Try Life On

What if the life you’re chasing was never truly yours to begin with?In this powerful conversation, Maurice Philogene sits down with former Navy pilot turned leadership coach Brandon Jenkins to unpack the “Golden Path Fallacy”—the unconscious career trajectory so many high performers follow without ever questioning why. From flying combat helicopters to leading hundreds, Brandon shares the pivotal moment that forced him to rethink success, purpose, and what it really means to live intentionally.Together, they explore how ambition, structure, and societal expectations can quietly pull us away from what actually fulfills us—and how to course-correct without burning everything down.Key Takeaways:Why “the next logical step” might be leading you astray How to reconnect with your values, purpose, and personal blueprint A practical way to shift direction without blowing up your life If you’ve ever felt successful on paper but disconnected in reality, this episode will challenge you to pause, reflect, and choose your path—on purpose.Because the real goal isn’t climbing higher… it’s living truer.Connect with Brandon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-l-jenkins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tier-1-Coaching/61560568132430/ Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: maurice@trylifeon.comWebsite: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to you?On this episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene sits down with Adam Coehlo to unpack his unexpected journey from a high-powered career at Google to semi-retired entrepreneur. After a performance warning forced a crossroads, Adam used his financial independence and mindfulness practice to bet on himself—launching a new path rooted in purpose, not pressure.They explore how redefining success, embracing uncertainty, and prioritizing fulfillment over money can completely transform your life.Key Takeaways:- How mindfulness reveals—and rewrites—the stories holding you back- Why financial independence gives you freedom, but vision gives you direction- The shift from chasing money to building a life centered on connection and joyIf you’ve ever questioned the path you’re on, this conversation might just inspire you to try a different one—and truly try life on.**Grab Adam’s Envisioning Exercise:**Adam created a free resource specifically for our Try Life On community who want to start living their ideal life now. It's called the FI Life Jumpstart — a guided envisioning exercise that walks you through what your ideal financially independent life actually looks like.Backed by the neuroscience of why getting clear on your vision allows you to start living it now at mindfulfire.org/trylifeon*Get in Touch with Adam*- Adam Coelho on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcoelho/)- The Mindful FIRE Podcast (https://www.mindfulfire.org/)- Mindful FIRE Legends Community (https://www.mindfulfire.org/legends)

What if the life you feel stuck in… isn’t actually your life?In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene breaks down a powerful shift in perspective: you’re not trapped, you’re simply returning to a state that no longer serves you.Drawing from decades of experience across law enforcement, military service, corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and global living, Maurice explains how identity isn’t fixed—it’s formed by the states we repeatedly step into. And more importantly, how you can consciously change it.If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or ready for something new but unsure how to move forward, this conversation will show you a simpler path: try something on, follow alignment, and allow your identity to evolve.This episode is a reminder that you’re not locked into one version of yourself—you’re always one decision away from a new state, and a new life.Key Takeaways- You’re not stuck in your life, you’re stuck in a state you keep returning to - Identity is built by the states you repeatedly come back to, not the ones you briefly explore - You don’t need a master plan. You need the willingness to try something on- Alignment shows up as a feeling - pay attention to it- Some states last decades, others months, but none are permanent- Growth comes from both stepping into and stepping out of identitiesConnect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: maurice@trylifeon.comWebsite: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene 

What if everything you’ve been told about money… is backwards?At the Get Out of California Summit hosted by longtime friend, Amy Silvis, Maurice Philogene shares a radically different perspective: real estate isn’t the goal—it’s just a tool to build a life you actually want. From saving his first down payment over five years to creating passive income across multiple countries, Maurice breaks down how he designed a life rooted in freedom, not hustle.In this powerful session, you’ll hear how intentional decisions—not massive portfolios—can lead to time freedom, geographic flexibility, and a life you don’t need a vacation from.Key Takeaways:Why chasing “more” (units, money, status) can actually hold you backHow to identify your personal “freedom number” and build toward itThe mindset shift that turns investing into a tool for life—not the destinationThis episode is your permission slip to stop following the default path—and start designing life on your terms.Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: maurice@trylifeon.comWebsite: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if losing your job isn’t the end—but the wake-up call you needed?In this episode, Maurice Philogene responds to a message from a TLO community member who was suddenly laid off and felt something unexpected: relief. Using her story as a starting point, Maurice shares the unfiltered truth about his own career journey, retiring from three different professions while navigating layoffs, politics, leadership decisions, and moments that forced him to rethink everything.Through personal stories from his time in corporate consulting, the military, and law enforcement, Maurice breaks down what it really means to navigate a career strategically—and why your 9–5 should be a tool for building the life you want, not the thing that traps you.In this episode, you’ll learn:​ Why layoffs and career disruptions can become powerful turning points​ How to strategically navigate promotions, leadership decisions, and workplace politics​ The mindset shift that helps you leverage your job to build long-term freedom If you’ve ever questioned your career path, felt blindsided by leadership decisions, or wondered how to create more control over your future, this episode is for youConnect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: maurice@trylifeon.comWebsite: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if you didn’t have to choose between your passion and your profession?In this episode, Maurice Philogene sits down with two-time Olympian Gabriella Doueihy to unpack what it really looks like to chase the Olympic dream while building a corporate career. From representing Lebanon at the Rio 2016 Olympics and Tokyo 2020 Olympics to working at Ernst & Young through a global athlete program, Gabriella shares how she refused to live a “linear” life—and instead built two identities at once.They explore what it takes to balance 5 a.m. swim practices with consulting deadlines, how to navigate retirement from elite sport without losing yourself, and why understanding neuroplasticity might be the key to designing your next chapter.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why you don’t have to choose between ambition and stabilityHow elite athletes translate discipline into corporate successWhat it really takes to let go of one identity—and consciously build anotherIf you’ve ever felt torn between two paths, this conversation will remind you: you can build a life that holds both.Connect with Gabriella:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielladoueihy/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabriella.douaihy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-doueihy-oly-4836a4178/ Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: maurice@trylifeon.comWebsite: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if telling the truth about your life could finally set you free?In this powerful conversation, host Maurice Philogene sits down with award-winning filmmaker Nicole Amelio-Casper to explore what it really means to build a life around purpose — even when it costs you comfort, security, and certainty. From volunteering at NPR at age 30 to documenting the untold stories of veterans, Nicole shares how she merged psychology, storytelling, and service into a mission-driven career.Together, they unpack the healing power of documentary filmmaking, the emotional weight of military service, and the unseen sacrifices behind pursuing meaningful work.In this episode, you’ll discover:​Why storytelling can be more therapeutic than traditional therapy​The hidden emotional toll of military life — and why most civilians don’t understand it​What it really takes to pursue your passion while still paying the billsIf you’ve ever felt called to something bigger — but feared the sacrifice it might require — this episode is your invitation to lean in.Your story matters. Your purpose matters. And it’s never too late to try life your way.Connect with Nicole:Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/nicole-amelio-casper-m-a-551356b Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliomedia Website: https://ameliomedia.com Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: maurice@trylifeon.comWebsite: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

In this conversation with Mindful Fire podcast host Adam Coelho, Maurice breaks down the exact process he used to integrate three parallel careers over 25 years, retire from each, build sustainable wealth and cash flows, build businesses and more. Along with principles he developed, he walks through the process of creating a life he doesn’t need a vacation from. That lived experience led to developing the Try Life On Framework which he’s used to coach thousands of people across the world to design their lives and achieve five freedoms (time, financial, geographic, purpose, relationships). And the purpose of the episode is to give it to you so you can too!From corporate executive to federal agent to real estate investor living between continents, Maurice shares how intentional design—not hustle—changed everything.You’ll hear how to reverse-engineer your perfect day, build financial systems that support your lifestyle (not trap you), and shift from “or” thinking to “and” thinking in work and life.In this episode, we explore:​4-step TLO framework (Perfect Day → Lifestyle Blueprint → Financial Blueprint → Principles)​Why promotions steal your freedom​Purpose vs. Purposeful work​Creating a “14-month year” via time architecture​Designing mobility, autonomy, and meaningful relationships intentionallyIf you don’t design your life, you’ll default into someone else’s. This conversation invites you to dream again…and then build it.Connect with Adam:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcoelho/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adamcoelho/ Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: maurice@trylifeon.comWebsite: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

In this unscripted convo recorded in a car on the way to the airport, Maurice sits down with his friend, Maher Harb, founder of Sept Winery in the mountains of northern Lebanon. After losing his father in the Lebanese Civil War at just seven years old, Maher grew up carrying responsibility far too early… eventually walking away from a stable corporate career in France to return home and reclaim family land, learn winemaking from scratch, and build a biodynamic lifestyle from the ground up.What followed wasn’t just a winery—it was a mission. Maher built a brand rooted in Lebanese identity, reviving indigenous grape varieties and reshaping the country’s wine scene while proving that purpose will always outlast a paycheck.In this episode, you’ll hear about:​Turning loss into legacy​Following your inner voice to create ​Leveraging corporate to pursue purpose​Cultural identity via entrepreneurship​Building life you don’t need vacation from​Power of non-transactional relationshipsThis isn’t a polished studio interview. It’s two fathers, two entrepreneurs, and two friends talking about purpose, pressure, legacy, and what it really means to “Try Life On.”Follow Maher:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/septwineryWebsite: https://www.levinsept.comConnect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: maurice@trylifeon.comWebsite: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

Most people think they’re living their lives—until they realize their nervous system is on call for everyone else.In this episode, Maurice Philogene breaks down the subtle but dangerous pattern of unconscious living where notifications, urgency, and external demands dictate your mood, energy, and identity before your feet even hit the floor. Drawing from a powerful conversation with a fellow business owner and insights from his TLO Mastermind, Maurice explains why so many high performers feel anxious, reactive, and disconnected despite doing “everything right.”This episode is a practical wake-up call for anyone who feels constantly behind, overstimulated, or trapped in manufactured urgency and a guide back to authorship over your own life.Key themes include:​Unconscious living vs. conscious living​How notifications hijack your nervous system​Why responsiveness is not the same as leadership​Creating boundaries that protect your energy and focus​Simple practices to wake up inside your own life againYour life is not meant to feel like a constant emergency. If it does, that’s not fate, it’s a pattern. And patterns can be rewritten.__________Maurice’s Money Coach Lisa ChastainWebsite: https://www.lisachastain.comWealth Within: https://lisachastain.com/the-wealth-within/Connect with MauriceTry Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletterEmail: maurice@trylifeon.comWebsite: https://www.trylifeon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene