In this deeply moving episode of The Art of Rebounding, host Harold “Lefty” Williams welcomes Gabby de la Cruz, a young woman whose story is a living testimony of faith, resilience, and choosing joy in the face of uncertainty.

Gabby shares her journey from feeling lost in middle school, navigating COVID-era high school, and finally finding direction — only to have it interrupted by a rare and serious medical diagnosis at 17. What followed was a season of hospital stays, unanswered questions, and learning how to let go of control.

Rather than giving up, Gabby leaned into faith, family, and community. She opens up about the people who stayed, the prayers that carried her, and the mindset shift that changed everything — moving from “I have to” to “I get to.”

Now in college, Gabby reflects on changing majors, letting go of external validation, and discovering her true calling while working with elementary school students. Teaching didn’t just give her direction — it restored her joy and reminded her that purpose often reveals itself through service.

This episode is a powerful reminder that rebounding isn’t about avoiding storms — it’s about standing strong while everything around you is shaking.

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Executive Producers

Harold “Lefty” Williams

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Elisha “EJ” Williams

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