Portia: Shifting Mindsets
Mental health advocate Alica Curry beat her battle with depression, suicidal thoughts, and survived sexual abuse. She opens up to Portia about how affirmations changed her mindset and life. Therapist Shavon Terrell-Camper shares the techniques she uses with clients to shift their mindsets, and we hear from a husband-and-wife duo who created a wellness farm to help people de-stress with the help of baby cows and mini goats.
Mental health advocate Alica Curry beat her battle with depression, suicidal thoughts, and survived sexual abuse. She opens up to Portia about how affirmations changed her mindset and life. Therapist Shavon Terrell-Camper shares the techniques she uses with clients to shift their mindsets, and we hear from a husband-and-wife duo who created a wellness farm to help people de-stress with the help of baby cows and mini goats.
Portia: Let's Take a Hike
Studies show more black and brown people are taking outdoor hikes. Portia sits down with BLK Hiking Club founder Tracy Stephens to talk about what it means to create a safe space for minorities interested in the great outdoors. Park Ranger Sherrie Barnes also weighs in on what you?ll need for your first hike.
Studies show more black and brown people are taking outdoor hikes. Portia sits down with BLK Hiking Club founder Tracy Stephens to talk about what it means to create a safe space for minorities interested in the great outdoors. Park Ranger Sherrie Barnes also weighs in on what you?ll need for your first hike.
Portia: Dark and Lovely
Today we?re having a real and raw conversation about colorism. Katina Davis is the author of the children?s book ''Learning to Love Dark Skinned Me.'' She spent most of her childhood unhappy with her dark and lovely skin and now she?s on a mission to make sure every child knows they are beautiful. Makeup guru Kim Roxie struggled to find the perfect makeup for her beautiful skin complexion and beauty therapist Jessica Harris explains how she helps women raise their self-esteem.
Today we?re having a real and raw conversation about colorism. Katina Davis is the author of the children?s book ''Learning to Love Dark Skinned Me.'' She spent most of her childhood unhappy with her dark and lovely skin and now she?s on a mission to make sure every child knows they are beautiful. Makeup guru Kim Roxie struggled to find the perfect makeup for her beautiful skin complexion and beauty therapist Jessica Harris explains how she helps women raise their self-esteem.
Portia: Podiatry 101
Shoes are one the first things to come off at the end of the day. Truth is we ask a lot of our feet. Portia sits down with Dr. Ebonie Vincent from ''My Feet Are Killing Me'' to get to the ''sole'' of what?s really happening with our feet.
Shoes are one the first things to come off at the end of the day. Truth is we ask a lot of our feet. Portia sits down with Dr. Ebonie Vincent from ''My Feet Are Killing Me'' to get to the ''sole'' of what?s really happening with our feet.
Portia: Spring Clean Fling
Many people believe rebirth and renewal are essential to moving forward into the next season of your life. Lexy Ford is the owner of Passion Organizing and Regina Murray is a celebrity interior designer. These dynamic women join Portia at the table to share their organizing hacks and to break down the importance of spring cleaning.
Many people believe rebirth and renewal are essential to moving forward into the next season of your life. Lexy Ford is the owner of Passion Organizing and Regina Murray is a celebrity interior designer. These dynamic women join Portia at the table to share their organizing hacks and to break down the importance of spring cleaning.
Portia: Handle Your Business: Island Edition
Portia sits down with two businessmen who sell products rooted in island culture. Alexiou shares his journey after appearing on ''Shark Tank.'' D. Anthony also tells us how a jerk master from Jamaica inspired him to create jerk seasonings sold in more than 30 retail stores.
Portia sits down with two businessmen who sell products rooted in island culture. Alexiou shares his journey after appearing on ''Shark Tank.'' D. Anthony also tells us how a jerk master from Jamaica inspired him to create jerk seasonings sold in more than 30 retail stores.
Portia: Let's Sip
Portia and her guests talk about their love of coffee, tea, and wine. They let us in on how they turned their drink of choice into wildly successful business ventures. Portia puts them to a taste test!
Portia and her guests talk about their love of coffee, tea, and wine. They let us in on how they turned their drink of choice into wildly successful business ventures. Portia puts them to a taste test!
Portia: Sensational Second Acts
Life flows in phases. Some of us start second chapters after entering retirement, while others just want a fresh start. Former news anchor, Monica Pearson, gets real about what it means to start a sensational second act after retirement. CEO of Dayo, Yolanda White, also shares her second act journey from corporate executive to business owner.
Life flows in phases. Some of us start second chapters after entering retirement, while others just want a fresh start. Former news anchor, Monica Pearson, gets real about what it means to start a sensational second act after retirement. CEO of Dayo, Yolanda White, also shares her second act journey from corporate executive to business owner.
Portia: Young Gifted & Black #3: Power in Their Voices
Fifteen-year-old Carrington Manous is touching the lives of children around the world who struggle with dyslexia, and 8-year-old Anatasia Patoka-Smith is a rising singer and songwriter whose love for her afro scored her a leading spot on the independent radio charts. Portia talks to these incredible young ladies about the amazing work they are doing in the community!
Fifteen-year-old Carrington Manous is touching the lives of children around the world who struggle with dyslexia, and 8-year-old Anatasia Patoka-Smith is a rising singer and songwriter whose love for her afro scored her a leading spot on the independent radio charts. Portia talks to these incredible young ladies about the amazing work they are doing in the community!
Portia: Celebrating Nurses
Nursing is a noble and rewarding career, but it can also be pretty hard. Ali'ce Haskins, Freedom Bey, Theo Jones, Ebony Thyme, and Jennifer Severe are members of the nursing profession. This impressive panel of nurses shares their most memorable moments from their nursing career, and Portia shows her appreciation to the healthcare system treasures!
Nursing is a noble and rewarding career, but it can also be pretty hard. Ali'ce Haskins, Freedom Bey, Theo Jones, Ebony Thyme, and Jennifer Severe are members of the nursing profession. This impressive panel of nurses shares their most memorable moments from their nursing career, and Portia shows her appreciation to the healthcare system treasures!
Portia: Chef Carlos Brown
Chef Carlos Brown?s Gullah-inspired recipes have impressed the likes of high-profile figures like former President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Viola Davis, and Magic Johnson. But it?s his shrimp and grits that has everyone talking. The culinary expert joins Portia at the table to discuss his humble beginnings, how he discovered he was honored at the Smithsonian museum, and he cooks up a special meal for Portia.
Chef Carlos Brown?s Gullah-inspired recipes have impressed the likes of high-profile figures like former President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Viola Davis, and Magic Johnson. But it?s his shrimp and grits that has everyone talking. The culinary expert joins Portia at the table to discuss his humble beginnings, how he discovered he was honored at the Smithsonian museum, and he cooks up a special meal for Portia.
Portia: College Bound
The process of applying to college has changed a lot within the last decade. The authors of ''The Black Family?s Guide To College Admissions'' sit down with Portia to share new strategies on what it takes to be college bound. Graduating high school senior, Cameryn Polk also fills us in on how she secured more than a million dollars in scholarships.
The process of applying to college has changed a lot within the last decade. The authors of ''The Black Family?s Guide To College Admissions'' sit down with Portia to share new strategies on what it takes to be college bound. Graduating high school senior, Cameryn Polk also fills us in on how she secured more than a million dollars in scholarships.
Portia: The Women's Health Initiative
Different generations of women come to the table to discuss the importance of Black women’s health. Lisa Cunningham went from directing videos in the hip-hop industry to spearheading national awareness campaigns on breast cancer, cervical cancer, and HIV. A mother-daughter duo expresses the importance of talking about womanhood. Tia Tomlin-Harris is a two-time breast cancer survivor,and physician Dr. Julianne Birt breaks down how Black women can take better care of themselves.
Different generations of women come to the table to discuss the importance of Black women’s health. Lisa Cunningham went from directing videos in the hip-hop industry to spearheading national awareness campaigns on breast cancer, cervical cancer, and HIV. A mother-daughter duo expresses the importance of talking about womanhood. Tia Tomlin-Harris is a two-time breast cancer survivor,and physician Dr. Julianne Birt breaks down how Black women can take better care of themselves.
Portia: Black Love #5: The Rhythm & Flow of Marriage
Leon and Carita Montgomery are the authors of ''Just Dance With Me.'' In this installment of our ''Black Love'' series, the dynamic duo open up about the good times in their relationship, the toxic behaviors that nearly jeopardized their marriage, and how they overcame obstacles in their 25-year-marriage.
Leon and Carita Montgomery are the authors of ''Just Dance With Me.'' In this installment of our ''Black Love'' series, the dynamic duo open up about the good times in their relationship, the toxic behaviors that nearly jeopardized their marriage, and how they overcame obstacles in their 25-year-marriage.
A Conversation with Chilli
It?s been more than 30 years since three sharp, dynamic, and incredibly talented young ladies joined forces here in Atlanta to form one of the best-selling girl groups of all time, TLC. Rozonda ''Chilli'' Thomas was an integral part of that success. In an intimate conversation, Chilli gives Portia an all-access pass into her career, love life, and her most recent business ventures.
It?s been more than 30 years since three sharp, dynamic, and incredibly talented young ladies joined forces here in Atlanta to form one of the best-selling girl groups of all time, TLC. Rozonda ''Chilli'' Thomas was an integral part of that success. In an intimate conversation, Chilli gives Portia an all-access pass into her career, love life, and her most recent business ventures.
Portia: Beating the Odds #4: Mother's Day Edition
We?re honoring women who beat the odds as teenage mothers and went on to enjoy extraordinary success. Sherri J. became a mother at 14 years old. She went on to build a million-dollar empire and her daughter Janaya Burke is following in her footsteps. Elsie Theodore became pregnant when she was just a sophomore in high school. She breaks down the trials and triumphs of being a teenage mom, and what we can do as a village to better support teen mothers.
We?re honoring women who beat the odds as teenage mothers and went on to enjoy extraordinary success. Sherri J. became a mother at 14 years old. She went on to build a million-dollar empire and her daughter Janaya Burke is following in her footsteps. Elsie Theodore became pregnant when she was just a sophomore in high school. She breaks down the trials and triumphs of being a teenage mom, and what we can do as a village to better support teen mothers.
Portia: When Family Matters
Three business owners created products to better the lives of their loved ones. Portia talks with Jinka Premium owners Kim and Lindberg Williams and Happy Mango founder Phnewfula Frederiksen about how a product for their loved ones landed on the shelves of retail stores.
Three business owners created products to better the lives of their loved ones. Portia talks with Jinka Premium owners Kim and Lindberg Williams and Happy Mango founder Phnewfula Frederiksen about how a product for their loved ones landed on the shelves of retail stores.
Portia: Living the Holisic Life
Living a holistic life can sound like a bunch of kale and quinoa, but today?s guests say it?s so much more than that. Yolanda and Speech Thomas are sharing the benefits of living a holistic lifestyle. Portia also puts green juice to the ultimate taste test.
Living a holistic life can sound like a bunch of kale and quinoa, but today?s guests say it?s so much more than that. Yolanda and Speech Thomas are sharing the benefits of living a holistic lifestyle. Portia also puts green juice to the ultimate taste test.
Portia: Beating the Odds #3: Dr. Gilliard
Student loan debt is second to mortgage debt, and it?s impacting college grads across the country. Dr. Tawanna Gillard beat the odds and overcame over $400,000 of student loan debt. Dr. Krystle Turner racked up over six figures in student loan debt and now she has some sound financial advice for all of us.
Student loan debt is second to mortgage debt, and it?s impacting college grads across the country. Dr. Tawanna Gillard beat the odds and overcame over $400,000 of student loan debt. Dr. Krystle Turner racked up over six figures in student loan debt and now she has some sound financial advice for all of us.
Portia: The Beautiful & Brave Chantae Cann
Chantae Cann is an internationally known jazz and soul singer. She joins Portia at the table to discuss how music changed her life and saved her during difficult times. After being diagnosed with a debilitating neurological disorder, Chantae had to make some changes She breaks down how she pushed through and accepted this life-altering situation.
Chantae Cann is an internationally known jazz and soul singer. She joins Portia at the table to discuss how music changed her life and saved her during difficult times. After being diagnosed with a debilitating neurological disorder, Chantae had to make some changes She breaks down how she pushed through and accepted this life-altering situation.