Conversation with Eric Roberson
Eric Roberson, known as the "King of Independent Soul," sits down with Portia to discuss his new book and album, both titled "Beautifully All Over the Place." The Grammy nominated singer also talks about his music career, family life, and performs a special mashup of his fan-favorite hits.
Eric Roberson, known as the "King of Independent Soul," sits down with Portia to discuss his new book and album, both titled "Beautifully All Over the Place." The Grammy nominated singer also talks about his music career, family life, and performs a special mashup of his fan-favorite hits.
Successful Shifts & Pivots
Our career paths aren't always linear. Portia talks with three professionals who made bold career pivots. They discuss the challenges of starting over and finding success in business and in life.
Our career paths aren't always linear. Portia talks with three professionals who made bold career pivots. They discuss the challenges of starting over and finding success in business and in life.
Hair, Edges & Empires
Shaina Rainford turned her family’s cure for hair loss into the viral haircare brand, “Bask & Lather Co.” She shares her entrepreneurial journey with Portia and the key to growing long, healthy hair. Later, beauty influencer Mo’Hogany Johnson shows different ways to lay your edges for any hairstyle using the brand’s newest edge control.
Shaina Rainford turned her family’s cure for hair loss into the viral haircare brand, “Bask & Lather Co.” She shares her entrepreneurial journey with Portia and the key to growing long, healthy hair. Later, beauty influencer Mo’Hogany Johnson shows different ways to lay your edges for any hairstyle using the brand’s newest edge control.
Celebrating Caregiving
One family opens up about their experience with caregiving. Together, they share all angles of caregiving, from the patient to the caregivers and medical professionals involved. Later, an attorney shares the delicate balance of managing a high-stakes career while also being a caregiver.
One family opens up about their experience with caregiving. Together, they share all angles of caregiving, from the patient to the caregivers and medical professionals involved. Later, an attorney shares the delicate balance of managing a high-stakes career while also being a caregiver.
Black Love: The DeVoe's
R&B singers Shamari and Ronnie Devoe share their love story from how they met, separated, and reunited in love. Together, this power couple also shares how they are not only a force in music, but they are making other business ventures work for them.
R&B singers Shamari and Ronnie Devoe share their love story from how they met, separated, and reunited in love. Together, this power couple also shares how they are not only a force in music, but they are making other business ventures work for them.
Conversation with Clifton Davis
Legendary actor and songwriter Clifton Davis joins Portia for an intimate conversation about his career and his current role on the groundbreaking soap opera "Beyond the Gates." He opens up about his faith, his secrets to longevity in Hollywood, and how he continues to prioritize his mental health and family after decades in the spotlight.
Legendary actor and songwriter Clifton Davis joins Portia for an intimate conversation about his career and his current role on the groundbreaking soap opera "Beyond the Gates." He opens up about his faith, his secrets to longevity in Hollywood, and how he continues to prioritize his mental health and family after decades in the spotlight.
Red Lipstick In The Boardroom
For business executive Dr. Karmetria Burton, red lipstick is more than a fashion choice— it’s a call to action! The corporate powerhouse shares her journey to the C-suite and lessons from her new book, “Never Wear Red Lipstick: 8 Lies That Stop Black Women from Succeeding in Life and Business,” to help women succeed in the boardroom and beyond.
For business executive Dr. Karmetria Burton, red lipstick is more than a fashion choice— it’s a call to action! The corporate powerhouse shares her journey to the C-suite and lessons from her new book, “Never Wear Red Lipstick: 8 Lies That Stop Black Women from Succeeding in Life and Business,” to help women succeed in the boardroom and beyond.
Surviving Sex Trafficking
Iasia Sweeting was trafficked as a teen and held captive for four years until being rescued. Jazmine Frazier Swint was trafficked after falling for the wrong man. Both survivors share their harrowing journeys to freedom and how they advocate for others. Human rights activist Bianca Modo also shares how she helps women heal from domestic and sexual violence.
Iasia Sweeting was trafficked as a teen and held captive for four years until being rescued. Jazmine Frazier Swint was trafficked after falling for the wrong man. Both survivors share their harrowing journeys to freedom and how they advocate for others. Human rights activist Bianca Modo also shares how she helps women heal from domestic and sexual violence.
First Time Moms In Their 40s
For the first time in history, women in their 40s are having more children than teenagers. Portia sits with two women who became first-time moms in their 40s. They open up about fertility struggles, navigating motherhood later in life, and common misconceptions. Reproductive specialist Dr. Monica Best also breaks down the risks and realities of getting pregnant later in life.
For the first time in history, women in their 40s are having more children than teenagers. Portia sits with two women who became first-time moms in their 40s. They open up about fertility struggles, navigating motherhood later in life, and common misconceptions. Reproductive specialist Dr. Monica Best also breaks down the risks and realities of getting pregnant later in life.
Drag By The Queens
Drag is so much more than the glamorous makeup and fashions. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum LaLa Ri, alongside entertainers Taejah “The Doll” Thomas and Taylor Alxndr, peel back the curtain on the history and hurdles of drag culture. Later, the queens serve some sassy moves in a high-energy performance and teach Portia how to own the stage!
Drag is so much more than the glamorous makeup and fashions. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum LaLa Ri, alongside entertainers Taejah “The Doll” Thomas and Taylor Alxndr, peel back the curtain on the history and hurdles of drag culture. Later, the queens serve some sassy moves in a high-energy performance and teach Portia how to own the stage!
New Age Gospel with Jonathan Traylor
Singer and songwriter Jonathan Traylor is redefining the sound of modern Christian music! He sits with Portia to share his journey from independent to major label artist, balancing music and family, and why he makes music for the “churched and unchurched” alike. Then, he gives a soul-stirring performance of his hit single, “Fire Fire.”
Singer and songwriter Jonathan Traylor is redefining the sound of modern Christian music! He sits with Portia to share his journey from independent to major label artist, balancing music and family, and why he makes music for the “churched and unchurched” alike. Then, he gives a soul-stirring performance of his hit single, “Fire Fire.”
Lights, Camera, Content
Award winning content creator Delano Halo stops by to talk about his journey from living in Jamaica to recapping notable events for the stars like the Met Gala, celebrity weddings, and more. Later, Delano gives advice on how other content creators can grow their following and make great content.
Award winning content creator Delano Halo stops by to talk about his journey from living in Jamaica to recapping notable events for the stars like the Met Gala, celebrity weddings, and more. Later, Delano gives advice on how other content creators can grow their following and make great content.
Black Girls Missing
Missing persons cases involving Black girls are four times more likely to go unsolved. Aisha Curry opens up about the 15-year search for her sister, Athena. Later, podcast host Hunter Gilmore, LGBT+ advocate Chanel O’Connor, and clinical social worker Vernique Esther join the conversation to discuss how they continue to spread awareness for missing Black girls and trans women, while helping families find closure.
Missing persons cases involving Black girls are four times more likely to go unsolved. Aisha Curry opens up about the 15-year search for her sister, Athena. Later, podcast host Hunter Gilmore, LGBT+ advocate Chanel O’Connor, and clinical social worker Vernique Esther join the conversation to discuss how they continue to spread awareness for missing Black girls and trans women, while helping families find closure.
Conversation with Daryl "Chill" Mitchell
Award-winning actor and rapper Daryl "Chill" Mitchell discusses his legendary career and his latest role in the hit sitcom "Shifting Gears." Joined by his sons, Justen and Desmin, Chill opens up about fatherhood, the life-altering accident that fueled his advocacy for spinal injury awareness, and the unwavering resilience that keeps his family moving forward.
Award-winning actor and rapper Daryl "Chill" Mitchell discusses his legendary career and his latest role in the hit sitcom "Shifting Gears." Joined by his sons, Justen and Desmin, Chill opens up about fatherhood, the life-altering accident that fueled his advocacy for spinal injury awareness, and the unwavering resilience that keeps his family moving forward.
Boss Lady: Joi-Lin Hunt
Serial entrepreneur Joi-Lin Hunt shares how she went from earning several streams of success to losing it all before climbing her way back to the top. Joi also opens up about how she communicated lifestyle changes with her young son. Later, Joi gives advice on gaining and maintaining financial independence.
Serial entrepreneur Joi-Lin Hunt shares how she went from earning several streams of success to losing it all before climbing her way back to the top. Joi also opens up about how she communicated lifestyle changes with her young son. Later, Joi gives advice on gaining and maintaining financial independence.
Life of a Scuba Diver
Record-breaking scuba diver Hooda Brown dives into her historic journey of exploring all seven continents in record time. She is joined by her daughters, Kai and Nya Bolton, to discuss their shared passion for the deep blue sea and the importance of ocean conservation.
Record-breaking scuba diver Hooda Brown dives into her historic journey of exploring all seven continents in record time. She is joined by her daughters, Kai and Nya Bolton, to discuss their shared passion for the deep blue sea and the importance of ocean conservation.
Keeping It Real with Flame Monroe
Comedian Flame Monroe stops by to talk about her experience on stage as a transwoman, father of three, and so much more. Later, she gets candid about cancel culture, the impact it had on her career, and how she’s bouncing back and reclaiming the stage.
Comedian Flame Monroe stops by to talk about her experience on stage as a transwoman, father of three, and so much more. Later, she gets candid about cancel culture, the impact it had on her career, and how she’s bouncing back and reclaiming the stage.
Building Brick By Brick
Real estate developer Terrica Lynn Smith went from living under a bridge as a teen mom to building a $60 million real estate portfolio. She shares her journey of overcoming trauma and offers a masterclass on becoming a first-generation investor and building generational wealth, brick by brick.
Real estate developer Terrica Lynn Smith went from living under a bridge as a teen mom to building a $60 million real estate portfolio. She shares her journey of overcoming trauma and offers a masterclass on becoming a first-generation investor and building generational wealth, brick by brick.
When The Money Runs Out
Two financial experts weigh in on what to do when the money runs out. Together they talk about how to get money back in your budget, and how to use credit cards to your advantage. Later, they break down strategies on how to socialize with your loved ones, and avoid the shame that comes with running low on funds.
Two financial experts weigh in on what to do when the money runs out. Together they talk about how to get money back in your budget, and how to use credit cards to your advantage. Later, they break down strategies on how to socialize with your loved ones, and avoid the shame that comes with running low on funds.
Making AI Work For Me
Portia sits down with two tech experts who share the benefits of artificial intelligence. Together, they share how it can be used for tracking duplicate payments, meal prep, and other daily life tasks. Later, they weigh in on how far is too far when it comes to sharing information with AI tools.
Portia sits down with two tech experts who share the benefits of artificial intelligence. Together, they share how it can be used for tracking duplicate payments, meal prep, and other daily life tasks. Later, they weigh in on how far is too far when it comes to sharing information with AI tools.