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.
Portia: Holiday Food & Fun
Portia brings in the holiday spirit with some good holiday food and fun. Two chefs and one mixologist whip up festive drinks, tasty appetizers, and fun desserts fit for any holiday party!
Portia brings in the holiday spirit with some good holiday food and fun. Two chefs and one mixologist whip up festive drinks, tasty appetizers, and fun desserts fit for any holiday party!
Portia: Sisters in Showbiz
Psalms and Hannah Wimbrey are a pair of talented sisters who love to work in front of and behind the scenes. The sisters started acting in middle school and even competed against each other for the same role. They recently teamed up to executive produce their first flick, ''Summer of Violence.'' Entertainment Insider Tess Hammock joins the conversation and explains how aspiring actors can land their dream job.
Psalms and Hannah Wimbrey are a pair of talented sisters who love to work in front of and behind the scenes. The sisters started acting in middle school and even competed against each other for the same role. They recently teamed up to executive produce their first flick, ''Summer of Violence.'' Entertainment Insider Tess Hammock joins the conversation and explains how aspiring actors can land their dream job.
Portia: Chef Shac's Comeback
Portia talks with ''Chopped'' winner Chef Shacafrica Simmons about the ups and downs she’s experienced in her culinary career. Chef Shac is candid about some of the hard times she’s experienced, like homelessness and closing the doors of her restaurant. She says her faith has kept her going and now she has new projects on the horizon. Chef Shac and Portia head to the cooktop to whip up a holiday meal loaded with Caribbean flavors.
Portia talks with ''Chopped'' winner Chef Shacafrica Simmons about the ups and downs she’s experienced in her culinary career. Chef Shac is candid about some of the hard times she’s experienced, like homelessness and closing the doors of her restaurant. She says her faith has kept her going and now she has new projects on the horizon. Chef Shac and Portia head to the cooktop to whip up a holiday meal loaded with Caribbean flavors.
Portia: Black Female Gamers
The video game industry is dominated by men, but there are plenty of women gamers. Portia sits with three women who have serious game and discuss what they are doing to inspire other girls to seek out gaming and Esports careers.
The video game industry is dominated by men, but there are plenty of women gamers. Portia sits with three women who have serious game and discuss what they are doing to inspire other girls to seek out gaming and Esports careers.
Portia: Bridal Christmas
The period between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day marks the time of the year where wedding proposals skyrocket across the country. We call this time of the year ''Bridal Christmas.'' Yolanda Minniefield, owner of Inalim Lady Bridal, breaks down how ''Bridal Christmas'' sets the tone for the trends in the bridal season. A bride-to-be opens up about the ups and downs of shopping for her perfect dress.
The period between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day marks the time of the year where wedding proposals skyrocket across the country. We call this time of the year ''Bridal Christmas.'' Yolanda Minniefield, owner of Inalim Lady Bridal, breaks down how ''Bridal Christmas'' sets the tone for the trends in the bridal season. A bride-to-be opens up about the ups and downs of shopping for her perfect dress.
Portia: Jazzing Up Holiday Decor
Decorations add the extra touch of magic we all need during the holidays. Christine Sperow is an award-winning news anchor and DIY decorating diva. Latrese King is an event planner, and Deedria Faulkner finds decorating to be therapeutic. Christine shows Portia and the ladies how to elevate their holiday decor with items they have at home.
Decorations add the extra touch of magic we all need during the holidays. Christine Sperow is an award-winning news anchor and DIY decorating diva. Latrese King is an event planner, and Deedria Faulkner finds decorating to be therapeutic. Christine shows Portia and the ladies how to elevate their holiday decor with items they have at home.
Portia: Chaos to Calm
Women are masterful jugglers, but sometimes juggling too much can lead to burn out and exhaustion. Dr. Mironda Williams, Dr. Karen Greene, and Dr. Deanna Guthrie are managing partners of the private practice Rosa Gynecology. The trio explain how balance is the key to turning chaos to calm.
Women are masterful jugglers, but sometimes juggling too much can lead to burn out and exhaustion. Dr. Mironda Williams, Dr. Karen Greene, and Dr. Deanna Guthrie are managing partners of the private practice Rosa Gynecology. The trio explain how balance is the key to turning chaos to calm.
Portia: Why Masculinity Matters
The definition of ''a man'' is always changing, especially when it comes to our Black boys. Portia talks with a panel of men about what true masculinity looks like and how we can better support the young men in our community. Later, a boy mom joins the conversation to discuss whether single mothers are able to raise boys into men.
The definition of ''a man'' is always changing, especially when it comes to our Black boys. Portia talks with a panel of men about what true masculinity looks like and how we can better support the young men in our community. Later, a boy mom joins the conversation to discuss whether single mothers are able to raise boys into men.
Portia: Caregivers
There comes a point in all of our lives where we stop parenting our children and focus on parenting our aging parents. Licensed gerontology social worker Macie P. Smith spent more than two decades helping families navigate the trials and triumphs of the longterm care journey. Portia viewers Michael Blaylock and Wendy Wise spent years taking care of their beloved mothers. The trio open up to Portia about their experiences as primary caregivers and explain ways we can better communicate to our aging loved ones.
There comes a point in all of our lives where we stop parenting our children and focus on parenting our aging parents. Licensed gerontology social worker Macie P. Smith spent more than two decades helping families navigate the trials and triumphs of the longterm care journey. Portia viewers Michael Blaylock and Wendy Wise spent years taking care of their beloved mothers. The trio open up to Portia about their experiences as primary caregivers and explain ways we can better communicate to our aging loved ones.