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/

In this episode, Maurice joins host Roger Wesley on the Successfully Unemployed podcast to share his Try Life On philosophy—a blueprint for breaking free from the 9-to-5 grind. He reveals how he used his job to gain skills and stack cash, then shifted into real estate to unlock financial freedom. Now “successfully unemployed,” Maurice has travel-hacked his way to over 100 countries and is teaching his sons—and listeners like you—how to design a life on their own terms.

Feeling inspired? Make sure you check out Roger Wesley’s podcast and tell him you heard him on Try Life On!

Successfully Unemployed: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/successfully-unemployed-show-with-entrepreneurs/id1491567035

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

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roger.wesley.77/

In this episode, Brenee Royalty joins Maurice for a powerful conversation about navigating career transitions with intention.

From CPA to fitness professional, real estate agent, author, and speaker, Brenee's path has been anything but conventional. Now working at major corporation while searching for a team that aligns with her values and lifestyle, she turns to Maurice for guidance on aligning her day job with her purpose-driven goals.

Maurice offers strategic advice on reverse engineering your career path—focusing on outcomes, crafting your own roles, and building intentional relationships. Whether you're feeling stuck in your current role or looking to design a career that supports your lifestyle and values, this episode offers inspiration to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

In this episode, we share a 2025 Try Life On Mastermind Call, where Maurice leads a thoughtful discussion of 10 professionals redesigning life on what it really means to achieve financial freedom.

The deep dive is not just related to money aspects of financial goals, but also focused on shift in mindset on how to view it which informs actions.

Maurice highlights the importance of understanding your current financial picture to make informed decisions, and dives into tax planning, optimization, and the emotional side of money.

Whether you're feeling stuck or just need a reset, this episode offers clarity, insight, and motivation to help you stay on track.

What if you could make bold life choices without fear of failure or judgment? In this episode, Maurice stops by The UNreasonable Life Podcast to visit host Dr. Nona Djavid to discuss the concept of Trying Life On! Together, they dive into what it really means to choose joy, embrace the unknown, and live authentically—on your own terms. Maurice opens up about pivotal lessons from relationships, shifting perspectives, and even personal finance, all while challenging the limits of collective consciousness.

If you’ve ever felt stuck or hesitant to follow your truth, this episode is your invitation to break free and take life by the horns.

When it comes to business, is talent enough—or do the people you surround yourself with determine your success? In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice sits down with Brandon Cobb, owner and partner at HBG Capital, to explore the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Brandon opens up about the moment he landed his dream job—only to be fired from it—and how that pivotal experience sparked a journey of growth, grit, and reinvention.

He shares how mentorship played a crucial role in his comeback, and how hiring the right people became the foundation of his business success. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or navigating your own career challenges, Brandon’s story offers powerful insights into turning setbacks into setups for something greater.

Feeling inspired? Reach out and let Brandon know you heard his story on Try Life On—he’d love to hear from you!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-cobb-83524a54/

Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/hbgcapital/

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