In this episode of Tea with Tamela, I sit down with Debbie Winans for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about faith, identity, and stepping into God’s calling—no matter the season.

Debbie shares what it was like growing up in the renowned Winans family, surrounded by music, legacy, and a life in the spotlight. From performing on Broadway to sharing the stage with Whitney Houston, she opens up about the highs of her early career and the unique pressures that came with it.

But in the midst of success, Debbie felt God leading her to step away from music—a decision that required deep faith, trust, and surrender. She reflects on that season of obedience, what it taught her, and how it shaped the woman she is today.

Now, years later, Debbie is stepping back onto the stage with a renewed sense of purpose and calling. We also dive into what it truly means to be a Proverbs 31 woman in today’s world—balancing faith, family, and purpose with grace and intention.

This conversation is full of wisdom, encouragement, and honest moments for anyone navigating change, trusting God’s timing, or rediscovering their purpose.

If you’re inspired by Debbie’s journey, be sure to follow her and check out her music!

Listen: Debbie Winans

Follow: @debbie.winans

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ABOUT TAMELA DAVIS:

Tamela Davis is passionate about impacting lives through love, encouragement, and intentional living. Her heart is to build community and share the hope, peace, and truth of Jesus Christ in a way that feels real and relatable.

She’s also the first to admit—she loves to laugh. Joy, humor, and authenticity are at the core of who she is, and she’s never afraid to let her guard down to create meaningful connections and help others grow.

Tamela is a full-time homeschool mom of six, a certified Life Coach, and holds a bachelor’s degree in English. She has a natural gift for creating a peaceful, purpose-filled home and is known (especially by her family!) for keeping everything—from the junk drawer to the fridge—perfectly organized.

A true foodie at heart and a natural giver, Tamela is deeply passionate about serving others. Alongside her husband, Demario Davis of the New York Jets, she is committed to building a strong, faith-centered family while navigating the rhythms of football life.

Visit: thefword.us

Follow: @tamelagilldavis

In this episode of Tea with Tamela, I sit down with Jasmine Sweet, a lifestyle blogger and content creator based in Nashville, TN, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about work, family, and purpose. We talk about the realities of balancing life at home and in business, the unseen effort behind being an influencer, and what it takes to build a life that aligns with your calling. Jasmine shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, opening up about the challenges, fears, and wins along the way.

Growing up in a large, creative, and entrepreneurial family, Jasmine developed a strong work ethic early on. After earning degrees from the University of Memphis and Union University, she built a career in digital marketing and communications across multiple industries before stepping into her own brand and purpose-driven work.

In this conversation, Jasmine reflects on marriage, motherhood, and navigating major life transitions while learning to trust God’s timing. She also shares insight on setting boundaries, staying present with family, and pursuing your passions with intention.

If you’re inspired by Jasmine’s journey, be sure to follow her and check out her podcast to hear more.

Listen: The Sweet House
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New episodes of Tea with Tamela drop every Wednesday at 5:00 PM CST. Be sure to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone you love 🤎ABOUT TAMELA DAVIS: Tamela Davis is passionate about impacting lives through love, encouragement, and intentional living. Her heart is to build community and share the hope, peace, and truth of Jesus Christ in a way that feels real and relatable.She’s also the first to admit—she loves to laugh. Joy, humor, and authenticity are at the core of who she is, and she’s never afraid to let her guard down to create meaningful connections and help others grow.Tamela is a full-time homeschool mom of six, a certified Life Coach, and holds a bachelor’s degree in English. She has a natural gift for creating a peaceful, purpose-filled home and is known (especially by her family!) for keeping everything—from the junk drawer to the fridge—perfectly organized.A true foodie at heart and a natural giver, Tamela is deeply passionate about serving others. Alongside her husband, Demario Davis of the New York Jets, she is committed to building a strong, faith-centered family while navigating the rhythms of football life.Visit: thefword.usFollow:  @tamelagilldavis 

In this episode of Tea with Tamela, I sit down with Clarke Byard for an honest and heartfelt conversation about love, motherhood, and trusting God’s plan, especially when it looks different than your own.

From dating her husband, NFL safety Kevin Byard, since high school to navigating long distance, personal growth, and seasons of uncertainty and building a life through the ever-changing rhythm of the NFL, Clarke shares what it’s looked like to grow up in marriage, navigate constant transitions, and choose partnership over sacrifice.

The conversation takes a deeper turn as we open up about pregnancy and motherhood in the midst of a demanding football lifestyle, what it’s like to carry and care for children while moving city to city, and how each season requires a different level of surrender and trust in God.

Clarke also shares her powerful home birth story, the lessons she’s learned through community and mentorship, and how she and her family are intentionally building a legacy that extends far beyond the game through their foundation work.

My prayer is that this episode reminds you that even when life feels uncertain, God’s plan is always steady and often better than anything we could have planned for ourselves.

If you’re inspired by Clarke’s journey, follow along and explore the Byard Family Legacy to learn how you can make a difference or apply for a grant.

Visit: byardfamilylegacy.org
Follow: @clarkebyard

New episodes of Tea with Tamela drop every Wednesday at 5:00 PM CST. Be sure to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone you love 🤎

ABOUT TAMELA DAVIS: 

Tamela Davis is passionate about impacting lives through love, encouragement, and intentional living. Her heart is to build community and share the hope, peace, and truth of Jesus Christ in a way that feels real and relatable.

She’s also the first to admit—she loves to laugh. Joy, humor, and authenticity are at the core of who she is, and she’s never afraid to let her guard down to create meaningful connections and help others grow.

Tamela is a full-time homeschool mom of six, a certified Life Coach, and holds a bachelor’s degree in English. She has a natural gift for creating a peaceful, purpose-filled home and is known (especially by her family!) for keeping everything—from the junk drawer to the fridge—perfectly organized.

A true foodie at heart and a natural giver, Tamela is deeply passionate about serving others. Alongside her husband, Demario Davis of the New York Jets, she is committed to building a strong, faith-centered family while navigating the rhythms of football life.

Visit: thefword.us

Follow: @tamelagilldavis  

What does it really mean to train for life? In this episode of Tea with Tamela, I sit down with my husband, Demario Davis, linebacker for the New York Jets, and Gerell Webb, personal trainer and fitness influencer, for a conversation that goes far beyond the gym. Together, we dive into purpose, legacy, and what it truly means to train for life.

Gerell shares his powerful journey of discovering purpose through fitness and how that calling has shaped both his personal and professional path. We talk about the importance of showing up consistently, building lasting habits, and using fitness as a foundation for something bigger than yourself.

We also explore how nutrition plays a key role in fueling performance—not only in workouts, but in everyday life—and how making intentional choices can elevate your energy, mindset, and overall well-being. Throughout the conversation, we break down simple, practical ways you can start applying these fitness and wellness principles to your own routine, no matter where you’re starting.

This episode is full of encouragement, insight, and actionable takeaways, all centered around building a stronger, healthier, more purposeful life.

New episodes of Tea with Tamela drop every Wednesday at 5:00 PM CST. Be sure to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone you love 🤎

If you’re inspired by Gerell’s journey, follow him and explore the G Series to learn how you can make fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits a part of your everyday life.

Visit: thegseriesfit.com

Follow: @thegerellwebb

ABOUT TAMELA DAVIS:

Tamela Davis is passionate about impacting lives through love, encouragement, and intentional living. Her heart is to build community and share the hope, peace, and truth of Jesus Christ in a way that feels real and relatable.

She’s also the first to admit—she loves to laugh. Joy, humor, and authenticity are at the core of who she is, and she’s never afraid to let her guard down to create meaningful connections and help others grow.

Tamela is a full-time homeschool mom of six, a certified Life Coach, and holds a bachelor’s degree in English. She has a natural gift for creating a peaceful, purpose-filled home and is known (especially by her family!) for keeping everything—from the junk drawer to the fridge—perfectly organized.

A true foodie at heart and a natural giver, Tamela is deeply passionate about serving others. Alongside her husband, Demario Davis of the New York Jets, she is committed to building a strong, faith-centered family while navigating the rhythms of football life.

Visit: ⁠thefword.us

Follow: @tamelagilldavis

In this episode, I sit down with three of my oldest kids for a real and joy-filled conversation about life growing up in a big family. We talk about our journey with homeschooling, what daily life looks like in our home, and how we navigate the rhythms of the off-season and football season.

From their perspective, you’ll hear the little moments, the funny stories, and the values that shape our faith-centered family.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to raise a strong family, homeschool your kids, and balance the demands of football life and a full schedule, this conversation is for you.

New episodes of Tea with Tamela drop every Wednesday at 5:00 PM CST. Be sure to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone you love 🤎

Visit: thefword.us | Follow: @tamelagilldavis

ABOUT TAMELA DAVIS:

Tamela Davis is passionate about impacting lives through love, encouragement, and intentional living. Her heart is to build community and share the hope, peace, and truth of Jesus Christ in a way that feels real and relatable.

She’s also the first to admit—she loves to laugh. Joy, humor, and authenticity are at the core of who she is, and she’s never afraid to let her guard down to create meaningful connections and help others grow.

Tamela is a full-time homeschool mom of six, a certified Life Coach, and holds a bachelor’s degree in English. She has a natural gift for creating a peaceful, purpose-filled home and is known (especially by her family!) for keeping everything—from the junk drawer to the fridge—perfectly organized.

A true foodie at heart and a natural giver, Tamela is deeply passionate about serving others. Alongside her husband, Demario Davis of the New York Jets, she is committed to building a strong, faith-centered family while navigating the rhythms of football life.

In this episode, I sit down with my husband, Demario Davis, linebacker for the New York Jets, for an honest conversation about our very first year navigating life in the NFL.

Within just over a year, we met, started dating, got engaged, got married, and he was drafted to the NFL—talk about life moving fast! In this episode, we share the full story of how it all happened.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a strong foundation in the middle of uncertainty, this conversation is for you.

New episodes of Tea with Tamela drop every Wednesday at 5:00 PM CST. Be sure to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone you love. 🤎

In this episode, I sit down with Tommi A. Vincent for an honest conversation about faith, mental health, and healing.

Tommi is a thought leader, public speaker, and passionate advocate for women. She’s the immediate past Chairwoman of the National Domestic Violence Hotline Board of Directors and the co-founder and COO of Vincent Country®, a lifestyle brand centered on Faith, Family, and Food. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, CBS, Hallmark, and other national media. Tommi and her husband, Troy Vincent, Executive Vice President of the NFL, also lead initiatives to support families and communities.

We talk about Jesus and therapy, navigating mental health as a Christian, family, leadership, and why faith and therapy can truly work hand in hand. This episode is a reminder that faith and therapy can support each other as we take steps forward in our journey.

On this episode, I sit down with Nikki Jordan, wife of NFL star Cam Jordan, to talk about what life is really like as an NFL wife. From the glamorous WAG lifestyle to the everyday realities of raising kids, Nikki opens up about breaking stereotypes and showing the world that there’s so much more behind the Instagram posts.We also get candid about the challenges they’ve faced together—including a home break-in—and how they keep their family strong through it all. Whether you’re curious about NFL family life, navigating public perception, or just looking for an honest conversation about love, family, and faith, this episode is full of insight, laughs, and heartfelt moments.https://thefword.us/ by Tamela Davis

In this episode, I’m joined by my husband, Demario Davis — NFL Saints Linebacker — for a heartfelt Q&A where we open up about our faith, our family, and our careers. We talk about the journey we’ve been on, the challenges we’ve faced, and the lessons that continue to shape us both on and off the field.I loved sharing this conversation with him, and I hope it gives you a deeper look into our world, our hearts, and the purpose behind what we do. Grab a cup and spend some time with us!https://thefword.us/ by Tamela Davis