Try Life On

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...

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 inne...

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...

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 fr...

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, financia...

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...

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...

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...

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 “unreas...

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, Mau...

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...

This episode reminds us what the Try Life On process entails with respect to money. Spoiler alert… it’s not about $20M. Rather, it’s about money basics designed to power your designed life. Topics of Discussion: ​How money fits into the TLO process ​Understanding your ‘freedom’ number ​Why goalposts of success keeps moving ​Reverse-engineering financial goals ​Avoiding lifestyle creep and payments...

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 in...

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...

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 pat...

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 inc...

What 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 subconscious programming, societal labels, and early chil...

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 bey...

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 enforcem...

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 rela...

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...

In 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 means to choose creation over victimhood, offering p...

In 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-hacked his way to over 100 countries and is teaching...

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 h...

In 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. Maurice highlights the importance of understanding you...