Episodes

  • In Her Words: The Unification Power of Sports(w/ Mori Taheripour)

    In Her Words: The Unification Power of Sports(w/ Mori Taheripour)
    Aug 23 2023
    "Your job can’t be you’re trying to find purpose, because you need purpose…" - Mori Taheripour

    There are many paths to reach a destination. Trusting your process will point you in the right direction is key to ultimately getting there.

    Mori Taheripour, negotiation expert, author, speaker, and advisor joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
    • How Mori started working sports.
    • Mori’s love for sports and its unification powers.
    • Mori shares how purposeful and fulfilling her work is, and enlightens us on purpose, evolving as we open our hearts to the journey.
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    Host: Tommi A. Vincent / @ChefTommiV / www.TommiV.com
    Guest: Mori Taheripour / https://www.moritaheripour.com
    Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Tantillo ProductionsMusic
    By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie
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    25 mins
  • In Her Words w/ Erika Kegler

    In Her Words w/ Erika Kegler
    Aug 9 2023
    "Longevity is everything." - Erika Kegler

    Sports have the power to transport you around the globe. Today’s guest is impacting the professional world of tennis and developing the athletes who play the game.

    Erika Kegler, Director of Player Development, Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
    • Erika’s role and responsibilities at ATP.
    • What professional development programs entail for young professional tennis players.
    • Erika shares how her love of sports ultimately led her to professional tennis.
    • Connecting to sports with her father, and how she continues their bond at special sporting events.
    • The most rewarding aspect of Erika’s work at ATP.
    • Resilience in the journey.
    • Erika the woman.


    Host: Tommi A. Vincent / @ChefTommiV / www.TommiV.com
    Guest: Erika Kegler
    Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Tantillo Productions
    Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie
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    17 mins
  • In Her Words: Give and It Shall Be Given Unto You (w/ Whitney A. Jackson)

    In Her Words: Give and It Shall Be Given Unto You (w/ Whitney A. Jackson)
    Jul 26 2023
    "Everybody's life has value and purpose." - Whitney A. Jackson

    Everyone has something positive to contribute to the community. We are all sisters and brothers in the human family. The more we know about each other, the better we know how to show up for one another. Today’s guest is showing up for women and children through Warrick Dunn Charities Inc.

    Whitney A. Jackson, Warrick Dunn Charities Inc. Executive Director, joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
    • Warrick Dunn Charities Homes for the Holidays flagship program, in honor of Betty Smothers, Warrick’s mother.
    • Whitney’s 20 years of impactful work in the community with a focus on women and children.
    • Creating a family culture of giving back to the community.
    • Warrick Dunn Charities’s partnership with affordable housing programs.
    • The magic of transforming the awardees' house into a home.
    • Whitney’s greatest memory of presenting a mother with her new home.
    • Who is Whitney A. Jackson?
    • Whitney shares words of wisdom for people considering careers in non profit mission driven work.


    Host: Tommi A. Vincent / @ChefTommiV / www.TommiV.comGuest:Whitney A. Jackson
    Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Tantillo Productions
    Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie
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    24 mins
  • In Her Words: Once A Teacher Always A Teacher (w/ Leslie Satchell)

    In Her Words: Once A Teacher Always A Teacher (w/ Leslie Satchell)
    Jul 12 2023
    "Your success in one space can transfer over to another space, regardless of what it is." - Leslie Satchell

    In due time the student has the opportunity to become the teacher. Today’s guest was a scholar track athlete at UVA and a third grade teacher. Now she is coaching and providing professional development to the next class of executives and coaches in professional sports. Leslie Satchell takes us to school on how to transfer one success to the next.

    Leslie Satchell, CEO and Founder of Stretch, joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
    • What Leslie does in the world of sports.
    • How athletic skills and discipline transfer outside of sports.
    • Leslie shares how her unique experience of working with the NFLPA and NFL has made her a unicorn in the space of equipping players who desire to transition to an executive.
    • The value of institutional knowledge and the currency of relationships.
    • The importance of cultivating all relationships as you move through your career.
    • What’s next for Leslie.

    Host: Tommi A. Vincent / @ChefTommiV / www.TommiV.com
    Guest: Leslie Satchell
    Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Tantillo ProductionsMusic
    By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie
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    13 mins
  • In Her Words: She Got Game (w/ Tamara Washington)

    In Her Words: She Got Game (w/ Tamara Washington)
    Jun 28 2023
    "The athletes who are successful after the game are the ones who took authority when they were in the game ." - Tamara Washington

    Experience is life’s greatest teacher. The key is applying the lessons learned along the way. Working with professional athletes and entertainers comes with many rewards and challenges. Today’s guest has acquired many lessons in her career as sports publicist and manager.

    Tamara Washington, Founder and Executive Consultant at Boom Media and Image Consulting , joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
    • Being intentional for others while ensuring the proper measure of intentionality is applied to you.
    • Experience is life’s greatest teacher. The lessons Tamara has learned.
    • Other streams of revenue Tamara activated as she built her roster of clients.
    • How Tamara transferred her knowledge as a television producer to her public relations business.
    • The opportunities available for women on the business side of sports.

    Host: Tommi A. Vincent / @ChefTommiV / www.TommiV.com
    Guest: Tamara Washington
    Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Tantillo Productions
    Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie
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    32 mins
  • In Her Words: Winning Against All Odds (w/ Odessa "OJ" Jenkins)

    In Her Words: Winning Against All Odds (w/ Odessa "OJ" Jenkins)
    Jun 15 2023
    "Dont't put women in a box." - Odessa Jenkins

    People talk about embracing the process. How many realize the process is where your dream unfolds before your eyes? The key is remaining committed even when the odds are stacked up against you. Today’s guest has a champion heart. She is committed to winning against all odds.

    Odessa Jenkins, Founder of Women’s National Football Conference, joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
    • Who is Odessa?
    • Birthing the Women’s National Football Conference.
    • How to make strides in getting women playing tackle football compensated.
    • OJ’s proven success.
    • Being a disruptor to generate change that benefits all.
    • When you’re the first, looking for comparison is second nature. Removing the comparison so women can simply shine.
    • How Odessa desires for her children to see her.

    Host: Tommi A. Vincent / @ChefTommiV / www.TommiV.com
    Guest: Odessa Jenkins
    Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Tantillo ProductionsMusic
    By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie
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    24 mins
  • In Her Words: When Purpose Finds You (w/ Alvina Alston)

    In Her Words: When Purpose Finds You (w/ Alvina Alston)
    Jun 1 2023
    "Fit out, don’t fit in!" - Alvina Alston

    Imagine setting up your office in a bathroom stall. Today’s guest was determined to walk into her calling to assist others in telling their stories. Alvina Alston has represented clients across all sports and entertainment. She is a builder of people. Alvina takes us to class on remaining true to who you are and humors us with her vibrant storytelling.

    Alvina Alston, CEO at More Media Hits L.L.C, joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:
    • Everything does not have to look perfect for you to step into your calling.
    • Don’t talk yourself out of pursuing a purpose. Your gift is your qualifier.
    • Being proud of who you are.

    Host: Tommi A. Vincent / @ChefTommiV / www.TommiV.com
    Guest: Alvina Alston / @moremediahits / https://moremediahits.com
    Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent, Dimitri Golden, and Tantillo Productions
    Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie
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    22 mins
  • In Her Words w/ Guest Jennifer King

    In Her Words w/ Guest Jennifer King
    May 17 2023
    13 mins