Up On Game

“One of the things just for me personally: The ability to maintain my joy is recognizing that everything is not a crisis.” - Tommi Vincent

Welcome 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 since 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 altogether, 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-Burford

Connect with Diahann

Twitter: https://twitter.com/billingsdiahann

Website: www.risetowin.org

LinkedIn: @diahann-billings-burford-ab030885

Facebook: diahann.billingsburford

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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Adam chats with Anthony Conway, Talent Producer at Complex Networks. They discuss, budgeting for sneakers, the growth of sneaker media and why you should wear whatever you want! #upongame

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Up On Game host TJ Houshmandzadeh drops by to chop it up with Colin. They're talking Deshaun Watson, Baker Mayfield, Matty Ice and all the breaking news around the NFL.

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"I didn't dance, I ran through your ass!" Brian Mitchell had a 14 yr career in the NFL with over 23k yards second to Jerry Rice. And, yet, he is not in the Pro Football Hall Of Fame. Listen as Mitchell speaks directly to the voters about being overlooked. Plus, LaVar Arrington talks with Brian about the longevity of his career, and would Brian have changed his ways with the NIL?

UP On GAME Presents Conversations With A Legend. LaVar Arrington is sitting down with the best from the field, the stage, and beyond. These are intimate conversations and storytelling with legendary humans about their lives and successful careers. In this episode, Arrington talks with Super Bowl Champion 14yr NFL Legend Brian Mitchell.

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LaVar Arrington, TJ Houshmandzadeh, and Plaxico Burress react to the huge news of the Cleveland Browns acquiring Deshaun Watson. The guys look at the impact Watson will have on the Browns and the AFC North race, and debate the best landing spots for Baker Mayfield. What does the Watson trade mean for quarterback situations with the 49ers, Colts, Panthers, Saints, Falcons...? Plus, AFC West or North - which is the best division in football?

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LaVar Arrington, TJ Houshmandzadeh, and Plaxico Burress discuss all the angles of the Packers trading Davante Adams to the Raiders. TJ and Plaxico break down why they don't believe the reports of the Packers making an equal offer to what the Raiders gave the star WR. The guys examine what is next for the Packers and look at the Raiders' place in the AFC West. Plaxico breaks down why another Raiders acquisition may actually be the best move of the offseason. Plus, the guys revisit the early days of developing their NFL-level work ethic in this edition of A Legendary Moment with Commanders standout DE Jonathan Allen.

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Jonathan Allen: "Football is fun...it's not life or death but that's how serious I take it"

LaVar: I'm ready to die for it

Jonathan Allen: 'Yeah"

Can we same the same? These NFL Legends are built differently. From the drive inside to the mentality, it takes to step on the field. LaVar Arrington is dropping another one on you as he talks to Washington Commanders Pro Bowl DE Jonathan Allen. Allen gives praise to the two guys in his life that made him what he is today. Listen as he describes his defining moment and how coach Saban gave him the advice at Alabama. So what kind of dogs did Alabama have? The kind of dogs that made him tell a reporter "Alabama Does" after a semi-final blowout game.

UP On GAME Presents Conversations With A Legend. LaVar Arrington is sitting down with the best from the field, the stage, and beyond. These are intimate conversations and storytelling with legendary humans about their lives and successful careers. In this episode, Arrington talks with Washington Commanders Pro Bowl DE Jonathan Allen.

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Jonathan Allen: "Football is fun...it's not life or death but that's how serious I take it"

LaVar: I'm ready to die for it

Jonathan Allen: 'Yeah"

Can we same the same? These NFL Legends are built differently. From the drive inside to the mentality, it takes to step on the field. LaVar Arrington is dropping another one on you as he talks to Washington Commanders Pro Bowl DE Jonathan Allen. Allen gives praise to the two guys in his life that made him what he is today. Listen as he describes his defining moment and how coach Saban gave him the advice at Alabama. So what kind of dogs did Alabama have? The kind of dogs that made him tell a reporter "Alabama Does" after a semi-final blowout game.

UP On GAME Presents Conversations With A Legend. LaVar Arrington is sitting down with the best from the field, the stage, and beyond. These are intimate conversations and storytelling with legendary humans about their lives and successful careers. In this episode, Arrington talks with Washington Commanders Pro Bowl DE Jonathan Allen.

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In this episode, with special guest Vijay Koduri (Co-Founder of Sizzle.gg), we discuss using artificial intelligence to create highlights for esports events and streamers, Vijay spending over seven years at Google, building a B2B product vs B2C, and so much more!

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“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 Broussard

Welcome 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 Broussard

Connect with Dr. Dominique Broussard

Podcast: Cultivating H.E.R. Space

Website: www.drdominiquebroussard.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

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