The Art Of Rebounding

Harold “Lefty” Williams

The Art of Rebounding Setbacks are universal, but comebacks are an art. Hosted by Harold “Lefty” Williams- former Harlem Globetrotter, producer, philanthropist, and founder of the Dare2Dream Foundation- The Art of Rebounding is where life’s toughest losses turn into the most inspiring wins. This is not just a sports show. It’s not just self-help. It’s raw, unfiltered conversations with athletes, entertainers, thought leaders, and everyday heroes who’ve been knocked down- and found the courage to rise higher. Every episode unpacks real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and proven strategies to help you transform heartbreak, burnout, financial struggles, and life’s biggest setbacks into powerful fuel for your future. Because everyone misses shots. But the bold? The bold rebound. Premiering September 10th on The Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network, Apple, Spotify, and everywhere podcasts are heard.

  1. Oct 6

    The Vision Behind Destiny's Child | Mathew Knowles

    In this episode of The Art of Rebounding, Harold “Lefty” Williams sits down with legendary music executive, educator, author, and entrepreneur Mathew Knowles for an inspiring conversation about vision, persistence, failure, family, and turning adversity into opportunity. Mathew takes listeners behind the scenes of his journey from corporate America into the music industry, explaining how his background in sales and marketing helped shape the way he approached artist management. Rather than simply selling records, he wanted to build brands—and that vision ultimately played a major role in the development of Destiny's Child. He shares the story of what happened after Destiny's Child's early loss on Star Search, including how the setback became an opportunity to regroup, make changes, and move forward. Mathew emphasizes that failure isn't a reason to quit—it's an opportunity to grow. Mathew also opens up about his approach to parenting. Rather than deciding what his children would become, he focused on helping them discover their own passions. Once they identified what they truly wanted, he surrounded them with the tools, training, and team necessary to pursue those goals. The conversation also explores fatherhood, leadership, sports, strategy, and the importance of staying calm when things become chaotic. Mathew reflects on how his basketball background influenced the way he approaches challenges, explaining that when you're down late in a game, you can't panic—you have to keep the team together. And for fans of Destiny's Child, Mathew shares the incredible story behind how the group got its name—including the last-minute scramble that led to the name Destiny's Child. This episode ultimately comes back to one powerful idea: what we call adversity can become an opportunity to grow. In This Episode:  Mathew Knowles' journey from corporate America to the music industryThe vision behind building the Destiny's Child brandWhat happened after Destiny's Child lost Star SearchWhy failure can be a pathway to successThe story behind the name Destiny's ChildHis approach to parenting and helping children find their passionBuilding the right team around your goalsLeadership, sports, and staying calm under pressureThe importance of vision and strategic thinkingTurning adversity into opportunityBuilding a legacy through your workConnect with Mathew: Website: https://www.mathewknowles.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmathewknowles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrmathewknowles/ Connect with Harold "Lefty" Williams:  The Art of Rebounding Book: https://www.theartofrebounding.com/landing Dare2Dream Website: https://dare2dream.xyz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofrebounding/ https://www.instagram.com/leftywilliams42/ X: https://x.com/leftywilliams42/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leftywilliams42/ Executive Producers Harold “Lefty” Williams Shyneefa Williams Elisha “EJ” Williams WizKidFilms, Inc Production   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Sep 29

    Pronounced Dead After a Car Accident: Mister Todd's Story

    In this powerful episode of The Art of Rebounding, Harold “Lefty” Williams sits down with Mister Todd to hear the incredible story of the car accident that changed his life forever. Mister Todd opens up about surviving an accident so severe that he was pronounced dead. What followed was more than a physical recovery—it became a turning point that changed the way he looked at life, purpose, work, and the legacy he wanted to leave behind. The conversation explores what it means to be given a second chance and then make the decision to do something meaningful with it. Mister Todd shares lessons about perseverance, finding your direction, creating opportunities, and refusing to take life for granted. Lefty and Mister Todd also talk about work ethic, building a personal brand, creating something bigger than yourself, and thinking about the impact your work can have on future generations. This episode is a powerful reminder that sometimes it takes a life-changing setback to make us stop, reassess what matters, and decide what we want the rest of our story to look like. You can get knocked down. You can be told the story is over. But sometimes, the rebound is just beginning. In This Episode: Mister Todd's life-changing car accidentBeing pronounced dead and survivingThe impact of receiving a second chance at lifeFinding purpose after a major setbackLearning to appreciate life differentlyWork ethic and perseveranceCreating your own opportunitiesBuilding a personal brandThinking beyond yourselfCreating a lasting legacyConnect with Mister Todd:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistertoddscorner/ Connect with Harold "Lefty" Williams:  The Art of Rebounding Book: https://www.theartofrebounding.com/landing Dare2Dream Website: https://dare2dream.xyz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofrebounding/ https://www.instagram.com/leftywilliams42/ X: https://x.com/leftywilliams42/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leftywilliams42/ Executive Producers Harold “Lefty” Williams Shyneefa Williams Elisha “EJ” Williams WizKidFilms, Inc Production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Sep 22

    Richard Whiten: Figure Out What You Want & Go After It

    In this episode of The Art of Rebounding, Harold “Lefty” Williams sits down with actor Richard Whiten for a conversation about work ethic, purpose, persistence, and figuring out what you really want out of life. Richard reflects on his long career in Los Angeles and the importance of being willing to do the work, stay patient, and keep moving forward even when the next opportunity doesn't come immediately. He shares why he doesn't necessarily focus on one specific type of acting—his philosophy is simple: he prefers to work. The conversation goes beyond acting and entertainment. Richard and Lefty talk about finding your own path, understanding your "why," and recognizing that success doesn't always happen on your timeline. Sometimes you have to hit a wall, reassess, and pivot instead of giving up. A major theme throughout the episode is the importance of identifying what you actually want and then committing to it. Lefty emphasizes that nobody else can bring your purpose into the world for you—you have to pursue it yourself. And when rejection or setbacks happen, the answer isn't necessarily to stop. Sometimes it's simply time to find another route forward. Richard's story is a reminder that the work you put in today may not pay off immediately—but that doesn't mean it isn't building toward something. As Lefty says throughout the conversation, good work creates more work. In This Episode: Richard Whiten's long career in Los AngelesThe importance of consistently doing the workFiguring out what you actually want in lifeStaying committed when opportunities take timeDealing with rejection and setbacksKnowing when to pivotFinding your purpose and remembering your "why"Creating your own path instead of following what's popularWhy preparation matters when opportunity arrivesRichard Whiten's long career in Los AngelesThe importance of consistently doing the workFiguring out what you actually want in lifeStaying committed when opportunities take timeDealing with rejection and setbacksKnowing when to pivotFinding your purpose and remembering your "why"Creating your own path instead of following what's popularWhy preparation matters when opportunity arrivesConnect with Richard: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfwhiten/ Connect with Harold "Lefty" Williams:  The Art of Rebounding Book: https://www.theartofrebounding.com/landing Dare2Dream Website: https://dare2dream.xyz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofrebounding/ https://www.instagram.com/leftywilliams42/ X: https://x.com/leftywilliams42/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leftywilliams42/ Executive Producers Harold “Lefty” Williams Shyneefa Williams Elisha “EJ” Williams WizKidFilms, Inc Production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Sep 15

    From Little Big Shots to the Big Screen: CJ Williams Journey

    In this special solo episode of The Art of Rebounding, Harold “Lefty” Williams sits down with his son CJ Williams for a conversation about acting, basketball, perseverance, and what it takes to turn years of hard work into real opportunities. CJ has been in front of the camera since he was just two years old, building an impressive résumé that includes national commercials, appearances on Steve Harvey, Night Court, The Wonder Years, Abbott Elementary, Disney+ projects, and more. Now, he's taking another major step in his career with his first box-office movie. CJ talks about what it feels like to see years of auditions, commercials, print work, and waiting finally lead to a major opportunity on the big screen. He also opens up about the challenge of balancing acting with basketball and real life, emphasizing that young people need to make sure they're genuinely committed to the path they want to pursue. The conversation goes beyond acting. CJ and Lefty discuss work ethic, patience, preparation, creating opportunities, and the importance of starting small. CJ explains why aspiring actors shouldn't immediately focus on landing the biggest roles—they should start wherever they can, whether that's commercials, school plays, or smaller projects, and use those experiences to determine whether the industry is truly for them. It's a special father-and-son conversation about what happens when persistence meets opportunity—and a reminder that sometimes the biggest breakthrough comes after years of simply continuing to show up. In This Episode: CJ's journey into acting from a very young ageGoing from commercials and television to the big screenHis first box-office movieWorking on projects including Night Court, The Wonder Years, and Abbott ElementaryBalancing acting and basketballThe importance of starting smallKnowing whether acting is truly the right career for youWhy persistence and patience matterTurning one opportunity into the nextConnect with Caleb "CJ" Williams: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjwilliams_42/ Connect with Harold "Lefty" Williams:  The Art of Rebounding Book: https://www.theartofrebounding.com/landing Dare2Dream Website: https://dare2dream.xyz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofrebounding/ https://www.instagram.com/leftywilliams42/ X: https://x.com/leftywilliams42/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leftywilliams42/ Executive Producers Harold “Lefty” Williams Shyneefa Williams Elisha “EJ” Williams WizKidFilms, Inc Production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Sep 8

    Best of The Art of Rebounding: Ricco Ross: Turning “No” into “Not Now”

    In this inspiring and grounded episode of The Art of Rebounding, Harold “Lefty” Williams sits down with Ricco Ross — acclaimed actor, writer, and producer — to talk about resilience, purpose, and the relentless pursuit of your dreams. From the South Side of Chicago to starring in major films and TV shows like Aliens, Unexpected Christmas, and Beauty and Black, Ricco shares how faith, focus, and perseverance carried him through rejection and uncertainty in Hollywood. He opens up about his early life in Chicago, the lessons learned from his father’s example, and how mentorship and discipline became the cornerstones of his success. Ricco drops gems about redefining rejection, learning from every loss, and why “no” simply means “not now.” This conversation is packed with wisdom, laughter, and life lessons — a powerful reminder that success isn’t about never falling; it’s about how many times you get back up. Connect with Ricco: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riccoross/ Website: https://www.riccoross.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riccoross YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAhHTIk6oS4ty1MN8qSkkJQ/videos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@riccoross Connect with Harold "Lefty" Williams:  The Art of Rebounding Book: https://www.theartofrebounding.com/landing Dare2Dream Website: https://dare2dream.xyz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofrebounding/ https://www.instagram.com/leftywilliams42/ X: https://x.com/leftywilliams42/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leftywilliams42/ Executive Producers Harold “Lefty” Williams Shyneefa Williams Elisha “EJ” Williams WizKidFilms, Inc Production   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Best of The Art of Rebounding: Ricco Ross: Turning “No” into “Not Now”

  6. Sep 1

    Best of The Art of Rebounding: RoccStar...The Race to 180 Million Records Sold

    In this powerful episode of The Art of Rebounding, Harold “Lefty” Williams sits down with Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, recording artist, and rapper RoccStar to talk about life beyond the spotlight. RoccStar opens up about the challenges, the pivots, and the lessons that shaped his rise — from industry highs to personal struggles and the determination to rebuild stronger than ever. This conversation dives deep into resilience, faith, and the discipline it takes to keep showing up, even when life knocks you down. Whether you’re chasing a dream, recovering from a setback, or learning how to reinvent yourself, RoccStar’s story will inspire you to turn your pain into purpose. Connect with RoccStar: https://www.instagram.com/roccstarmusic/ Connect with Harold "Lefty" Williams: The Art of Rebounding Book: https://www.theartofrebounding.com/landing Dare2Dream Website: https://dare2dream.xyz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofrebounding/ https://www.instagram.com/leftywilliams42/ X: https://x.com/leftywilliams42/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leftywilliams42/ Executive Producers Harold “Lefty” Williams Shyneefa Williams Elisha “EJ” Williams WizKidFilms, Inc Production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Best of The Art of Rebounding: RoccStar...The Race to 180 Million Records Sold

  7. Aug 25

    The Williams Family: Love, Lessons & Legacy

    In this special episode of The Art of Rebounding, Harold “Lefty” Williams brings together members of his own family for a real and personal conversation featuring Shyneefa Williams, Elisha “EJ” Williams, and CJ Williams. Together, the Williams family shares stories, perspectives, and life lessons that explore what it means to grow together through life's different seasons. The conversation offers a unique look at family relationships—not just from the perspective of parents, but through the voices of their children as well. From parenting and growing up to relationships, personal growth, and the lessons that have shaped each of them, this episode is an honest conversation about the role family plays in helping us navigate challenges and become who we are. At the heart of the discussion is the idea of legacy. What values do parents hope to pass down? What lessons do children carry with them? And how do families continue to grow and learn from one another over time? This episode is a reminder that rebounding isn't something we always do alone. Sometimes, the people who know us best—our family—are the ones who help us learn, grow, and keep moving forward. Connect with Shyneefa Williams: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shyneefa/ From Mama's Kitchen Book: https://www.instagram.com/from_mamaskitchen/ Purchase From Mama's Kitchen Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mamas-Kitchen-Stories-Faith-Family/dp/0359176305 Connect with Elisha "EJ" Williams: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ejwilliams_42/ Connect with Caleb "CJ" Williams: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjwilliams_42/ Connect with Harold "Lefty" Williams:  The Art of Rebounding Book: https://www.theartofrebounding.com/landing Dare2Dream Website: https://dare2dream.xyz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofrebounding/ https://www.instagram.com/leftywilliams42/ X: https://x.com/leftywilliams42/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leftywilliams42/ Executive Producers Harold “Lefty” Williams Shyneefa Williams Elisha “EJ” Williams WizKidFilms, Inc Production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Aug 18

    The Best Of The Art of Rebounding! Pooch Hall: Faith, Fatherhood & Finding Purpose Beyond the Spotlight

    In this honest and deeply personal episode of The Art of Rebounding, host Harold “Lefty” Williams sits down with actor, father, and faith-driven leader Pooch Hall for a conversation about accountability, redemption, and rebuilding life from the inside out. Known for his roles in The Game, Ray Donovan, and Ballers, Pooch opens up about navigating fame, personal mistakes, and the wake-up moments that forced him to reassess his priorities. He speaks candidly about fatherhood, manhood, faith, and what it truly means to grow — not just publicly, but privately. This episode explores: The dangers of identity being tied to success and visibility Taking ownership when life goes off track How faith reshaped Pooch’s mindset and decision-making The responsibility of being present as a father and leader Learning to forgive yourself and rebuild with intention This conversation is raw, reflective, and necessary — a reminder that rebounding isn’t about perfection, but about honesty, humility, and choosing better every day. Key Topics Covered: Life after fame Accountability and personal growth Fatherhood and legacy Faith-based transformation Mental and emotional rebounding Redefining success beyond Hollywood Connect with Pooch Hall: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iampoochhall/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPoochHall Connect with Harold "Lefty" Williams:  The Art of Rebounding Book: https://www.theartofrebounding.com/landing Dare2Dream Website: https://dare2dream.xyz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofrebounding/ https://www.instagram.com/leftywilliams42/ X: https://x.com/leftywilliams42/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leftywilliams42/ Executive Producers Harold “Lefty” Williams Shyneefa Williams Elisha “EJ” Williams WizKidFilms, Inc Production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Best Of The Art of Rebounding! Pooch Hall: Faith, Fatherhood & Finding Purpose Beyond the Spotlight
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The Art of Rebounding Setbacks are universal, but comebacks are an art. Hosted by Harold “Lefty” Williams- former Harlem Globetrotter, producer, philanthropist, and founder of the Dare2Dream Foundation- The Art of Rebounding is where life’s toughest losses turn into the most inspiring wins. This is not just a sports show. It’s not just self-help. It’s raw, unfiltered conversations with athletes, entertainers, thought leaders, and everyday heroes who’ve been knocked down- and found the courage to rise higher. Every episode unpacks real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and proven strategies to help you transform heartbreak, burnout, financial struggles, and life’s biggest setbacks into powerful fuel for your future. Because everyone misses shots. But the bold? The bold rebound. Premiering September 10th on The Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network, Apple, Spotify, and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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  • Creator
    Harold “Lefty” Williams
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Art Of Rebounding