What if being a great dad isn’t about doing more—but thinking differently?

In this powerful conversation, Maurice Philogene sits down with Jeff Hittner, founder of Ambitious Dads, to unpack the invisible pressure modern fathers carry—and why so many high-achieving men feel confident at work but uncertain at home. Jeff shares how redefining fatherhood through intention, presence, and flexibility transformed not only his parenting, but his entire life.

Together, they explore modern fatherhood, ambition without burnout, and how creating space—emotionally and physically—can change the way dads show up for their kids. This episode challenges outdated parenting norms and offers a refreshing, honest look at what it really means to lead at home.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why presence matters more than perfection in fatherhood

• How ambition at work can quietly undermine connection at home

• The power of flexibility, unstructured play, and intentional parenting

• Why many men feel shame and guilt as dads—and how to break that cycle

• How creating space (time, mental, and emotional) changes everything

If you’re an ambitious parent trying to balance success, family, and self—this conversation will shift how you see fatherhood and yourself.

Connect with Jeff:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeffhittner

Substack: https://ambitiousdads.substack.com/

Connect with Maurice:

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

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

Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

What if you didn’t have to destroy your current life to create your next one?

In this episode, Maurice Philogene sits down with Marc Weisi, a former Wall Street professional who quietly designed a life of freedom—without burning the boats or chasing overnight success. Marc shares how he used his 9–5 as leverage, made “boring but powerful” financial decisions, and slowly built optionality that allowed him to walk away from corporate life at 37.

When a family health scare forced a moment of truth, Marc didn’t panic—he stepped into a life he had already been practicing. Today, he splits time between Puerto Rico and the U.S., runs a boutique hotel, consults on projects he cares about, and designs his days on his own terms.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• Why you don’t need to quit your job to reclaim your time
• How to practice a future lifestyle before committing to it
• The power of leveraging W-2 income instead of resenting it
• Why freedom is a skill set—not a destination

If you’ve ever felt that quiet pull telling you there’s more available—but you’re not sure how to get there—this episode will show you what’s possible when you move intentionally, not impulsively.

Connect with Marc:

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-weisi-0040b425/

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 moment you fear most becomes the one that finally sets you free?

When Lolly Spindler got a phone call in Cambodia telling her she was fired effective immediately, she had two options: run back to safety… or bet on herself. That single moment became the catalyst for a life built on intention, creativity, and radical self-trust.

In this conversation with Maurice, Lolly shares how losing her full-time job pushed her to grow her freelance writing business, move abroad, and eventually build a life-changing coaching practice helping others heal and design their lives through writing. She opens up about identity shifts, fear, intuition, the emotional side of storytelling, and how to create a life that actually fits you.

We explore:

• ​How to treat your side skill as a real path, not a hobby
• ​Why writing slows your brain down enough to hear your intuition
• ​How to move through identity shifts without blowing up your life
• ​The truth about living abroad, building community, and creating a “family of choice”
• ​Why you don’t need permission to expand, evolve, or reinvent yourself

This episode invites you to ask:

Where am I waiting for permission? And what life could open up if I finally gave it to myself?

Connect with Lolly:

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

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lollyspindler

Connect with Maurice:

Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

Email: maurice@trylifeon.com