In this deeply moving episode of The Art of Rebounding, host Harold “Lefty” Williams, joined by co-host Shyneefa Williams, sits down with acclaimed actor Brandon Hammond for a powerful conversation about resilience, faith, and reclaiming your narrative. Brandon takes listeners behind the scenes of his journey — from starting as a child actor at just five years old to landing a single line that changed his life and opened the door to iconic roles, including Menace II Society and Soul Food. But beyond the spotlight, Brandon shares the unseen battles: a rare autoimmune disease diagnosis at age 14, being told the industry no longer had room for him, and the emotional toll of losing momentum during his formative years. Now, three decades later, Brandon is stepping back into his power — telling his story on his own terms, partnering with advocacy organizations to raise awareness for Castleman disease, and preparing a documentary that reframes both his career and his healing. This episode is a testament to the truth that one line, one decision, one day can change everything — and that setbacks don’t erase purpose, they refine it. Connect with Brandon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bl_hamm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.hammond.1800/ 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 Dare2Dream Foundation: https://dare2dream.xyz/ 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
In this deeply moving episode of The Art of Rebounding, host Harold “Lefty” Williams, joined by co-host Shyneefa Williams, sits down with acclaimed actor Brandon Hammond for a powerful conversation about resilience, faith, and reclaiming your narrative.
Brandon takes listeners behind the scenes of his journey — from starting as a child actor at just five years old to landing a single line that changed his life and opened the door to iconic roles, including Menace II Society and Soul Food. But beyond the spotlight, Brandon shares the unseen battles: a rare autoimmune disease diagnosis at age 14, being told the industry no longer had room for him, and the emotional toll of losing momentum during his formative years.
Now, three decades later, Brandon is stepping back into his power — telling his story on his own terms, partnering with advocacy organizations to raise awareness for Castleman disease, and preparing a documentary that reframes both his career and his healing.
This episode is a testament to the truth that one line, one decision, one day can change everything — and that setbacks don’t erase purpose, they refine it.
Connect with Brandon Hammond:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bl_hamm/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.hammond.1800/
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
Dare2Dream Foundation: https://dare2dream.xyz/
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