The Determined Society with Shawn French

The Determined Society with Shawn French

The Determined Society Podcast is the home for the most impactful conversations for all things personal development! If you are into business, entrepreneurship and personal development then this is the podcast for you. You will hear the most accomplished entrepreneurs and influencers in their respective spaces interviewed weekly. Anyone who has ever accomplished anything of significance has a story of adversity, struggle and obstacles on their way to becoming the best in their field. Their stories will be told here so it serves as encouragement and a potential survival guide for the listeners

Episodes

Jamie Kennedy's Unfiltered Hustle

June 27, 2025 • 56 mins
From Scream to Malibu’s Most Wanted to stealing the mic on the stand-up stage — Jamie Kennedy brings decades of hustle, heart, and heat to The Determined Society. In this episode, Shawn French goes deep with Jamie on the highs, lows, and straight-up weirdness of surviving Hollywood while staying true to your voice. They talk fame, cancel culture, faith, and why Jamie still grinds harder than most influencers half his age. It’s rea...
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Jay Leno: Legacy in Motion - Inside His Garage & Life

June 26, 2025 • 49 mins
In one of the most surreal episodes to date, Shawn French sits down with the legendary Jay Leno for an unforgettable conversation, inside his private garage. What unfolds is more than a tour of cars; it’s a masterclass in legacy, presence, and pursuing what you love without compromise. The Former "Tonight Show" host opens up about the evolution of comedy, craftsmanship, and collecting—not for clout, but for care. As they move thro...
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What Real Fatherhood Looks Like

June 20, 2025 • 58 mins
Nate Norman returns to The Determined Society for one of the most raw and transformative conversations on fatherhood, masculinity, and purpose. From recovering after back surgery to redefining what strength really means, Nate opens up about his identity shift, raising kids with intentionality, and the deep cost of emotional passivity. Every man needs to hear this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
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$115 Million Later: Why Risk Built Everything

June 16, 2025 • 54 mins
Tanner Chidester built a $115M empire from scratch, no investors, no backup plan, just relentless drive. In this episode, he opens up to Shawn French about concussions, setbacks, online business, and how calculated risk is the only way to win big. From Division 1 football to leading Elite CEOs, this is a no-BS breakdown of grit, growth, and going all in. Subscribe for more raw conversations like this. Learn more about your a...
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Why Yat Siu Believes Digital Ownership Will Change the World

June 13, 2025 • 62 mins
Yat Siu, founder of Animoca Brands, joins Shawn French to explore the future of digital ownership, decentralization, and why Web3 isn't just a trend, it's a movement. From the early days of tech to billion-dollar ventures, Yat shares his vision for empowering creators, protecting user rights, and why blockchain is the future of freedom. This episode will expand your mindset around innovation, risk, and purpose. Subscribe to The ...
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Reality TV, Risk, and Regret: What Mark O'Brien Learned from Love Hotel

June 9, 2025 • 49 mins
Mark O'Brien joins Shawn French to unpack what really happens behind the scenes of reality TV, and why he did it anyway. From hang gliding to heartbreak, building million-dollar homes to facing public hate, Mark reveals how risk, adventure, and failure shaped his mindset. This episode isn't about Love Hotel, it's about owning your story, choosing growth, and refusing to let the world define you. 👉 Subscribe for more raw, real ...
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Money Queen Mindset: Reinventing Success on Your Terms

June 6, 2025 • 45 mins
Former corporate CFO turned entrepreneur Bridget Boucha joins Shawn French to share her raw journey of reinvention, identity shifts, and financial empowerment. From walking away from the corporate world to writing Money Queen, Bridget breaks down what it truly means to take ownership of your life and your money. This episode is a deep dive into purpose, discipline, deconstruction, and rising with power and clarity. Learn more a...
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How He Lost $300M and Came Back Stronger

June 2, 2025 • 71 mins
Serial entrepreneur Derik Fay joins Shawn French to share the raw, unfiltered story of how he built 33 companies from the ground up after growing up in poverty. From losing $300M and facing betrayal to defining what true leadership and integrity look like, this episode is a masterclass in accountability, resilience, and long-term vision. If you're an entrepreneur or dreamer, don’t miss this. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
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Fixing Confidence Through Cosmetic Surgery

May 30, 2025 • 46 mins
Dr. Gregory Albert shares how reconstructive surgery can be a tool for emotional healing. From domestic violence to body image struggles, this episode explores the intersection of medicine, mindset, and transformation. Ready to reclaim your confidence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What Tiger Woods’ Caddie Learned From 13 Majors

May 26, 2025 • 60 mins
Steve Williams spent over a decade alongside Tiger Woods, witnessing the most dominant era in golf history. In this powerful conversation, Steve breaks down the mindset behind greatness, the intensity of preparation, and why winning 13 majors with Tiger was just the beginning. Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or anyone chasing excellence, this episode will change how you train, lead, and live. Learn more about your ad cho...
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From Chronic Pain to Global Healing: The True Story Behind Theragun

May 23, 2025 • 50 mins
After a devastating motorcycle accident, Dr. Jason Wersland didn’t just recover, he reinvented recovery. In this powerful episode, Dr. J and host Shawn French break down the real origin of Theragun, how pain shapes behavior, and why wellness isn’t a luxury, it’s a daily necessity. If you’re living with tension, trauma, or stress, this conversation will change how you approach healing forever. Learn more about your ad choices....
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Tommy Davidson Opens Up: Pain, Comedy, and the Fight to Belong

May 19, 2025 • 59 mins
Tommy Davidson went from being abandoned as a baby to becoming a comedy icon. In this powerful conversation, he shares how love, identity, and perspective shaped his journey, and why staying true to yourself is the ultimate comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How Jo Weatherford Rewired Her Brain After Trauma and Addiction

May 16, 2025 • 56 mins
Jo Weatherford opens up about the trauma that shaped her early life and how it led her down a path of addiction and self-destruction. From the adult modeling industry to relapse and finally radical healing, her story is raw, real, and powerful. This conversation is about owning your story, and rewriting it with strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Kindness Is Power and Rejection Built Me

May 12, 2025 • 46 mins
Brad Meltzer shares his powerful origin story; from growing up in a one-bedroom apartment with six family members to becoming a 13-time New York Times bestselling author. This episode dives deep into the legacy of empathy, the strength behind kindness, and how rejection, struggle, and personal loss can shape greatness. If you feel stuck, this conversation will light your path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
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He Was Ready to Quit Until This Happened

May 9, 2025 • 50 mins
Jeremy Anderson shares how hitting rock bottom, losing everything, and battling addiction shaped him into a powerhouse speaker and leader. From suicidal students saved by his words to turning pain into purpose, this conversation is raw and inspiring. If you’re struggling or losing hope, this will shift your perspective. Sign up for Jeremy's Next Level Speakers Conference Get 20% off using my discount code: "TDS" https:/...
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From Playmate to Filmmaker: Brande Roderick’s Journey of Grit and Growth

May 6, 2025 • 50 mins
Brande Roderick joins Shawn French to share her incredible journey from Baywatch and Playmate of the Year to directing and producing her first feature film, Wineville. In this inspiring conversation, Brande opens up about building resilience, overcoming rejection, and creating her dream project against all odds. If you're chasing a dream, this episode will show you why the setbacks are part of the setup. Subscribe for mo...
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Leaving Corporate and Betting on Yourself | Kiera Palmer on The Determined Society

May 5, 2025 • 50 mins
Kiera Palmer shares her powerful story of leaving toxic corporate life, betting on herself, and building two thriving businesses. From emotional lows to building her dream studio, this is a raw conversation about grit, faith, and never quitting, no matter how hard it gets. If you're stuck, chasing dreams, or facing setbacks, this episode will light your fire. Subscribe, share, and stay determined! Drop a comment: What ris...
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Luxury Living Redefined With Gil Dezer

April 28, 2025 • 44 mins
In this powerful episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Gil Dezer, the visionary behind South Florida’s most iconic luxury towers. From Porsche Design Tower to the new Bentley Residences, Gil shares how determination, disruptive innovation, and fearless thinking shaped a real estate empire. If you love luxury, grit, and next-level living, this conversation is a must-watch. Learn more about your ad ch...
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Rob Gronkowski on Pain, Purpose, and Being Built Different

April 25, 2025 • 31 mins
Rob Gronkowski joins host Shawn French for a raw and hilarious look at what it really takes to win, on and off the field. From getting beat up by his older brothers to building a football legacy and dominating in business, Gronk breaks down the mindset that made him unstoppable. They dive into everything: NFL lessons, NIL chaos, locker room losses, personal growth, recovery, and what true determination really means. This is the...
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From NFL Star to Youth Savior: Marlin Jackson’s Mission to Heal Trauma

April 21, 2025 • 79 mins
Super Bowl champion Marlin Jackson opens up about surviving childhood trauma, picking off Tom Brady in the AFC Championship, and why he created a tech-driven movement to save kids in underserved schools. In this powerful conversation with Shawn French, Marlin shares how he turned pain into purpose, and how emotional intelligence, faith, and fatherhood are fueling the next generation. If this episode moved you, subscribe now and ...
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