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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-Burford, and negotiation expert Mori Taheripour.Don't forget to stay connected with us on Instagram at @stayawhileshow. And tune in to IG Live with @cheftommiv every Monday night at 7p ET.Host: Tommi Vincent (@cheftommiv)Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiE

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 about.To learn more about love is respect and to donate, please visit www.loveisrespect.org Angela Lee has been employed with The National Domestic Violence Hotline for 10 years. She has served on the front lines as a Phone Service advocate as well as a Program Service Manager before serving as Director of love is respect. Angela has an abundance of experience working in the social justice field including substance abuse, behavioral health, sexual assault, and at-risk youth.Angela feels youth experience severe life stressors including unhealthy relationships, which makes her job purpose-driven. Her great passion is empowering young people to find healthy perceptions of themselves as peaceful, complete, whole, and safe, healthy individuals.Host: Tommi Vincent (@cheftommiv)https://instagram.com/cheftommivProduced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiE

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 website and keep up with her life and pop culture commentary. You can also catch her podcast Ratchet and Respectable (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ratchet-respectable/id1449001372) anywhere you listen to podcasts. Dubbed “the Black Carrie Bradshaw” by The Washington Post, Demetria L. Lucas is an award-winning author, journalist, and media personality with an all-consuming obsession with modern relationships and a penchant for cultural commentary. You can find her musing on her favorite topics as a frequent contributor on Good Morning America, MSNBC, and HLN, or listen to her latest thoughts on everything from pop culture to politics on her twice-weekly podcast, Ratchet & Respectable. Demetria is the author of two books, A Belle in Brooklyn: The Go-to Guide for Living Your Best Single Life, a memoir about dating in her 20s; and Don't Waste Your Pretty: The Go to-Guide for Making Smarter Decisions in Life & Love, an advice manual based on her insanely popular online advice column, “Ask Demetria”. She is also the Executive Producer of “Don't Waste Your Pretty”, a TV film based on her second book of the same title (February 2021).Host: Tommi Vincent (@cheftommiv)https://instagram.com/cheftommivProduced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiE

"...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 LevyBy 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 surprise that her eldest daughter Desiré Vincent Levy took a seat at the Stay A While table to share just how she has learned to embody that mindset as a mother, entrepreneur, and activist. Desiré shares what she would tell her younger self, how to overcome the frustrations that form when everyone has an opinion on how you should mother your children, and life lessons about how her relationship has helped her lean into all the different aspects of herself.About Desiré:Desiré Vincent Levy is a communications strategist specializing in advocacy and impact litigation, and the co-founder of Detroit Kitchen Terminal. She is currently a Michigan Political Leadership Fellow with the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University and Executive Producer of a forthcoming Detroit Free Press documentary. She is on the Board of Directors for the Detroit Food & Youth Entrepreneurship Academy and on the Board of Trustees at the Museum of Food and Drink.Connect with Desiré and learn more about her work, follow her on Twitter at @DVincentLevy.Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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. Her career path has been anything but straight and the ways in which she has had to fight to be her most authentic self along the way are inspiring. On this first episode of Stay A While's Liberated Woman Series, Brittney lets us in on the twists and turns that forced her to pivot, the best advice she's ever gotten, and how her 30s helped her to reevaluate her life and make some important changes.In this episode you'll hear about: - The Art of the Pivot - How Brittney Learned To Show Up As Her Authentic Self [29:18] - Shifting From The Wake-Grinding To Living a Full Life [39:53] - How Turning 30 Shifted Brittney's FocusYou can follow Brittney on Instagram @bsoliver. And visit www.l2lmixer.com to learn more about their mixers, panel discussions, business support, and live chats.Brittney Oliver is a career and lifestyle freelance writer and content strategist based in Nashville. Over the past three years, Brittney has built her platform Lemons 2 Lemonade to help young professionals turn career obstacles around. Her platform is known for its networking mixers which have brought over 2,000 professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives together to turn life's lemons into lemonade in NYC, Nashville, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Atlanta.Her mixers have been supported by PayPal, BuzzFeed, Verizon, Bumble, Dove, CoverGirl, Jack Daniel's, and Ciroc. While building Lemons 2 Lemonade, Brittney worked as a senior digital marketing and email marketing manager while contributing as a writer to Fast Company and ESSENCE.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Tommi Vincent (@cheftommiv)Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiE

“How do we transform our society for the better? Because we can't do it in ways that are destructive. Because at the end of the day, we're all connected now and interconnected. And we've got to find a way to coexist in this world and ensure that there is justice and equity, fairness and dignity and respect.” - Dr. Bernice KingWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! There is no doubt that we stand on the shoulders of those who've come before us. And we reap the benefits of the callings they chose to answer. Dr. Bernice A. King joins the Stay A While Podcast today to discuss not only the beauty of the legacies that have changed entire world systems but also the beauty and importance of placing our own bricks to continue those heritages. Dr. King shares beautiful moments with her mother, the late Coretta Scott King, and how her mother's perseverance helped her to thrive in not one, but two male-dominated vocations. She also gives a word on what it means to be the daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the ways in which her calling and purpose are inextricably bound to what came before her.Dr. Bernice A. King is a global thought leader, strategist, solutionist, orator, peace advocate, and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center), which was founded by her mother as the official living memorial to the life, work, and legacy of her father. In this position, Bernice continues to advance her parents' legacy of nonviolent social change through policy, advocacy, research, as well as education & training through the Kingian philosophy of nonviolence, which she re-branded Nonviolence365® (NV365®). She is a licensed attorney and member of the State Bar of Georgia; a certified Mediator with the State of Georgia; a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, the International Women's Forum (IWF), the National Council of Negro Women; a Board member of the National Black Bank Foundation as well as Faith and Prejudice.Dr. King is an innovative, inspirational, and transformational leader. She is dedicated to ensuring that her parents' legacy and teachings, The King Center, as well as the work of creating the Beloved Community, with Nonviolence365® as the pathway, are introduced to new generations of influencers.In this episode we cover[01:00 - 11:19] What It Takes to Leave a Legacy as a Woman[11:20 - 18:01] Sweet or Sour Moments with Food Bring Unforgettable Memories[18:02 - 38:49] Living a Purposeful Life Amidst the Weight of the World[38:50 - 41:25] Closing Segment Key Quotes“It's so important for us to keep people in our life that are more seasoned than us. Because there are some things about learning how to be a good human that comes along with being able to glean from the wisdom of people who've lived life longer than you have.” - Tommi Vincent “If there's somebody who's trying to gain the whole world and yet lose their soul, you know, I try to get them back to center them, understand it's okay to have a healthy self-centered concern, you know, to take care of yourself… Don't be a public success and a private failure.” - Dr. Bernice A. King“Love is never going to be outdistanced or outwon. In the end, it's going to prevail.” - Dr. Bernice KingConnect with Dr. Bernice KingInstagram: @BerniceAKingTwitter: @BerniceKingWebsite: www.thekingcenter.org Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

We've heard the saying time and time again. We all have a God-given purpose in this life. We absolutely do! However, finding what that purpose is, and moving it from vision to reality is the question on the minds of so many. especially when there's a lack of support or an influx of distraction. Guest Dawn Christian takes her seat at the table to explore some tools for seeing past the present, in order to move towards our destiny.Connect with Me! Follow us on Instagram @stayawhileshowYou can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/skaibluemediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiEhttps://www.instagram.com/stichizLEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

As the countdown begins to a new year, and the clock sounds at midnight, the emphasis of fulfilling one's purpose becomes an emphasized focus. So how do you activate your gifts?This week's motivation is all about recognizing that pivotal moment. - How to recognize when you've been operating in your purpose - How Tommi snatched her life back and started helping other women - and realized that was part of who she was her whole life

Here's the truth. Everything doesn't happen when we want it. Even when we want, wish, and pray for it; sometimes it doesn't happen, and we may never know why. However, when we learn to appreciate the process, we grow. We just have to get out of our way.* Instead of getting into microwave mode, where we want everything to happen quickly, how do we get comfortable with the process?* Figuring out how to be present at the moment. "What can I do to cultivate myself at this moment even if I don't see the big picture?"* How do I keep my steady pace when I can see the bigger picture or the finish line?Join Chef Tommi V for a mini-motivation session filled with honesty and self-reflection. Take a seat, and give yourself these well-deserved few minutes.

As we wind down the year and reflect on our past, in order to plan for our future, it's important to identify what keeps you grounded. In preparation for the unknown, your anchor is what keeps your foundation steady, even when your environment is tested.In this mini-episode, Chef Tommi drops a dash of midweek motivation to help you get centered for 2022.* What do you do when you encounter triggers?* What is that thing that keeps you grounded and tethered to the truth of who you are when everything around you threatens to knock you off your square?Take a listen, and ask yourself these questions. the answers may be surprising.

As the year comes to a close, we're rewinding to an episode of Stay A While that will help us prepare for 2022. This time of year we're asking ourselves questions like: What did I do well? What else do I want to accomplish? Who do I want to be? Who do I want to grow closer to? Who do I need to let go?With that in mind, we're going into the archives to replay a conversation that tackles an important piece of living our best lives.In this episode, Rev Bri helps us get clear on everything from how to heal from old relationships, love from a distance, and love ourselves enough to walk away when we need to.You can't put new wine in old bottles without the bottle bursting. And you can't bring bad connections into new seasons without chaos ensuing.Our lives can only be as purpose-driven as the relationships we nurture. So, as you reflect on 2021 and prepare for 2022, check out this episode and take some notes on how to ensure you're cultivating relationships that will thrive.Don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe to Stay A While podcast and tell a friend!Host: Tommi Vincent (@cheftommiv)Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELINKS----------------------------* Brianna K. Parker's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rev_bri* Chef Tommi V's Instagram - https://instagram.com/cheftommiv* Stay A While Podcast - https://instagram.com/stayawhileshow

If you've ever wondered how you were going to get up again after getting knocked down yet again, you're not alone. Sometimes we quit when our path becomes unbearable. Sometimes we find the strength to keep going no matter what. Sometimes we do a bit of both. Today's guest - Tunisha C. Brown, Editor in Chief of Impact Magazine has a story that will inspire and encourage you, from surviving cancer, homelessness, and abuse to founding a thriving magazine. When you feel like the rest of the world has counted you out, keep moving forward, you've got a purpose bigger than even you could imagine!Don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe to Stay A While podcast and tell a friend!Host: Tommi Vincent (@cheftommiv)Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiE

“We're great for everybody around us. But I want us to get to a space where we are making ourselves a priority. And I realized that in my journey to wellness if my mental health isn't intact, nothing will be intact,” - Cassandre DunbarWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! Face mask on? Check. Pedicure done? Check. A good glass of wine? Check. And now, let's discuss the deeper meaning of self-care. Because, all the external pampering is wonderful, but when it wears off, do you still feel well? What tools do you have to combat mental and emotional blocks? How are you showing up for yourself when life throws you a curveball? Dr. Cassandre Dunbar, host of the Be Well, Sis podcast stops by Stay A While in this episode to get right down to the bare bones of self-care with transparent and thoughtful insight. Turn your speakers up and listen in.Cassandre Dunbar is a woman of many hats. She's a mother of 2 young boys, medical doctor, wife, educator, Wellness blogger, and host of the Be Well, Sis Podcast. Cassandre is incredibly passionate about the wellness and self-care practices of Black millennial women.Shortly after graduating medical school, Cassandre became pregnant with her eldest and was made very aware of the things that she put both in and on her body. This became even more important after giving birth to a child with many sensitivities and allergies. In doing her own research, she learned that there was a large gap between what she had learned in medical school and what it truly means to be well. In her quest for knowledge, she quickly realized that we are often underrepresented or alienated in Wellness spaces although we often also suffer the worst medical outcomes compared to our peers. Cassandre has become dedicated to providing relevant resources that resonate with those of us who feel forgotten.[00:01 - 09:31] Get To Know Cassandre[09:32 - 23:36] Radical Self Love [23:27 - 33:30] How to Love Yourself While Taking Care of Everyone Else [33:31 - 42:44] Feeling Unworthy of Self-Love [42:45 - 44:36] Closing Segment Key Quotes“That's just an important aspect of being in a relationship with someone else. The ability to communicate effectively, what it is that you need, and vice versa,” - Tommi Vincent “If you don't take care of yourself, you really won't be able to work, be efficient, be your best, or show up as your best self.” - Cassandre DunbarConnect with Cassandra Twitter: https://twitter.com/cassandredunbar Be Well, Sis Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/bewellsis_podcast/ Website: https://thebewellsis.com/ Listen to Be Well, Sis https://thebewellsis.com/podcast for inspiration and resources to guide you on your wellness journey Connect with Me! Follow us on Instagram @stayawhileshowYou can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/skaibluemediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiEhttps://www.instagram.com/stichizLEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“You can't force people to do things. But you can set a standard in your home for what because I'm the one cooking, nobody else…I feel responsible for keeping them healthy and safe.” - Heather MartinWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! Whether we are choosing what to eat or what paths to take in life, love is a strong determining factor. That's why today's guest, Heather Martin aka Chef Mommy and ⅓ of the hit Gospel group Virtue, is here discussing being a mother of four children with food allergies and how her path to self-acceptance has helped her spread the love that causes her family to thrive physically and spiritually.My name is Heather Martin, I am one-third part of the gospel music girl trio Virtue. I love singing! I am also a wife, and mom of four kids with food allergies to nuts, milk, eggs, and fish! Inspire of the challenges, we've got a life that's full and fun, so I just thought this would be a great place to spread the love and share our journey, mostly of how I cook to keep the kids safe and our family healthy. The plus side is that all the recipes I share are VEGAN, and some are gluten free! In this episode we cover[00:01 - 10:38] Cultivating a Safe Food Environment for the Family[10:39 - 19:23] The Power Food: It Can Heal Us or Destroy Us[19:24 - 40:02] The Struggles and the Glories On the Way to a Healthier Diet[40:03 - 57:33] Finding Comfort in Your Own Skin and Believing in Yourself[57:34 - 01:00:27] Closing Segment Key Quotes“It turned my life around to realize because you know, when you're young, your young body can take a lot. When you start getting older, then you start realizing oh, my body doesn't like this, my body doesn't like that I should probably not eat this time of the night, or I should probably not do this. So at that point in my life food is when my awareness, my light bulbs about how important it is to nourish yourself properly and to pay attention to the things that heal you and the things that make you feel awful” - Heather Martin“Whether you're vegan or not, or whatever you want to call how you eat, you have to practice self control and moderation.” - Heather Martin“I'm spending so much energy wishing I look like somebody else, being somebody, trying to be somebody else. And when you do that, you don't allow yourself to really shine through. No, you don't. If you don't love you, nobody else can love you.” - Heather MartinConnect with Heather MartinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechefmommy/ Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“We have to get rid of that belief that we are too much, and that we have to know that we are enough, and have the audacity to believe that we are enough to enter any space just as we are. And then once we go there, we spell our stuff out and sit back and wait for it to get picked up.” - Khadijah Abdul-MateenWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! As Black women, we hold so much emotion in our bodies, our minds, our habits that we often never have time to explore. Well, this episode is all about examining our lives and the lives of those who came before. It's about understanding who they were, getting to the roots of who we are, embracing the beautiful and healing the trauma. Sisters Khadijah and Zakiyyah Abdul-Mateen are pouring out an abundance of the wisdom they've gained over their years as intergenerational healers and it is worth every second. Join us and fill up a seat at the table for the first part of our conversation! Khadijah and Zakiyyah Abdul-Mateen are identical twin sisters, who are licensed mental health specialists, mind and body practitioners, and intergenerational healers. They have both received their masters in clinical social work and have advanced education certifications in somatic trauma, EMDR, trauma-informed yoga, play therapy, somatic social justice, meditation, trauma-informed care, and herbal wellness. Through Unearth and Bloom, they offer a holistic approach to addressing traumatic memory and are committed to the blooming journey of black women and girls.Khadijah and Zakiyyah understand that unearthing and blooming is a continuous process, which is why they are able to work with individuals no matter where they are in their transformative journey. In this episode we cover:[00:01 - 13:58] Importance of our mental wellness journey and healing [13:59 - 24:28] What it Means to Unearth and Bloom [24:29 - 34:10] Awareness Within Our Bodies[34:11 - 41:42] Inviting Loved Ones in Our Healing Journey [41:43 - 49:50] Hope for the Future Healing of Black WomenKey Quotes“We have to get rid of that belief that we are too much, and that we have to know that we are enough, and have the audacity to believe that we are enough to enter any space just as we are. And then once we go there, we spell our stuff out and sit back and wait for it to get picked up.” “It's time for you to start moving forward. And you know, working your way from the moment in the past that had you bound and had you tied up and caused you to lose sight of who you are and being able to embrace 100% of everything about who you are and how you've been created.” Connect with KhadijaKhadijah's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/khadijah-abdul-mateenKhadijah's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/khadiyogini/?hl=enConnect with ZakiyyahZakiyyah's Website - www.zakiyyah-am.comZakiyyah's Twitter - https://twitter.com/twinx2103?lang=enCheckout the Unearth and Bloom website and follow them on Instagram! Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“I believe that when we're dealing with people, it's important that we don't limit our opportunity to experience the greatness of other people.” - Zakiyyah Abdul-Mateen Welcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! As Black women, we hold so much emotion in our bodies, our minds, our habits that we often never have time to explore. Well, this episode is all about examining our lives and the lives of those who came before. It's about understanding who they were, getting to the roots of who we are, embracing the beautiful and healing the trauma. Sisters Khadijah and Zakiyyah Abdul-Mateen are pouring out an abundance of the wisdom they've gained over their years as intergenerational healers and it is worth every second. Join us and fill up a seat at the table for the first part of our conversation! Khadijah and Zakiyyah Abdul-Mateen are identical twin sisters, who are licensed mental health specialists, mind and body practitioners, and intergenerational healers. They have both received their masters in clinical social work and have advanced education certifications in somatic trauma, EMDR, trauma-informed yoga, play therapy, somatic social justice, meditation, trauma-informed care, and herbal wellness. Through Unearth and Bloom, they offer a holistic approach to addressing traumatic memory and are committed to the blooming journey of black women and girls.Khadijah and Zakiyyah understand that unearthing and blooming is a continuous process, which is why they are able to work with individuals no matter where they are in their transformative journey. In this episode we cover:[00:01 - 11:11] Honoring Who Came Before and Who Comes After[11:12 - 31:08] The Power of Food: Finding Healing Through Food[31:09 - 48:31] The Desire to Help and Heal[48:31 - 50:03] Closing Segment Key Quotes“We do believe that we have the ability to heal the spirit of the ancestors that came before us.” - Khadijah Abdul-Mateen“I believe that when we're dealing with people, it's important that we don't limit our opportunity to experience the greatness of other people.” - Zakiyyah Abdul-Mateen Connect with KhadijaKhadijah's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/khadijah-abdul-mateenKhadijah's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/khadiyogini/?hl=enConnect with ZakiyyahZakiyyah's Website - www.zakiyyah-am.comZakiyyah's Twitter - https://twitter.com/twinx2103?lang=enCheck out the Unearth and Bloom website and follow them on Instagram! Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“Follow the path of peace when we think about unhealthy relationships, not only with others, but within ourselves. Some of us have toxic beliefs about ourselves, limiting thoughts, and self sabotaging behaviors... Allowing yourself to really believe that you deserve the peace and kind of giving yourself permission to have a life that's full of it.” - Davia RobertsWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! Ice Cube once said, “Check yourself before you wreck yourself” and while the song was a bop in the 90s, it still begs the question, “How often do we actually check ourselves?” Do we have the tools we need to recognize when we're being less than loving? When we're being petty? Do we know how to course-correct? And then, what about our boundaries? If others don't know how to check themselves, how do we set proper boundaries to maintain our peace of mind and forward movement? Well, of course we're not just posing questions. We have Davia Roberts, licensed professional therapist at the table and we're serving up some real talk on recognizing and navigating toxic behavior because nobody likes a Petty Betty.In 2020, the weight of our personal lives seeped into our careers more than ever. Some companies took note and made a commitment to integrating mental health and wellness into company culture. I've had the pleasure to partner with companies like ServiceNow, Fidelity Investments, and Lululemon to develop therapeutic programming to support the mental health and wellbeing of their staff members.As a mental health consultant, I cultivate space for professionals to process their feelings and develop new tools for coping. Employees often share how they feel valued when leadership is willing to invest in their wellbeing. Plus, leadership notes the boost in morale. In 2021, I hope more companies become wellness-minded and I'd love to help more companies make the transition. - Davia RobertsIn this episode we cover[00:01 - 04:16] Take a Seat at the Stay A While Table[04:17 - 10:52] Food Is Love, Therapeutic, and Nourishing[10:53 - 23:21] Identifying the What and the Who: Behavior, Abuse, and Relationships[23:22 - 36:55] The Intentional Call to Action - Paving the Path to Maturity[36:56 - 48:34] Becoming the Most Important Person in Your Life[48:35 - 52:56] Closing Segment Key Quotes“If we don't communicate what those things [boundaries] are, we're going to continue to be in a toxic relationship, because we're both contributing to this pattern of frustration, not having healthy boundaries or healthy communication... It's important to figure out or just start with the question, one, ‘What's really bothering me in this situation?', ‘What do I need to communicate as far as my hurt?', and ‘What do I need to communicate for my boundary or my need moving forward so we can have a healthy relationship?' And lastly, if that doesn't change, what am I willing to do about it?” - Davia Roberts“When you don't recognize that the environment that nurtured you, and, you know, formed you into the adult that you are, if you're not able to see the dynamics of that, the behavior you're learning is just going to carry over into your adult life, and into your relationships. And until you're able to see that for yourself, then you're not going to make the changes necessary to become an adult, and to be mature. ” - Davia Roberts“Yes, it is easier said than done. But I'm like, if you want something to be different, imagine or just revisit the discomfort you had when people use those same techniques on you, when someone you cared about didn't speak to you for weeks, when you didn't know what you did wrong, but you could feel the discontent and the strain in the relationship, even though you wanted to fix it.” - Davia Roberts“Love definitely does not intentionally hurt. And if you have hurt someone and you love them, then you want to resolve that because love should feel good." - Tommi Vincent“When we love people, and we make a decision to love them well, that means that we can have heavy conversations knowing that both of us have good intentions for one another because there's an understood love there.” - Davia RobertsConnect with Davia RobertsInstagram: https://instagram.com/justdaviaLearn more about Davia's practice, The Carrier Bradley Agency Website: https://www.carrierbradley.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/carrierbradley_ Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“Sometimes, the support doesn't come from the universe, from our husbands, from whoever, because you didn't ask them.” - Elayne FlukerWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! Aren't you tired of doing it all by yourself? You've carried the whole team on your back for too long - whether that team is your family, your work, or others' problems - and it's time to put it all down. On this episode, Elayne Fluker host of Support Is Sexy Podcast drops by to share some pointers on letting go of the Superwoman cape. You don't need it because it is wearing you OUT, sis! Take some notes and remember you deserve to be supported.Workshop Facilitator, Speaker and Leadership Development Consultant for corporations, organizations and professional women. Creates engaging workshops that shift the mindsets of professional women around the stigma of asking for support and empower them to effectively make "empowered asks" to achieve for success, fulfillment and work-life harmony. Companies get actionable solutions for creating a more supportive and psychologically safe work culture.➜ Speaker at the UN, LinkedIn, Columbia, NYU, Spelman College, Howard University, the Women Presidents' Organization, Essence Fest, National Urban League and more➜ Facilitated 200+ in-person workshops in the U.S., Spain, South Africa and Morocco and virtually online, including leadership development and DEI workshops for global firms and Fortune 50 companies➜ Interviewed and coached more than 500+ women around the world about challenges they encounter when asking for support.➜ Featured on "Today" show, "Nightline," "Extra," CNN, VH1, BET, Sirius XM and in Forbes, Essence, and 100+ podcasts➜ Author of the book, “Get Over ‘I Got It” published by HarperCollins LeadershipSpecializes in topics related to: Professional women, Women leaders within organizations, Black women.In this episode we cover[00:01 - 05:05] It Is Alright to Take the Cape Off[05:06 - 10:06] Food and Happiness: Building Long Lasting Memories[10:07 - 31:18] “I Got It” Syndrome - Why We Struggle to Ask For Support[31:19 - 41:48] The 5 Rs: How to Make an Empowered Ask[41:49 - 51:06] Crafting the Safe Environment for Vulnerability Warriors[51:07 - 56:13] Closing Segment Key Quotes“Pause for a second and take a deep breath and say, ‘Am I really creating space for support in my life?' And sometimes, usually, the answer is no. And it might not be something that is deliberate or conscious. It might be just because you're moving so fast.” - Elayne Fluker“Sometimes, ask isn't ‘I need support'. Sometimes the ask is ‘I need space,' or ‘I need time,' or ‘I need rest'.” - Elayne FlukerConnect with Elayne FlukerBook: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Over-Got-Superwoman-Remember/dp/1400213797Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/support-is-sexy-podcast-with-elayne-fluker-interviews/id1129580395 Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“I think it just comes back to leading with love. If we can self determine and define what we really think it means to love and be loving, then when we meet the opposition, it's not as difficult to know how to manage.” - Shauna KWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! If we do it right, stepping out on faith extends to every area of our lives. Including our career paths and workplaces. We often look to our jobs for stability and security so it can be scary to trust that all our needs will be met when we're being led to do the unthinkable in our career. But does it have to be scary? And what does it cost us to follow the safe path? Today's guest, life design expert Shauna K has some inspirational life lessons that will light a fire of faith in you so strong, fear will have nothing else to do but fade away. Come on and meet us at the table for this feast!Shauna K is a brand cultivator, consultant to visionary people, and creative communication specialist from Baltimore, Maryland. With over 13-years under her entrepreneurial belt, she is known as the brand-building Maven, and has become a sought-after expert in the area of social media strategy and leveraging the art of personal brand building.Over the past 14 years, Shauna has used her unique approach to brand building to help countless entrepreneurs and business owners hone in on their message, clarify their goals and vision, and continue to build meaningful lives centered on things they feel called to do.[00:01 - 10:41] Getting to Know Shauna K [10:42 - 21:15] Faith in the Workplace [21:16 - 31:13] How to Grow in Your Faith in Every Circumstance [31:14 - 43:41] How to Find What You Are Called to Do [43:42 - 49:19] What Makes You Love Monday?[49:20 - 52:06] Closing Segment Key Quotes“Personally, faith has been the absolute difference maker in everything that I've ever done in life.” - Tommi Vincent “You're here for a reason. There's something only you can do. And I can show you the path to carve that out.” - Shauna K.“I'm not here to judge you. I don't care what you do, honestly, my job and the only thing I can control in this life is myself. I literally can't make anyone do anything else. So if I operate in love, maybe that shows you something, maybe it doesn't, but that's not my job.” - Shauna K.“What are my internal practices that I can implement at any time to help recenter refocus. remember who I am, remember how far I've come, remember who I belong to, so that I don't revert?” - Shauna KConnect with Shauna Instagram: https://instagram.com/theshaunak Website: https://theshaunak.com Podcast: https://instagram.com/lovemondaypodcast Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“The truth and honesty that comes with saying, ‘I'm struggling, or I need help, or I want to be better. So this is what I'm going to commit to.' It is so powerful, but it takes a lot of courage.” - Mori TaheripourWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! Whether we are problem-solving a family issue, negotiating a salary, or going back and forth with ourselves in our own minds - we all are constantly figuring out what it means to advocate or negotiate for ourselves. Sometimes it's easy, other times we'd rather just avoid it. But what if there was a simple way of looking at self-advocacy that if practiced over time could ease all our fears and help us to not only stand up for ourselves but also connect with others more genuinely? Speaker, educator, entrepreneur, and author of Bring Yourself: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly, Mori Taheripour takes a seat at the table today to discuss exactly what it means to be a self-advocate and to negotiate without fear.Mori Taheripour is a globally recognized executive, highly sought-after speaker and negotiation expert who has worked with some of the most iconic sports leagues and Fortune 100 corporations over the past twenty years. She teaches Negotiation and Dispute Resolution at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania where she is a eight-time recipient of awards for excellence in teaching.Top business publications and media outlets, including ESPN, Forbes, INC, and NPR have featured Mori's work. She is also a contributor to sports discussions on Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM. Her current and past clients include Goldman Sachs Foundation, Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), National Football League (NFL), The Timberland Company, United Parcel Service (UPS), Wasserman, Wells Fargo, and the White House Fellows Program.Mori is a member of the Board of Directors for USA Track and Field (USATF), a member of the Board of Trustees of the Women's Sports Foundation, and an Advisory Board Member of the Sports Leadership & Administration Undergraduate Degree Program at UMass, Boston​.Mori earned her B.A. from Barnard College of Columbia University, her M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University. Mori's first book, Bring Yourself: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly, was published by Penguin Random House.In this episode we cover[00:01 - 02:38] The Power of Negotiation in Our Lives - Advocate For Yourself[02:39 - 12:44] Mori Taheripour On Food and Healing[12:45 - 23:48] The Constant Internal Battle to Show Up with Authenticity[23:49 - 34:41] You're Not Making it If You're Faking it[34:42 - 54:45] It Takes Courage and Honesty to Figure it Out[54:46 - 57:31] Closing Segment Key Quotes“I allow myself to be my whole self. And, and that's not necessarily easy for I think women to do, especially because we do feel that judgment, and then that judgment is something we sort of hold ourselves to as well.” - Mori Taheripour“If you can't make things better for you first, then how are you going to do it for them?” - Mori Taheripour“You can't be that profoundly strong advocate that you need to be for yourself when you don't really even believe that you're sort of pretending it.” - Mori Taheripour“Honoring that process and season of our life, I think, is so important because if we don't honor it, then we'll just rush through it. And we'll miss the parts that matter the most that ultimately play such a huge role.” - Tommi VincentConnect with Mori TaheripourWebsite: www.moritaheripour.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Bring-Yourself-Connection-Negotiate-Fearlessly/dp/052554030X Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“One of the things just for me personally: The ability to maintain my joy is recognizing that everything is not a crisis.” - Tommi VincentWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! It's always so hard to remain joyful and optimistic when life gets so difficult and when it seems nothing is going our way. Now more than ever, especially that the pandemic is still ongoing and everything seems hanging in the air, finding ways to stay grounded and joyful is more important than they've ever been. And understanding exactly where our joy comes from is paramount. In this episode, Diahann Billings-Burford shares how she remains rooted and joyous even in the hard times and how looking within is often the best answer to life's hard questions. Diahann is a nationally recognized change agent. As the Chief Executive Officer of the RISE (Ross Initiative on Sports Equality), the nation's leading sports organization improving race relations and fighting for social justice, she consistently directs her efforts to engage the sports industry to affect change.In this episode we cover [00:01 - 10:47] Getting to Know Diahann[10:48 - 24:00] Not Everything is a Crisis[24:01 - 36:35] How to Maintain Joy in Time of Crisis[36:36 - 39:32] Closing Segment Key Quotes“It's gonna be okay. You're perfectly fine. We are sitting here all together, all alive, all eating. We're good.” - Diahann Billings-Burford“The most important part of this Christian walk is choice.” - Diahann Billings-Burford“Someone else can't make the choice for you. You have to make the choice for yourself.” - Diahann Billings-BurfordConnect with DiahannWebsite: www.risetowin.org LinkedIn: @diahann-billings-burford-ab030885Facebook: diahann.billingsburford Connect with Me! Follow us on Instagram @stayawhileshowYou can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/skaibluemediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiEhttps://www.instagram.com/stichizLEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“If you know that you're not a person who's easily irritated, and you find yourself becoming easily irritated, that might be a definite sign that you are out of mental alignment. If the things that normally bring you joy, you're no longer interested in, you might be out of mental alignment. If you feel it in your body, then you might be out of mental alignment.” - Dr. Dominique BroussardWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! If you're tired of feeling worn out, stressed, and like you're stuck in the same sick mental and emotional rut, this episode is for you! Licensed psychologist Dr. Dominique Broussard aka “Dr. Dom” has some immediately actionable tools to help all of us speak up and out for our mental and emotional health. Whether you're 25 or 75, right now is always the best time to learn how to give yourself what you need. For some of us it might be taking inventory of how much sleep we're getting (or not). For others it may be checking in on our spiritual practice. Dr. Dom breaks down her top three strategies for ensuring alignment and exactly what we need to find our voice and speak up for our mental health.More affectionately known as, Dr. Dom, I was born and raised in New Orleans. I received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and a Master's degree in Community Counseling from The University of Georgia. My Bachelor's degree is in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans. My career has focused on providing therapy and teaching at college campuses in Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and California. While I am unapologetically here to provide care for Black people, I use a culturally responsive approach to make clients from any background feel welcome. When I am not seeing clients through my private practice, you may find me working with college students at the University of San Francisco or creating space for Black women through my co-hosted podcast, Cultivating H.E.R. Space. My loves (in no particular order): reading good books, my family, friends, podcasting, traveling, Peloton workouts, and wine.In this episode we cover[00:01 - 02:41] The Key Ingredients to Embracing your True, Authentic Self[02:42 - 17:27] Introducing Dr. Dominique Broussard[17:28 - 38:35] Getting Into Mental Alignment to Be at Our 100%[38:36 - 54:12] Being in Tune With Yourself to Recognize the Signs[54:13 - 56:25] Closing Segment Key Quotes“When we sleep, when we rest, that's our brain, our mind's opportunity to reset and restore.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard“More importantly, when you get enough sleep, when you have enough rest, you're able to show up in all of the spaces that need you with a clear mind.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard“Having that moment to be still really allows yourself that time to process all the thoughts that you might be having. It allows you to clear some of those thoughts. It allows you to get in tune with what you really need in those moments of quiet in those moments of stillness. ” - Dr. Dominique Broussard“If you're not truly in tune with yourself, and you're in that focus of being on the grind, then you might not notice it.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard“When you learn to say no to other people, it also, on the flip side, teaches you to seek consent from other people...so that you can honor other people's boundaries as well.” - Dr. Dominique BroussardConnect with Dr. Dominique BroussardPodcast: Cultivating H.E.R. SpaceWebsite: www.drdominiquebroussard.com Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

The table is set. Stay A While is back. Are you ready?In season one, we prepared the table full of fellowship and affirmation, in season two, we're serving more soul food from an array of women whose voices are powerful and authentic. Put your bags down and pull up a seat. You are listening to stay awhile. The podcast with TommI Vincent.

“In my opinion, there's no such thing as failure. Everything is a blessing. And everything is a learning experience. And if you look at everything in that lens, then whatever blessing and lesson that you can take from that experience, you can utilize it as additional fuel in order to move in the correct path.” - Topeka K. SamWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! Imposter syndrome. Anxiety. Fear of growth. We have all faced opposition, within ourselves, at some point in our lives. Second-guessing yourself is the hallmark of an identity crisis. So how do you overcome self-doubt, and breakthrough to putting it all on the line to bet on yourself? Today's guest, Topeka K. Sam, takes her seat at the table to help us to tap into the queen within all of us.Topeka K. Sam is the Founder and Executive Director of The Ladies of Hope Ministries– The LOHM – whose mission is to help disenfranchised and marginalized women andgirls transition back into society through resources and access to high-qualityeducation, entrepreneurship, spiritual empowerment, advocacy and housing. She isalso the co-founder of Hope House NYC - a safe housing space for women andgirls. Topeka serves on the board of directors for Grassroots Leadership and is nowthe first formerly incarcerated person on the board of The Marshall Project. She is a Beyond the Bars 2015 Fellow and a 2016 Justice-In-Education Scholar both fromColumbia University, a 2017 Soros Justice Advocacy Fellow working on Probation andParole Accountability, a 2018 Unlocked Futures Inaugural Cohort Member, 2018Opportunity Agenda Communications Institute Fellow, Director of #Dignity Campaignfor #cut50, Host of “The Topeka K. Sam Show” on SiriusXM UrbanView Channel 126Sundays 9am est., and has recently signed a development deal as ExecutiveProducer for a scripted and unscripted series inspired by her fight to change themany problems that plague female incarceration with 44 Blue Productions.Topeka has been featured in Vogue, SalonTV, Vice, New York Times. She has beenfeatured in Glamour Magazine and Black Enterprise for being “The Black Womanbehind the video that led to the Trump Clemency of Alice Johnson.” She has spokenat the 2018 United States of the Woman Conference, 2018 Women in the WorldConference, 2018 White House Prison Reform Summit and is a TedxMidAtlanticSuperheros Presenter.She has worked and continues to work selflessly and relentlessly in her fight for thedignity, decriminalization and decarceration of women and girls. Topeka hasaccomplished this and more since her release from Federal Prison May 2015.In this episode we cover[00:01 - 04:15] Serving Up Self Care and Mental Wellness[04:16 - 12:08] Getting to Know Topeka K. Sam[12:09 - 25:31] Step Out of Fear and Reject World Worthiness[25:32 - 42:14] Break Away from the Prison of Our Own Minds[42:15 - 49:15] Closing Segment Key Quotes“When we're little girls who haven't gone through that healing process, we become grown women who are still living in that. And it just hurts, like it breaks my heart.” - Topeka K. Sam“There are times that we just don't know, because we're not exposed. But I also know because we are creatures of God, the Divine, the Creator, that there is something inevitable in our spirit that will tell us what feels good and what does not feel good, what feels right and what feels wrong. And that's when you smoke about fear. It's to decide whether or not you want to continually live in that mess.” - Topeka K. Sam“But if you know leaving with nothing will be better than staying with whatever you have been, that is your strength and you use your point, those obstacles as stepping stones and not barriers.”- Topeka K. Sam Connect with Topeka K. SamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/topekaksam Website: https://thelohm.org/ Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“That's the hard conversation because you got to be vulnerable enough and humble enough to say, there's something more there's something I can do better. Maybe I missed it.” - Melissa Dawn SimkinsWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! The hardest conversation to have is a truthful one with yourself. The truth helps and we must be willing to go there to get where we desire to go. Once you have mastered being honest with yourself, external communications come easy. Guest Melissa Dawn-Simkins takes her seat at the table to help us get real with the most important person in our life, ourselves.Melissa Dawn Simkins, affectionately known as "The First Lady of Personal Branding," is a pioneer in personal brand leadership with a proven track record of advising Fortune 100 organizations, CEOs, C-suite executives and influencers. She is a sought-after strategist on how to lead change in the face of adversity. As a mother, wife and leader she resets the standard to define a new success paradigm called "whole life leadership" focused on purpose-driven work and well-being. Relevance and readiness are core to her approach as she gives insight around future-ready talent development, whole life leadership and brand leadership innovation.She is CEO of Velvet Suite® (www.velvetsuite.com) an award-winning leadership innovation firm advancing the future of profit through people. She is the Founder of The She-Suite®, the female-focused platform of Velvet Suite on a mission to break the outdated paradigm of work by empowering working women to boldly design a career and life with purpose (theshesuite.com). The She-Suite Brand Leadership Institute (BLI), is the only online leadership readiness platform community with proven results to ready, retain and advance all women and women of color who work for large enterprises.In this episode we cover[00:01 - 02:35] Serving Up Some Truth: Being Honest with Yourself[02:36 - 07:31] Introducing Melissa Dawn Simkins' Thoughts on Food[07:32 - 27:44] The Toughest Conversation to Have: Are You Being Truthful to Yourself?[27:45 - 35:55] Becoming Better Communicators for Ourselves and Others[35:56 - 40:47] Closing Segment Key Quotes“The toughest conversation to have is the truthful one that is necessary for us to have with ourselves in order for us to shed anything in our life that is prohibiting us from becoming everything that God created us to be.” - Tommi Vincent “There's the saying, ‘The truth hurts.' And I believe quite the opposite, ‘The truth helps.' And when we're able to be truthful with ourselves, we are laying a foundation for some serious healing, some serious development.” - Tommi Vincent “It starts with embracing being different and not only embracing being different, but the perspective that difference is valuable. Difference adds more value.” - Melissa Dawn Simkins “It is work, even all of that grace, the loving on you, that's work. Because it's not something that comes a lot of times intuitively… We're quick to critique ourselves with each other, but loving on yourself, that's work.” - Melissa Dawn SimkinsConnect with Melissa Dawn SimkinsWebsite: https://www.melissadawnsimkins.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Brand-Me-Make-Your-Mark/dp/1514409399 Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“This is your time, this is where you get to choose your path. And loving myself is the only way. Anything that isn't supporting me loving myself is in the way.” - Mahogany L. BrowneWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! Even though we're all on a journey, too often we live with only the destination in mind. Yet, it's the trials and experiences of the journey that shape us into who we are and will become. We cannot take them for granted. So how do you open yourself up to learning the lessons of your experiences, without guilt, to discover, accept and own who you were destined to be? Today's guest, Mahogany L. Browne joins us at the table to share what it took for her to find her voice, and make sure it's heard.Mahogany L. Browne was born in Oakland, California but has been based in Brooklyn,NY for over 15 years. A strong, black woman, Browne is unapologetic in her work as apoet, author, and activist. She uses her personal experience with addiction, racism,sexism, and oppression to inspire her own brand of shameless, authentic work.In the beginning, encouragement was elusive for Browne. During a high school honors English class, she was told not to write poetry, and dropped out the next semester.Finding the strength to persevere, the young poet went on to graduate from the MFAWriting and Activism program at Pratt Institute. Browne's talent and personal struggleshave proved to make her success today proof of her undeniable persistence.Browne has been featured in the PBS NewsHour segment, Brief But Spectacular,reading her poem “Black Girl Magic” about the struggles facing African-Americanwomen and girls in modern society. She has been featured in HBO's Brave New Voicesas the artistic director at Urban Word NYC. She is the publisher of Penmanship Books,curator of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe Friday Night Slam, founder of the Women Writers of Color Reading Room, and the director of Black Lives Matter at Pratt Institute.A Cave Canem fellow and Agnes Gund Fund Recipient, Browne has published severalpoetry collections and books, including Black Girl Magic, Kissing Caskets, Redbone,and Dear Twitter: Love Letters Hashed Out Online. She has also released five LPs,including a live album, Sheroshima. Her poetry has appeared in Pluck, The Manhattanville Review, Muzzle, among others.In this episode we cover[00:01 - 05:30] A Three Course Meal Serving Up![05:31 - 13:56] All About Mahogany L. Browne[13:57 - 29:52] Choose Your Path and Stop Rejecting Yourself[29:53 - 50:28] Getting into the Headspace to Reflect our Soul[50:29 - 51:25] Food for the Soul on Self-Worth and Comfort[51:26 - 55:08] Closing Segment Key Quotes“By myself, I was like, this is the life here. We are young, black, alive and free right now in this time, and we get to dictate what the sound of tomorrow is, of course, I'm alive.” - Mahogany L. Browne“You need just to remind yourself to stay on your path and not forget your own self in that journey.” - Mahogany L. Browne“You get lost in life. Life starts doing you versus you doing life. And so the ability to come into this space where I'm alive, once you get there, once you recognize where you've been, and where you are now, you will never go back.” - Tommi Vincent “Internalize their inability to see my trueness. And in their inability to see me, I have to come back around...And I remember who the hell I am. But nah, I've survived so much. If you can't see it, you're in the way. You're not supposed to be here. You are taking up space.” - Mahogany L. BrowneConnect with Mahogany L. BrowneInstagram: instagram.com/mobrowneWebsite: https://mobrowne.com/index.html Book: https://www.amazon.com/Chlorine-Sky-Mahogany-L-Browne/dp/0593176391 Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“Food is amazing when you treat it properly when you honor it. There's so much life that comes from our opportunity to break bread and to share food together.” - Tommi VincentWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! We often hear from people to separate business from family matters. It makes sense at first since business is very impersonal whereas family is personal. Still, there are people who view family and marriage as a business and they're as successful as those who separate the personal from the professional. Why is that?Our guest for today, Danisha Rolle, shares her thoughts on mixing business and family. Danisha is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the sports industry. Skilled in Advertising, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, and Public Speaking. Strong business development professional graduated from Florida A & M University, Pepperdine University and went through an Executive MBA program at The George Washington University - School of Business.In this episode we cover [00:01 - 09:10] Getting to Know Danisha [09:11 - 19:43] The Most Important Business For Couples [19:44 - 29:51] The Reality About Taking on a Journey[29:52 - 39:30] Balance Is Not Achievable[39:31 - 49:04] Closing Segment Key Quotes“In order for me to be optimal and really there for my children, my cup needs to be full.” - Danisha Rolle“One thing about my journey is that...it is a journey with peaks and valleys. At the end of the day, I've never thought about quitting.” - Danisha Rolle “In order to make something happen, you have to be focused on that one thing.” - Danisha RolleConnect with Danisha RolleWebsite: https://setmagazine.com/ Twitter & Instagram: @d_rolleLinkedIn: @danisha-rolle-75906b11Facebook: danisha.hemphillrolle Connect with Me! Follow us on Instagram @stayawhileshowYou can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/skaibluemediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiEhttps://www.instagram.com/stichizLEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Growth is a natural part of life, but that doesn't make it easy. Throughout the journey, people come into our lives for seasons - some short, others long. So what do you do when it's time to move beyond your current season, and leave some relationships in the past? How do you identify what relationships are serving you well, and which aren't? Most importantly how do you find the courage to separate when you're not ready? Guest Brianna K. Parker takes her seat at the table to explore why we all should push past the fear and do what's best for us. About Brianna Parker: 4:01 Getting to a Place of Healing: 27:57Loving People From a Distance: 29:45 Walk Away, When You're Not Being Met Halfway: 41:47How To Shake Fear Always Choose Yourself First: 43:52Know Who You Are, Before People Try To Make You Someone Else 50:40Host: Tommi Vincent (@cheftommiv)https://www.instagram.com/cheftommivGuest: Dr.Brianna K. Parkerhttps://www.instagram.com/rev_briProduced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/skaibluemediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiE https://www.instagram.com/stichiz

“The only way you can redeem time from something that's been toxic is to not give it another moment. Yes, you can redeem your time, but you have to walk away in order to do that.” - Dr. Brianna K. ParkerWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! Growth is a natural part of life, but that doesn't make it easy. Throughout the journey, people come into our lives for seasons - some short, others long. So what do you do when it's time to move beyond your current season, and leave some relationships in the past? How do you identify what relationships are serving you well, and which aren't? Most importantly, how do you find the courage to separate when you're not ready? Guest Brianna K. Parker takes her seat at the table to explore why we all should push past the fear and do what's best for us.Rev. Dr. Brianna K. Parker is an experienced coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. She is a highly sought-after preacher, public speaker, millennial engagement coach, and ministry consultant. She is a curator and founder of the Black Millennial Cafe, a suite of services to improve outreach to millennials, lecturing and presenting empirical data on black millennials and faith nationwide.[00:01 - 15:58] Getting to Know Brianna [15:59 - 31:54] Don't Be Afraid to Close the Door [31:55 - 50:24] Overcoming Fear of Shedding Toxic Relationships [50:25 - 56:05] Examine the Fruit of Your Relationships [56:06 - 1:02:49] Redeeming Wasted Time with Dead Relationships [1:02:50 - 1:05:25] Closing Segment Key Quotes “Food can transport you from now to a period of time that has passed. It literally puts you in the moment and puts you in the presence of the people that you love so dearly.” - Tommi Vincent “You have to bet on yourself. You've got to have a track record of where you've been and how you've made it through and always bet on yourself because that's the only thing you can count on.” - Dr. Brianna K. Parker“And it was at that moment when I realized that if I don't start living now, I'm going to die. I'm worth the life that God put inside of me.” - Dr. Brianna K. Parker“That's love too, you know? When you care about someone enough to recognize that it's mutually not beneficial.” - Tommi Vincent Connect with Dr. BriannaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rev_bri/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rev_bri?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RevDrBri/ Connect with Me! Follow us on Instagram @stayawhileshowYou can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/skaibluemediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiEhttps://www.instagram.com/stichizLEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“Self-love is not selfish, it is necessary. And it does not serve any of us well to have an outpouring of love for other people around us, and yet, we don't love ourselves.” - Tommi VincentWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! When you truly know who you are, you just walk differently. Sometimes, that walk can be a solo one. Having all the confidence in the world doesn't mean that we will not endure moments of standing alone. However, who says that's a bad thing? The best outcomes can arise when we embrace the solo mission. But first, we gotta take the risk, and bet on ourselves. Are you up for it? My guest, Gabrielle McBay, takes her seat at the table to confirm that you can never lose when you bet on yourself.Gabrielle McBay is a professional chef and creative producer from Dallas, TX with over ten years of experience in the culinary industry. Gabrielle has been featured across notable media platforms including Food Network, ABC, Essence, Forbes, Black Enterprise and the New York Times. Her extensive resume details high-profile clientele and reputable brands including artists and athletes, Instagram, Netflix, Nike, Lexus, Williams Sonoma, Neiman Marcus, and American Airlines. Gabrielle is also the self-published author of You Have Food at Home, Peace, Love, and Good Food, and Table for One. Her love for good food in front of and behind the camera is enjoyed by thousands around the world. In this episode we cover [00:01 - 00:00] Getting to Know Gabrielle [11:24 - 28:12] The Motivation to Leave Safety and Take Risks [28:13 - 36:00] When the Expectation of Our Risk Doesn't Meet Reality[36:01 - 42:01] Self-Love is Not Selfish It's Necessary[42:02 - 48:57] Closing Segment Key Quotes“And I made the move because I wanted to do something for me, without anybody else attached to it.” - Gabrielle McBay“Facts over feelings. A lot of times we put our feelings above everything. I used to operate off of feelings all the time. So if you are operating off of feelings of fear, you're not moving in your purpose, you're not moving in that confidence.” - Gabrielle McBay “I really believe that recipes keep the story going. It allows for generations to come, the opportunity to meet people that they may have never met before because they're no longer here on this earth, but they get an opportunity to feel the love from that person through the recipes that we continue to share. So I think it's really important to share recipes and to document recipes so that generations can experience that same love for generations to come.” - Tommi Vincent Connect with Gabrielle McBayWebsite: https://www.gabriellemcbay.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellemcbay Twitter: https://twitter.com/gabriellemcbay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chefgabriellemcbay Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/gabriellemcbay Check out her latest book for all things beautiful and delicious: https://www.gabriellemcbay.com/shop/you-have-food-at-home-1 Connect with Me! Follow us on Instagram @stayawhileshowYou can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/skaibluemediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiEhttps://www.instagram.com/stichizLEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“Just because it doesn't look like or feel like what you thought it would, does not mean that that is not success, because purpose and intentionality puts you where you're supposed to be when you're supposed to be there.” - Teneshia Jackson Welcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! We are all born to take center stage in our life, but not everyone gets the memo. We were all designed to boldly and unapologetically use the gifts that we've been given. However, when you're used to playing the background, or been forced to do so for so long, finding the power to stand out can appear more daunting than liberating. Guest Teneshia Warner takes her seat at the table to explore why we all should start using and owning our power to find success where we are.Teneshia Jackson Warner is the Founder and CEO of EGAMI Group, an award-winning multicultural agency. EGAMI is a trusted partner to world leading consumer, lifestyle, healthcare, financial and corporate brands; and the first multicultural and Black woman-owned agency to win Grand Prix film honors at the Cannes Festival of Creativity.Teneshia is a dynamic speaker and two-time author whose first book, Profit With Purpose: A Marketers Guide to Deliver Purpose-Driven Campaigns to Multicultural Audiences earned rave reviews as the first-of-its-kind guide to multicultural, purpose-driven marketing. She is also the creator of The Dream Project Symposium and coach to Dreamers at all stages of their path to greater purpose.Throughout her career, Teneshia has amassed several professional awards including the coveted Black Enterprise Rising Star Award, Black Enterprises Forty Under 40, AdColor MVP and The Network Journal's Forty Under 40 Award. She has also been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Success Magazine, AdWeek, Ad Age, Entrepreneur, Essence and Black Enterprise magazines and made guest appearances on outlets including ABC News and The Steve Harvey Show.In this episode we cover[00:01 - 05:17] The Truth, And Nothing But the Truth[05:18 - 09:36] Who is Teneshia Jackson Warner?[09:37 - 27:32] Find Your Voice and Make Some Noise, Unapologetically[27:33 - 42:32] Pulling the Trigger to Live a Purposeful Life With Faith, Not Fear[42:33 - 46:03] Recognize the Greatness Inside of You[46:04 - 50:20] Closing Segment Key Quotes“I love that food has the power to heal in that way. And when we use it the proper way. It really has the opportunity to transform whatever situation we're in.” - Tommi Vincent “Success is about operating on purpose, personally, and professionally.” - Teneshia Jackson Warner“I've learned in failure is surrendering in acceptance of what's for you is for you and what's not is not, and there are going to be times where things that you desire. In our mind, there are things that will show up as failure, experiences that may show up as failure. However, God will have another plan for what that failure really is. And we got to leave room for God to get in there and show you what His will is for your life.” - Teneshia Jackson “The more you hold on to something that is not for you, the more time you waste. And time, I believe personally, is the greatest commodity that we have on this earth. And you will not get it back. So when you let it go, you free up time to explore the things that are for you.” - Tommi Vincent “Always examine where fear may be asking you to play in a smaller arena that you have outgrown, where fear may be asking you to operate in a dream that has expired. There's such a thing as expired dreams, you have to renew them and listen for fresh anointings. Anywhere fear is stagnating you, that's where you probably need to lean in.” - Teneshia Jackson Connect with Teneshia Jackson WarnerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teneshiajwarner/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teneshiajwarner/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Stretch-Expand-Dreams-Success/dp/1260456803 Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“People shouldn't have to have discernment of spirit to know what you like and don't like. You need to communicate that because that's unfair, they shouldn't have to discern it.” - Dr. Deborah Smith PeguesWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! You have the power to pen the story of your life. Being intentional about how you're living your life requires setting boundaries. Although uncomfortable at first, learning to draw lines now may save you from regret later. Guest Dr. Deborah Smith Pegues takes her seat at the table to help us identify why we need to set limits with those in our lives, to achieve our full potential.Deborah Smith Pegues is a CPA/MBA, certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach and Speaker, certified behavior consultant, Bible teacher, and international speaker. She has written 17 transformational books, including the bestselling 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue (over one million sold worldwide) and The One-Minute Money Mentor for Women. She and her husband, Darnell, have been married for more than 40 years.In this episode we cover[01:00 - 03:58] Now That You're at the Table, We're Family [08:40 - 21:18] The Virtue of Prioritizing Oneself[21:19 - 33:41] Soar Through Life with Empowerment By Establishing Clarity [33:42 - 36:04] The Power of Saying “No”[36:05 - 40:48] Closing Segment Key Quotes“Because we tend to be so nurturing as women, it's a battle we have to be aware of. I do a lot of self-auditing...And I'm thinking, well, now why is that your responsibility? And so sometimes I'll back off and other times, I just want to show love.” - Dr. Deborah Smith Pegues“I'm gonna go monitor myself. I don't want to do things I don't want to do just because I feel this false obligation.” - Dr. Deborah Smith Pegues“The sooner we're able to manage our emotions and our feelings, the better off in life we will be because tough decisions are not based on feelings, they're based on purpose.” - Tommi VincentConnect with Dr. Deborah Smith PeguesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeborahSmithPegues/Website: http://www.deborahpegues.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-like-Woman-Confidence-Obstacles/dp/0736980156 Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

“I'm sure we're going to have more challenges in life. That's just life. That's how you build your muscle. That's how you graduate and matriculate through this thing called life. Because life is one big lesson until we leave this place, and I will forever be a learner of life. And it's never too late to transform your life.” - Tommi Vincent Welcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! Today I speak with some who will forever have a seat at my table, my husband, Troy Vincent. If life is a test, then the year 2020 is the pop quiz we didn't study for. Through the trials and the wins, one thing that remains steady is our faith. The question is, can you “walk it like you talk it”? When you're being tested, faith plus action are necessary to achieve results. Sometimes you need to hear from someone who has been through the fire and has the medals to prove it. Troy Vincent is the Executive Vice President of Football Operations at the National Football League, beginning his football career as the 7th overall pick in the first round for the Miami Dolphins in the 1992 NFL Draft. After 15 seasons of playing in the league, Troy continues to be nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and has been inducted into the Hall of Fame for the Philadelphia Eagles, the State of Pennsylvania, the University of Wisconsin, and Pennsbury High School.In this episode we cover[01:00 - 04:43] Now That You're at the Table, We're Family [04:44 - 11:01] Getting to Know Troy and Tommi [11:02 - 22:01] Letting Fire Strengthen Your Faith [22:02 - 32:28] Advice For When You're Going Through the Fire [32:29 - 43:10] The Impact That Support Can Have on Our Lives[43:11 - 50:07] Knowing When It's Time To Let Go and Move Forward [50:08 - 53:37] It Is Never Too Late to Transform Your Life [53:58 - 56:12] Closing Segment Key Quotes“This podcast was created to shine a light and be a mirror. My hope is that the seeds and nuggets from my guests will leave a lasting deposit that will manifest a harvest in your life.” - Tommi Vincent “And I think this goes back to the foundation of our relationship. Christ being the center of our relationship so that when we disagree, who we have to answer to is Christ.” - Troy Vincent “I wanted to make sure that the listeners would have an opportunity to walk away from this relationship understanding that the activation of faith is paramount to being able to move through circumstances and situations. We've been through the fire, and we came out without a stench of smoke.” - Tommi Vincent “Just imagine where we would be if we took hold of [faith], and we captured those things, and had full control over it. And we weren't worried about the challenges and the things that haunted us.” - Troy Vincent Connect with Troy VincentInstagram: @troyvincentsrFacebook: Troy Vincent, SrWebsite: https://troyvincent.com Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Welcome to the table! Now that you're here, won't you stay a while. Show host Tommi Vincent invites you to take a seat and fill up your soul with laughter, honesty, and faith; in season one of the Stay A While podcast.This show creates a platform for women to listen and look inward on the path to showing up 100% authentically, who they are and want to be. Once you get here and take your seat, you'll fully understand. In this episode, get to know the host (Tommi Vincent) and the motivation and mission behind Stay A While.This is a space where people share the mic and their stories, not just their successes. So don't just drive by. Don't just sit momentarily. Allow the experience to coat your soul. Host: Tommi Vincent (@cheftommiv)Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiE

If food is love then this podcast is virtual soul food. Welcome to Stay Awhile, a podcast satisfying our hunger for connection and a judgment-free conversation. Every episode, host Tommi Vincent breaks bread with bold, passionate everyday women who have faced the impossible, and are still standing to tell their testimony. Your presence is welcomed. So take a seat, and get comfortable.