WWE Loss Into Reinvention | Daria Berenato on Breaking Norms & Overcoming Adversity

In the new episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Daria Berenato for a powerful conversation on reinvention, identity, WWE, entrepreneurship, authenticity, trauma, healing, and building life without permission. The episode dives into different chapters of Daria’s life, including: • Growing up with a drive for independence • The South Jersey “shut up and do it” mentality • Launching Demon and the meaning behind Built Without Permission • Being doubted and still choosing to show up • Walking into an MMA gym as a teenage girl • Becoming the first female WWE talent with an MMA background • Coming out on national television • Living authentically and helping others feel seen • Losing her WWE identity after ten years • Winning a championship, tearing her ACL, and not getting renewed • Healing, ayahuasca, and learning to let things flow • Surviving a terrifying home invasion and stalking incident • PTSD, safety, and the deeper story behind Demon • Reinvention, purpose, and finding her fire again This conversation goes beyond wrestling and entertainment. It is about identity, courage, heartbreak, authenticity, healing, and the determination to keep building even when life strips away the version of you that everyone knew. Listen to the full episode now on The Determined Society.