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August 01, 2025 Lamborghini Life, Luxury, and the Psychology of Supercars with Floyd Raglin
Floyd Raglin isn’t just selling cars. He’s selling status, speed, and the dream.
As one of the top luxury auto consultants in the country, Floyd has built a reputation at the highest level — working with Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, and clients who don't blink at six-figure price tags.
But behind every big sale is a deeper game. In this episode of The Determined Society, Floyd and Shawn French dive into what most people don’t understand about the luxury world — the trust it takes, the grind behind the gloss, and the unshakable self-awareness required to thrive in it.
In This Episode:
-Why most people in sales will never sell a Lamborghini — and Floyd’s first time doing it
-What it takes to build real trust with seven and eight-figure buyers
-The difference between car people and client people
-Inside the psychology of luxury sales — what these clients are actually buying
-Why consistency, character, and reputation win the long game
-How Floyd stays grounded in an industry built on image
The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.
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41 min
July 28, 2025 Anthony Kennedy Shriver & Best Buddies International: The World's Top Special Needs Support Network
What happens when a member of one of the most iconic families in American history turns his privilege into purpose? Anthony Kennedy Shriver, CEO of Best Buddies International and nephew of President John F. Kennedy, joins Shawn for another high-impact episode of The Determined Society.
From growing up under the influence of public service giants like Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver to building the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to inclusion, Anthony shares the defining moments, values, and determination that drive his mission today.
This episode covers:
-Founding Best Buddies International and its global impact
-His mother's legacy in creating the Special Olympics
-Growing up in the Kennedy family—and the real meaning of service
-Public/private partnerships and unlocking opportunity
-Why people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are the most overlooked workforce segment
-How schools, companies, and media can step up
-The future of Best Buddies and what fuels Anthony today
If you're looking for real leadership, bold vision, and legacy in action—this is it.
The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.
Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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51 min
July 25, 2025 Big Dog Ranch Rescue: Inside America’s Largest Cage-Free Dog Rescue
In this BIG episode of The Determined Society, we spotlight a mission built on love, action, and second chances.
Lauree Simmons, founder of Big Dog Ranch Rescue, joins Shawn French to share the incredible story of how one Florida facility became the largest no-kill, cage-free dog rescue in the U.S.
But this is more than a rescue story. It’s about purpose. About choosing to show up — for the voiceless, the forgotten, and the left behind.
From pulling dogs out of kill shelters across the country, to partnering with veterans through their Healing Heroes program, Big Dog Ranch isn’t just saving dogs… they’re rebuilding lives.
In This Episode:
-The moment Lauree realized no one was coming — and she had to build something herself
-How Big Dog Ranch has saved over 60,000 dogs (and counting)
-The powerful Healing Heroes program pairing rescued dogs with veterans suffering from PTSD
-The state of animal welfare in America — and why most shelters aren’t what you think
-Why Lauree refuses to settle, compromise, or slow down
-How YOU can help, donate, foster, or adopt — even from across the country
Support & Learn More:
🌐 BigDogRanchRescue.org
📍 Located in Loxahatchee, FL + Alabama Campus
🫶 Donate, Adopt, Foster, or Sponsor a Dog Today
The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.
Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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48 min
July 21, 2025Shark attack survivor: Tiffany Johnson on shifting perspectives for “Be An Overcomer Ministries”
What happens when the unthinkable happens—and you live to tell it?
In this special episode of The Determined Society, Tiffany Montgomery shares the harrowing story of surviving a brutal shark attack while swimming with friends in the Bahamas. But this isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a story of identity, resolve, and what rises up in us when everything else is stripped away.
In this raw, powerful conversation, Tiffany opens up about:
The exact moment everything changed in the water-
How trauma rewires your instincts—and how she fought back-
The mental and emotional aftermath that no one talks about
What she’s learned about strength, vulnerability, and public perception
Why she’s more focused than ever on living with purpose
This isn’t just a Shark Week story. It’s a human story. One of the most intense and unforgettable interviews we’ve ever done.
The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.
Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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56 min
July 18, 2025 THE PULSE: Real Talk, Rebuilds, and the Relentless Drive Behind the Brand
This isn’t just episode one—it’s a full-spectrum behind-the-scenes dive into what’s really happening at The Determined Society.
In this premiere of The Pulse, TDS co-founders Shawn French and Pat Sitkins break format and pull back the curtain—unfiltered, unscripted, and unapologetically honest.
They dig into:
-The origin story of TDS—from Facebook lives to Jay Leno
-Motivation vs. Determination (and why most people confuse the two)
-How physical health unlocked everything for Shawn
-The hard calls, the near-collapse moments, and the full-on brand rebuilds
-Building “The Frequency” playlist—how music became a bridge between episodes, guests, and legacy
You’ll also hear behind-the-scenes stories from June’s whirlwind including:
-Atlanta with Eric Thomas, Brandon Burns, Jeremy Anderson, Inky Johnson & the NLS crew
-Hollywood conversations with Jeff Leach, Jamie Kennedy, Robert Schwartzman, and Kate Gersten
-The real reason TDS keeps evolving—and why most people quit when it gets hard
This is the heartbeat of what drives the show forward. The mission. The mess. The moments no one sees.
If you’ve ever felt like quitting, questioned your momentum, or needed a reminder that you're not behind—this one is for you.

The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.
Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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48 min
July 14, 2025 Camp Mystic: Texas Flood Survivors’ mom, Aimee Key tells their story
When record-breaking floods swept through Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, it wasn’t just a natural disaster — it was a spiritual and emotional reckoning. In this raw and powerful conversation, Aimee Key, a mother of two campers caught in the middle of the chaos, shares the truth behind the headlines — and the quiet courage it took to get through it.
This isn’t just about survival. It’s about motherhood. It's about faith. It’s about what we do when the people we love are in danger — and how we find meaning in the aftermath.
In This Episode:
-The real story from inside Camp Mystic when the flood hit
-What Aimee knew, what she was told — and what she felt in her gut
-The spiritual and emotional response from the Camp community
-What she told her daughters afterward — and what they taught her in return
-Faith, fear, and the quiet power of maternal intuition
-Her reflections on what needs to change, what doesn’t, and what she’ll never forget
This is an episode about the moments that define us — and the stories that rarely get told from the center of the storm.
The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.
Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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54 min
July 11, 2025 U.S. AC Crisis No One's Talking About: The backstory from Jorge Alvarez, iGasUSA
What if the next thing to break… was your air conditioning—and no one could fix it?
In this urgent and eye-opening episode, Shawn sits down with Jorge Alvarez, VP of Sales for IGAs and a key voice in the HVAC industry, to expose a looming nationwide crisis already affecting millions of Americans. This is not clickbait. It’s already happening.
Topics covered:
-The massive refrigerant shortage hitting HVAC systems across the U.S.
-Why Biden-era EPA rules may have created a $25 billion inflation bomb for consumers
-How small HVAC contractors are being cornered, blamed, and crushed by the system
-Why you may be paying 600% more for AC repairs—or worse, left with no cooling at all
-What’s behind the sudden switch to flammable gases like R-454B
-Who profits (spoiler: it’s not you), and why the U.S. is the only country accelerating this timeline
Jorge also explains how to take action now to help reverse the mandate, with a live petition to rollback the rushed EPA rule and return to a gradual global standard supported by 200+ countries.
Why It Matters:
-50–70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck—a $10K AC repair isn’t survivable.
-This is a nonpartisan problem with dangerous consequences.
-It affects every homeowner, business, school, nursing home, and child in America—especially in the South.
-And no one’s talking about it—until now.
The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.
Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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45 min
July 07, 2025 10X Elena Cardone: Empire Builder, Grant Cardone Foundation, and Family First
In this powerhouse episode of The Determined Society, Elena Cardone—entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of the Grant Cardone Empire—joins Shawn to go deep on what it really takes to build a global legacy.
From surviving financial collapse in 2008 to planning billion-dollar exits, Elena opens up about the hard-won lessons behind Cardone Capital, the 10X Ladies movement, and her family-first approach to business.
She explains the game-changing distinction between suppressive and supportive people, how she and Grant rebuilt their relationship into a business dynasty, and what’s next—including going public, expanding 10X Health, and scaling philanthropic initiatives through the Grant Cardone Foundation.
This episode is for anyone ready to scale up, level up, and lead with purpose. Elena doesn't just preach empowerment—she lives it.
The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.
Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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39 min
July 04, 2025 Pamela Anderson’s Resurgence in The Last Showgirl – Creators Robert Schwartzman & Kate Gersten
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/producer) for a powerful conversation on love, legacy, and the stories that shape our lives.
From iconic family roots (hello, Coppola lineage) to redefining success through marriage, parenthood, and loss, Robert and Kate reflect on what it means to live authentically while chasing the creative life.
They open up about:
-The emotional toll and beauty of parenting a child with medical needs
-How their professional lives in music, television, and film have evolved
-Why family history can inspire — but not define — who we become
-The courage it takes to pause and be fully present
-Navigating grief and honoring those we’ve lost
This one’s as soulful as it gets — filled with wit, wisdom, and unforgettable vulnerability.
Resources: https://www.hulu.com/movie/the-last-showgirl-b9060a3b-9728-47e0-8614-fb3767ea9e17
The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.
Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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52 min
June 30, 2025 Jeff Leach on Surviving Hollywood, Headlines, and Himself
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
Jeff Leach voices Ivar, a fierce Viking warrior in Predator: Killer of Killers — the animated installment of the iconic sci‑fi horror franchise now available on Hulu. In the Viking segment of the anthology film series, Ivar is part of a brutal clash between humankind’s deadliest fighters and the Predator.
With his gruff intensity and piercing grit, Jeff brings Ivar to life. This marks his first major role in the Predator universe.
In-Studio:
This episode covers comedy under fire, mental health in the media spotlight, and the grit it takes to rise from being “canceled” to calling the shots in your own life. With raw honesty and British wit, Jeff unpacks why purpose is the only punchline that matters.
Topics Include:
-The fallout of fame and cancel culture
-Touring with the troops and comedy under pressure
-Mental health, masculinity, and survival
-Voice acting, Predator: Killer of Killers, Call of Duty, and reclaiming narrative
-Identity, healing, and what comes next
The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms.
Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know.

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45 min

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The Determined Society with Shawn French is a weekly interview podcast exploring determination, mental toughness, adversity, and mindset through raw conversations with athletes, authors, and public figures. Host Shawn French unpacks how his guests break norms, rebuild identity, and develop the habits that fuel long term success, going beyond the headlines into the real stories behind the personas.