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!
Portia: The Fearless Thunderbird Women
The U.S. Air Force puts on a stellar airshow from coast to coast. While the Thunderbirds may be dominated by men, there are some fearless women contributing to the effort it takes for these pilots to take flight. Portia heads to the tarmac to speak with various women on the Thunderbird team. The ladies' titles range from captain to mechanic.
Portia: Behind the Curtain: Growing Up with Bobby Brown
Portia sits down with Leolah Brown-Muhammad, the sister of R&B sensation Bobby Brown. Leolah shares memories from growing up with Bobby, her relationship with Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina Brown, and her experience supporting her family through the ups and downs of stardom. Later, she talks about her new book, ''As God Is My Witness.''
Portia: Handle Your Buisiness #2: Black Winemakers
Portia sits down with the co-founder of Wondry Cocktail Wines & Creams, to discuss how a deal made with business mogul Mark Cuban helped her grow her business to seven figures in less than a year. Whitney Gates says her wines cater to the taste palettes of younger generations. Later in the show, Portia puts her wines to the test with the help of some Millennial and Gen-Z taste testers.
Portia: Art As a Movement
Visual artists Harold Caudio and Tyler Clark use their canvases to bring awareness to key social movements. The death of Trayvon Martin influenced Harold to birth his art series ''The Colored Collection.'' Her art empowers Black women and promotes self-love through the use of synthetic hair.
Portia: Comedy Legends
They say laughter is the best medicine and we could all use an extra-large dose these days! So, get ready for a really funny conversation and a big surprise with comedy legends Myra J and George Wallace.
Big laughs on Friday's 'Portia'
You'll get a good laugh with a big dose of inspiration on the side on today’s episode of ''Portia.'' Legendary comedians Myra J. and George Wallace are joining host Portia Bruner for a look back at their careers and to discuss why its important to keep laughing during tough times.
Portia: Do the Right Thing: Get Back on the Health Wagon
Real talk, taking care of our health is a daily commitment. Sometimes we fall off the bandwagon and need a reset. Portia has a candid conversation with the co-hosts of ''UrbanMD TV,'' Dr. April Spencer and Dr. Lauren Powell about how we can get our health back on track. Later Dr. Powell whips us a Mediterranean salad and a smoothie.