Stay A While

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.

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Follow us on Instagram @stayawhileshow
You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommiv
Visit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country’s Instagram @vincentcountry

Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue Media
https://www.instagram.com/skaibluemedia

Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiE
https://www.instagram.com/stichiz

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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 Media
Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiE


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* 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 Media
Music 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 Dunbar

Welcome 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 Dunbar


Connect 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 @stayawhileshow
You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommiv
Visit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country’s Instagram @vincentcountry

Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue Media
https://www.instagram.com/skaibluemedia

Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiE
https://www.instagram.com/stichiz

LEAVE 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 Martin


Welcome 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 Martin


Connect with Heather Martin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechefmommy/




Connect with Me!
You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommiv
Visit 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 Media

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

LEAVE 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-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 - 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 Women


Key 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 Khadija
Khadijah's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/khadijah-abdul-mateen
Khadijah's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/khadiyogini/?hl=en


Connect with Zakiyyah
Zakiyyah's Website - www.zakiyyah-am.com
Zakiyyah's Twitter - https://twitter.com/twinx2103?lang=en

Checkout the Unearth and Bloom website and follow them on Instagram!



Connect with Me!
You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommiv
Visit 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 Media

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

LEAVE 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 Khadija
Khadijah's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/khadijah-abdul-mateen
Khadijah's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/khadiyogini/?hl=en


Connect with Zakiyyah
Zakiyyah's Website - www.zakiyyah-am.com
Zakiyyah's Twitter - https://twitter.com/twinx2103?lang=en

Check out the Unearth and Bloom website and follow them on Instagram!



Connect with Me!
You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommiv
Visit 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 Media

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

LEAVE 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!