Portia: Transformational Couple
Portia sits down with a couple who have lost more than 300 pounds. Together, their starting weight was more than 600 pounds. They tell Portia what lifestyle changes they made to reach their weight loss goals and improve their overall health.
Portia: Holiday Food & Fun
Portia brings in the holiday spirit with some good holiday food and fun. Two chefs and one mixologist whip up festive drinks, tasty appetizers, and fun desserts fit for any holiday party!
Portia: Sisters in Showbiz
Psalms and Hannah Wimbrey are a pair of talented sisters who love to work in front of and behind the scenes. The sisters started acting in middle school and even competed against each other for the same role. They recently teamed up to executive produce their first flick, ''Summer of Violence.'' Entertainment Insider Tess Hammock joins the conversation and explains how aspiring actors can land their dream job.
Portia: Chef Shac's Comeback
Portia talks with ''Chopped'' winner Chef Shacafrica Simmons about the ups and downs she’s experienced in her culinary career. Chef Shac is candid about some of the hard times she’s experienced, like homelessness and closing the doors of her restaurant. She says her faith has kept her going and now she has new projects on the horizon. Chef Shac and Portia head to the cooktop to whip up a holiday meal loaded with Caribbean flavors.
Portia: Black Female Gamers
The video game industry is dominated by men, but there are plenty of women gamers. Portia sits with three women who have serious game and discuss what they are doing to inspire other girls to seek out gaming and Esports careers.
Portia: Bridal Christmas
The period between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day marks the time of the year where wedding proposals skyrocket across the country. We call this time of the year ''Bridal Christmas.'' Yolanda Minniefield, owner of Inalim Lady Bridal, breaks down how ''Bridal Christmas'' sets the tone for the trends in the bridal season. A bride-to-be opens up about the ups and downs of shopping for her perfect dress.
Portia: Jazzing Up Holiday Decor
Decorations add the extra touch of magic we all need during the holidays. Christine Sperow is an award-winning news anchor and DIY decorating diva. Latrese King is an event planner, and Deedria Faulkner finds decorating to be therapeutic. Christine shows Portia and the ladies how to elevate their holiday decor with items they have at home.
Portia: Chaos to Calm
Women are masterful jugglers, but sometimes juggling too much can lead to burn out and exhaustion. Dr. Mironda Williams, Dr. Karen Greene, and Dr. Deanna Guthrie are managing partners of the private practice Rosa Gynecology. The trio explain how balance is the key to turning chaos to calm.
Portia: Why Masculinity Matters
The definition of ''a man'' is always changing, especially when it comes to our Black boys. Portia talks with a panel of men about what true masculinity looks like and how we can better support the young men in our community. Later, a boy mom joins the conversation to discuss whether single mothers are able to raise boys into men.
Portia: Caregivers
There comes a point in all of our lives where we stop parenting our children and focus on parenting our aging parents. Licensed gerontology social worker Macie P. Smith spent more than two decades helping families navigate the trials and triumphs of the longterm care journey. Portia viewers Michael Blaylock and Wendy Wise spent years taking care of their beloved mothers. The trio open up to Portia about their experiences as primary caregivers and explain ways we can better communicate to our aging loved ones.
Portia: Love During the Holidays
As the holidays approach, several people will find themselves trying to navigate matters of the heart. Some may be healing from a breakup during the holidays, while others may be celebrating them for the first time with a significant other. Either way, three relationships experts tell Portia no matter what your relationship status is, the holidays can still be enjoyable.
Portia: Shift and Pivot #1
Dr. Eugenia Jacobs quit her 20-year career as an OBGYN to birth her lifestyle brand ''Just Jeannie.'' Rita Parker went from working as a full-time payroll consultant to starring in plays and independent projects. The ladies join Portia at the table to discuss stepping out on faith and shifting careers after 40 years old.
Let's Go Viral (In a Good Way)
Lorraine Kamesha is a viral marketing strategist. She scaled her first business to a six-figure salary just through the power of digital marketing. She also gives other business owners the secrets to audience engagement and social media monetization. Kayla is starting her business from scratch and comes to the table to get advice from Lorraine.
Portia: Cervical Cancer and HPV
The human papillomavirus is a common cause of cervical cancer in women. Though HPV screenings have reduced cervical cancer diagnoses, black women still have the highest mortality rate for the disease. Portia sits down with gynecologist Dr. Dominique Smith and cervical cancer survivor Tanya Hall to break down how HPV affects men and women.
Portia: Tuning Into Your Talents
Ragan Whiteside left her career in the corporate world to tune into her talents as a flutist, composer, and songwriter. She joins Portia at the table to discuss her career, family, and working in a male dominated industry. Ragan also mentors aspiring flutist Lailani Smith. Plus, Ragan and her band perform a single from her latest album.
Portia: Finally Got It Right
Kelly Whaley and Angela Hood got married four times, but never gave up on finding ''the one.'' Larraine Forrester almost threw in the towel on her decades-long marriage but love prevailed. The three women sit with Portia to discuss their individual journeys to finding true love and what they learned before finally getting it right.
Portia: Black Excellence Brunch
Black Excellence Brunch is an event that celebrates Black people. The creator, Trell Thomas, shares with Portia how Black Excellence Brunch started, made its way to the White House, and overseas. Later, a celebrity chef heads to the cooktop to serve up a taste of Black excellence brunch.
Portia: Sushi Time
While running a business hundreds of miles from home, Sachi Nakato Takahara noticed something was missing. So, she packed everything she had and returned home to take over the family business. Now, the restaurateur sits with Portia to discuss her role as the third-generation owner of the trendy sushi spot, Nakato. Later, Sachi and Chef Kinjo roll up their sleeves to teach Portia how to create a few signature dishes.
Portia: Identifying An Imposter
Dr. Rhonda Travitt is a life coach and counselor. She’s also the author of ''Identifying An Imposter.'' She says there are clear ways to spot a relationship imposter and breaks down all the warning signs of a toxic relationship. Plus, comedian and author Shenise Truesdell explains how she learned how to identify the red flags on the dating scene.
Portia: Grateful for Beating the Odds
Portia celebrates Thanksgiving with a group of inspiring people who are all grateful for beating the odds!