"Life is 10% of what happens to you, and 90 % how you react to it."

As a professional speaker, math coach and gifted psalmist Deanna Hurn is a total package of inspiration. Her life is a story of trial and triumph which underlines a compelling message of hope despite obstacles. Possessing a consuming passion to awaken ambition and dreams, Deanna endeavors to inspire all to embrace their challenges as an opportunity of self-improvement.

Deanna was born in Arkansas but was raised in California where she pursued her education. Her ultimate goal was to become an Actuary but an unplanned pregnancy forced her to drop out of school while pursuing a degree in mathematics at Sacramento City College (SCC). Determined not to become another statistic, Deanna returned to school seven months pregnant. Understanding the difficult responsibility of being a new mother and wife, Deanna developed a plan of self-discipline to balance both school and family and later graduated from SCC in 2004.

Having previously been rejected from UC Santa Barbara, Deanna reapplied and went on to be the only African American student at the UC Santa Barbara to receive a degree in Actuarial Science in 2006.

At UC Santa Barbara, Deanna discovered how challenging it was to juggle school, motherhood and being away from her family. She often felt overwhelmed and was tempted many times to give up but she refused to let her dream die because failure was not an option.

Life Changing Experience

Soon after graduation, Deanna accepted a job as an Actuary at a prominent firm. However, she felt unfulfilled, the one thing she had dreamed of for so long did not satisfy her. She attended a Les Brown's Speaker Training Summit and received overwhelmingly positive responses after speaking before Les and his staff. Les Brown even offered her a place in his Platinum Speaker program!

The conference was a major pivotal point in her life which ignited a passion to inspire others to never give up on their dreams. Since then Deanna has refocused her career to become an accomplished entrepreneur at 25, owning her own business, DHurn Enterprises. Her objective is to challenge individuals to maximize their full potential in life and never allow circumstances to dictate their future. Her captivating insight has provided numerous occasions to speak at various conferences, workshops and summits nationwide. Her passionate delivery is fused with precision and excitement, initiating effective change in the personal, spiritual and professional lives of many.

"You don't have to be great to get started but you have to get started to be great." - Les Brown

Partial Client List

Department of Motor Vehicles

California State University, Sacramento School of Business& Finance

Sacramento City College Mathematics Department

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services Keynote

Consumnes River College Mathematics Department

Laguna Creek High School

Sherwood Private School

Toastmasters West County Chapter

Garments of Praise Women Conference

New Jerusalem Citadel Women Group

NJCC Youth Outreach Program

And more...

Testimonials

I was touched by your transparency when you came to our MESA orientation class. You told your story with confidence, not with apprehension, because you know God has caused everything in your life to work together for good and there is no condemnation in Christ. Many of the students in that class have told me of setbacks that have adversely impacted their confidence and willingness to launch out into the deep, but your presentation inspire them to dream again and to pursue those dreams. Of course, the added blessing was to learn of your academic and professional accomplishments, all way staying true to your family, and the fact that you are a math coach. (Michael Carney -MESA Director, CRC )

You are just simply awesome!... Deanna Hurn is a young woman who has been given the gift to motivate and inspire others. From the moment she walked before the students at Laguna Creek High School you felt the electricity and expectation from all those present. She captures everyone's attention and held it until the final word and beyond. The students, teachers, and parents who witnessed this phenomenal woman will never forget her. (Joyce Middleton -Laguna High School, Program Coordinator)

Your personal life stories are great pleasure to listen; and I am sure that some of us, students, were able to connect our experiences to yours and it made us feel so connected. You make people think and reevaluate priorities in life. Looking at you that Friday I told myself, I want to be like Deanna!" I wish more people would have a chance to meet you, or, even just to listen to your presentation.( Larisa Pavlenko -CSUS,Student )

Deanna,
When you sang, tears came to my eyes. Powerful beyond belief! That is what sets you apart.( Jo Ellen Seely Volf- CSUSSchool Of Buiness and Finance, Entrepreneurship Program Director)


Deanna is ready to work with you and your organization ,to develop a program tailored for your audience. Deanna's enthusiasm, personality and fresh perspective will have your organization climbing to new levels!