Comedy

Some Schoolin

Deshauna Barber is an Army Captain, Former Miss USA and motivational speaker. She uses her life experience along with lots of humor to inspire her followers to never give up on their dreams, control the energy of their lives and be unapologetic in their quest for success!

Latest Episodes:

Live Life Jan 01, 2021

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This story, the last chapter of the season, is all about my father.

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Gone with the Schwinn Dec 31, 2020

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This is the story of how I learned to, and how not to, ride a bicycle. I’ll also introduce you to the woman who rode around the world on a road bike to win a bet… and to fight for a better world.

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Dollars to Donuts Dec 30, 2020

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This is the story of how I made 27 mistakes in eight lines of a school play... And that was just the beginning of my troubles. I’ll also tell you about a woman who grew a donut empire from just $2.

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Tunnel Vision Dec 29, 2020

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This is the story of my attempt at Shimla’s literal rite of passage: a sprint through a local train tunnel. And, I’ll introduce you to the young people behind the world’s largest march for climate action.

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Turning the Table Dec 28, 2020

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This is the story of my worst date… A date that was so bad, I had to go to an ashram to recover. I’ll also introduce you to the world-renowned parachutist who got his backyard established as the center of the world.

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Silver Linings Dec 25, 2020

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This is the story of how I bagged a role in Silver Linings Playbook… and how I almost botched it. And, I’ll introduce you to the secret society that has orchestrated countless acts of good: from a lucky penny scavenger hunt… to replacing lost bicycles... to investing in up-and-coming writers.

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Speaking Up Dec 24, 2020

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This is the story of the teacher, and students, who changed my life. I’ll also tell you about how a $170 donation led to generations of friendship between the Choctaw and Irish people.

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Carving Your Own Path Dec 23, 2020

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This is the story of how my grandfather was offered a bribe while working as a civil engineer in Shimla. I’ll also introduce you to a husband who literally moved mountains for his wife.

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Bell’s and Whistles Dec 22, 2020

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This is the story of how facial paralysis almost ended my career. I’ll also introduce you to the inventor of cruise control… and how he faced the people that underestimated him.

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Sweet Failure Dec 21, 2020

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This is the story of a lesson my father taught me about failure. I’ll also introduce you to a sheep farmer who, to everyone’s surprise, signed up for an ultramarathon with zero racing experience. But what came next was even more surprising...

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