Portia: Sistahs Getting Well
Women health advocates Jacqueline Glass and Brandi Harvey are committed to addressing disparities in healthcare and in the Black community. The dynamic duo are the executive producers of the groundbreaking documentary ''Sistahs Getting Well.'' They are on a mission to make sure black women take a critical look at their health.
Portia: Take 2: Life After the Ankle Monitor
Global recording artist Hurricane Chris sits down for an intimate conversation to discuss his life after being acquitted of second degree murder. The rap sensation gets real about his mental health during the trial, the life lessons he learned along the way, and how he’s using his platform to pour into the youth from urban communities.
Portia: Thriving On and Off the Field
Former football player Stevie Baggs Jr. has an intimate conversation with Portia about what it means to keep thriving after a successful career of playing ball. Stevie found his way into show business. He’s appeared in more than 20 television and film projects. His most recent appearance is on the drama series, ''BMF.'' While Stevie may be in the spotlight, he makes it a point to shine a light on young people, by inspiring them with powerful messages.
Portia: Boss Lady #7: Melody Shari
Entrepreneur Melody Shari really knows how to juggle it all! She’s a mother to four beautiful children, a serial entrepreneur, a talented singer, and a producer and cast member on the reality show ''Love and Marriage: Huntsville.'' In this ''Boss Lady'' episode, Melody opens up about life in the spotlight, the secrets to building an empire, and the message behind her latest single ''Nobody’s Business.''
Portia: Cultural Cuisines
Chef Deborah Vantrece stops by to share her journey from flight attendant to award winning celebrity chef. Her story comes full circle when she reveals to Portia she curated menus for airport lounges, and the Grammys. You know we couldn’t have a chef on the show without preparing a delicious meal. Chef Deborah fuses flavors from different cultures creating a five-spice salmon with southern vegetable vermicelli topped with miso broth.
Portia: Death of the Angry Black Woman
Jameliah Gooden is a pastor and author of ''The Death of The Angry Black Woman.'' She is on a mission to shatter the stereotypes about Black women and help people better the real emotions at work. Actress and schoolteacher Tresure Price gives Portia her take on the misconceptions associated with Black women and explains why being strong doesn’t always mean being angry.
Portia: Young Black Hollywood #2: Laila, Ian and A.J.
Portia sits down with three young talented actors and actresses to get the inside scoop on life in Hollywood. Laila Pruitt shares how she balances life in college and starring in the hit show, ''BMF.'' Ian Foreman and AJ Lister also join the conversation to give insight on show business from a child’s perspective. Portia also has a robust conversation with one of the parents for advice on keeping children safe in show business.
Portia: Mental Detox
Dr. Bernadette Anderson is the author of ''Fulfilled: 52 Prescriptions for Healing, Health, and Happiness.'' She breaks down the recipe for detoxing the things that stress us out. Nurse Tamara Dillard confesses she has bad habits as it relates to self-care, and motivational speaker Sadie Mae Evans reveals the simple techniques we can all use for a good mental detox.
Portia: A Conversation with Jennifer Holiday
Portia sits down with the original ''Dream Girl'' Jennifer Holliday to discuss her legendary career as a Tony Award-winning actress and Grammy Award-winning singer. The songstress opens up about the message behind her music, her activism for marginalized people, and her advocacy for good mental health.
Portia: Spiritual Blues with Mali Wilson
Mali Wilson made an astonishing career as the mastermind behind some of your favorite hit records. The Grammy-nominated music producer and industry music executive opens up to Portia about her transition from a highly sought after music producer to a soul-stirring blues vocalist. Mali also dishes about her love life, why she is passionate about the environment, and how she’s helping up-and-coming artists navigate the music industry.
Portia: The Other Side of Adversity
Truth is, we all will face adversity at some point in our lives. Author and life coach Diana Patterson shares how she endured generational curses and life in the foster care system before learning how to overcome her obstacles. Psychotherapist Candyce ''Ce'' Anderson joins the conversation and offers advice about getting through hard times and how we can all find our way to the other side of adversity.
Portia: Ignoring Obstacles
Adam and his wife Madison Mobley have an incredible love story with lots of chapters about overcoming tough times and ignoring obstacles. Adam Mobley was born with Vater Syndrome and has learned a lot about overcoming the condition. In an inspiring conversation, the couple open up to Portia about true love, obstacles, and pursuing their college degrees.
Portia: Shift & Pivot #2: Kelli Ferrell
Portia sits down with TV personality and restaurateur Kelli Ferrell. Together they discuss her shift and pivot from the fashion industry to culinary. Of course, we couldn’t let Kelli stop by without trying some menu items from her restaurant Nana’s Chicken-n-Waffles.
Portia: Cooking with Twins
Twin sisters Patrix Cody and Patrica Eberhart have shared a special bond since birth. The siblings dress alike, speak alike, think alike, and even learned how to cook alike. The dynamic duo shares their twin tales with Portia and cooks her a healthy time-friendly meal.
Portia: Tackling Life with Orson Charles
Former NFL tight end Orson Charles opens up about life as a professional athlete, the mistakes he made off the field, and how he’s using his platform to help young men across the country maximize their full potential. Javon Bowser, an inspiring professional football player, seeks advice from Orson about making it to the big leagues.
Portia: Reinventing Myself
Portia sits down with Suzette Samuel about her journey from reality TV to author and successful realtor. Suzette admits her old lifestyle was loaded with fame, glamor, and money, but she wanted something more. She tells Portia slowing down after complications from a cosmetic procedure is part of what helped her gain clarity to reinvent herself and set out on a better path.
Portia: Meet Headkrack
Portia has an intimate conversation with rapper and media personality Headkrack about his exceptional career in radio, the importance of mental health, and his upcoming album ''Mikrodose.'' Headkrack currently hosts the nationally syndicated talk show ''Dish Nation'' and is on a mission to pour into aspiring media personalities. Jyell Street and Tatyanna Arrington are two talented women who are looking for their big breaks in the entertainment world. Headkrack gives back by sharing his career-changing advice with the ladies.
Portia: Funding Your Dream
R&B artist Tanya Nolan refused to give up on her dreams of wanting to become a successful solo singer. She created various forms of income and she’s been soaring ever since. Brandi Little is an emerging R&B artist and a mother of two. She has a burning desire to succeed in the music industry, and she receives career-changing advice from Tanya.
Portia: Reg Flag Alert
Real talk, most of us are guilty of dating walking red flags. Shar’nee Amaris is the author and podcast host of ''Confessions of an ExWife.'' She explains how ignoring red flags led her to entering toxic relationships. Portia viewer Stephanie Dean admits she was part of the problem for her failed marriages, and psychotherapist Dr. Akua Boateng breaks down how to recognize red flags in relationships.
Portia: Youth Gun Violence, Part 2
In the part-two episode of our Youth Gun Violence special, Portia keeps the conversation going about what we can do as a society to make sure our children are safe. Twenty-one-year-old Sebastian Zamudio turned his life around after hanging around the wrong crowd. Law enforcement experts break down how parents can recognize the signs of troubled youth, and a mother and son duo open up about what they are doing to make sure their family stays on the right path.