Balancing Ambition and Fatherhood with Maurice Philogene: An Ambitious Dad's Journey

In this episode of Ambitious Dads, host Jeff Hittner sits down with Maurice Philogene, a multifaceted professional whose resume spans federal agent, police officer, real estate investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and world traveler. But beyond all those titles, Maurice shares his most meaningful role: being a father to two sons. 

We talk honestly about what it takes to balance ambitious careers with being a present and intentional parent — the conscious choices, the

challenges of deployment, and the moments that test you in ways no job description ever could. Maurice opens up about raising kids across

continents, fostering independence, and instilling values like resilience, happiness, and financial literacy. What stood out most is Maurice’s belief that life should be experienced fully — and that parenting is about preparing kids for the world, not shielding them from it. This conversation is a reminder that ambition and fatherhood aren’t opposites; they can coexist with intention and purpose.

If you’ve ever wondered how to chase big goals without losing sight of what matters most... you’re not alone.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

Balancing ambition with intentional fatherhood

Raising kids across continents and cultures

Instilling resilience, independence, and financial literacy

Navigating fear and modern parenting challenges

Why happiness and purpose matter more than success

How intentional experiences shape family life

About My Guest

Maurice is a father of two and a seasoned professional with experience as a federal agent, police officer, real estate investor, entrepreneur,

philanthropist, and world traveler. His greatest ambition? Raising his sons to be independent, resilient, and good human beings.

Episode Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Ambitious Dads Podcast

00:46 Meet Maurice: A Man of Many Lives

01:38 Balancing Ambition and Fatherhood

02:07 Maurice's Career Journey

04:54 Raising Kids Across Continents

09:59 Instilling Values and Resilience

12:06 Navigating Fear and Independence

16:33 The Importance of Happiness and Purpose

21:18 Balancing Free Time and Intentional Parenting

22:05 Challenges of Deployment and Parenting

23:14 Evolving Communication with Kids

24:41 Managing Personal and Parental Challenges

27:01 Listening to Your Kids' Voices

28:04 Navigating Modern Parenting Issues

35:29 Intentional Travel and Experiences

40:11 Expanding Intentionally in Life and Parenting

41:25 Conclusion and Reflections on Fatherhood

On June 17th, I’m hosting a free, live workshop, Become a Better Leader By Becoming a Better Dad, for fathers who are tired of living a divided life. We’ll explore how “Default Dad” shows up when you’re tired, overloaded, or distracted, and how those same patterns affect your leadership at home and at work. Register here: https://www.ambitiousdads.com/better-dad-better-leader

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