Young "Sisters" in Business
Two sets of sisters under the age of 40 share how they found their own lane in business. Together these sisters share what roles they play, and how they balance the delicate dance of being business partners and family. Later, the sisters give advice on how other family members can be successful in business.
Two sets of sisters under the age of 40 share how they found their own lane in business. Together these sisters share what roles they play, and how they balance the delicate dance of being business partners and family. Later, the sisters give advice on how other family members can be successful in business.
The Problem Solvers
Two visionaries with unique ideas share how they turned them into a successful small business in the baking and travel industries. Together they share the rewards and challenges of starting a business from the ground up.
Two visionaries with unique ideas share how they turned them into a successful small business in the baking and travel industries. Together they share the rewards and challenges of starting a business from the ground up.
A Conversation with Judge Glenda Hatchett
A Conversation with Judge Glenda Hatchett
A Conversation with Judge Glenda Hatchett
Smooth Profits
Keon Davis turned financial challenges into a thriving wellness brand loved by celebrities like Shaquille O’Neal. He details his entrepreneurial journey before showing a cancer survivor and a new mom how to make a few of his signature "Smooth N Groove" sandwich wraps and smoothies.
Keon Davis turned financial challenges into a thriving wellness brand loved by celebrities like Shaquille O’Neal. He details his entrepreneurial journey before showing a cancer survivor and a new mom how to make a few of his signature "Smooth N Groove" sandwich wraps and smoothies.
Betting on Yourself
One of the stars from the TV show “G.R.I.T.S.,” actress Jasmine Sargent, stops by to share how she took a chance betting on herself while breaking into acting and surviving a 148-day writer’s strike. Later, Portia and Jasmine play a fun game with some juicy fill-in-the-blanks.
One of the stars from the TV show “G.R.I.T.S.,” actress Jasmine Sargent, stops by to share how she took a chance betting on herself while breaking into acting and surviving a 148-day writer’s strike. Later, Portia and Jasmine play a fun game with some juicy fill-in-the-blanks.
Men Know Your Numbers
Three men are on a mission to break the stigma of men going to the doctor. Radio personality Derrick Boazman, author Rick Martin, and songwriter Kipper Jones open up about how ignoring a few symptoms nearly cost them their lives. Plus, urologist Dr. Ron Anglade reveals the numbers every man needs to know to stay alive and healthy.
Three men are on a mission to break the stigma of men going to the doctor. Radio personality Derrick Boazman, author Rick Martin, and songwriter Kipper Jones open up about how ignoring a few symptoms nearly cost them their lives. Plus, urologist Dr. Ron Anglade reveals the numbers every man needs to know to stay alive and healthy.
Beyond The Bow
Portia sits down with cellist Okorie Johnson to discuss his musical career from a six-year-old in orchestra, to an adult playing alongside musical artists like India.Arie and TC Carson. Later, Okorie shows Portia the art of composing music with a loop machine, followed by a soulful performance with his cello.
Portia sits down with cellist Okorie Johnson to discuss his musical career from a six-year-old in orchestra, to an adult playing alongside musical artists like India.Arie and TC Carson. Later, Okorie shows Portia the art of composing music with a loop machine, followed by a soulful performance with his cello.
Second Chance Love
Falyn and Demetrius Wardsworth share how a life prison sentence kept them separated for more than a decade. The sentence was overturned allowing them to have a second chance at love. Together, they share the ups and downs of building a new life together.
Falyn and Demetrius Wardsworth share how a life prison sentence kept them separated for more than a decade. The sentence was overturned allowing them to have a second chance at love. Together, they share the ups and downs of building a new life together.
About 'Portia'
On "Portia," the veteran journalist holds in-depth and candid conversations with movers and shakers about faith, family, health, wellness, and social issues.
On "Portia," the veteran journalist holds in-depth and candid conversations with movers and shakers about faith, family, health, wellness, and social issues.
Dad's Quotes and Life Notes
Justine Norman Boyd and Burshunda Norman Harden are sisters and the co-authors of “Daddy's Diamonds.” They join Portia at the table to discuss the powerful quotes, relationship advice, and lifelong wisdom passed down by their father.
Justine Norman Boyd and Burshunda Norman Harden are sisters and the co-authors of “Daddy's Diamonds.” They join Portia at the table to discuss the powerful quotes, relationship advice, and lifelong wisdom passed down by their father.
Beating the Odds: From Eviction to Freedom
Businesswoman Cassandra Smith shares her experience with being a teen mom of two and starting her own business. Cassandra gets candid about how she had to pivot when business dried up, causing her to face eviction notices. Later, she shares how bounced back and is now making millions on her digital platform.
Businesswoman Cassandra Smith shares her experience with being a teen mom of two and starting her own business. Cassandra gets candid about how she had to pivot when business dried up, causing her to face eviction notices. Later, she shares how bounced back and is now making millions on her digital platform.
Finding Our Way to Greatness
County Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr. shares a documentary about his father’s legacy and what it meant to create a new song with more than 40 rappers on it. Trillville’s Don P. and Rapper Playa Poncho also join the conversation to discuss rapping on “Old Atlanta” and what it takes to overcome some trying obstacles.
County Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr. shares a documentary about his father’s legacy and what it meant to create a new song with more than 40 rappers on it. Trillville’s Don P. and Rapper Playa Poncho also join the conversation to discuss rapping on “Old Atlanta” and what it takes to overcome some trying obstacles.
Making the Case for Love with the Cutlers
Keith and Dana Cutler made history as the first married couple to preside over a daytime court show. The legal duo shares their incredible love story and how they help other couples find common ground on their hit show, “Cutlers Court.” They also open up about navigating their own relationship challenges and share expert tips on how to "argue" the right way.
Keith and Dana Cutler made history as the first married couple to preside over a daytime court show. The legal duo shares their incredible love story and how they help other couples find common ground on their hit show, “Cutlers Court.” They also open up about navigating their own relationship challenges and share expert tips on how to "argue" the right way.
NIL 411
An NIL Agent and Attorney explain what NIL is and how it benefits various college students. Later, three athletes with different experiences with NIL join the conversation to discuss how to get started, how NIL has changed, and what to look out for when it comes to brand protection.
An NIL Agent and Attorney explain what NIL is and how it benefits various college students. Later, three athletes with different experiences with NIL join the conversation to discuss how to get started, how NIL has changed, and what to look out for when it comes to brand protection.
The Hitmaker Eric Bellinger
Grammy award winning songwriter and singer, Eric Bellinger stops by to share stories behind some of his biggest hits with stars like Chris Brown. He also opens up about the inspiration behind his new music, and why he’s choosing to be more vulnerable in his music. Later, Eric gives “Portia” viewers a taste of his new music with a soulful performance.
Grammy award winning songwriter and singer, Eric Bellinger stops by to share stories behind some of his biggest hits with stars like Chris Brown. He also opens up about the inspiration behind his new music, and why he’s choosing to be more vulnerable in his music. Later, Eric gives “Portia” viewers a taste of his new music with a soulful performance.
From Chitlins to Tofu
Mistye Momon traded Southern comfort meals, like chitlins and fried chicken, for a plant-based diet. She shares how the struggle to find vegan treats for her children led to her opening a successful bakery. Her kids also join the discussion to talk about the challenges of navigating school and social events as lifelong vegans. Then, two teens try their popular vegan treats in a blind taste test!
Mistye Momon traded Southern comfort meals, like chitlins and fried chicken, for a plant-based diet. She shares how the struggle to find vegan treats for her children led to her opening a successful bakery. Her kids also join the discussion to talk about the challenges of navigating school and social events as lifelong vegans. Then, two teens try their popular vegan treats in a blind taste test!
The Five Dollar Flight
Travel Expert Shakeemah Smith stops by to talk about how she learned to travel more for less. She shares actionable perks and tips on how you can get on a flight for five dollars. Later, a mom of two joins the conversation to discuss how she travels and what she wants to improve.
Travel Expert Shakeemah Smith stops by to talk about how she learned to travel more for less. She shares actionable perks and tips on how you can get on a flight for five dollars. Later, a mom of two joins the conversation to discuss how she travels and what she wants to improve.
Brothers in the Kitchen
More and more men are strapping on their aprons and throwing down in the kitchen. Portia talks to two men who learned from their moms, and now they are capturing audiences from all over with their culinary skillset. Later, they both whip up different variations of seafood dishes.
More and more men are strapping on their aprons and throwing down in the kitchen. Portia talks to two men who learned from their moms, and now they are capturing audiences from all over with their culinary skillset. Later, they both whip up different variations of seafood dishes.
Living My Unapologetic Truth
The author of “No Apologies,” Charlie Lewis Jr., stops by to talk about what people can do to live in their truth. He shares how he navigated an HIV diagnosis in the 90’s, leaving corporate to start his own business, and the importance of having a community.
The author of “No Apologies,” Charlie Lewis Jr., stops by to talk about what people can do to live in their truth. He shares how he navigated an HIV diagnosis in the 90’s, leaving corporate to start his own business, and the importance of having a community.
FADES, FACTS & FINANCES
Six outspoken barbers join Portia to discuss life behind the chair. They share their unfiltered opinions on finances, entrepreneurship, community, and more. The laughs keep rolling in a game of “Would You Rather.”
Six outspoken barbers join Portia to discuss life behind the chair. They share their unfiltered opinions on finances, entrepreneurship, community, and more. The laughs keep rolling in a game of “Would You Rather.”