The Art Of Rebounding

About The Art Of Rebounding

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.

Publisher

Harold “Lefty” Williams

Category

music · society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Sept 2025

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

80 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   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 industry The vision behind building the Destiny's Child brand What happened after Destiny's Child lost Star Search Why failure can be a pathway to success The story behind the name Destiny's Child His approach to parenting and helping children find their passion Building the right team around your goals Leadership, sports, and staying calm under pressure The importance of vision and strategic thinking Turning adversity into opportunity Building a legacy through your work Connect 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

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   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 accident Being pronounced dead and surviving The impact of receiving a second chance at life Finding purpose after a major setback Learning to appreciate life differently Work ethic and perseverance Creating your own opportunities Building a personal brand Thinking beyond yourself Creating a lasting legacy Connect 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

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

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

   In this episode of The Art of Rebounding, Harold “Lefty” Williams sits down with actor Richard Written 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 Written's long career in Los Angeles The importance of consistently doing the work Figuring out what you actually want in life Staying committed when opportunities take time Dealing with rejection and setbacks Knowing when to pivot Finding your purpose and remembering your "why" Creating your own path instead of following what's popular Why preparation matters when opportunity arrives Richard Written's long career in Los Angeles The importance of consistently doing the work Figuring out what you actually want in life Staying committed when opportunities take time Dealing with rejection and setbacks Knowing when to pivot Finding your purpose and remembering your "why" Creating your own path instead of following what's popular Why preparation matters when opportunity arrives Connect 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

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