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.
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!