Listen "Shyneefa Williams on Purpose & Identity: Finding Yourself Beyond the Titles"
Episode Synopsis
In this deeply vulnerable and refreshingly honest episode of The Art of Rebounding, host Harold “Lefty” Williams sits down with someone who has seen every chapter of his life — his wife, Shyneefa Williams. After 20 years of marriage, three children, countless moves, and a journey full of love, loss, purpose, and rebirth, Shyneefa opens up like never before.Shyneefa shares what it really means to find your identity beyond being a wife, a mother, or being connected to someone with a platform. She talks about the moment Lefty challenged her with the questions, “What are you doing for you?” and “Who are you?” — and how rediscovering herself became a turning point in her life.Together, they unpack:Feeling overlooked or tolerated because of who you’re connected toThe importance of remembering who you are and whose you areHow to build confidence, purpose, and identity outside of titlesNavigating marriage, partnership, and raising purpose-driven kidsSupporting children through rejection, auditions, and emotional growthHer journey as a stylist, author, educator, and the glue of the Williams familyThe devastating loss of their child — and how she found a strength she didn’t know existedLearning to carry grief, support a grieving husband, and heal togetherShyneefa also shares the stories behind her books, From Mama’s Kitchen and her upcoming family journal — and why food, faith, and storytelling matter so deeply to her.This episode is emotional, funny, honest, and full of wisdom. Whether you’re married, parenting, leading, grieving, or trying to find your voice again, Shyneefa’s story will pour into you. It’s a reminder that identity is not given — it’s discovered. And that every setback can become a setup for strength, resilience, and purpose.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/0359176305Dare2Dream Foundation: https://dare2dream.xyz/Connect with Harold "Lefty" Williams: The Art of Rebounding Book: https://www.theartofrebounding.com/landingDare2Dream 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 ProducersHarold “Lefty” WilliamsShyneefa WilliamsElisha “EJ” WilliamsWizKidFilms, Inc Production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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