The Balancing Act With Terri J. Vaughn
Actress and director Terri J. Vaughn and her executive assistant Le’Shaye Jones give a behind-the-scenes look at their most important role: mothers. Their daughters, Lola and Kai, join them as they discuss balancing motherhood, marriage and demanding careers, and the "village" that holds it all together.
Actress and director Terri J. Vaughn and her executive assistant Le’Shaye Jones give a behind-the-scenes look at their most important role: mothers. Their daughters, Lola and Kai, join them as they discuss balancing motherhood, marriage and demanding careers, and the "village" that holds it all together.
Main Stage Brothers
The Barnett brothers, better known as “Hero The Band,” have an intimate conversation with Portia about how they started and why they consider themselves a multi-genre band. Later, the group hits the stage with an electrifying performance!
The Barnett brothers, better known as “Hero The Band,” have an intimate conversation with Portia about how they started and why they consider themselves a multi-genre band. Later, the group hits the stage with an electrifying performance!
Conversation with Stephanie Mills
Award winning singer and actress, Stephanie Mills, stops by to talk about the Queen’s Tour, her music career, and notable acts from her career. She also dishes on her relationship with Michael Jackson. Later, she talks about her non-profit foundation and how it helps people with special needs.
Award winning singer and actress, Stephanie Mills, stops by to talk about the Queen’s Tour, her music career, and notable acts from her career. She also dishes on her relationship with Michael Jackson. Later, she talks about her non-profit foundation and how it helps people with special needs.
Marriage, IVF & Second Chances
Radio personality Frank Ski and his wife, Dr. Patrice Basanta-Henry, prove it’s never too late for “happily ever after.” They share their incredible love story and talk about the challenges of growing a family later in life. Dr. Basanta-Henry also offers her unique insight on the mental and emotional toll of undergoing IVF as an OB/GYN.
Radio personality Frank Ski and his wife, Dr. Patrice Basanta-Henry, prove it’s never too late for “happily ever after.” They share their incredible love story and talk about the challenges of growing a family later in life. Dr. Basanta-Henry also offers her unique insight on the mental and emotional toll of undergoing IVF as an OB/GYN.
In The Know With Touré Roberts
Pastor Touré Roberts with The Potter’s House stops by to talk about his new book “Knowing,” and how to navigate times of uncertainty. He also shares stories about his family life with wife Sarah Jakes Roberts, and his children.
Pastor Touré Roberts with The Potter’s House stops by to talk about his new book “Knowing,” and how to navigate times of uncertainty. He also shares stories about his family life with wife Sarah Jakes Roberts, and his children.
HIV Prevention: Men's Edition
Two men who were diagnosed with HIV share what their experience has been like as it relates to their health, the stigmas, and pursuing romantic relationships. A medical doctor also weighs in on if it’s necessary to disclose an undetectable HIV viral load.
Two men who were diagnosed with HIV share what their experience has been like as it relates to their health, the stigmas, and pursuing romantic relationships. A medical doctor also weighs in on if it’s necessary to disclose an undetectable HIV viral load.
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.