Stay A While

In this episode of "Stay A While," host Tommi Vincent interviews Jamie Miller, founder of Veracity Self Defense and MMA champion. Jamie shares her powerful journey of overcoming domestic violence and using her experiences to empower women. They also discuss the transformative power of self-defense and martial arts in building confidence and awareness, as well as the significance of forgiveness and letting go of resentment.

Guest: Jamie Miller @bad_mmama 

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Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie

In this episode of "Stay A While," host Tommi Vincent interviews Kesha "Smitty" Smith, co-owner of the Houston Mambas, a professional tackle football team in the Women's National Football Conference. Smitty shares her journey from South Carolina to Houston, her rebranding, and building a new life. As the owner of Dreamlux Realty and co-creator of S.M.O.O.O.T.H. Inc., a domestic violence organization, she discusses her dedication to equity in women's football and creating paid opportunities for women. Smitty also highlights how skills from her athletic career transferred to entrepreneurship and emphasizes educating others about healthy relationships.

Guest: Kesha "Smitty" Smith @smitty_the_dreamer S.M.O.O.O.T.H. Inc @smoooth_dv

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Don’t miss an episode of "Stay A While"! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected and get the latest updates by following us on Instagram @StayAWhileShow and follow our host Tommi Vincent @cheftommiv. Watch full episodes on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@ChefTommiV

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We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your insights and stories with us using #StayAWhilePodcast on social media.

Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie

In this episode, NFL legend and CBS Sports analyst Amy Trask shares her playbook for success. Learn how she broke barriers as the league's first female front office executive, and discover her insights on leadership, teamwork, and overcoming challenges. From building a strong team culture to the power of vulnerability, Amy offers practical advice for both personal and professional growth. Plus, enjoy her candid stories and surprising love for ice cream. This episode is packed with inspiration and actionable tips.

Guest: Amy Trask. X: @amytrask IG: @officialamytrask LINKED IN

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Don’t miss an episode of "Stay A While"! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected and get the latest updates by following us on Instagram @StayAWhileShow and follow our host Tommi Vincent @cheftommiv. Watch full episodes on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@ChefTommiV

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Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie

In this powerful episode, host Tommi Vincent sits down with Precious L. Williams, the dynamic CEO of Perfect Pitch Group, known widely as the #KillerPitchMaster. Precious shares her incredible journey of resilience, self-belief, and overcoming challenges. She emphasizes the importance of choosing oneself and taking decisive action to achieve success.

Guest: Precious L. Williams @perfectpitchgroup

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Don’t miss an episode of "Stay A While"! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected and get the latest updates by following us on Instagram @StayAWhileShow and follow our host Tommi Vincent @cheftommiv. Watch full episodes on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@ChefTommiV

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Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie

"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:

• How Mori started working sports.
• Mori’s love for sports and its unification powers.
• Mori shares how purposeful and fulfilling her work is, and enlightens us on purpose, evolving as we open our hearts to the journey.

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Host: Tommi A. Vincent / @ChefTommiV / www.TommiV.com
Guest: Mori Taheripour / https://www.moritaheripour.com
Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Tantillo ProductionsMusic
By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie

"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:

• Erika’s role and responsibilities at ATP.
• What professional development programs entail for young professional tennis players.
• Erika shares how her love of sports ultimately led her to professional tennis.
• Connecting to sports with her father, and how she continues their bond at special sporting events.
• The most rewarding aspect of Erika’s work at ATP.
• Resilience in the journey.
• Erika the woman.

Host: Tommi A. Vincent / @ChefTommiV / www.TommiV.com
Guest: Erika Kegler
Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Tantillo Productions
Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie

"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 A. Vincent to discuss:

• Warrick Dunn Charities Homes for the Holidays flagship program, in honor of Betty Smothers, Warrick’s mother.
• Whitney’s 20 years of impactful work in the community with a focus on women and children.
• Creating a family culture of giving back to the community.
• Warrick Dunn Charities’s partnership with affordable housing programs.
• The magic of transforming the awardees' house into a home.
• Whitney’s greatest memory of presenting a mother with her new home.
• Who is Whitney A. Jackson?
• Whitney shares words of wisdom for people considering careers in non profit mission driven work.

Host: Tommi A. Vincent / @ChefTommiV / www.TommiV.comGuest:Whitney A. Jackson
Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Tantillo Productions
Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie

"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 success to the next.

Leslie Satchell, CEO and Founder of Stretch, joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:

• What Leslie does in the world of sports.
• How athletic skills and discipline transfer outside of sports.
• Leslie shares how her unique experience of working with the NFLPA and NFL has made her a unicorn in the space of equipping players who desire to transition to an executive.
• The value of institutional knowledge and the currency of relationships.
• The importance of cultivating all relationships as you move through your career.
• What’s next for Leslie.

Host: Tommi A. Vincent / @ChefTommiV / www.TommiV.com
Guest: Leslie Satchell
Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Tantillo ProductionsMusic
By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie

"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 Executive Consultant at Boom Media and Image Consulting , joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:

• Being intentional for others while ensuring the proper measure of intentionality is applied to you.
• Experience is life’s greatest teacher. The lessons Tamara has learned.
• Other streams of revenue Tamara activated as she built her roster of clients.
• How Tamara transferred her knowledge as a television producer to her public relations business.
• The opportunities available for women on the business side of sports.

Host: Tommi A. Vincent / @ChefTommiV / www.TommiV.com
Guest: Tamara Washington
Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Tantillo Productions
Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie

"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:

• Who is Odessa?
• Birthing the Women’s National Football Conference.
• How to make strides in getting women playing tackle football compensated.
• OJ’s proven success.
• Being a disruptor to generate change that benefits all.
• When you’re the first, looking for comparison is second nature. Removing the comparison so women can simply shine.
• How Odessa desires for her children to see her.

Host: Tommi A. Vincent / @ChefTommiV / www.TommiV.com
Guest: Odessa Jenkins
Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Tantillo ProductionsMusic
By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie