Balancing Ambition and Fatherhood with Maurice Philogene: An Ambitious Dad's Journey
In this episode of Ambitious Dads, host Jeff Hittner sits down with Maurice Philogene, a multifaceted professional whose resume spans federal agent, police officer, real estate investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and world traveler. But beyond all those titles, Maurice shares his most meaningful role: being a father to two sons.
We talk honestly about what it takes to balance ambitious careers with being a present and intentional parent — the conscious choices, the
challenges of deployment, and the moments that test you in ways no job description ever could. Maurice opens up about raising kids across
continents, fostering independence, and instilling values like resilience, happiness, and financial literacy. What stood out most is Maurice’s belief that life should be experienced fully — and that parenting is about preparing kids for the world, not shielding them from it. This conversation is a reminder that ambition and fatherhood aren’t opposites; they can coexist with intention and purpose.
If you’ve ever wondered how to chase big goals without losing sight of what matters most... you’re not alone.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
Balancing ambition with intentional fatherhood
Raising kids across continents and cultures
Instilling resilience, independence, and financial literacy
Navigating fear and modern parenting challenges
Why happiness and purpose matter more than success
How intentional experiences shape family life
About My Guest
Maurice is a father of two and a seasoned professional with experience as a federal agent, police officer, real estate investor, entrepreneur,
philanthropist, and world traveler. His greatest ambition? Raising his sons to be independent, resilient, and good human beings.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Ambitious Dads Podcast
00:46 Meet Maurice: A Man of Many Lives
01:38 Balancing Ambition and Fatherhood
02:07 Maurice's Career Journey
04:54 Raising Kids Across Continents
09:59 Instilling Values and Resilience
12:06 Navigating Fear and Independence
16:33 The Importance of Happiness and Purpose
21:18 Balancing Free Time and Intentional Parenting
22:05 Challenges of Deployment and Parenting
23:14 Evolving Communication with Kids
24:41 Managing Personal and Parental Challenges
27:01 Listening to Your Kids' Voices
28:04 Navigating Modern Parenting Issues
35:29 Intentional Travel and Experiences
40:11 Expanding Intentionally in Life and Parenting
41:25 Conclusion and Reflections on Fatherhood
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We talk honestly about what it takes to balance ambitious careers with being a present and intentional parent — the conscious choices, the
challenges of deployment, and the moments that test you in ways no job description ever could. Maurice opens up about raising kids across
continents, fostering independence, and instilling values like resilience, happiness, and financial literacy. What stood out most is Maurice’s belief that life should be experienced fully — and that parenting is about preparing kids for the world, not shielding them from it. This conversation is a reminder that ambition and fatherhood aren’t opposites; they can coexist with intention and purpose.
If you’ve ever wondered how to chase big goals without losing sight of what matters most... you’re not alone.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
Balancing ambition with intentional fatherhood
Raising kids across continents and cultures
Instilling resilience, independence, and financial literacy
Navigating fear and modern parenting challenges
Why happiness and purpose matter more than success
How intentional experiences shape family life
About My Guest
Maurice is a father of two and a seasoned professional with experience as a federal agent, police officer, real estate investor, entrepreneur,
philanthropist, and world traveler. His greatest ambition? Raising his sons to be independent, resilient, and good human beings.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Ambitious Dads Podcast
00:46 Meet Maurice: A Man of Many Lives
01:38 Balancing Ambition and Fatherhood
02:07 Maurice's Career Journey
04:54 Raising Kids Across Continents
09:59 Instilling Values and Resilience
12:06 Navigating Fear and Independence
16:33 The Importance of Happiness and Purpose
21:18 Balancing Free Time and Intentional Parenting
22:05 Challenges of Deployment and Parenting
23:14 Evolving Communication with Kids
24:41 Managing Personal and Parental Challenges
27:01 Listening to Your Kids' Voices
28:04 Navigating Modern Parenting Issues
35:29 Intentional Travel and Experiences
40:11 Expanding Intentionally in Life and Parenting
41:25 Conclusion and Reflections on Fatherhood
Sign Up for the Ambitious Dads Newsletter: https://www.ambitiousdads.com
Connect with Jeff Hittner: https://jeffhittner.com
Join the Conversation
👍 Like the episode
💬 Comment: What’s your biggest challenge in balancing ambition and
fatherhood?
🔁 Share this with a dad who needs this conversation
🔔 Subscribe for more honest, behind-the-scenes stories of ambitious
parenting
#AmbitiousDads #Fatherhood #ParentingPodcast #DadLife
#IntentionalParenting #WorkLifeBalance #ModernParenting #ParentingTips
#ResilientKids #FinancialLiteracy #ParentingGoals #FamilyFirst
#ParentingJourney #PodcastEpisode #ParentingWisdom
