From North City & North County to the NFL and back home to lead, Brandon Williams’ journey has always been about team—and today that team is the 6–18-year-olds served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis.
On this week’s episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Brandon (Hazelwood East alum, Wisconsin Badger, former 49er/Ram/Steeler) to talk about why out-of-school time matters and how BGCSTL is helping kids feel safe, seen, and supported across the region.
We cover:
- Growing up in STL: Ascension → Hazelwood/Parkway (DSEG) → Normandy → Hazelwood East (Hall of Fame)
- Wisconsin football, the NFL, and lessons carried into leadership
- Early athlete-tech efforts (Venture Draft) and a pivot into business (wealth management, AB, MBA, Battlehawks)
- Why 3–7pm is critical—and how Clubs meet needs with Power Hour homework help, mentorship, sports, arts, and STEM/STEAM
- Entry points: summer camp, after-school, and teen leadership (Keystone) that keep kids engaged through graduation
- How local businesses and neighbors can plug in: partnerships, volunteering, and support
🌐 Learn more / support: bgcstl.org
The STL Bucket List Show is driven by Bommarito Automotive Group.
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📍 Recorded at Bucket List Podcast Studio, St. Louis, MO
🚘 The STL Bucket List Show is driven by Bommarito Automotive Group.
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