Portia: We Like Pilates Too
Antonique Peterson and Brionne Alford are the owners of JETSET Pilates in Alpharetta, Georgia. The dynamic duo is changing the narrative about Pilates one reformer at a time. Two Portia viewers explain how Pilates changed their mindset and physique. Later, Dr. Tanya Stephenson and an instructor from her studio show Portia how to work out on a reformer.
Antonique Peterson and Brionne Alford are the owners of JETSET Pilates in Alpharetta, Georgia. The dynamic duo is changing the narrative about Pilates one reformer at a time. Two Portia viewers explain how Pilates changed their mindset and physique. Later, Dr. Tanya Stephenson and an instructor from her studio show Portia how to work out on a reformer.
Portia: Is It a Man's World?
Portia has a candid discussion with three women who work in male-dominated industries. Together they discuss the challenges of being taken seriously, advocating for women’s rights, and much more. Later, the ladies share what they are doing to include more women in male-dominated industries.
Portia has a candid discussion with three women who work in male-dominated industries. Together they discuss the challenges of being taken seriously, advocating for women’s rights, and much more. Later, the ladies share what they are doing to include more women in male-dominated industries.
Portia: Aging Blackwards
Portia sits with vibrant seniors who make aging look effortless. Fitness expert Ellen Ector reveals her secrets to staying youthful and demonstrates a workout to keep your body stronger, longer. Plus, certified nutritionist Debbie Williams dishes out delicious recipes that will help you to age backwards.
Portia sits with vibrant seniors who make aging look effortless. Fitness expert Ellen Ector reveals her secrets to staying youthful and demonstrates a workout to keep your body stronger, longer. Plus, certified nutritionist Debbie Williams dishes out delicious recipes that will help you to age backwards.
Portia: Touched by Les
Author and world-renowned speaker Les Brown spent decades of his life motivating others. Portia sits with Les to celebrate his legacy as a global sensation. Dyron Walker and Jennifer Bowers, two radio personalities inspired by Les, also join the conversation. They share how Les has impacted their careers and encouraged them to uplift others.
Author and world-renowned speaker Les Brown spent decades of his life motivating others. Portia sits with Les to celebrate his legacy as a global sensation. Dyron Walker and Jennifer Bowers, two radio personalities inspired by Les, also join the conversation. They share how Les has impacted their careers and encouraged them to uplift others.
Portia: Pitching on Portia
Alquincia Selolwane is a powerhouse entrepreneur and founder of the first-ever Black virtual mall. Whitney Gates landed a deal on the hit show ''Shark Tank'' with her company, Wondry Wines, Cocktails, and Creams. The two experts help three entrepreneurs level up their businesses in this installment of ''Pitching on Portia.''
Alquincia Selolwane is a powerhouse entrepreneur and founder of the first-ever Black virtual mall. Whitney Gates landed a deal on the hit show ''Shark Tank'' with her company, Wondry Wines, Cocktails, and Creams. The two experts help three entrepreneurs level up their businesses in this installment of ''Pitching on Portia.''
Portia: Boss Lady #1: Latoiyah Roland
Latoiyah Roland started her career as a licensed practical nurse, but her desire to make extra money inspired her to start a side hustle. She created a luxury hair extensions line which turned serious profits. She later opened a daycare and recently launched a restaurant with her business partner Kawaun Coville. Kawan opens up about his experience as a chef and later gives us a taste of his signature dishes.
Latoiyah Roland started her career as a licensed practical nurse, but her desire to make extra money inspired her to start a side hustle. She created a luxury hair extensions line which turned serious profits. She later opened a daycare and recently launched a restaurant with her business partner Kawaun Coville. Kawan opens up about his experience as a chef and later gives us a taste of his signature dishes.
Portia: Black Hollywood 3: A?zaria & Ashley
Portia has an intimate conversation about what it?s like to be a part of Black Hollywood. ''P-Valley'' actress A?zaria Carter, and ''Toxic Harmony'' actress Ashley Love-Mills share their experiences with booking roles, behind the scenes training, and dealing with rejection. Later, they all play a fun trivia game of ''Who Said That.''
Portia has an intimate conversation about what it?s like to be a part of Black Hollywood. ''P-Valley'' actress A?zaria Carter, and ''Toxic Harmony'' actress Ashley Love-Mills share their experiences with booking roles, behind the scenes training, and dealing with rejection. Later, they all play a fun trivia game of ''Who Said That.''
Portia: Cancel Culture
Cancel culture can kill a career or leave public figures struggling to rebuild their brands. Rapper Jasiel ''Yung Joc'' Robinson and singer and songwriter Rudy Currence join Portia at the table to discuss their take on cancel culture and the impact words can have on an entertainment career.
Cancel culture can kill a career or leave public figures struggling to rebuild their brands. Rapper Jasiel ''Yung Joc'' Robinson and singer and songwriter Rudy Currence join Portia at the table to discuss their take on cancel culture and the impact words can have on an entertainment career.
Portia: Black Expats
Portia sits down with Black expats, Ken and Nas, about their decision to move from the United States to Mexico with two kids. Later their kids join the conversation to share what adapting to a new culture, food, schools, and everything in between has been like for them.
Portia sits down with Black expats, Ken and Nas, about their decision to move from the United States to Mexico with two kids. Later their kids join the conversation to share what adapting to a new culture, food, schools, and everything in between has been like for them.
Portia: I Didn't Know I Was Black
Lacey Tezino grew up with her adoptive family believing she was white, only to discover her Black heritage years later. After finding her birth parents and reclaiming her roots, she tragically lost her biological mother. Lacey opens up about her journey of self-discovery and the painful process of grief with Portia. Licensed therapist Moniek Garside also weighs in and offers tips on navigating grief.
Lacey Tezino grew up with her adoptive family believing she was white, only to discover her Black heritage years later. After finding her birth parents and reclaiming her roots, she tragically lost her biological mother. Lacey opens up about her journey of self-discovery and the painful process of grief with Portia. Licensed therapist Moniek Garside also weighs in and offers tips on navigating grief.
Portia: Love & Business: The Sanders
Mixing love and business can be a recipe for disaster, but Steven and Mirica Sanders are making it work. Portia sits with the power couple to discuss their love story and how to thrive in business and marriage. The Sanders are also dishing about their experience as the newest cast members of Bravo?s hit show ''Married to Medicine.''
Mixing love and business can be a recipe for disaster, but Steven and Mirica Sanders are making it work. Portia sits with the power couple to discuss their love story and how to thrive in business and marriage. The Sanders are also dishing about their experience as the newest cast members of Bravo?s hit show ''Married to Medicine.''
Portia: Meat the Mushroom
Vegans everywhere say that plant-based meat can be just as good as the real thing. Marvin and Aleah Montague founded Meat the Mushroom, a line of plant-based meat substitutes. The couple shares how they created clean, vegan products that even meat eaters enjoy. Later, Portia is putting their mushroom bacon to the test.
Vegans everywhere say that plant-based meat can be just as good as the real thing. Marvin and Aleah Montague founded Meat the Mushroom, a line of plant-based meat substitutes. The couple shares how they created clean, vegan products that even meat eaters enjoy. Later, Portia is putting their mushroom bacon to the test.
Portia: Anti Bullying
One in five students report being bullied at school, including 10-year-old Taylor-Brinae Lane. Taylor and her mom, Korin, tell Portia how being teased for an eye condition turned into an opportunity for Taylor to find her true voice. Later, Latrice Alexander shares how a run in with bullies affected her teenage daughter, and licensed therapist Shavon Terrell-Camper gives advice for parents to help their children heal.
One in five students report being bullied at school, including 10-year-old Taylor-Brinae Lane. Taylor and her mom, Korin, tell Portia how being teased for an eye condition turned into an opportunity for Taylor to find her true voice. Later, Latrice Alexander shares how a run in with bullies affected her teenage daughter, and licensed therapist Shavon Terrell-Camper gives advice for parents to help their children heal.
Portia: Eat Your Age with Dr. Ian Smith
Dr. Ian Smith is a Physician and New York Times Best Selling Author. He’s written more than 25 books in his career. Dr. Ian debunks some medical myths and trends with Portia. Later, he shares a newfound passion for writing mystery crime fiction.
Dr. Ian Smith is a Physician and New York Times Best Selling Author. He’s written more than 25 books in his career. Dr. Ian debunks some medical myths and trends with Portia. Later, he shares a newfound passion for writing mystery crime fiction.
Portia: A Conversation with Vanessa Bell Calloway
Actress, director, and producer Vanessa Bell Calloway joins Portia at the table to discuss her legendary career, the secrets to her long-lasting marriage, her upcoming projects, and why she says listening to your gut can actually save your life.
Actress, director, and producer Vanessa Bell Calloway joins Portia at the table to discuss her legendary career, the secrets to her long-lasting marriage, her upcoming projects, and why she says listening to your gut can actually save your life.
Portia: Roll the Acting Credits
Julian Horton from Netflix's ''Beauty In Black'' shares his success with the series, and how he went from being a professional football player to acting. Julian tells Portia it wasn’t an easy road, and he experienced a lot of hardship along the way. Later Portia and Julian put their acting talents to the test with the help of actor and acting coach Dwayne Boyd.
Julian Horton from Netflix's ''Beauty In Black'' shares his success with the series, and how he went from being a professional football player to acting. Julian tells Portia it wasn’t an easy road, and he experienced a lot of hardship along the way. Later Portia and Julian put their acting talents to the test with the help of actor and acting coach Dwayne Boyd.
Portia: Philanthropy
Ebony Akira Austin and William Platt are restaurant owners committed to making a difference in their community. Dr. Juanita and Harold Morton go out of their way to support the needs of the elderly community in the Collier Heights District in Atlanta. The three leaders tell Portia why they are dedicated to their philanthropic efforts and the benefits of giving back.
Ebony Akira Austin and William Platt are restaurant owners committed to making a difference in their community. Dr. Juanita and Harold Morton go out of their way to support the needs of the elderly community in the Collier Heights District in Atlanta. The three leaders tell Portia why they are dedicated to their philanthropic efforts and the benefits of giving back.
Portia: Workplace Warriors: From Gen Z to Seasoned Pros
Krishna Powell is a seasoned human resources professional with more than 30 years of experience. She explains why Black women should burn the ''superwoman cape'' and stop going above and beyond at work. Two young professionals join the conversation and set the record straight about the stigma associated with younger employees.
Krishna Powell is a seasoned human resources professional with more than 30 years of experience. She explains why Black women should burn the ''superwoman cape'' and stop going above and beyond at work. Two young professionals join the conversation and set the record straight about the stigma associated with younger employees.
Portia: Ready to Date
From swiping on profiles to sliding into DM’s, modern dating can be challenging. Luckily, Dr. Stacii Jae Johnson from OWN’s hit show ''Put A Ring On It'' has tips to make the process a little bit easier. Portia sits with Dr. Stacii and three Portia viewers who are ready to date and discuss how to navigate the dating scene at any age.
From swiping on profiles to sliding into DM’s, modern dating can be challenging. Luckily, Dr. Stacii Jae Johnson from OWN’s hit show ''Put A Ring On It'' has tips to make the process a little bit easier. Portia sits with Dr. Stacii and three Portia viewers who are ready to date and discuss how to navigate the dating scene at any age.
Portia: Transformational Couple
Portia sits down with a couple who have lost more than 300 pounds. Together, their starting weight was more than 600 pounds. They tell Portia what lifestyle changes they made to reach their weight loss goals and improve their overall health.
Portia sits down with a couple who have lost more than 300 pounds. Together, their starting weight was more than 600 pounds. They tell Portia what lifestyle changes they made to reach their weight loss goals and improve their overall health.