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Stay A While

Stay A While

著者： Tommi A. Vincent
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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.Copyright Tommi A. Vincent 社会科学
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  • Owning the Spotlight: Deonna Purrazzo on Discipline, Confidence, and Becoming The Virtuosa

    Owning the Spotlight: Deonna Purrazzo on Discipline, Confidence, and Becoming The Virtuosa
    2026/06/03
    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 levels of professional wrestling, she has earned multiple championships and the respect of fans and peers alike through both her athleticism and authenticity.

    But this conversation goes beyond the ring. We talk about confidence, identity, longevity, reinvention, and what it takes to believe in yourself even when the spotlight feels heavy. Deonna opens up about pursuing greatness on her own terms, navigating pressure, and the mindset required to sustain success in a demanding industry.

    This episode is for anyone learning how to own their voice, trust their talent, and keep showing up with conviction.

    In This Episode, We Explore:
    • The discipline and mindset behind elite performance
    • Building confidence in highly competitive environments
    • Longevity, reinvention, and evolving through every season
    • Navigating pressure, criticism, and public expectations
    • The power of self-belief and staying authentic
    • What women in sports entertainment can teach us about leadership and resilience
    • Defining success on your own terms
    About Our Guest:
    Deonna Purrazzo is an internationally recognized professional wrestler known as The Virtuosa. Celebrated for her technical mastery and championship career, Deonna has competed across major wrestling organizations and established herself as one of the most skilled performers of her generation. Beyond athletics, she uses her platform to inspire confidence, perseverance, and self-belief—encouraging others to pursue excellence both personally and professionally.

    This episode is for:
    • Women navigating high-performance environments
    • Athletes, entrepreneurs, and creatives pursuing excellence
    • Anyone rebuilding confidence or redefining success
    • Leaders seeking resilience, discipline, and longevity
    • Fans of women’s sports and sports entertainment
    🍽️ At the Table:
    At Stay A While, we believe strength is built long before the world applauds it. Deonna reminds us that confidence isn’t about perfection—it’s about trusting who you are, continuing to evolve, and refusing to shrink in rooms you were meant to stand tall in. Her story is a powerful reminder that discipline creates freedom, resilience creates longevity, and authenticity creates legacy.

    📲 Stay Connected:
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    • Share this episode with someone pursuing greatness on their own terms
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    23 分
  • Redefining Play: Dr. Mimi Nartey on Leadership, Equity, Sports, and Building Belonging

    Redefining Play: Dr. Mimi Nartey on Leadership, Equity, Sports, and Building Belonging
    2026/05/27
    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 national initiatives that reimagine sports fields as essential public health infrastructure, Dr. Mimi Nartey’s journey is both inspiring and deeply impactful.

    As the Founding President of Playing for Keeps Association, Mimi is building public-private partnerships that create equitable access to high-quality sports and play spaces for underserved communities—proving that where children play matters just as much as where they learn.

    This conversation explores leadership, systems change, motherhood, purpose, empowerment, and the transformative power of investing in people and place.

    In This Episode, We Explore:
    • Why sports and play are essential to public health and youth development
    • Building equitable communities through infrastructure and belonging
    • Transitioning from elite athlete to social entrepreneur and philanthropist
    • Leadership lessons from competing on the world stage
    • The intersection of science, education, policy, and community impact
    • Parenting, identity, and navigating leadership as a woman of influence
    • What it means to create legacy-driven work that changes lives
    About Our Guest:

    Dr. Mimi Nartey is an interdisciplinary scholar, former professional soccer player, philanthropist, and the Founding President of Playing for Keeps Association.

    A former member of Ghana’s national women’s soccer team, Mimi represented her country in the FIFA Women's World Cup and earned a silver medal at the African Women’s Cup of Nations.

    Her academic and professional work spans public health, climate science, women’s empowerment, youth development, and social innovation. She holds degrees from Columbia University and has lectured at institutions including University of California, Los Angeles, Occidental College, and Loyola Marymount University.

    Through her leadership, storytelling, and advocacy, Mimi continues to champion a future where every child—regardless of zip code—has access to safe, dignified spaces to play, grow, and dream.

    Learn more about the ways Dr. Nartey is transforming the play field at Play for Keeps

    This episode is for:
    • Women leaders and entrepreneurs building purpose-driven work
    • Changemakers focused on equity, youth development, and impact
    • Parents and community advocates invested in the next generation
    • Athletes transitioning into leadership and philanthropy
    • Anyone passionate about creating systems that serve people with dignity
    At the Table:

    At Stay A While, we believe some of the most meaningful conversations happen when vision meets humanity.

    Dr. Mimi Nartey reminds us that leadership is not only about achievement—it’s about creating pathways for others to thrive.

    Her story is a masterclass in purpose, innovation, and what becomes possible when we invest in communities with intention and care.

    Because every child deserves more than survival. They deserve a place to belong.
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    26 分
  • Built Through the Battle: Leilani Caamal on Injury, Discipline, and Unshakable Belief

    Built Through the Battle: Leilani Caamal on Injury, Discipline, and Unshakable Belief
    2026/05/20
    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.

    But this conversation goes far beyond football.

    We talk about persevering through injury, the mental fortitude required to compete at an elite level, balancing a full-time career while training full-time, and the steadfast faith in Jesus Christ that continues to anchor her through every challenge and victory.

    This episode is for anyone who has ever had to fight through setbacks while still showing up for the calling on their life.

    In This Episode, We Explore:
    • The rise and future of women’s football
    • What it takes to become a championship-level athlete
    • Navigating injury recovery and rebuilding confidence
    • Mental toughness, discipline, and perseverance under pressure
    • Balancing full-time work with elite athletic training
    • Staying grounded through faith and purpose
    • The advice Leilani would give her younger self
    About Our Guest:

    Leilani Caamal Leilani Caamal is a former collegiate football standout and linebacker for the Golden State Storm in the Women's National Football Conference. Known as one of the most dynamic players in the sport, Leilani is a 5-time NAIA National Champion with Ottawa Flag Football and continues to inspire athletes through her resilience, leadership, and relentless work ethic.

    Off the field, she balances a demanding professional career while continuing to train and compete at an elite level—demonstrating what true commitment and sacrifice look like in pursuit of greatness.

    This episode is for:
    • Women athletes and competitors striving for excellence
    • Anyone navigating setbacks, injuries, or seasons of rebuilding
    • Leaders balancing ambition, discipline, and personal growth
    • Young women pursuing dreams in sports and beyond
    • Those seeking encouragement to keep going when life gets hard
    🍽️ At the Table:

    At Stay A While, we believe some of life’s greatest lessons are born in the moments that test us most.

    Leilani’s journey reminds us that perseverance isn’t about never falling—it’s about choosing to rise again with courage, conviction, and belief.

    Her story is a testament to resilience, sacrifice, and trusting the process even when the outcome isn’t yet visible.

    Because sometimes the greatest victories happen long before the scoreboard ever changes.

    📲 Stay Connected:
    • Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, life, resilience, and legacy
    • Share this episode with an athlete or dreamer who needs encouragement
    • Join the conversation online and tag us while you listen or watch
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    18 分
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