Determined Society with Shawn French | Adversity & Mindset
Determined Society with Shawn French explores determination, adversity, and mindset through raw conversations with celebrities, authors, and athletes. Each episode delves into their cultural perspectives and mental health journeys, revealing how they break norms and develop success habits. The show uncovers the human stories behind cultural icons, discussing topics like fame's impact on mental health and how sports stars challenge societal norms. Expect humor, heart, and breakthrough insights.
Episodes
Nick Ayala on Capital, Character and Building Under Pressure
In this episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Nick Ayala, entrepreneur, co-founder of Platform One, and author of Capital Is the Game, for a raw conversation on business, discipline, fatherhood, integrity, raising capital, and what it really means to stay solid when life tests you.Nick shares how growing up in Boca Raton showed him both sides of life: sleeping on a mattres
Yosef Martin on Building BoxyCharm, Selling for $500M, and Starting Over
In the new episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Yosef Martin, founder of BoxyCharm, entrepreneur, operator, investor, and founder of PepNow, for a high-level conversation on business, SEO, community, viral growth, peptides, biohacking, longevity, and what happens after you achieve the exit everyone else is chasing.Yosef came to America as an immigrant student and started
He Got Everything He Wanted. Then Realized He Wasn’t Free. | Garrett White
In this deeply vulnerable episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Garrett White for a conversation about identity, success, marriage, fatherhood, faith, surrender, ego, and what happens when the life you built no longer fits the person you're becoming.By the time Garrett White was 30, he had built a fortune in mortgages and real estate, competed in Ironman races and ultramar
How Anthony Perera Built a $200M Company, Lost It and Bought It Back
In the new episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Anthony Perera, founder of Air Pros USA and Exuma Capital Partners, for a powerful conversation on entrepreneurship, brand building, risk, loss, loyalty, fatherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to rebuild after watching something you built fall apart.The episode dives into different chapters of Anthony’s life, includin
Dose of Determination- The Promise
What happens when you stop negotiating with yourself and start doing what you said you were going to do?In the first-ever Dose of Determination, Shawn French breaks down a simple but powerful truth: real change starts by keeping the promises you make to yourself.Determination is not about waiting for motivation. It is about showing up when you are tired, frustrated, overwhelmed, or simply do not f
How Justin Colby Built a Real Estate Empire From Rock Bottom
In the new episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Justin Colby, real estate investor, entrepreneur, coach, speaker, and podcast host, for a powerful conversation on failure, discipline, fatherhood, wealth, health, ego, and what it really takes to keep going when life knocks everything out from under you.The episode dives into different chapters of Justin’s life, including:•
WWE Loss Into Reinvention | Daria Berenato on Breaking Norms & Overcoming Adversity
In the new episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Daria Berenato for a powerful conversation on reinvention, identity, WWE, entrepreneurship, authenticity, trauma, healing, and building life without permission.The episode dives into different chapters of Daria’s life, including:• Growing up with a drive for independence• The South Jersey “shut up and do it” mentality• Launc
From Wall Street to Breaking Norms | Adversity & Rebuilding
In the new episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Jay Roberts for a powerful conversation on adoption, ambition, Wall Street, failure, rebuilding, real estate, health, family, and what it really means to play the long game.
The episode dives into different chapters of Jay’s life, including:
• Being adopted from Korea and raised in America
• Growing up with a single mother
Ulysses Diaz: Breaking Norms From Prison to Knockout Power | Adversity & Discipline
Ulysses "Uly Monster" Diaz broke cycles of adversity, prison, and street life by walking into a boxing gym at 35. In this raw conversation, he opens up about breaking norms, fatherhood, faith, and the discipline that transformed his identity. One of combat sports' fastest knockout artists shares how accountability and daily discipline changed everything.
Together, we dive into:
• Growing up in Mi
Grief Into Purpose | Susan Malzoni on Determination Adversity and Meaning
Adversity and loss can destroy families—or forge them. Susan Malzoni shares how protecting her peace, preserving family energy, and building intentional wellness habits became her path to honoring her son and late husband Victor. In this raw conversation, discover the discipline, boundaries, and purpose-driven mindset that transformed grief into a blueprint for lasting resilience and connection.
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Addiction to Empire | How Determination & Discipline Rewired Eric Spofford's Life
Eric Spofford survived five overdoses and rebuilt his entire life through discipline and spiritual growth. In this raw conversation, he reveals the moment of surrender that led to sobriety on December 7, 2006—and how the habits forged in recovery became the competitive edge that built and sold a $115 million enterprise. A masterclass in overcoming obstacles, breaking limiting beliefs, and turning
Tax Discipline Secrets | Determination, Mental Toughness & Long-Term Wealth
Karlton Dennis, CEO of Tax Alchemy and former athlete turned tax strategist, reveals the discipline and identity shift required to build lasting wealth. In this conversation, Shawn French and Karlton explore the mental toughness that helped him transition from sports to entrepreneurship, the tax strategies high-earners use to keep more of what they make, and how breaking norms around money shapes
The Cost of Truth-Seeking | Ben Swann on Breaking Norms
On The Determined Society, authentic conversations and hard questions separate growth from stagnation. Ben Swann—journalist, truth-seeker, and cultural disruptor—sits down with Shawn French to explore why asking difficult questions takes real discipline, how breaking norms demands determination, and what happens when you refuse to accept surface-level answers. Discover the mental strength it takes
Overcoming Failure | How Jake Bostwick Turned Loss Into Resilience
Jake "Brutal" Bostwick's adversity turned discipline. Growing up surrounded by violence in Southeast London, he reveals how overcoming failure and hardship became his greatest assets. In this raw conversation, Jake unpacks the discipline techniques, mindset shifts, and unforgiving lessons that transformed survival instinct into elite fighting performance—and why loss was never the end.
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Breaking Norms Through Grief | Discipline, Faith & Human Connection
When adversity strikes, most people rebuild alone. In this raw conversation, Shawn French sits with Tyrese Gibson and Cody Walker to explore how breaking norms and authentic faith transformed grief into FuelFest—a global movement celebrating car culture, music, and human connection. Discover what it really means to build something bigger than yourself when loss threatens to define you, and how ove
Breaking Norms in Wealth Management | Chad Willardson on Discipline & Integrity
In this inspiring episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Chad Willardson, founder of Pacific Capital, six-time author, husband, father of five, and one of the most respected voices in wealth management and leadership. Chad shares the courageous decision that changed his life forever, walking away from a successful career at Merrill Lynch with no safety net to build a compan
Redemption Through Adversity | Michael Franzese on Breaking Norms & Discipline
Overcoming obstacles isn't just about external circumstances, it's about discipline, accountability, and choosing redemption. Michael Franzese, a former Colombo crime captain who walked away from the mob to build a life rooted in faith and family, joins Shawn French to unpack the mindset shift required to break norms, embrace adversity as growth, and redefine what true strength looks like. Discove
Adversity to Leadership | How Bedros Keuilian Built Determination
Bedros Keuilian—founder of Fit Body Boot Camp and creator of The Project—joins Shawn French for a raw conversation on determination, adversity, and breaking limiting beliefs. From arriving in America as an immigrant child on welfare to building a $100M+ fitness empire, Bedros shares how he reframed trauma and bullying into fuel for leadership, fatherhood, and becoming the man he needed to become.
Rebuilding After Controversy | Trevor Bauer's Discipline & Resilience Blueprint
Trevor Bauer, 2020 Cy Young Award winner, opens up about discipline, adversity, and the moment public judgment changed everything. In this raw conversation, Trevor reveals how an engineering mindset, relentless work ethic, and refusal to quit shaped his rise from UCLA to the Majors—and how he's rebuilding after controversy tested his mental resilience. Discover the discipline techniques and mindse
Purpose & Elite Performance | Phil Daru on Discipline, Coaching Legends & Overcoming Obstacles
Phil Daru reveals how elite performance, discipline, and overcoming obstacles aren't separate pursuits—they're interconnected. As a coach to world-class athletes and founders, he unpacks the discipline techniques that separate legends from everyone else, how he's coached through adversity, and why breaking norms in your daily habits is the only path to building real, lasting determination. A raw c
Blaire White: Cultural Perspective on Overcoming Obstacles & Social Media Impact
Growing up with no friends and losing her father before coming out, Blaire White faced obstacles most can't imagine. By 32, she'd amassed 400 million views, toured nationally, and appeared on Fox News — all while navigating relentless judgment. In this raw conversation, Blaire reveals how she broke cultural norms to live authentically, the mental resilience required to overcome obstacles in the pu
Adversity to Empire | How Relentless Discipline Transformed Aaron Singerman
From Hurricane Katrina survivor to IV heroin addict to Redcon1 founder—Aaron Singerman's story reveals how daily discipline and breaking norms rebuilds identity from rock bottom. In this raw conversation, Shawn unpacks the specific habits, mindset shifts, and relentless determination that transformed survival instincts into a supplement empire. No motivational fluff—just what real adversity recove
Building Champions | Skip Bertman on Discipline, Culture & Overcoming Obstacles
Skip Bertman walked into LSU with zero national championships and a culture still being built. Now, decades later, the legendary coach sits down with Shawn French alongside former Tigers Ryan Theriot and Blair Barbier to reveal how discipline, brotherhood, and unwavering character standards turned a losing program into a dynasty. In this raw conversation, Skip breaks down the non-negotiable habits
From Millionaire to Zero | Adversity, Discipline & Identity Rebuild
When a two-year-old tells her 315-pound father "I don't want you to die," everything changes. Anthony Lolli was a millionaire at 23 running 800 real estate agents across NYC—mansion, Rolls-Royce, the life. Then adversity stripped it all bare: his body, his business, his identity. Hear how he rebuilt with cellular-level discipline, broke the norms of entrepreneurial excess, and discovered that true
Determination & Discipline | From Random Gigs to Pitbull Collabs
Tyler Filmore shares how overcoming obstacles in the music industry taught him the power of determination and breaking norms. From refusing to quit when success didn't match his timeline to landing a Pitbull collaboration through one random performance, Tyler reveals the mindset shifts that separate those who persist from those who quit. Raw, authentic, and actionable—for anyone betting on themsel
Jana Kramer | How Adversity Builds Determination and Discipline
Determination. Adversity. Discipline. Mindset.
Most people want to heal—but very few are willing to face the adversity it takes to rebuild trust, set boundaries, and develop the discipline to choose themselves. Real growth happens when your mindset shifts from surviving to taking control.
In this episode, Jana Kramer opens up about healing from trauma, learning to trust herself again, and buildin
The Turning Point: Adversity, Discipline & Mindset Shifts
Most people talk about chasing their dreams—but very few have the determination and discipline to sacrifice everything when adversity strikes. In this episode, rising country artist Coey Red reveals the exact moment he chose commitment over comfort, and shares the three tactical strategies he used to transform obstacles into unstoppable momentum. Discover the mindset shifts that separate dreamers
The Hollywood Reality Check | Adversity Builds Discipline
Most people see success, but they don’t see the adversity, discipline, and relentless determination it takes to get there. What looks like overnight success is really years of rejection that build the mindset and mental toughness required to last.
In this episode, Tony Goldwyn shares the reality of breaking into Hollywood, the power of committing fully, and how adversity shapes your determination,
Adversity Builds Determination and Discipline | The Catalyst
Most people see adversity as a stop sign, but it’s actually an invitation to grow.
In this episode, Shawn breaks down how hard seasons expose your habits, force you to build discipline, and shape you into the person you need to become.
If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or tempted to quit, this message will help you shift your mindset and move forward.
Key Takeaways
-Adversity reveals who you ar
Diana Mahrach: From Business Collapse to Resilience | Overcoming Obstacles
She built a thriving fashion business… then faced the kind of adversity that forces you to discover your true determination.
What she lost overnight became the exact moment that tested whether she would break—or rebuild.
In this episode, Diana Mahrach shares how she went from multiple stores in New York to survival mode during COVID, and how she fought her way back.
This is a raw, powerful story
Career Pivots: How Adversity Builds Discipline | The Real Catalyst
Adversity isn't a setback—it's your setup. When LaMyiah Pearlinia lost her job, she faced an identity crisis that forced her to rebuild from zero. In this raw conversation, she reveals how losing everything became the exact catalyst for finding real discipline, purpose, and what she's truly called to do. A candid exploration of career pivots, mental resilience, and trusting God through uncertainty
The Missing Piece: Mental Health & Cellular Longevity | Dr. Sophia Hadar
Explore a cultural perspective on breaking norms in traditional health approaches as Shawn French sits down with Dr. Sophia Hadar to uncover what traditional medicine often misses. From hidden imbalances to deeper root causes, this conversation challenges how we think about true health. You can look healthy on the outside and still be struggling internally.
Key Takeaways
-Looking fit doesn’t m
The Hidden Cost of Success | Adversity, Sacrifice & Cultural Pressure
The pressure behind every success story nobody talks about. In this raw conversation, Shawn French and Pat Sitkins explore cultural perspectives on entrepreneurship, breaking norms around success, and the hidden cost of determination. From family sacrifice and leadership loneliness to the psychological toll of building, this episode uncovers the untold truth about adversity in business—and why the
Doug Bopst: Breaking Norms Through Transformation
Doug Bopst shares his journey of breaking norms and cultural transformation through personal struggle with addiction and landing himself incarcerated.
What started as fear and addiction turned into discipline, purpose, and a complete identity shift.
Key Takeaways
-Hitting rock bottom forced him to take full accountability for his life.
-Jail became the environment that built discipline and new h
Building Discipline in Youth | Cultural Perspective on Fitness & Mindset
Donnie Keller, owner of Ionic Fitness in Bonita Springs and founder of Wilson's Fit Futures, reveals how discipline and cultural perspective transform kids' lives. In this episode, we explore youth mental health, breaking norms in fitness education, and how building habits early becomes the ultimate adversity-breaker. Learn actionable strategies to help young people develop confidence and determin
Stage 3 Diagnosis | Jessie Morales on Adversity & Resilience
At 33, Jessie Morales heard words that rewire everything: "You have Stage 3 breast cancer." In this raw conversation, Jessie shares how adversity and a life-changing diagnosis forced her to rebuild her identity, develop unshakeable mental toughness, and break norms around what wellness really means. A powerful story on overcoming obstacles and consciousness transformation—exactly what listeners fa
Building Determination as a Father | Discipline Beyond Stoicism
Vulnerability isn't weakness—it's the discipline that builds determination. Shawn French sits down with entrepreneur David Waldy to unpack fatherhood, identity, and why authentic conversations are the missing piece in modern masculine culture. Discover how honest dialogue breaks norms, deepens resilience, and creates the real strength today's fathers need. A raw conversation on overcoming obstacle
Radical Responsibility | How Discipline Rebuilds Your Mindset
Radical responsibility isn't about blame—it's the mindset shift that separates people who overcome obstacles from those who stay stuck. TV host and author Christy Primmer reveals how discipline becomes the foundation for real life transformation. Shawn French explores the accountability framework that rewires your identity, the daily discipline practices that actually stick, and why taking ownersh
Young Men in Crisis | Mental Health, Discipline & Breaking Norms
Young men face a silent crisis: absent mentors, broken cultural norms, and no roadmap for resilience. Therapist Trey Tucker and Shawn French dig into why fatherlessness and lack of discipline are reshaping a generation—and what leaders, entrepreneurs, and fathers can do to rebuild it. Raw strategies for reclaiming mental health and purpose, starting now.
Key Takeaways
-Many young men today feel lo
Breaking Diet Culture | Mental Health Over Abs & Overcoming Adversity
Mental health, not perfection, is the real foundation of resilience. In this raw episode, Francesca Scerbo breaks down her journey from anorexia and body dysmorphia to discovering how the fitness industry's toxic discipline destroys mental toughness first. She reveals why hormonal balance, breaking norms around diet culture, and rebuilding your relationship with your body are the actual keys to ov
Losing Your Identity | How Shawn French Rebuilt After Adversity
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What happens when the thing that defines you disappears?
In this behind-the-scenes Pulse episode, Shawn French opens up about losing his identity after baseball and how that collapse beca
Gayle Guyardo: Breaking Norms After 33 Years | Authenticity & Career Pivots
After 33 years building a prestigious journalism career, Gayle Guyardo made a shocking choice: walk away to embrace authenticity. In this raw conversation, she reveals the breaking point, the fear of losing identity, and what it actually takes to break limiting beliefs and step into your true self. This is a masterclass in overcoming obstacles most people never admit they face—and finding discipli
The Real Formula for Success | Discipline, Authenticity & Overcoming Failure
In this raw episode, host Shawn French sits down with Daria Berenato—professional wrestler, actress, producer, and former WWE superstar—to unpack the real formula for success. Beyond the championship belts and Hollywood roles, Daria reveals how breaking norms, discipline techniques, and authenticity became her competitive edge. Expect a deep dive into overcoming failure, rebuilding identity after
From Seizures to Strength | Overcoming Obstacles & Building Discipline
After a vaccine-triggered seizure disorder in her late 20s, Zoe Karli transformed adversity into determination, building Zeta Body to help others reclaim cellular health. In this raw conversation, Shawn French uncovers how overcoming obstacles became the blueprint for discipline, the mindset shifts that saved her career, and why authentic health conversations matter now more than ever. Discover ac
From Cardiac Crisis to Resilience | Rebuilding After Adversity
In this powerful live episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Derek Carlson, CEO of MVP Realty, to share a life-altering story of survival, faith, and transformation.
After suffering three heart attacks in 2023, Derek was forced to confront the reality that success without health, systems, and purpose leads to collapse. Speaking in front of 500+ people at Mind Your Busi
Trusting Your Instincts | How Taja Abitbol Built Fearless Determination
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Alex Boylan | Breaking Limits With Discipline and Determination
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Breaking Norms & Building Empires | Hala Taha's Adversity Story
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The Pulse | Building Discipline to Become Your Best Self
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Addiction & Transformation | How Adversity Rebuilt Stacey Kay's Life
Stacey Kay's wake-up call to mental health and adversity transformed her from struggling with addiction, anxiety, and burnout into the founder of hydr.ate. Shawn French sits down with Stacey to unpack her raw journey through personal crisis—and how facing hard truths about her mental health became the foundation for building something real. A conversation on overcoming addiction, founder resilienc
Elite Recovery & Discipline | Rebuilding After Adversity With Zach Cogen
Breaking norms in recovery starts with admitting you need help. In this episode, Shawn sits down with Zach Cogen, Head of Athlete Rehabilitation for the New York Red Bulls, to explore what real recovery actually looks like—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Zach breaks down how elite athletes approach rehabilitation as a discipline practice, the mental resilience required to rebuild after inju
Breaking Norms as a Parent | How Discipline Systems Transform Family Life
In this episode of The Determined Society, Sean sits down with Nicole Jaques, creator of the “House CEO” framework, content educator, and systems-driven parent helping families calm the chaos of modern life.
Nicole shares how leaving a corporate public-relations career after becoming a mother forced her to confront an outdated narrative around being a “stay-at-home mom.” What emerged instead was a
AI & Creativity | Nik Kleverov Breaks Limiting Beliefs in Hollywood
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From Addiction to Endurance | Faith, Discipline & Overcoming Obstacles
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Toxic Relationships & Breaking Limiting Beliefs | Screw You, Watch This
What do you do when heartbreak, betrayal, or toxic relationships trap you in a cycle of self-doubt? In this raw episode, Shawn sits down with breakup and divorce coach Sara Davison to explore how overcoming adversity in love requires the same discipline and mindset mastery you'd build in any other area of life. Sara shares her personal story behind "Screw You, Watch This," the hidden patterns that
Building $500M Empires | Adversity, Discipline & Systems
What does it really take to build a scalable business that survives without you?In this episode of The Determined Society Podcast, David Royce shares how he went from knocking doors as a college student to building and exiting multiple pest control companies, including a $500M empire operating across 34 states and 5,000+ cities.David breaks down the real mechanics of scale, why blue-collar busines
The Overlooked Thing Holding You Back | Discipline & Life Transformation
2025 forced a reckoning. In this raw solo episode, Shawn reveals how fixing one overlooked area—quietly sabotaging his marriage, mindset, and business—unlocked real transformation. Discover why discipline beats motivation, how to identify what's holding you back, and the real cost of ignoring the small things. If you're stuck, overwhelmed, or feel something's off, this episode cuts through the noi
Burnout & Regeneration | How Adversity Rewires Health & Performance
When Dr. David Karli hit his early 40s, adversity struck hard: burnout, panic attacks, and hormonal collapse nearly derailed him. In this raw conversation, the regenerative medicine entrepreneur reveals how his health crisis became a wake-up call to rebuild through discipline, cellular restoration, and a transformed relationship with longevity. Discover the real cost of high performance—and how to
How Matthew Dillon Turned Rock Bottom Into Unbreakable Determination
In this raw and deeply emotional episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Matt Dillon for a powerful conversation about adversity, identity, addiction, resilience, and what it truly means to build yourself back up when life breaks you down.Matt opens up about leaving Australia for New York, starting over from nothing, navigating addiction, loneliness, and career pressure, and
Robinhood Co-Founder Baiju Bhatt on Space Energy, AI Power & Building the Galactic Brain
In this episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood, for a wide-ranging conversation that spans entrepreneurship, immigration, resilience, artificial intelligence, and humanity’s next energy frontier: space.Baiju opens up about growing up as the child of Indian immigrants, learning English by watching TV, and how that outsider perspective sha
Singing as Medicine | How Breathwork & Discipline Healed Liz Caplan
In this deeply moving episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Liz Caplan, world-renowned vocal coach, founder of Liz Caplan Voice Studios, and trusted voice teacher to some of the biggest names in film, television, and Broadway, including Hugh Jackman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Garfield, Ben Platt, Stephen Colbert, and more.From growing up with asthma to discovering th
Olivia Mock Shares The Truth About Self-Love, Fitness & Discipline
In this episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Olivia Mock, founder and CEO of The Check-In Club, a rapidly growing fitness accountability app helping thousands of people build discipline, community, and confidence, without the toxicity, filters, and comparison traps of modern social media.What begins as a conversation about fitness quickly turns into a deep discussion
Surviving Trauma, Building Strength: Jerome on Fatherhood, Healing & Determination
In this episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with entrepreneur and wellness advocate Jerome, whose life story is a raw testament to trauma, resilience, and the determination to build something better for the next generation.What begins as a conversation about childhood adversity becomes a shocking revelation:Jerome discovered that he was likely a surviving twin, the resul
Kwame Christian’s Guide to Negotiation, Courage & Hard Conversations
In this episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Kwame Christian, a bestselling author, attorney, corporate negotiation consultant, TEDx speaker, and host of Negotiate Anything, the #1 negotiation podcast in the world.Kwame breaks down the real meaning of determination: making an agreement with yourself and keeping the promise, even when fear, conflict, or discomfort stand in
Breaking Limiting Beliefs | Cultural Perspectives on Creative Leadership
In this inspiring episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Greg Rosenbaum, SVP of Programming at South by Southwest and a 15-year veteran behind one of the most influential festivals in the world.From dyslexia to leadership, Greg shares the personal and professional journey that shaped him, and how SXSW has become a global model for community, creativity, and connection
The Woman Who Refused to Break: Guerdy Abraira on Healing, Identity & Strength
In this episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Guerdy Abraira, world-renowned event designer, Real Housewives of Miami star, cancer survivor, and now author of her powerful memoir 'From Trauma to Trophies'.Joined by her husband Russell, the two open up about identity, childhood trauma, cultural reinvention, marriage, betrayal, fame, survival, and the inner work require
Building Empire Through Adversity | Gil Dezer on Luxury, Discipline & $630M Vision
In this episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with visionary developer Gil Dezer, the mind behind Dezer Development and the groundbreaking Bentley Residences in Sunny Isles, Florida.From an unprecedented 36-hour mat foundation pour to $630 million construction loans and engineering innovations the world has never seen, Gil breaks down exactly what it takes to build one of
Determination After Trauma | The Luttrell Brothers on Resilience
In this powerful episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Marcus and Morgan Luttrell, Navy SEAL legends, brothers, warriors, and survivors whose stories have shaped a generation.From helicopter crashes and TBI recovery to the invisible battles that happen long after war ends, the Luttrell's open up about pain, resilience, identity, fatherhood, marriage, and the hard road
Parenting Discipline: Raising Teens Through Adversity and Authenticity
In this episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Larry Hagner, the founder of The Dad Edge, author, coach, and the voice behind the #1 fatherhood podcast in the world.Larry opens up about faith, marriage, parenting, and the evolution of modern masculinity. From raising teenagers in the age of social media to staying grounded as a husband, to battling imposter syndrome wh
How Jeffrey Delaney Is Rewriting the Rules of Men’s Health
In this powerful episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Jeffrey Delaney — founder of T Clinics and Nuviva Medical Weight Loss — to talk about what really happens when men lose their edge.Jeffrey breaks down the myths around testosterone, hormone therapy, nutrition, and popular GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Tirzepatide. Together, he and Shawn unpack what it means t
Exit Strategy & Determination | How Andrew Child Evolved Reacher
What happens when determination becomes your only strategy?In this episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Andrew Child, acclaimed author of the Reacher series and one of the minds behind the latest installment, Exit Strategy.The conversation dives into the psychology of writing, the craft of visualization, and the relentless perseverance that fuels one of fiction’s mos
Horses, Healing & Discipline: Breaking Limiting Beliefs
At the Naples Therapeutic Riding Center, miracles happen on horseback. Host Shawn French steps onto the 10-acre sanctuary where horses help humans heal — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Joined by Executive Director Michelle Schweber, Marketing & Outreach Director Christian Vanorsdale, and Leah Haven, the center’s lead trainer for over 20 years, the conversation explores how connection, conf
Jay Huguley: How Authenticity Powers Creative Determination
In this cinematic new episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with acclaimed film and television actor Jay Huguley — days away from the world premiere of Death on the Brandywine, the Delaware-made thriller that’s taking the festival circuit by storm.With three screenings added after sell-outs at the Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival, Huguley opens up about stepping
Girl Climber: Emily Harrington’s Ascent Beyond Limits
In this gripping episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Emily Harrington — world-renowned professional climber, mother, and IMAX documentary star of Girl Climber.Emily opens up about the physical and emotional peaks behind her record-breaking climbs, including her free ascent of El Capitan, balancing motherhood, and the deep human lessons that come with facing fear tho
Breaking Norms in School Safety | Andrew Pollack's Discipline-Driven Movement
In this profoundly emotional episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Andrew Pollack, father of Meadow Pollack — one of the victims of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FloridaAndrew shares his journey from unimaginable loss to relentless advocacy, turning grief into a nationwide movement for school safety, accountability, and change. He
Kelly Bensimon: Breaking Norms After Reality TV | Rebuilding Identity & Mental Resilience
Kelly Bensimon on overcoming failure, breaking norms, and rebuilding identity beyond reality TV. In this raw conversation, the model, author, and luxury broker opens up about the mental toughness required to transform after intense public scrutiny, the daily disciplines that fuel authentic power, and why curiosity and vulnerability are not weaknesses—they're the foundation of real resilience. For
Burned 100% But Alive | How Community Transformed John O'Leary's Adversity
We present a deeply moving conversation with host Shawn French as he sits down with John O’Leary — bestselling author, motivational speaker, and the real-life inspiration behind the new William H. Macy film Soul on Fire.
At just nine years old, John survived an explosion that left him with burns over 100% of his body and a 0% chance to live. What followed was nothing short of miraculous — a story
From Finance to Fame | Daniel Mac on Breaking Norms & Building Viral Determination
From finance job to viral creator—Daniel Mac shares his raw journey asking strangers "What do you do for a living?" in luxury cars. In this deep conversation, he opens up about the adversity of pioneering a new format, overcoming rejection at filming locations, breaking norms when everyone doubted him, and the relentless mental toughness required to build a global following. A story of life transf
Lamborghini: Living a Full Throttle Life
Nick Del Negro, General Manager of Lamborghini Naples, joins Shawn French on The Determined Society to talk about what it really means to live at full throttle.
From a humble start in Worcester, Massachusetts, to leading one of the most prestigious dealerships in the world, Nick’s story is pure drive — a masterclass in grit, gratitude, and relentless focus.
We talk about:
-Turning hard work into a
Kathy Ireland: From Supermodel to Super Mogul
Global icon Kathy Ireland joins The Determined Society for a deeply personal and empowering conversation about reinvention, resilience, and faith.
From her rise to fame as a supermodel to building a billion-dollar global brand, Kathy opens up about the defining moments that shaped her journey — from rejection and anxiety to advocacy and entrepreneurship. This is a story of grit, grace, and grounde
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