Try Life On

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 into purpose, fulfillment, and freedom on your own terms. Jerome shares his Exit to Excellence framework and the hard-earned lessons from walking away from a $20M corporate division to build a life centered on meaning, not money.

You’ll hear insights on:

• Why money alone can’t buy freedom or legacy

• How to define your “enough number” and live it

• The shift from doing → being, and why it matters

• The courage to exit to purpose, not just from something

This is an episode about reclaiming your story, rewriting your definition of success, and learning how to truly try life on.

Connect with Jerome Myers:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers

Connect with Maurice Philogene:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

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:

1. ​Understanding spiritual resets (Larry)
2. ​Knowing your why (Noelina)
3. ​Closing the first real estate deal (Noelina)
4. ​Finding your purpose (Marco)
5. ​Why become a Police Officer (Charles)

Maurice answers about his own personal journey—how a deeply challenging season sparked a profound spiritual awakening, reshaped his values, and reaffirmed his faith. From decades of high achievement across careers and countries to an unflinching look within, Maurice reveals how letting go of society’s definitions of success opened the door to a more meaningful life.

You’ll hear how he:

• ​Reaffirmed his faith after hitting an emotional low
• ​Learned the difference between career identity and true self
• ​Aligned every life decision with values, purpose, and freedom

This is an invitation to rethink what truly matters—and to start living your own definition of success.

Connect with Maurice Philogene:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

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 path of awakening, healing, and legacy-driven leadership.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• ​Why your past challenges are the foundation of your future voice
• ​How to turn lived experience into transformational storytelling
• ​The True Influence Method for unlocking your purpose on stage and in life

Whether you're ready to speak your truth or just beginning to rediscover it, this conversation will inspire you to be brave as hell.

Connect with Joanna:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoannaHortonMcPhersonPage/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannahortonmcpherson/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-horton-mcpherson/

Follow Maurice:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/

Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

Email: [email protected]

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 include — Taxes, Salary, Single Family Home investing, Apartment Building and Mobile Home Park syndication, using passive income to exit the work world, and more.

Antonio and Maurice share mindset, skillset and soul-set around taking control of your finances and how it powers ability to design life.

Maurice uses his own example of breaking free from the W2 grind and his designed, virtual, purpose-driven life that spans the U.S. and the Mediterranean. From buying his first condo at 21 to building an international real estate portfolio and closing 26 apartment complexes in two years, Maurice has learned that wealth is just a tool—and freedom is the goal.

Key themes include:

- Escaping rat race through intentional investing

- Power of passive income to buy back time

- The mindset shift minorities need to build real wealth

- Tax strategy, mentorship, and doing your first deal

- Why purpose, not profit, keeps you going

This episode is a must-listen to stop chasing money and start designing a life you never want to retire from.

Antonio Cousin:

504-220-7297

[email protected]

@CousinSellsLa (Instagram, YouTube)

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 childhood messages quietly dictate much of our adult decision-making.

Key themes include:

• ​How language becomes a “silent script” that defines your limits
• ​Why consistency matters more than motivation
• ​Tools for shifting out of victimhood and into ownership

Whether you’re craving personal freedom, a mindset shift, or just want to understand why you feel stuck—this episode will challenge how you speak to yourself and inspire you to try life on, intentionally.

Connect with Edgard Aziz:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgard-aziz-064a461a/?originalSubdomain=lb

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 beyond one-on-one conversations.

Steve unpacks how to discover your unique expertise, define your audience, and turn your personal experiences into a repeatable, monetizable framework. Whether you're pivoting in your career or refining your brand, this conversation offers a roadmap for lasting influence.

Key Takeaways:

• ​ Why your personal challenges often reveal your brand’s core
• ​ How to balance impact with income
• ​ The power of clarity in your message and audience

You already have what it takes—the magic is in how you package it.

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🔗 Connect with Steve Carlis:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevecarlis/

🔗 Connect with Maurice Philogene:

Website: https://trylifeon.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene/

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 enforcement, the military, and corporate leadership — to complete freedom and sovereignty across continents — Maurice shares how his journey was built not on chasing titles, but on cultivating vision, patience, and self-trust.

Together, Rhonda and Maurice explore:

• ​How to detach from old identities and rewrite your life
• ​Why systematic patience is the secret to manifestation (Newsletter 43)
• ​The art of emotional alignment over empty affirmations
• ​How your self-concept shapes your reality
• ​And why most people are unknowingly living someone else's dream

This episode also beautifully touches on Rhonda’s core message of self-inquiry, reflection, and embracing the superconscious — aligning the philosophy from Newsletter 31 on The Art of Detaching.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to redefine success, reclaim your time, and fully own your power — this is it.

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 relationship with money. She also challenges the group to ask tough, transformative questions—like what you’re really chasing with more wealth, and what truly makes you feel rich.

Key themes include:

• The invisible roots of your money mindset

• Ditching scarcity in favor of values-driven spending

• Redefining wealth on your own terms

This conversation will shift how you think about money—and how you live your life!

Connect with Lisa: https://lisachastain.com

Follow Maurice: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene

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 a successful solo consulting practice, write multiple books, and coach others to do the same.

Key Takeaways:

• Why safety and comfort might be your biggest trap

• How to spot and act on life’s “happy accidents”

• What it means to build a life you don’t need a vacation from

If you've ever found yourself asking, "Is this really it?"—this conversation might be the sign you've been waiting for.

Connect with Dennis Geelen:

• Website: https://www.dennisgeelen.me

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisgeelen/

• Book: The Accidental Solopreneur on Amazon

Connect with Maurice Philogene:

• Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene/

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 powerful insights on building a life and business rooted in intention, not reaction. Together, they explore how to align your business with your values, focus on high-leverage actions, and structure your day for clarity and balance.

Feeling inspired? Make sure you connect with Jermane and tell him you heard him on Try Life On!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermane-cheathem/