Try Life On

Maurice Philogene
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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.

  1. 3d ago

    182: From Home Bakers to Business Makers with Grayson Hogard

    Maurice sits down with Grayson Hogard, co-founder of Grove Cookie Company with his wife, Marie. Grayson spent 14 years working in logistics at Bonneville Power Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Energy, while Marie had a corporate career of her own. During the pandemic, a simple baking hobby turned into selling cookies from their townhouse, then corporate gifting, a production facility, employees, and eventually a high six-figure business that allowed Grayson to leave his government career. Their journey is a real-life example of several Try Life On principles: employment is a resource to build life, go from “If Only” to “What If,” find the “Who” instead of studying the “What” forever, and just do and course correct along the way. They didn’t have every detail figured out before they started. They used what they knew, asked for help with what they didn’t, followed opportunities as they appeared, and kept moving. For anyone sitting in a traditional job wondering how life could feel different, this conversation offers a practical example. You don’t need to build a $20 million company or chase someone else’s definition of success. You can start from exactly where you are, experiment alongside the life you already have, and gradually create more income, time, confidence, relationships and freedom. Listen to Grayson and Marie’s story through that lens, and ask yourself: What could I start trying on from exactly where I am today? Connect with Grayson! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graysonhogard/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graysonhogard/ Connect with Maurice Try Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: maurice@trylifeon.com Website: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

  2. Sep 25

    181: What Is All This Space For?

    What if the space you’re creating in your life isn’t meant to be filled but is preparing you for something you can’t see yet? In this episode, Maurice Philogene reflects on his years-long journey of “deleveraging”: stepping away from careers, investments, businesses, obligations, and identities that had once defined his life. What began as an instinct to slow down and move from doing to being ultimately created something far more valuable than an empty calendar: the capacity to be present when life suddenly called on him. Maurice shares how that space unexpectedly became essential when his parents’ health and circumstances changed, bringing them from Florida to live near him in Maryland. He explores the difference between having freedom and having the capacity to respond to what needs you, while reflecting on identity, intuition, relationships, family, and trusting a new season before you understand where it is leading. In this episode, Maurice explores: Why completion doesn’t mean failureThe difference between an empty calendar and an unencumbered lifeLearning to release identities that have served their purposeHow “deleveraging” can create space for family, relationships, and purposeWhy you don’t need to know what comes next before letting goThe power of listening to your internal voice instead of constantly following the status quoHow freedom can create greater capacity to be present for others Connect with Maurice Try Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: maurice@trylifeon.com Website: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

  3. Sep 18

    180: Pivoting From Institutional Playbooks That Don’t Work.

    On this episode of the Life On Podcast, Maurice Philogene sits down with Barry “Chip” Daniels, a retired U.S. Army Colonel who spent 28 years in the military and experienced firsthand what happens when leaders have the courage to challenge the status quo. Chip shares the extraordinary story of the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment during its 2007 deployment to Iraq, where conditions on the ground forced leaders to question the strategy they had been trained to follow. After suffering devastating losses, the unit made the decision to build an unlikely partnership with local Iraqi fighters who had previously been fighting against American forces. That decision carried enormous risk. But it also helped transform the community, restore trust, push back against Al-Qaeda, and ultimately change what was happening on the ground. The lessons extend far beyond the battlefield. Chip and Maurice explore institutional thinking, leadership, trusting your judgment, recognizing when the status quo isn't working, and having the courage to step outside the accepted playbook. Chip also opens up about the challenges of transitioning out of a 28-year military career, recognizing the “blinders” that shape our decisions, and learning to ask what we actually want from our lives. Sometimes the right answer isn't to follow the playbook. Sometimes it's to recognize that the playbook no longer fits. About Resilience Warriors Rise The story of Chip and the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment is also being documented in Resilience Warriors Rise, a documentary project produced with Nicole Amelio Kasper and the team at Amelio Media. What began as an effort to capture the battalion’s experience has grown into a larger docuseries exploring the devastating losses they endured, the decisions that changed the course of their mission, the unlikely partnership formed between American soldiers and local Iraqi fighters, and what happened after those soldiers returned home. The project also looks beyond the battlefield at the lasting impact of war. For Chip and the team behind Resilience Warriors Rise, telling these stories is about helping veterans reconnect, talk openly about experiences they may have carried privately for years, and helping soldiers and their families better understand the significance of what they were part of. Watch and learn more about Resilience Warriors Rise: https://youtu.be/bJLC1COM3Nk https://youtu.be/3Oi7tEY_7Mk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g95c5dQOCgQ More trailers and videos from Nicole Amelio Kasper and Amelio Media: https://www.youtube.com/@nicoleameliocasper6848/videos Connect with Maurice Try Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: maurice@trylifeon.com Website: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

  4. Sep 11

    179: 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. Maurice is drawn to Angela because she exemplifies intentional living through her life, business, and sustainable farming practices. Her commitment to a holistic lifestyle and dedication to natural products make her a true embodiment of the Try Life On philosophy. Tune in to be inspired by Angela's journey and learn how you too can make more conscious choices in your daily life and try life on yourself! Feeling inspired to live a more holistic lifestyle? Make sure to connect with Angela and tell her you heard her on Try Life On! Connect with Angela LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaorchidholisticsearch/ Connect with Maurice Try Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: maurice@trylifeon.com Website: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

  5. Sep 4

    178: Stop Chasing Success. Start Living. Maurice Visits Eating Crow Podcast

    What if the life you’re working so hard to build is actually keeping you from living? In this special episode, Maurice Philogene visits Pete Durand on the Feeding Crows Podcast to talk about redefining success, building financial freedom, and creating a life centered on experiences, relationships, and freedom. Pete shares his unconventional journey through the military, law enforcement, corporate leadership, real estate, and entrepreneurship and how those experiences shaped his belief that money should create more options to live, not simply more things to own. Together, they unpack how to break free from society’s definition of success and intentionally design a life around what matters most. In this episode: Why financial freedom is really about creating life options, not becoming wealthyHow your mental diet and environment shape the way you experience lifeWhy service, relationships, travel, and curiosity can matter more than titles and moneyThe three things Pete wants his sons to prioritize: be happy, be good, and learn how to make money grow The goal isn’t to work harder so you can someday start living. It’s to build a life that gives you the freedom to live now. Connect with Maurice Try Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: maurice@trylifeon.com Website: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

  6. Aug 28

    177: Your Next Identity Is Already Inside You with Kaj Larsen

    What if changing your life doesn’t mean starting over; it means taking everything you’ve learned and using it somewhere new? Kaj Larsen has built a life that refuses to follow a traditional path: Navy SEAL, war correspondent, investigative journalist, filmmaker, entrepreneur, investor, and now back in military service. But beneath every career move is the same guiding principle: service, adventure, and meaning first…money second. In this conversation with Maurice Philogene, Kaj breaks down how he navigated major identity shifts, career setbacks, and reinvention without abandoning the experiences that made him who he is. He shares why you don't have to start from zero when you change careers—and how your past can help you leapfrog into your next chapter. In this episode: Why shouldn’t your identity be limited to a single title or careerHow to turn past experiences into an advantage when changing directionsThe difference between technical innovation and transformational innovationWhy mission, meaning, and adventure can be more powerful guides than money You don't have to stay trapped in the identity you've already built. Your next chapter may simply require you to see how everything you've done can become the foundation for what's next. Connect with Kaj: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaj-larsen-5818675 Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/kajlarsen/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kajlarsenSEAL/ Connect with Maurice Try Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: maurice@trylifeon.com Website: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

  7. Aug 21

    176: When You Stop Making a Living

    What if the ideas you repeatedly consume are quietly becoming the life you live? In this spontaneous recording, Maurice reflects on a striking realization: he had underlined a passage about moving from “making a living” to truly living years ago and completely forgotten doing it. Yet, when he rediscovered it, he realized the idea had become the foundation of how he now spends his life. Maurice explores the power of repetition, mental dieting, and integration, and why consuming more information isn't necessarily the goal. The real transformation happens when an idea sinks so deeply into your subconscious that you stop thinking about it and simply start living it. In this episode: Why integration matters more than information consumptionHow repetition shapes identity and behaviorMoving from building a life to actually living itWhy financial freedom should create space for family, travel, relationships, and contribution Sometimes the most powerful lessons aren't the ones you remember. They're the ones you've absorbed so deeply that they become who you are. Press play and consider what you're feeding your mind, and where those ideas might take you. Connect with Maurice Try Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: maurice@trylifeon.com Website: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

  8. Aug 14

    175: Stop Chasing More. Start Living.

    What if financial freedom isn’t about building more, but finally learning to live from what you’ve already built? In this powerful conversation, Maurice Philogene goes beyond his financial freedom framework to explore what it really takes to make lasting change. From “paying yourself first” and staying boringly consistent to questioning old programming and using your “perfect day” as a compass, Maurice challenges the status quo and asks whether the life you’re building actually supports the life you want to live. In this episode, we explore: Why consistency beats motivation when building financial freedomHow to stop consuming information and start integrating it into who you areWhy your “perfect day” should guide your financial and life decisionsKnowing when to stop accumulating and start protecting and enjoying what you’ve builtHow to recognize old programming and create space between a thought and your responseThe goal isn’t to chase some imaginary finish line. It’s to build enough freedom, awareness, and self-trust to actually live the life you’ve been working toward. Connect with Maurice Try Life On Newsletter https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter Email: maurice@trylifeon.com Website: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

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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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  • Creator
    Maurice Philogene
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    182
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Maurice Philogene
  • Show Website
    Try Life On

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