, Kristie made a life-changing decision to leave her corporate accounting career and travel full-time. Along the way, she realized two key things: “If you can work remotely, why not fro…
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87: The Motherhood Tax - How Jess Riggenberg is Redefining Success for Self and Women Everywhere
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51:44Maurice connects with corporate advisor, researcher, and founder of ELIXR, Jess Riggenberg. And what blew him away was learning about the ‘Motherhood Tax’. Jess shares her incredible journey of leaving a thriving biotech career to because she realized she was chasing someone else’s version of success. That realization sparked changes and deep desir…
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86: Creating and ‘Practicing’ Life You Don’t Need Vacation From
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41:00Maurice stops by the ‘Keep It, Build it’ Podcast to explain how to Try Life On, and the concepts and a few principles behind it all. The conversation takes listeners on a journey to turn a traditional corporate job into a lifestyle by design—one that breaks free from the constraints of the 9-to-5 grind and embraces living as the planet intended. Wh…
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85: The Impossible to Fail Formula: Rob Stein’s Guide to Thriving in Business and Life
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38:32In 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’ …
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84: What is it? How to Identify and Build Your Perfect Day & Lifestyle.
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29:11In 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 developi…
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83: Building Your Personal Economy with Paul David Thompson
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41:41In 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 …
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82: Leveraging Military Operations: Transitioning to Try Life On
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47:27Maurice 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 busines…
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81: A Journey of Reinvention and Financial Growth: Sean Way’s Consultation with Maurice
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58:43In 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 supp…
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80: Unlocking Your Change-Ready Mindset with Gregg Brown
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39:05In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice sits down with Gregg Brown—keynote speaker, best-selling author, and founder of Change Ready Leadership Solutions. Gregg specializes in empowering individuals and organizations to embrace change with confidence, showing that we're often more prepared for transformation than we realize. Through actionable stra…
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79: Redefining Success: Breaking Free from Status Quo Work and Life
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1:06:01In 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 …
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78: From Struggle to Success: The Power of Immersion with Nona Djavid
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58:32In 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 im…
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77: Rewiring the Mind: The Power of Memory and Life Design with Nelson Dellis
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54:39In 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 i…
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