The Determined Society with Shawn French | Adversity & Mindset

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.

They talk fame, cancel culture, faith, and why Jamie still grinds harder than most influencers half his age. It’s real, raw, and exactly what you didn’t know you needed.

Whether you grew up quoting B-Rad or just caught him in his newest stand-up set, this episode pulls back the curtain on a man who's been in the game — and never stopped playing it his way.

Topics Include:
- Staying relevant through reinvention
- Comedy under pressure and PC culture
- The Malibu’s Most Wanted legacy
- Fame, failure, and not giving a f***

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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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 opens up about the evolution of comedy, craftsmanship, and collecting—not for clout, but for care. As they move through the iconic conversation of his life, they tap into something much deeper: how history teaches, humbles, and reminds us what really lasts.
- A Garage Like No Other
Step inside Jay Leno’s personal collection—over 180 cars and 160 motorcycles—each with a story, a soul, and a moment in time.

- Lessons From the Long Game
From late-night to legacy, Jay reflects on what it means to stay relevant without losing yourself.

- Humor, Humility, and Horsepower
Unfiltered stories from one of the greatest to ever do it—delivered with the same wit, generosity, and self-awareness that made him a household name.

- Why Obsession Isn’t a Dirty Word
Jay explains how loving something—deeply and without apology—isn’t obsession. It’s devotion.

Whether you’re a fan of comedy, cars, or simply mastering your craft over a lifetime, this episode is a once-in-a-generation conversation with a living legend.

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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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 emotional passivity. Every man needs to hear this.

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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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 breakdown of grit, growth, and going all in.

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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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Yat Siu, founder of Animoca Brands, joins Shawn French to explore the future of digital ownership, decentralization, and why Web3 isn't just a trend, it's a movement.

From the early days of tech to billion-dollar ventures, Yat shares his vision for empowering creators, protecting user rights, and why blockchain is the future of freedom. This episode will expand your mindset around innovation, risk, and purpose.

Subscribe to The Determined Society for more game-changing conversations.

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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Mark O'Brien joins Shawn French to unpack what really happens behind the scenes of reality TV, and why he did it anyway.

From hang gliding to heartbreak, building million-dollar homes to facing public hate, Mark reveals how risk, adventure, and failure shaped his mindset.

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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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Former corporate CFO turned entrepreneur Bridget Boucha joins Shawn French to share her raw journey of reinvention, identity shifts, and financial empowerment.

From walking away from the corporate world to writing Money Queen, Bridget breaks down what it truly means to take ownership of your life and your money.

This episode is a deep dive into purpose, discipline, deconstruction, and rising with power and clarity.

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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Serial entrepreneur Derik Fay joins Shawn French to share the raw, unfiltered story of how he built 33 companies from the ground up after growing up in poverty.

From losing $300M and facing betrayal to defining what true leadership and integrity look like, this episode is a masterclass in accountability, resilience, and long-term vision.

If you're an entrepreneur or dreamer, don’t miss this.

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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Dr. Gregory Albert shares how reconstructive surgery can be a tool for emotional healing.

From domestic violence to body image struggles, this episode explores the intersection of medicine, mindset, and transformation.

Ready to reclaim your confidence?

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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Steve Williams spent over a decade alongside Tiger Woods, witnessing the most dominant era in golf history. In this powerful conversation, Steve breaks down the mindset behind greatness, the intensity of preparation, and why winning 13 majors with Tiger was just the beginning.

Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or anyone chasing excellence, this episode will change how you train, lead, and live.

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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