The Determined Society with Shawn French
Step into the world of Culture Unscripted, where the bright lights meet thoughtful depth. Every episode takes you behind the headlines as we interview celebrities, renowned authors, and elite athletes—not to talk press lines, but to uncover their core truths and cultural perspectives. We dive into the stories behind the personas: What inspires a bestselling author to tug at society’s threads? How does an athlete navigate identity beyond the game? How do cultural icons harness influence to spark social change? These aren’t surface-level soundbites—they’re raw, revealing conversations that reflect who we are and where we’re headed. Ex...
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Daria Berenato Breaks Down the Real Formula for Success
<p>Check Out Therabody 👇</p><p>https://www.therabody.com/discount/DETERMINED</p><p>Use Code: DETERMINED to get 15% off at checkout</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>In this powerful episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Daria Berenato, professional wrestler, actress, producer, and former WWE superstar, for a deep and raw conversation about authenticity, discipline, and the mindset required to build lasting success.</p><p>Daria shares her journey from bartending and fighting MMA to breaking into WWE, producing films, and pursuing her childhood dream of acting. She opens up about overcoming fear, trusting intuition, navi...
How Zoe Karli Built Zeta Body After a Life-Changing Diagnosis
<p>Check Out Therabody 👇</p><p>https://www.therabody.com/discount/DETERMINED</p><p>Use Code: DETERMINED to get 15% off at checkout</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>After receiving a vaccine in her late 20s, Zoe Carly, President of Carly Health and Founder of Zeta Body, began suffering from grand mal seizures that changed her life forever.</p><p>In this powerful episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Zoe to unpack her journey, from leaving home at a young age, to battling seizures for nearly a decade, to building resilience through adversity, and ultimately launching her...
How a Health Crisis Forced Derek Carlson to Rebuild Everything
<p>Check Out Therabody 👇</p><p>https://www.therabody.com/discount/DETERMINED</p><p>Use Code: DETERMINED to get 15% off at checkout</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>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.</p><p>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 Business 3, he walks through his near-death experience, rebuilding his hea...
How Taja Abitbol Built Businesses by Trusting Her Instincts
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How Alex Boylan Built The College Tour and Traveled the World With Nothing
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How Hala Taha Built Young and Profiting After Losing Everything
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The Pulse: Becoming the Person You Want to Be
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The Wake-Up Call That Changed Stacey Kay's Health, Career, and Life
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Zach Cogen on Elite Recovery, Rehab, and Mental Resilience
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How Nicole Jaques Helps Parents Replace Chaos With Connection
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