Try Life On

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, shi...

When 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—and how that pivotal experience sparked a journey of...

She’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 ditch corporate America or take your entreprene...

What 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 with purpose. Gian is the founder of the Wealth Buil...

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 fri...

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 embra...

What 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 design intentional lives beyond their current...

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...

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 takin...

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 ma...

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 &q...

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 t...

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 Mid...

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 Bi...

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...

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...

In 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 her journey from property management to entrepren...

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,...

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 hi...

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 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 person to solve. You’ve created work for someone. I...

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 q...

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 pas...

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 pitfa...

In 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 from somewhere amazing?” and that balancing work and...

Maurice 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 desire to address systemic challenges faced by women an...