Stay A While
If food is a love language then this podcast is virtual soul food. Host Tommi A. Vincent is a NFL wife, chef, life-coach and domestic violence survivor who found her recipe for healing was through using food as medicine. Stay A While with those who hunger for connection as human beings, who have faced the impossible, and are still standing to tell their stories. Your presence is welcome. So take a seat at the table and make yourself at home. It’s time for some comfort food for your soul.
Episodes
August 23, 2023 • 25 mins
"Your job can’t be you’re trying to find purpose, because you need purpose…" - Mori Taheripour
There are many paths to reach a destination. Trusting your process will point you in the right direction is key to ultimately getting there.
Mori Taheripour, negotiation expert, author, speaker, and advisor joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
There are many paths to reach a destination. Trusting your process will point you in the right direction is key to ultimately getting there.
Mori Taheripour, negotiation expert, author, speaker, and advisor joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
- How Mori started working sports.
- Mori’s love for sports and its unification powers.
- Mori shar...
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August 9, 2023 • 17 mins
"Longevity is everything." - Erika Kegler
Sports have the power to transport you around the globe. Today’s guest is impacting the professional world of tennis and developing the athletes who play the game.
Erika Kegler, Director of Player Development, Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
Sports have the power to transport you around the globe. Today’s guest is impacting the professional world of tennis and developing the athletes who play the game.
Erika Kegler, Director of Player Development, Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
- Erika’s role and responsibilities at ATP.
- What professional development programs entail for young p...
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July 26, 2023 • 23 mins
"Everybody's life has value and purpose." - Whitney A. Jackson
Everyone has something positive to contribute to the community. We are all sisters and brothers in the human family. The more we know about each other, the better we know how to show up for one another. Today’s guest is showing up for women and children through Warrick Dunn Charities Inc.
Whitney A. Jackson, Warrick Dunn Charities Inc. Executive Director, joins host Tommi...
Everyone has something positive to contribute to the community. We are all sisters and brothers in the human family. The more we know about each other, the better we know how to show up for one another. Today’s guest is showing up for women and children through Warrick Dunn Charities Inc.
Whitney A. Jackson, Warrick Dunn Charities Inc. Executive Director, joins host Tommi...
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July 12, 2023 • 13 mins
"Your success in one space can transfer over to another space, regardless of what it is." - Leslie Satchell
In due time the student has the opportunity to become the teacher. Today’s guest was a scholar track athlete at UVA and a third grade teacher. Now she is coaching and providing professional development to the next class of executives and coaches in professional sports. Leslie Satchell takes us to school on how to transfer one ...
In due time the student has the opportunity to become the teacher. Today’s guest was a scholar track athlete at UVA and a third grade teacher. Now she is coaching and providing professional development to the next class of executives and coaches in professional sports. Leslie Satchell takes us to school on how to transfer one ...
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June 28, 2023 • 31 mins
"The athletes who are successful after the game are the ones who took authority when they were in the game ." - Tamara Washington
Experience is life’s greatest teacher. The key is applying the lessons learned along the way. Working with professional athletes and entertainers comes with many rewards and challenges. Today’s guest has acquired many lessons in her career as sports publicist and manager.
Tamara Washington, Founder and Exe...
Experience is life’s greatest teacher. The key is applying the lessons learned along the way. Working with professional athletes and entertainers comes with many rewards and challenges. Today’s guest has acquired many lessons in her career as sports publicist and manager.
Tamara Washington, Founder and Exe...
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June 15, 2023 • 24 mins
"Dont't put women in a box." - Odessa Jenkins
People talk about embracing the process. How many realize the process is where your dream unfolds before your eyes? The key is remaining committed even when the odds are stacked up against you. Today’s guest has a champion heart. She is committed to winning against all odds.
Odessa Jenkins, Founder of Women’s National Football Conference, joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
People talk about embracing the process. How many realize the process is where your dream unfolds before your eyes? The key is remaining committed even when the odds are stacked up against you. Today’s guest has a champion heart. She is committed to winning against all odds.
Odessa Jenkins, Founder of Women’s National Football Conference, joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
- Who is ...
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June 1, 2023 • 21 mins
"Fit out, don’t fit in!" - Alvina Alston
Imagine setting up your office in a bathroom stall. Today’s guest was determined to walk into her calling to assist others in telling their stories. Alvina Alston has represented clients across all sports and entertainment. She is a builder of people. Alvina takes us to class on remaining true to who you are and humors us with her vibrant storytelling.
Alvina Alston, CEO at More Media Hits L.L...
Imagine setting up your office in a bathroom stall. Today’s guest was determined to walk into her calling to assist others in telling their stories. Alvina Alston has represented clients across all sports and entertainment. She is a builder of people. Alvina takes us to class on remaining true to who you are and humors us with her vibrant storytelling.
Alvina Alston, CEO at More Media Hits L.L...
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May 3, 2023 • 23 mins
"You find your passion, you find your people." - Nausicaa Dell’Orto
Choosing how to live a life fulfilled comes at a price. You are worth every cent. Even when your dream requires going against the expectations of others. Your courage may be the fuel to ignite the reality for generations to come. Today’s guest knows all about this!
Nausicaa Dell’Orto, American Football Player, Captain of Italian National Team, Producer, and Forbes I...
Choosing how to live a life fulfilled comes at a price. You are worth every cent. Even when your dream requires going against the expectations of others. Your courage may be the fuel to ignite the reality for generations to come. Today’s guest knows all about this!
Nausicaa Dell’Orto, American Football Player, Captain of Italian National Team, Producer, and Forbes I...
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April 3, 2023 • 24 mins
"If our cities and our communities aren’t better because we’re in it, then we shouldn’t be in that community." - Lauren Clayborne
When looking back on your journey, what word would you use to describe the journey? Today’s guest has two words for us – Surprise and Delight. Trusting the process may sound cliche, but if you stop you eliminate the opportunity for progress.
Lauren Clayborne, Golden State Warriors Director of Community Re...
When looking back on your journey, what word would you use to describe the journey? Today’s guest has two words for us – Surprise and Delight. Trusting the process may sound cliche, but if you stop you eliminate the opportunity for progress.
Lauren Clayborne, Golden State Warriors Director of Community Re...
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March 27, 2023 • 12 mins
"It really makes me feel good to see others benefit from what I do." - Therese Van Ryne
Creating a work culture with the love of community as a pillar is beneficial for everyone’s mental well-being and lowers stress. Today’s guest highlights the power of giving back as a benefit for a company’s employees.
Therese Van Ryne, Senior Director of External Communications for Zebra Technologies, joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
Creating a work culture with the love of community as a pillar is beneficial for everyone’s mental well-being and lowers stress. Today’s guest highlights the power of giving back as a benefit for a company’s employees.
Therese Van Ryne, Senior Director of External Communications for Zebra Technologies, joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
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March 20, 2023 • 10 mins
"Love does not hurt. Love is something that you cherish. Love is something that you smile to, that brings you joy." - Sabrina Greenlee
Everyone has a story to tell. Some tell their story through their actions. A personal connection to your work in the community gives a deliberate focus highlighting the “WHY”. This week's guest is committed to positively impacting the lives of domestic violence survivors at every stage of their heali...
Everyone has a story to tell. Some tell their story through their actions. A personal connection to your work in the community gives a deliberate focus highlighting the “WHY”. This week's guest is committed to positively impacting the lives of domestic violence survivors at every stage of their heali...
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March 13, 2023 • 25 mins
"I may fail at a lot of things in my life before it’s over, but if I try, that is my success." - Melanie Few
Perseverance overcomes rejection. Every “no” presents an opportunity to evolve. If you keep going, “yes” will meet you along the way. Today’s guest believes “no” is a blessing.
Melanie Few, Founder & Executive Producer of Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
Perseverance overcomes rejection. Every “no” presents an opportunity to evolve. If you keep going, “yes” will meet you along the way. Today’s guest believes “no” is a blessing.
Melanie Few, Founder & Executive Producer of Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
- Staying in it to win it. Bir...
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March 6, 2023 • 25 mins
"When you open up the door for one, you open up the door for many." - LaTonya Story
When life knocks you down, get up determined to thrive. Every season of life presents challenges, resulting in opportunities for learning and growth. Today’s guest LaTonya Story knows a thing or two about getting knocked down. Her vulnerability in the conversation opens up the door for our listening community to see it is possible to persevere beyond...
When life knocks you down, get up determined to thrive. Every season of life presents challenges, resulting in opportunities for learning and growth. Today’s guest LaTonya Story knows a thing or two about getting knocked down. Her vulnerability in the conversation opens up the door for our listening community to see it is possible to persevere beyond...
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February 27, 2023 • 20 mins
"When you walk into a room like you own the room, people have to accept you at face value." - Terri Hines
Owning your greatness is a mental posture that sets the tone for how others receive you. Position yourself to get respect from go. Today's guest provides us with a dose of confidence to standing firm in who we are and commanding respect when we walk into a room.
Terri Hines, Executive Vice President of Communications at Fox Sport...
Owning your greatness is a mental posture that sets the tone for how others receive you. Position yourself to get respect from go. Today's guest provides us with a dose of confidence to standing firm in who we are and commanding respect when we walk into a room.
Terri Hines, Executive Vice President of Communications at Fox Sport...
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February 18, 2022 • 17 mins
On this final episode of our second season, we reflect on family. It's been a consistent topic on this show and that's not a coincidence. The work of building a life we love and a life that impacts others starts with the love and support of our village. So, look back with us at these conversations with Tommi and Troy Vincent, intergenerational healers Khadijah and Zakkiyah Abdul-Mateen, businesswoman extraordinaire Diahann Billings...
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February 9, 2022 • 53 mins
How do you identify healthy love? How do you talk to younger generations about the red flags (and the green flags)? On this episode of Stay A While podcast, Tommi sits down with the 'love is respect' (https://loveisrespect.org) director Angela Lee for a deep and fulfilling conversation about what it means to create safe spaces for young people figuring out how to navigate relationships, and the lessons we should never be silent abo...
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February 2, 2022 • 52 mins
Real talk is a hallmark of this show so this week we’re digging into all things PETTINESS. Whether we want to admit it or not, we’ve all had our petty moments, our shady thoughts, or jabs at others when they tap dance on our nerves. This week, author and podcast host Demetria L. Lucas (https://instagram.com/demetriallucas) offers her perspective on what makes us do it and how she reins it.
You can learn more about Demetria on her we...
You can learn more about Demetria on her we...
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January 26, 2022 • 46 mins
"...Motherhood is one of the most underappreciated jobs in the whole world. Like it is. You're literally raising citizens of the world, the next world leaders, the next engineers, the next great chef, the next author like you're raising these people.”- Desiré Vincent Levy
By now, you all know Tommi is a big advocate of women taking the opportunity to do “whatever the heck we want to do!” in every aspect of our lives. So, it’s no sur...
By now, you all know Tommi is a big advocate of women taking the opportunity to do “whatever the heck we want to do!” in every aspect of our lives. So, it’s no sur...
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January 20, 2022 • 55 mins
This is the first episode in our Liberated Woman series, exploring what it really means to be a free woman, beyond anyone else’s opinions or ideas.
You can’t ever really know freedom until you know who you are and fight to be here, no matter what. No one knows this better than today’s guest, Brittney Oliver, Founder of Lemons 2 Lemonade, a successful networking platform & event series that provides career content and inspiration. He...
You can’t ever really know freedom until you know who you are and fight to be here, no matter what. No one knows this better than today’s guest, Brittney Oliver, Founder of Lemons 2 Lemonade, a successful networking platform & event series that provides career content and inspiration. He...
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