Try Life On

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 her limits unlocked new possibilities. Maurice and Karen dive into their own "expansion moments"—those life-changing shifts that redefine what’s possible.

If you're ready to step into your power, challenge the norm, and create your own breakthrough moment, this episode is for you!

Feeling inspired? Make sure to connect with Karen and tell her you heard her on Try Life On!

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@karenelainebrown

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

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 taking that leap, he wants to set himself up for long-term success—learning how to generate passive income and build a life of financial, geographic, and time freedom.

Maurice shares valuable insights on shifting your mindset, escaping the cycle of mediocrity, and creating a personalized freedom plan. If you’re ready to rethink your approach to success, this episode is for you.

For more, check out Newsletter 24!

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 made a pivot, stepping into the world of franchise consulting. Not only did he build a thriving business, but he also embraced the Try Life On philosophy, designing a life on his own terms.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your career or craved freedom to fulfill your true purpose, this episode is for you.

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franchisemaven/?hl=en

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Franchise_Maven

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.mohr.355/

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 "Conscious Creator" of life and experience by Maurice, Samah’s journey has taken him from Lebanon to Canada with his wife, only to return to Lebanon in search of deeper meaning and impact. But just as his family resettled, Israel’s war on Lebanon began, bringing unforeseen challenges that forced him to adapt and pivot.

A testament to human resilience, creativity, and courage to navigate life's uncertainties; A Try Life On story.

Feeling inspired? Connect with Samah.

Email: [email protected]

Kook Creative Studio: https://kook.design

Design discussed: https://kook.design/project/ice-rocket

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samah-el-hakim/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samah.xyz/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samah.xyz/

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 troubled past to a life of purpose, revealing how he transformed his reality through intentional thought and action. Together, they discuss practical strategies for manifesting dreams, shaping your own path, and embracing the limitless potential within.

Feeling inspired? Make sure to connect with Amy and tell her you heard her on Try Life On!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikemurphyunfiltered/?hl=en

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemurphyunfiltered/?trk=public_post_follow-articles

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 Middle East, where ongoing conflicts have disrupted his plans. Rather than letting obstacles define him, he leans into his Try Life On philosophy to adapt and move forward. For Sally, who is originally from Palestine, this discussion is deeply personal, adding another layer of insight and resilience to the conversation.

Join them as they dive into strategies for coping with instability, embracing change, and finding ways to thrive—even when the world around you feels uncertain.

Feeling inspired? Make sure to connect with Sally and tell her you heard her on Try Life On!

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

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 Big Meaningful Life, where she brings Maurice on as a guest to share his Try Life On wisdom with her audience.

What started as a simple podcast listen turned into a life-changing friendship—one that led Maurice to travel to France, where deep conversations unfolded about personal growth, emotional intelligence, and the psychology behind meaningful change. This is just Part 1 of an incredible discussion—don’t miss it!

Feeling inspired? Make sure to connect with Sally and tell her you heard her on Try Life On!

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

Sally & Maurice meet in Person

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mauricephilogene_the-louvre-in-paris-accented-by-an-early-activity-7279722950293913600-6dzk?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAUma8gBLvcMjEg6O1kwyQ5Vy8wTtLEaA38

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 by 40, launched her own real estate investment company. Today she’s achieved what we all want - time, financial and location freedom - living life on her own terms.

Amy opens up about her incredible journey—turning adversity into opportunity and proving that true resilience knows no bounds. Tune in as she shares with Maurice how she’s not just surviving but thriving, and learn how you, too, can embrace life’s challenges and try life on.

Feeling inspired? Make sure to connect with Amy and tell her you heard her on Try Life On!

Newsletter Referenced: Systematic Patience:

https://www.trylifeon.com/blog/newsletter21

Learn more about Amy:

https://sylviscapital.com

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

Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysylvis/

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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 freedom leveraging his existing career, assets he already has, and additional assets he will buy to develop passive income. While real estate is the asset primarily discussed, assets can be everything from real estate to stocks, bonds, gold, self education, cryptocurrency, etc. They also discuss the concept of storing money vs. saving money and how critical it is to the process.

The point of the episode is to give you a window on how to walk through and develop a financial blueprint so you can Try Life On your way, not depending on employers forever.

Consultation with Maurice

https://www.trylifeon.com/consultation

The Framework to Try Life On

https://www.trylifeon.com/blog/newsletter36

A Path to Financial Freedom

https://www.trylifeon.com/blog/newsletter33

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 entrepreneurship, revealing why she chose the franchise route and how it’s transformed her career. Discover the mindset shifts, challenges, and rewards of building a business that supports the lifestyle you want.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation on financial freedom, smart business decisions, and making work fit your life—not the other way around!

Feeling inspired? Make sure to connect with Shayla and tell her you heard her on Try Life On!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayla-green-37258251/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keyrentermetro/?hl=en

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@keyrentermetro/videos