The Determined Society with Shawn French

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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.
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 health, redesigning his business, strengthening his faith, and creating a new operating system for life built on Mindset, Vision, and Purpose (MVP).
Derek also shares how completing 75 Hard, losing 65 pounds, quitting alcohol, and embracing non-negotiables helped him reclaim his life , and inspired his upcoming book, Unlock Your MVP, releasing March 15.
 
Key Takeaways
-Health is more important than money or status.
-Success without systems collapses under pressure.
-A vision that ignores health will eventually fail.
-Purpose must be bigger than money and titles.
-Faith can be rebuilt even after doubt and confusion.
-Consistency beats motivation every time.
-Real change happens after the wake-up call.
 
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Derek Carlson
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In this episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with entrepreneur, author, and Members Only Palm Beach star Taja Abitbol to talk about manifestation, fearless action, and building a life without waiting for the perfect plan.
Taja shares how she built multiple businesses, opened restaurants in New York and Las Vegas, and launched her wellness brand by trusting her instincts, embracing risk, and learning through experience.
The conversation dives into resilience, family influence, mindset, manifestation, and why determination often means jumping first and figuring it out along the way.
 
Key Takeaways
-You don’t need a perfect plan to start something meaningful.
-Manifestation requires belief plus consistent action.
-Resilience is built through failures and setbacks.
-Success often comes from trusting your instincts.
-Determination is a daily decision to keep moving forward.
-Focusing on positive energy attracts better outcomes.
 
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Taja Abitbol
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In this episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Emmy-winning producer and Amazing Race Season 2 winner Alex Boylan, creator of the hit series The College Tour and author of his new memoir The Miles That Make You.
Alex shares how growing up with nothing, embracing discomfort, and chasing adventure shaped his entire life; from traveling the world for free to building a show that helps students find the right path in education.
 
Key Takeaways
-Your past doesn’t define you; your choices do.
-Growth happens when you get comfortable being uncomfortable.
-Education is valuable when it aligns with your path and ROI.
-Hard experiences build resilience and character.
-Community and connection matter more than ever.
-Action and consistency create real impact over time.
-The weight you carry shapes who you become.
 
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Alex Boylan
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In this powerful episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with entrepreneur and media powerhouse Hala Taha, founder of Young and Profiting and CEO of YAP Media.
Hala shares the raw truth behind being rejected, blackballed from the radio industry, and feeling like the “black sheep” of a high-achieving family, only to later build a podcast and media empire generating over $1M in sponsorship revenue.
 
Key Takeaways
-Rejection can become your greatest advantage.
-Determination is built through consistency, not perfection.
-You don’t need permission to pursue your path.
-Action matters more than motivation.
-Confidence comes from repetition and self-belief.
-Social media growth is driven by emotion and shareable content.
-Your struggles can shape your strongest identity.
 
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Hala Taha
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In this powerful Pulse episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with his business partner and close friend Pat Sitkins to reflect on the evolution of the show, the power of clarity, and what it actually takes to become the person you want to be.
They discuss why most people never start, how preparation builds confidence, and why the “messy middle” is where real growth happens. Shawn breaks down the difference between wishing for success and manifesting it through daily discipline, while Pat shares what makes this community-driven movement so impactful.
 
Key Takeaways
-Clarity is the cheat code to real progress.
-Cringing at old work means you’re growing.
-You don’t need perfect conditions to start.
-Preparation is what separates winners from wishers.
-Manifestation only works when paired with action.
-The messy middle is where strength is built.
-Extreme accountability creates real transformation.
-Impact is the true purpose of The Determined Society.
 
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Pat Sitkins
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