Try Life On

Maurice 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. What and how to leverage mini-retirement is discusse...

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...

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 importa...

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”. Gue...

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...

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 candid...

In 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 strategies and imaginative thinking, Gregg helps peopl...

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 bei...

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 si...

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 tr...

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...

In this inspiring episode of Try Life On, Maurice sits down with Dan Pierson of Pierson Expeditions, a true embodiment of the “Try Life On” philosophy. From biking across the U.S. and trekking through Cuba, to leaving a corporate role at Lyft to follow his entrepreneurial calling, Dan has continually pushed boundaries. After booking a one-way ticket to Mexico, he fell in love with the country and...

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 Mauri...

Maurice sits down with Doug Noll—author, lawyer, speaker, and co-founder of the transformative program Prison of Peace, which empowers inmates in maximum security prisons to become skilled peacemakers and mediators. Doug delves into the art of conflict resolution, sharing invaluable insights on how to de-escalate tensions in various aspects of life, from personal relationships to entrepreneurial v...

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...

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 st...

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...

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...

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 th...

Welcome to another episode of Try Life On! Today, Maurice sits down with Mando Sallivanti, a close friend and certified financial planner. Mando shares his deep expertise on how money impacts our lives, from managing cash flow to using the Try Life On method to build wealth for the future. Despite being in his mid-twenties, Mando possesses a remarkable understanding of financial freedom and is pas...

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 hi...

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 h...

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 ge...

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' entrepreneuria...

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 t...