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/