Portia: Reinventing Myself
Portia sits down with Suzette Samuel about her journey from reality TV to author and successful realtor. Suzette admits her old lifestyle was loaded with fame, glamor, and money, but she wanted something more. She tells Portia slowing down after complications from a cosmetic procedure is part of what helped her gain clarity to reinvent herself and set out on a better path.
Portia sits down with Suzette Samuel about her journey from reality TV to author and successful realtor. Suzette admits her old lifestyle was loaded with fame, glamor, and money, but she wanted something more. She tells Portia slowing down after complications from a cosmetic procedure is part of what helped her gain clarity to reinvent herself and set out on a better path.
Portia: Meet Headkrack
Portia has an intimate conversation with rapper and media personality Headkrack about his exceptional career in radio, the importance of mental health, and his upcoming album ''Mikrodose.'' Headkrack currently hosts the nationally syndicated talk show ''Dish Nation'' and is on a mission to pour into aspiring media personalities. Jyell Street and Tatyanna Arrington are two talented women who are looking for their big breaks in the entertainment world. Headkrack gives back by sharing his career-changing advice with the ladies.
Portia has an intimate conversation with rapper and media personality Headkrack about his exceptional career in radio, the importance of mental health, and his upcoming album ''Mikrodose.'' Headkrack currently hosts the nationally syndicated talk show ''Dish Nation'' and is on a mission to pour into aspiring media personalities. Jyell Street and Tatyanna Arrington are two talented women who are looking for their big breaks in the entertainment world. Headkrack gives back by sharing his career-changing advice with the ladies.
Portia: Funding Your Dream
R&B artist Tanya Nolan refused to give up on her dreams of wanting to become a successful solo singer. She created various forms of income and she’s been soaring ever since. Brandi Little is an emerging R&B artist and a mother of two. She has a burning desire to succeed in the music industry, and she receives career-changing advice from Tanya.
R&B artist Tanya Nolan refused to give up on her dreams of wanting to become a successful solo singer. She created various forms of income and she’s been soaring ever since. Brandi Little is an emerging R&B artist and a mother of two. She has a burning desire to succeed in the music industry, and she receives career-changing advice from Tanya.
Portia: Reg Flag Alert
Real talk, most of us are guilty of dating walking red flags. Shar?nee Amaris is the author and podcast host of ''Confessions of an ExWife.'' She explains how ignoring red flags led her to entering toxic relationships. Portia viewer Stephanie Dean admits she was part of the problem for her failed marriages, and psychotherapist Dr. Akua Boateng breaks down how to recognize red flags in relationships.
Real talk, most of us are guilty of dating walking red flags. Shar?nee Amaris is the author and podcast host of ''Confessions of an ExWife.'' She explains how ignoring red flags led her to entering toxic relationships. Portia viewer Stephanie Dean admits she was part of the problem for her failed marriages, and psychotherapist Dr. Akua Boateng breaks down how to recognize red flags in relationships.
Portia: Youth Gun Violence, Part 2
In the part-two episode of our Youth Gun Violence special, Portia keeps the conversation going about what we can do as a society to make sure our children are safe. Twenty-one-year-old Sebastian Zamudio turned his life around after hanging around the wrong crowd. Law enforcement experts break down how parents can recognize the signs of troubled youth, and a mother and son duo open up about what they are doing to make sure their family stays on the right path.
In the part-two episode of our Youth Gun Violence special, Portia keeps the conversation going about what we can do as a society to make sure our children are safe. Twenty-one-year-old Sebastian Zamudio turned his life around after hanging around the wrong crowd. Law enforcement experts break down how parents can recognize the signs of troubled youth, and a mother and son duo open up about what they are doing to make sure their family stays on the right path.
Portia: Youth Gun Violence, Part 1
Portia sits down with Necole Williams, a mother who lost her 16-year-old daughter, Bre?Asia Powell, to gun violence. Civil Right Activists, Youth Mentors and Law Enforcement experts also join the conversation to have a candid discussion about what we as a community can do to keep our kids safe when it comes to gun violence.
Portia sits down with Necole Williams, a mother who lost her 16-year-old daughter, Bre?Asia Powell, to gun violence. Civil Right Activists, Youth Mentors and Law Enforcement experts also join the conversation to have a candid discussion about what we as a community can do to keep our kids safe when it comes to gun violence.
Portia: A Conversation with Smokie Norful
Grammy-award winning singer Pastor Smokie Norful comes to the table to talk about his family, marriage, and balancing faith and fame.The gospel legend tells Portia about his upcoming album, and he performs his new single ''I Still Have You.''
Grammy-award winning singer Pastor Smokie Norful comes to the table to talk about his family, marriage, and balancing faith and fame.The gospel legend tells Portia about his upcoming album, and he performs his new single ''I Still Have You.''
Portia: The Making of a Mascot
In our brand series titled, ''I Can Do That,'' Portia attempts to try odd jobs. Portia always wanted to be a sports mascot, so her producers put her skills to the test. She interviewed Atlanta?s very own ?the? Freddie Falcon to find out what it takes to become a professional mascot. Mascot trainers Jeremy Legg and Jeff Childers took her through intense mascot training, and Portia showed off her mascot skills at a school assembly.
In our brand series titled, ''I Can Do That,'' Portia attempts to try odd jobs. Portia always wanted to be a sports mascot, so her producers put her skills to the test. She interviewed Atlanta?s very own ?the? Freddie Falcon to find out what it takes to become a professional mascot. Mascot trainers Jeremy Legg and Jeff Childers took her through intense mascot training, and Portia showed off her mascot skills at a school assembly.
Portia: From Business to Bae
Christal Jordan is a relationship podcast host and the author of ''Code Switching: Dating Tips To Take You From Business to Bae.'' She joins Portia at the table to discuss how career women can secure love outside of the boardroom. Her podcast co-host Scorpio Moe breaks down what is on the mind of men when it comes to dating professional women, and two extremely successful single women share their dating dilemmas.
Christal Jordan is a relationship podcast host and the author of ''Code Switching: Dating Tips To Take You From Business to Bae.'' She joins Portia at the table to discuss how career women can secure love outside of the boardroom. Her podcast co-host Scorpio Moe breaks down what is on the mind of men when it comes to dating professional women, and two extremely successful single women share their dating dilemmas.
Portia: UniverSoul Circus
The Universoul Circus has been around for 30 years! Portia sits down with ringmaster N.O. and performer Bella to discuss the circus? rich legacy and commitment to being diverse. Portia also takes a look back at her time being guest ringmaster. Later, Double Vision takes the stage with an act that?s sure to have you seeing double!
The Universoul Circus has been around for 30 years! Portia sits down with ringmaster N.O. and performer Bella to discuss the circus? rich legacy and commitment to being diverse. Portia also takes a look back at her time being guest ringmaster. Later, Double Vision takes the stage with an act that?s sure to have you seeing double!
Portia: Inking
Portia sits down with reality star Sierra Gates to discuss her tattoo injury and what she?s up to now. Tattoo artist Dutchess also weighs in on the conversation saying what happened to Sierra could happen to anyone. We?re talking about what it means to ink responsibly!
Portia sits down with reality star Sierra Gates to discuss her tattoo injury and what she?s up to now. Tattoo artist Dutchess also weighs in on the conversation saying what happened to Sierra could happen to anyone. We?re talking about what it means to ink responsibly!
Portia: A Conversation with Ruben Studdard
Portia has an intimate conversation with American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard. Ruben tells Portia about his love for being a father of two and what?s on the horizon as he continues to make new music. We couldn?t have Ruben on the show without him taking the stage to sing a song from his latest album!
Portia has an intimate conversation with American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard. Ruben tells Portia about his love for being a father of two and what?s on the horizon as he continues to make new music. We couldn?t have Ruben on the show without him taking the stage to sing a song from his latest album!
Portia: Doctors Orders
Dr. Leah Matthews, Dr. Diane Boykin, Dr. Angela Walker, Dr. Sylvia Morris met in medical school at Georgetown University. They are the co-authors of the book ''The Game Plan.'' They have successful careers and mastered the art of a positive work/life balance. The doctors stop by to share their prescriptions to success and explain why they want more Black female doctors to serve on the frontline in the healthcare industry.
Dr. Leah Matthews, Dr. Diane Boykin, Dr. Angela Walker, Dr. Sylvia Morris met in medical school at Georgetown University. They are the co-authors of the book ''The Game Plan.'' They have successful careers and mastered the art of a positive work/life balance. The doctors stop by to share their prescriptions to success and explain why they want more Black female doctors to serve on the frontline in the healthcare industry.
Portia: Handle Your Business #7: Sneaker Girls
More and more people are swapping their heels for sneakers. Portia sits down with two business owners who have successful businesses in the world of sneakers. Founder of Sneaker Doodle Co, Elizabeth Akinbode, shows Portia how to add some razzle dazzle to her kicks. Melissa also shares how her love for sneakers turned into a viable online community.
More and more people are swapping their heels for sneakers. Portia sits down with two business owners who have successful businesses in the world of sneakers. Founder of Sneaker Doodle Co, Elizabeth Akinbode, shows Portia how to add some razzle dazzle to her kicks. Melissa also shares how her love for sneakers turned into a viable online community.
Portia: Hormone Shift
Hormones shift at different stages of our lives. Portia sits down with Jacqueline Gibson-Betz, who candidly describes her hormones as the seven dwarfs. Dr. Taz Bhatia also shares insight on some of the natural ways we can better manage the side effects of hormonal shifts.
Hormones shift at different stages of our lives. Portia sits down with Jacqueline Gibson-Betz, who candidly describes her hormones as the seven dwarfs. Dr. Taz Bhatia also shares insight on some of the natural ways we can better manage the side effects of hormonal shifts.
Portia: Autism
Nathaniel and Carla Moultrie are the parents to 10-year-old Camille who was diagnosed with autism when she was 2 years old. Her parents are making it their mission to educate others about autism spectrum disorder. Singing sensation Morgan Janay found that music therapy helped her stay calm while dealing with autism. She joins Portia at the table with her parents to discuss her autism diagnosis and how music changed her life.
Nathaniel and Carla Moultrie are the parents to 10-year-old Camille who was diagnosed with autism when she was 2 years old. Her parents are making it their mission to educate others about autism spectrum disorder. Singing sensation Morgan Janay found that music therapy helped her stay calm while dealing with autism. She joins Portia at the table with her parents to discuss her autism diagnosis and how music changed her life.
Portia: Country Black Girl Magic
Country music does not belong to a particular race or ethnic group. It?s a universal tune! So, we?re showcasing Black women who are working towards topping the country charts while showing off their Black girl magic. Larysa Jaye is the only Black female country singer with a residency on Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee. Wylie is a country music singer and songwriter who is cranking out tunes while living on a Georgia farm. The duo stops by to discuss life as a country music artist.
Country music does not belong to a particular race or ethnic group. It?s a universal tune! So, we?re showcasing Black women who are working towards topping the country charts while showing off their Black girl magic. Larysa Jaye is the only Black female country singer with a residency on Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee. Wylie is a country music singer and songwriter who is cranking out tunes while living on a Georgia farm. The duo stops by to discuss life as a country music artist.
Portia: Hair Clapback
Some things never change about the hair salon experience. However, some things are changing quickly such as: having to put a deposit down before an appointment or clients coming in with all these products and tricks they learned from social media. Kameesha Allick, Ashley Winslow, Shawon PinderBerry, and Najah Aziz are professional hairstylists who come to the table to address our client complaints and share their biggest client pet peeves.
Some things never change about the hair salon experience. However, some things are changing quickly such as: having to put a deposit down before an appointment or clients coming in with all these products and tricks they learned from social media. Kameesha Allick, Ashley Winslow, Shawon PinderBerry, and Najah Aziz are professional hairstylists who come to the table to address our client complaints and share their biggest client pet peeves.
Portia: Men Want To Be Married
Statistics show many Americans are opting out of marriage, but psychologist Dr. Alduan Tartt says there are still a lot of men who want to get married. Cecil Henry, Michael Lay, and Henry Coleman are single gentlemen who say they are open to marriage but haven?t found the right woman just yet. The distinguished panel of men open up about their thoughts on men and marriage.
Statistics show many Americans are opting out of marriage, but psychologist Dr. Alduan Tartt says there are still a lot of men who want to get married. Cecil Henry, Michael Lay, and Henry Coleman are single gentlemen who say they are open to marriage but haven?t found the right woman just yet. The distinguished panel of men open up about their thoughts on men and marriage.
Portia: The Art of the Pitch
In this second installment of ''Pitching on Portia,'' three small business owners pitch their business to Alquincia Selolwane, the founder and owner of the first-ever black virtual mall, and Toshma Graves, a top producer on the Atlanta Board of Realtors. Dior Davis, Jai-leta Colvard, and Erica Alcox are the three contestants who have two minutes to put their business pitch to the test.
In this second installment of ''Pitching on Portia,'' three small business owners pitch their business to Alquincia Selolwane, the founder and owner of the first-ever black virtual mall, and Toshma Graves, a top producer on the Atlanta Board of Realtors. Dior Davis, Jai-leta Colvard, and Erica Alcox are the three contestants who have two minutes to put their business pitch to the test.