The Determined Society with Shawn French

Updated: 04 Jul 2025 • 194 episodes
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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

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How a “The Last Show Girl” Writer and Producer find purpose & creativity, and rely on family in the face of uncertainty. Show Notes: In this intimate episode of The Determined Society, Shawn sits down with Hollywood multi-hyphenates Robert Schwartzman (musician, filmmaker, and actor) and Kate Gersten (TV writer/produce

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From voiceover icon to battlefield entertainer to relentless truth-seeker — Jeff Leach brings a perspective few can match. In this deep yet lighthearted sit-down with The Determined Society, Jeff opens up about his unlikely journey through fame, fallout, and fierce reinvention. Jeff Leach in Predator: Killer of Killers

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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. The

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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 op

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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 emot

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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 breakdow

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