143: The Business of Feeling Human with Marisa Wong

What if the thing you’re missing most in life isn’t success—but play?

In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene sits down with Marisa Wong, Founder & CEO of M Experiences, to explore how intentional travel and shared experiences can wake adults back up to joy, connection, and purpose. Marisa shares her journey from corporate life to building a family-run experiences company—after getting fired, following an inner nudge, and teaching scuba diving on a remote island in Asia.

Together, they unpack why entertainment without transformation falls flat, how creating the right environment helps people drop the mask, and why experiences—especially the hard ones—shape who we become. This conversation is a powerful reminder that life isn’t meant to be a checklist—it’s meant to be felt.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why adults have forgotten how to dream—and how to relearn it
• The difference between entertainment and truly transformational experiences
• How intentional play fuels creativity, leadership, and deeper human connection

If you’ve been grinding, building, and doing all the “right” things—but feel a part of you has gone quiet—this episode is your permission slip to feel human again.

Connect with Marisa:

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

Connect with Maurice:

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

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

Website: https://www.trylifeon.com