Stay A While

Stay A While

If food is a love language then this podcast is virtual soul food. Host Tommi A. Vincent is a NFL wife, chef, life-coach and domestic violence survivor who found her recipe for healing was through using food as medicine. Stay A While with those who hunger for connection as human beings, who have faced the impossible, and are still standing to tell their stories. Your presence is welcome. So take a seat at the table and make yourself at home. It’s time for some comfort food for your soul.

Episodes

June 17, 2026 27 mins
Take a seat… and stay a while. 

Today's conversation is about vision, courage, and what happens when someone decides to build what they wish existed.

I’m honored to welcome Elizabeth 'Dillow' Jenkins to Stay A While.

As President and COO of the Women's National Football Conference, Dillow is leading a movement that is transforming the future of women’s sports.

What began as a pers...
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    Take a seat… and stay a while. Some of the most powerful leaders are the ones who quietly show up, serve consistently, and invest in the people around them.

    In this inspiring episode of Stay A While, I sit down with Jon Hooper, Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Emeryville and Oakland, whose journey is a testament to the power of hard work, humility, and purpose-driven leadership. 

    Jon's story began as a teenag...
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    Take a seat… and stay a while. In this dynamic episode of Stay A While, we welcome Deonna Purrazzo—world-class professional wrestler, champion, and one of the most respected technical performers in women’s sports entertainment.

    Known around the world as The Virtuosa, Deonna has built a career defined by discipline, precision, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Competing at the highest ...
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    Take a seat… and stay a while. In this powerful and purpose-driven episode of Stay A While, we welcome Dr. Mimi Nartey—an interdisciplinary scholar, former professional athlete, social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and visionary leader whose work is transforming the way communities think about sports, health, and belonging.

    From representing Ghana on the world stage in the FIFA Women's World Cup to leading natio...
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    Take a seat… and stay a while.

    In this powerful episode of Stay A While, we sit down with Leilani Caamal—former collegiate football standout, linebacker for the Golden State Storm, and one of the most decorated players in women’s football.

    A 5-time NAIA National Champion with Ottawa Flag Football, Leilani’s story is one of resilience, grit, discipline, and unwavering determination. 
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    Take a seat… and stay a while.

    This episode is held with tenderness, intention, and deep respect. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we welcome April Simpkins—Ambassador for National Alliance on Mental Illness, Founder & CEO of Paragon Strategy Partners, and co-author of By the Time You Read This.

    April is also the mother of Cheslie Kryst, whose brilliance, compassion, and light impacted so ma...
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    Take a seat… and Stay A While. In this powerful and inspiring episode of Stay A While, we welcome Laneah Bryan—a world champion athlete, entrepreneur, and trailblazer helping redefine the future of women’s sports.

    From the hardwood to the global stage, Laneah’s journey is one of discipline, resilience, and bold vision. A former collegiate basketball player turned elite flag football athlete, she now ...
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    In this powerful episode of Stay A While, we sit down with Damar Hamlin—safety for the Buffalo Bills and founder of the Chasing M’s Foundation—for a conversation grounded in faith, resilience, and gratitude.

    Football may be his profession, but community impact is his legacy.

    Damar shares the heart behind launching the Chasing M’s Foundation in 2020, a mission-driven organization dedicated to he...
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    What if the story you’ve been sitting on is the very thing that unlocks your next level? In this powerful episode of Stay A While, we gather at the table with storytelling and personal narrative coach Ty Spells—a trusted guide for leaders, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven organizations ready to communicate with clarity, purpose, and impact. Ty has helped countless individuals and organizations refine their voice, eleva...
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    What does it take to build something meaningful—and stay grounded while doing it? In this powerful episode of Stay A While, we sit down with Julia Hartz, co-founder of Eventbrite, to explore the mindset, courage, and quiet conviction required to turn an idea into a global movement. From launching Eventbrite at just 25 years old to leading one of the world’s most recognized event platforms for over two decades, Julia sha...
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    Take a seat… and stay a while. In this powerful and purpose-filled episode of Stay A While, we gather around the table with Mizpah Brown-Rich, CEO and Co-Founder of Joshua’s Gift, Inc., a nonprofit born from love, advocacy, and a mother’s unwavering commitment to her son Joshua with autism. This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to lead with compassion, to turn everything into purpose, and to cr...
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    Recorded live at Super Bowl 59’s Radio Row, this episode features an inspiring conversation with Laura Okmin and the incredible women of Galvanize, an organization empowering women in sports media. Host Tommi Vincent explores the impact of mentorship, the power of presence, and how these women are shaping the industry. Laura shares her personal journey, the lessons she’s learned from decades in sports broadcasting, and ...
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    Mea Boykins is a global entrepreneur making a bold move to Nigeria. In this episode, she shares how her international education and business ventures led her to a life of impact across continents. From studying at Spelman College to building connections worldwide, Mea’s journey is all about embracing opportunity and stepping into the unknown. She discusses the importance of global citizenship, the challenges and rewards of re...
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    Alex Ebanks, VP of Communications at Fiserv, shares her journey from Spelman College to leading major brand communications on a global stage. From her early PR internships to handling media at the Essence Festival and the Super Bowl, Alex talks about the power of storytelling and branding in corporate leadership. She discusses the transferable skills that helped her navigate industries, the importance of mentorship, and how effecti...
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    In this compelling episode, Tommi Vincent sits down with Arielle Comer, a newly certified NFL agent, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of being a Black woman in sports representation. From her legal background to her passion for protecting athletes' futures, Ariel shares why being a ‘mama bear’ is her greatest strength in the game. With a focus on integrity, advocacy, and ensuring long-term financial stability for ...
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    Dr. K. Renee Horton is breaking barriers in the world of physics and inspiring the next generation of Black women in STEM. In this empowering episode of Stay A While, host Tommi Vincent sits down with Dr. Horton to discuss her journey from childhood dreams of space to becoming a leading voice in science and education. She shares the challenges she faced, including overcoming hearing loss, navigating a male-dominated field, and bala...
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    Christina Francis, President of Magic Johnson Enterprises, shares her journey of resilience, leadership, and purpose. She dives into the ‘Three P’s’—Pause, Pray, Proceed—and how this philosophy has shaped her career and success. Christina discusses the challenges of navigating corporate leadership, the importance of mentorship, and how faith plays a role in making major business decisions. She also pro...
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    Anjelika Perry, CEO of Black Travel Go, joins Stay A While to discuss how travel can be a tool for personal growth, healing, and building generational legacy. She shares her journey of traveling as a form of self-discovery, how she built a thriving business in the travel industry, and why it’s crucial for Black travelers to connect with communities worldwide. Anjelika also dives into the impact of grief on her journey and how...
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    Rebecca Crews is a true multi-hyphenate—entrepreneur, actress, singer, and now, fashion designer. In this episode of Stay A While, Tommi Vincent chats with Rebecca about launching her clothing line during the pandemic, her passion for beauty and style, and how faith has guided her path. She also opens up about the intersection of fashion and ministry as she embarks on a new chapter in leading a church. This conversation is fi...
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