Pivot Podcast

Desi Banks a stand-up funny guy, finding purpose through comedy & gum wrapper fortune

Sep 19, 2023 · 1h 9m

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Desi Banks shares his rise to fame as a successful young comedian and how stand-up comedy changed his life forever
He discusses growing up raised by his grandmother in East Atlanta and how everyone knew his calling was comedy
Banks talks about finding purpose through comedy and staying true to his purpose in a crowded entertainment space

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