“Self-love is not selfish, it is necessary. And it does not serve any of us well to have an outpouring of love for other people around us, and yet, we don't love ourselves.” - Tommi Vincent

Welcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! When you truly know who you are, you just walk differently. Sometimes, that walk can be a solo one. Having all the confidence in the world doesn’t mean that we will not endure moments of standing alone. However, who says that’s a bad thing? The best outcomes can arise when we embrace the solo mission. But first, we gotta take the risk, and bet on ourselves. Are you up for it? My guest, Gabrielle McBay, takes her seat at the table to confirm that you can never lose when you bet on yourself.

Gabrielle McBay is a professional chef and creative producer from Dallas, TX with over ten years of experience in the culinary industry. Gabrielle has been featured across notable media platforms including Food Network, ABC, Essence, Forbes, Black Enterprise and the New York Times.

Her extensive resume details high-profile clientele and reputable brands including artists and athletes, Instagram, Netflix, Nike, Lexus, Williams Sonoma, Neiman Marcus, and American Airlines.

Gabrielle is also the self-published author of You Have Food at Home, Peace, Love, and Good Food, and Table for One. Her love for good food in front of and behind the camera is enjoyed by thousands around the world.

In this episode we cover

[00:01 - 00:00] Getting to Know Gabrielle
[11:24 - 28:12] The Motivation to Leave Safety and Take Risks
[28:13 - 36:00] When the Expectation of Our Risk Doesn't Meet Reality
[36:01 - 42:01] Self-Love is Not Selfish It’s Necessary
[42:02 - 48:57] Closing Segment

Key Quotes

“And I made the move because I wanted to do something for me, without anybody else attached to it.” - Gabrielle McBay

“Facts over feelings. A lot of times we put our feelings above everything. I used to operate off of feelings all the time. So if you are operating off of feelings of fear, you're not moving in your purpose, you're not moving in that confidence.” - Gabrielle McBay

“I really believe that recipes keep the story going. It allows for generations to come, the opportunity to meet people that they may have never met before because they're no longer here on this earth, but they get an opportunity to feel the love from that person through the recipes that we continue to share. So I think it's really important to share recipes and to document recipes so that generations can experience that same love for generations to come.” - Tommi Vincent



Connect with Gabrielle McBay
Website: https://www.gabriellemcbay.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellemcbay
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gabriellemcbay
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chefgabriellemcbay
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/gabriellemcbay

Check out her latest book for all things beautiful and delicious: https://www.gabriellemcbay.com/shop/you-have-food-at-home-1



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
https://www.instagram.com/skaibluemedia

Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiE
https://www.instagram.com/stichiz

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