Let Me Save You 25 Years

What if generosity wasn’t something you waited to “earn”, but something you practiced the moment you could? This week Shawn catches up with the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the wildly original mind behind the Savannah Bananas, Jesse Cole, to unpack a powerful Shawnism: “If I can afford it for me, I can for others.” Not just financially, but in spirit, effort, and intention.

It’s a new year, and Shawn is flying solo. In the very first solo episode of Let Me Save You 25 Years, Shawn tackles a question that feels heavier than ever: Why does everything feel broken? And more importantly…how do you live well anyway?

What if everything you do actually matters? Every choice. Every habit. Every moment you think is small. This week Shawn catches up with entrepreneur, wellness educator, and champion of MTV’s The Challenge, Emily Schromm, to unpack one deceptively simple idea: “Everything Matters.”

What if the secret to great ideas is just trying things on, noticing what fits, and letting go of what doesn’t? This week Shawn sits down with digital creator, entrepreneur, and creative force, Rebecca Zamolo, to dive deep into the Shawnism: “Try Things On.”

It’s never too late to chase the dream that won’t leave you alone. This week Shawn sits down with the hilariously talented Kate Flannery, beloved as Meredith from The Office, to break down the Shawnism: “It’s Never Too Late.”

Greatness often begins when you’re ready to do the unglamorous, grinding, foundational work most people avoid. Going back into the vault for this week, Shawn brings on three-time Olympic gold medalist, and one of the most dominant action-sports athletes in history, Shaun White, to discuss the Shawnism: “Be willing to sweep floors.”

You can plan, prepare, and strategize, but some lessons only reveal themselves once you jump. This week Shawn sits down with the powerhouse sisters behind The Elf on the Shelf, Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts, to explore the truth behind the Shawnism: “You Can’t Know What You Don’t Know.”

Sometimes the smartest move isn’t to fight harder…it’s to step back and fight better. This week Shawn catches up with actress, dancer, designer, and creative powerhouse, Megan Batoon, for a deep, refreshingly honest conversation about what it really means to lose the battle to win the war.

Leadership is not about glory. Leadership is about gratitude. This week Shawn chats with NFL quarterback, Jaxson Dart, to talk about one of the most powerful lessons any leader can learn: “Use We Instead of I.”

When it comes to success, it’s not about avoiding uncertainty — it’s about learning to dance with it. This week we dig back into the vault as Shawn sits down with actor and writer Lukas Gage (The White Lotus, Euphoria, You) to unpack the Shawnism: Embrace Uncertainty.

Anyone can have a great idea—but turning that idea into something people actually buy? That’s the real grind. This week Shawn sits down with the legendary founder of The Onion, Scott Dikkers, to discuss the Shawnism, “Making Stuff Is Easy, Selling Stuff Is the Hard Part.”

In a world where chaos can hit faster than your morning email refresh, staying calm isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a superpower. This week, Shawn invites speaker, investment manager, and author of Conscious Wealth, Brandon Hatton, onto the show to break down the Shawnism: “Calm is Power,” and why self-control and preparation are key to thriving through life’s messiest moments.