The Determined Society
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What started as a way for Shawn to inspire his players and colleagues, The Determined Society is now one of the Top Podcasts in the World. But, the road to where we are was neither a stright line or a smooth one. But it was certainly fuled by pure determination!
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Surviving the Storms: Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Episode Overview: Surviving the Storms: Resilience in the Face of Adversity Listen Now > In this episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French dives into the highs and lows of life, from battling hurricane season in Southwest Florida to finding motivation...
Tori and Daniel Murphy on Community and Legacy
Episode Overview: Inspiring Stories of Determination: Tori and Daniel Murphy on Community and Legacy Listen Now > This podcast episode features a lively conversation between Shawn French and guests Tori and Daniel Murphy, two Jacksonville natives with impressive...
A Conversation with Clay Gravesande from Love is Blind S6
Episode Overview: Navigating the Waters of Determination: A Conversation with Clay Gravesande from Love is Blind S6 Listen Now > In this episode of The Determined Society Podcast, host Shawn French sits down with Clay Gravesande, a multifaceted entrepreneur and...
Aaron Jackson’s Hollywood Journey
Episode Overview: Aaron Jackson's Hollywood Journey: From Child Star to Director – Acting, Life Lessons, and Teaching Listen Now > In this engaging episode, actor and director Aaron Jackson, best known for his role as Mark Winkle in California Dreams, shares his...
From NFL Stardom to Serving Veterans with Drayton Florence
Episode Overview: From NFL Stardom to Serving Veterans with Drayton Florence Listen Now > In this riveting episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French dives deep with former NFL star Drayton Florence. They discuss overcoming adversity, the impact of haters...
Sit To Rise with Patric Young
Episode Overview: In this powerful conversation on The Determined Society, Shawn French engages with Patric Young, whose life was forever altered by a tragic accident. As a former athlete, Patric shares the emotional and physical challenges he faced during recovery,...
Journey of Resilience and Perseverance with Nolan Carroll
Episode Overview: In this powerful episode, Shawn French sits down with former NFL cornerback Nolan Carroll to discuss his inspiring journey of perseverance, resilience, and overcoming obstacles. Nolan opens up about the challenges he faced on his path to the NFL,...
How Binge Eating Almost Killed Me with Stephen Campolo
Episode Overview: In this powerful episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with fitness expert and motivational speaker Stephen Campolo, who shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming food addiction and binge eating. Stephen opens up about...
Changing The Narrative with Rachel Joy Baribeau
Episode Overview: Rachel Baribeau is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and transformative figure who has dedicated her life to spreading joy and inspiring others to live authentically. Known for her contagious enthusiasm and unwavering faith, Rachel is...
From Undrafted Underdog to All-Pro with Ross Matiscik
Episode Overview: In this episode, we sit down with Ross Matiscik, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ standout long snapper and NFL All-Pro, as he takes us through his inspiring journey from an overlooked walk-on at Baylor University to establishing himself as a crucial player...
Aussie Underdog To NFL Powerhouse with Adam Gotsis
Episode Overview: In this episode, Shawn French sits down with Adam Gotsis, a former Australian football player who successfully transitioned into the NFL as a defensive lineman. Adam's journey from the fields of Australia to the bright lights of the NFL is nothing...
Embracing Family Legacy & Carrying The Torch with Anakin Brown and Jordan Mincy
Episode Overview: In this impactful episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with two remarkable figures in the world of collegiate basketball: Coach Jordan Mincy, a respected basketball coach known for his commitment to developing young talent,...
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