Stay A While

“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 Vincent

Welcome 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 Rolle



Connect with Danisha Rolle
Website: https://setmagazine.com/
Twitter & Instagram: @d_rolle
LinkedIn: @danisha-rolle-75906b11
Facebook: danisha.hemphillrolle



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
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Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiE
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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: 27:57
Loving People From a Distance: 29:45
Walk Away, When You're Not Being Met Halfway: 41:47
How To Shake Fear Always Choose Yourself First: 43:52
Know Who You Are, Before People Try To Make You Someone Else 50:40


Host: Tommi Vincent (@cheftommiv)
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Guest: Dr.Brianna K. Parker
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Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue Media
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Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiE
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“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. Parker

Welcome 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. Brianna
Instagram: 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 @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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“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 Vincent

Welcome 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 McBay
Website: https://www.gabriellemcbay.com
Instagram: 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 @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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“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 Warner
Instagram: 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 @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

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“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 Pegues

Welcome 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 Vincent



Connect with Dr. Deborah Smith Pegues
Facebook: 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 @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

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“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 Vincent
Instagram: @troyvincentsr
Facebook: Troy Vincent, Sr
Website: https://troyvincent.com



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

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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 Media
Music 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.