Portia: Beating the Odds with The Parsons
Portia talks to a couple who went from a life surrounded by hustling and drug dealing, to selling homes for high profile clients like T.I., and Yung Joc. Not only are they sharing how they beat the odds, but also the work they?re doing to encourage young people from living the life they once did.
Portia talks to a couple who went from a life surrounded by hustling and drug dealing, to selling homes for high profile clients like T.I., and Yung Joc. Not only are they sharing how they beat the odds, but also the work they?re doing to encourage young people from living the life they once did.
Portia: Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a disease with no cure, affecting more than 190 million women worldwide. Portia has an open conversation with OBGYN Dr. Jocelyn Slaughter, and two brave endometriosis warriors. Together they demystify a disease affecting so many.
Endometriosis is a disease with no cure, affecting more than 190 million women worldwide. Portia has an open conversation with OBGYN Dr. Jocelyn Slaughter, and two brave endometriosis warriors. Together they demystify a disease affecting so many.
Portia: Leveling Up: Keeyah Johnson
Keeyah Johnson is the road manager to Grammy-award winning singer Usher Raymond. Her talents have taken her to the Super Bowl, concert residencies, and now on a U.S. tour! In our ''Level Up'' series, Keeyah shares the importance of starting from the bottom and working your way to the top.
Keeyah Johnson is the road manager to Grammy-award winning singer Usher Raymond. Her talents have taken her to the Super Bowl, concert residencies, and now on a U.S. tour! In our ''Level Up'' series, Keeyah shares the importance of starting from the bottom and working your way to the top.
Portia: Bronner Bros. Legacy
Bronner Brothers has been making headway in the beauty industry since the 1940?s. The company hosts the largest multicultural beauty show in the world. Portia sits down with some pioneers who have contributed to making the show what it is today. It wouldn?t be a Bronner Brothers celebration without high fashion couture, and artistic hairstyles.
Bronner Brothers has been making headway in the beauty industry since the 1940?s. The company hosts the largest multicultural beauty show in the world. Portia sits down with some pioneers who have contributed to making the show what it is today. It wouldn?t be a Bronner Brothers celebration without high fashion couture, and artistic hairstyles.
Portia: The Real Life of Influencers
You can?t turn on social media without seeing a content creator showing off the hottest fashions, the must have beauty items, and the best restaurants to try in your city! But does being an influencer really pay the big bucks? Alyssa Marie built a beauty empire as a social media influencer. Cimani Robbins is growing her lifestyle brand. HR expert Coach Sejal Brownlee breaks down how these social media skills can lead to a corporate position.
You can?t turn on social media without seeing a content creator showing off the hottest fashions, the must have beauty items, and the best restaurants to try in your city! But does being an influencer really pay the big bucks? Alyssa Marie built a beauty empire as a social media influencer. Cimani Robbins is growing her lifestyle brand. HR expert Coach Sejal Brownlee breaks down how these social media skills can lead to a corporate position.
Portia: New Year, New Tax Laws
It?s tax time! Maybe you purchased a new home, started a business, or your family is doing your taxes. Either way, tax expert Octavia Conner breaks down the new tax laws and how the laws can bring extra money to our pockets. Two entrepreneurs also come to the table and admit that they can use some advice about their businesses taxes.
It?s tax time! Maybe you purchased a new home, started a business, or your family is doing your taxes. Either way, tax expert Octavia Conner breaks down the new tax laws and how the laws can bring extra money to our pockets. Two entrepreneurs also come to the table and admit that they can use some advice about their businesses taxes.
Portia: Let's Skate
We?re talking all about the benefits to roller skating. Skating instructor Kamille Gilmore performed on the Super Bowl stage with R&B sensation Usher Raymond. Over the years, she has taught several celebrities the art of skating. Maurika Flores is a retired army sergeant who found skating to be physically and mentally therapeutic. The dynamic duo team up with Portia to show off their skating moves!
We?re talking all about the benefits to roller skating. Skating instructor Kamille Gilmore performed on the Super Bowl stage with R&B sensation Usher Raymond. Over the years, she has taught several celebrities the art of skating. Maurika Flores is a retired army sergeant who found skating to be physically and mentally therapeutic. The dynamic duo team up with Portia to show off their skating moves!
Portia: A Conversation with T.C. Carson
Portia has an intimate conversation with Emmy Award-winning actor, dancer, and singer T.C. Carson. He?s best known for his role as Kyle Barker on the 90?s sitcom ''Living Single.'' Not only is he sharing stories about life, career, and staying power, but also singing ''Warm Is The Rain'' from his ''Truth'' album.
Portia has an intimate conversation with Emmy Award-winning actor, dancer, and singer T.C. Carson. He?s best known for his role as Kyle Barker on the 90?s sitcom ''Living Single.'' Not only is he sharing stories about life, career, and staying power, but also singing ''Warm Is The Rain'' from his ''Truth'' album.
One injured in Gwinnett County fire
One person was rescued from a fire early Thursday morning at an apartment complex in Gwinnett County.
One person was rescued from a fire early Thursday morning at an apartment complex in Gwinnett County.
Portia: A Conversation with Chris Tucker
Chris Tucker quickly became a household name in the 1990s with his popular comedy routines and roles in movies like ''Friday'' and ''Rush Hour.'' Portia sits down with the award-winning actor, producer, and comedian to discuss his career, upcoming projects, and his nonprofit organization
Chris Tucker quickly became a household name in the 1990s with his popular comedy routines and roles in movies like ''Friday'' and ''Rush Hour.'' Portia sits down with the award-winning actor, producer, and comedian to discuss his career, upcoming projects, and his nonprofit organization
Portia: On the Minds of Men
It?s no secret men and women are wired differently. Portia sits down with a panel of men to tackle topics on love, family, and the infamous bro code. We?re finding out what?s on the minds of men, today on Portia!
It?s no secret men and women are wired differently. Portia sits down with a panel of men to tackle topics on love, family, and the infamous bro code. We?re finding out what?s on the minds of men, today on Portia!
Portia: Emotional Eating
Nearly 75% of our eating habits are emotionally driven. Brenda Patterson says a series of heartbreaking losses caused her to form unhealthy eating habits. Therapist Miranda Campbell joins the conversation and shares healthy alternatives to coping with stress and grief. Dietitian Nutritionist Jerlyn Jones also comes to the table and breaks down all the ways we can satisfy our greatest cravings without indulging in junk food.
Nearly 75% of our eating habits are emotionally driven. Brenda Patterson says a series of heartbreaking losses caused her to form unhealthy eating habits. Therapist Miranda Campbell joins the conversation and shares healthy alternatives to coping with stress and grief. Dietitian Nutritionist Jerlyn Jones also comes to the table and breaks down all the ways we can satisfy our greatest cravings without indulging in junk food.
Portia: Fashion As Art
Fashion and art go hand in hand. After all, there?s nothing like a good statement piece to express yourself! Therez Fleetwood is a highly sought after Afrocentric fashion designer and textile artist. Her work has been showcased in several exhibits, and the celebrities love her! Therez sits down with Portia to express her love for patterns, colors, and the idea behind her 'Harlem Renaissance-inspired fashion collection.
Fashion and art go hand in hand. After all, there?s nothing like a good statement piece to express yourself! Therez Fleetwood is a highly sought after Afrocentric fashion designer and textile artist. Her work has been showcased in several exhibits, and the celebrities love her! Therez sits down with Portia to express her love for patterns, colors, and the idea behind her 'Harlem Renaissance-inspired fashion collection.
Portia: Chef Marcus Samuelsson
Award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson sits down with Portia to discuss our history and the legendary chefs who?ve influenced his career. Samuelsson and mixologist Dee Sangoyele are also whipping up Hot Honey Salmon and Dubois Daiquiri.
Award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson sits down with Portia to discuss our history and the legendary chefs who?ve influenced his career. Samuelsson and mixologist Dee Sangoyele are also whipping up Hot Honey Salmon and Dubois Daiquiri.
Portia: Black Love #3: The Spratts
Former Miss Michigan USA Stacey Lee Spratt and her husband, television personality Dalen Spratt, come to the table to share their beautiful love story. The dynamic duo open up about their eight-year age gap, their challenging path to parenthood, and their secrets to making their love last forever.
Former Miss Michigan USA Stacey Lee Spratt and her husband, television personality Dalen Spratt, come to the table to share their beautiful love story. The dynamic duo open up about their eight-year age gap, their challenging path to parenthood, and their secrets to making their love last forever.
Portia: A Conversation with Jasmine Guy
You know Jasmine Guy as the smart and sophisticated Whitley Gilbert on the NBC sitcom ''A Different World.'' But Jasmine Guy has a new title to her name, including Emmy-Award winning actress. The legendary actress joins Portia at the table to discuss the cultural impact of her sitcom, her life in theater, and her upcoming projects.
You know Jasmine Guy as the smart and sophisticated Whitley Gilbert on the NBC sitcom ''A Different World.'' But Jasmine Guy has a new title to her name, including Emmy-Award winning actress. The legendary actress joins Portia at the table to discuss the cultural impact of her sitcom, her life in theater, and her upcoming projects.
Portia: Great Foundation
The right undergarments can change the foundation of your clothes. Kimberly Harden is a personal stylist who specializes in helping seasoned women shop for their body types. Known as ''the bra whisperer,'' Kim joins Portia at the table to educate women about breast health and shopping for their correct bra size. Kim also brings her models to the conversation, so she can show us how proper shapewear can turn our outfits up a notch!
The right undergarments can change the foundation of your clothes. Kimberly Harden is a personal stylist who specializes in helping seasoned women shop for their body types. Known as ''the bra whisperer,'' Kim joins Portia at the table to educate women about breast health and shopping for their correct bra size. Kim also brings her models to the conversation, so she can show us how proper shapewear can turn our outfits up a notch!
Portia: Color Blind Love
Is love really blind? Ming Gregory Clark owns and operates an elite multicultural matchmaking agency where race does not play a factor in finding your perfect match. In an open conversation, Clark discusses why she created her company and sought out love from a different race. Corporate injury and tech attorney Germaine Austin comes to the table and shares why he was open to using a matchmaking service and finding love across the color lines.
Is love really blind? Ming Gregory Clark owns and operates an elite multicultural matchmaking agency where race does not play a factor in finding your perfect match. In an open conversation, Clark discusses why she created her company and sought out love from a different race. Corporate injury and tech attorney Germaine Austin comes to the table and shares why he was open to using a matchmaking service and finding love across the color lines.
Portia: Finding Your Own Way
You can either find a way or make one! Sheila Michelle created her own path to success. The health mogul owns and operates a national drug testing and clinical lab. She joins Portia at the table to discuss the tough circumstances which led her to work in the drug screening market and her passion for helping other women in the health field. Sheila?s mentee Candice Ray also joins the conversation and explains why she decided to chart her own path in the medical field.
You can either find a way or make one! Sheila Michelle created her own path to success. The health mogul owns and operates a national drug testing and clinical lab. She joins Portia at the table to discuss the tough circumstances which led her to work in the drug screening market and her passion for helping other women in the health field. Sheila?s mentee Candice Ray also joins the conversation and explains why she decided to chart her own path in the medical field.
Portia: Breaking Generational Curses
Noticing a repeat pattern being passed on from generation to generation? Portia sits down with Yolanda and Grammy Award-winner Speech Thomas to discuss the roadmap to breaking generational curses.
Noticing a repeat pattern being passed on from generation to generation? Portia sits down with Yolanda and Grammy Award-winner Speech Thomas to discuss the roadmap to breaking generational curses.