Portia: Black Hollywood #1: Crystal Renee Hayslett
Actress Crystal Renee Hayslett shares how she went from being a production assistant on set to becoming a leading lady in Tyler Perry’s hit shows ''Sistas'' and his spin-off series ''Zatima.'' Crystal gives career advice to an ambitious college student whose dream is to work as a costume designer on major television and movie sets.
Actress Crystal Renee Hayslett shares how she went from being a production assistant on set to becoming a leading lady in Tyler Perry’s hit shows ''Sistas'' and his spin-off series ''Zatima.'' Crystal gives career advice to an ambitious college student whose dream is to work as a costume designer on major television and movie sets.
Portia: Shift & Pivot #1
Rushion McDonald is a media and marketing strategist who has worked with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He hosts ''Money Making Conversations'' and is an expert in helping people shift and pivot in their respective careers. Ahyiana Morris and Anthawn Ingram are two Portia viewers who are seeking guidance on changing their careers.
Rushion McDonald is a media and marketing strategist who has worked with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He hosts ''Money Making Conversations'' and is an expert in helping people shift and pivot in their respective careers. Ahyiana Morris and Anthawn Ingram are two Portia viewers who are seeking guidance on changing their careers.
Portia: Let's Dance
Portia is rhythmically challenged, so her producers put her dancing skills to the test! In this special episode of Let’s Dance, Portia learns how to hip-hop dance with a crew over 50. She also tackles Chicago step and salsa dancing. How did she do? It’s an episode you don’t want to miss.
Portia is rhythmically challenged, so her producers put her dancing skills to the test! In this special episode of Let’s Dance, Portia learns how to hip-hop dance with a crew over 50. She also tackles Chicago step and salsa dancing. How did she do? It’s an episode you don’t want to miss.
Portia: Couples Guide to Survival
Dr. Alduan Tartt and his wife Mecca Tartt have been successfully married for over two decades. As a psychologist, Dr. Tartt has a passion for improving relationships. Mecca has a love for empowering women. The duo join Portia at the table and give advice to a married couple who came together at a young age and are having a little trouble navigating their relationship.
Dr. Alduan Tartt and his wife Mecca Tartt have been successfully married for over two decades. As a psychologist, Dr. Tartt has a passion for improving relationships. Mecca has a love for empowering women. The duo join Portia at the table and give advice to a married couple who came together at a young age and are having a little trouble navigating their relationship.
Portia: Holiday Fashions with Fhonia
The holidays are right around the corner, and attending holiday festivities comes along with the holiday season. Fhonia Ellis is a highly sought out tailor to the stars and shares the fashionable ways we can dress for the holiday occasions without breaking out budgets.
The holidays are right around the corner, and attending holiday festivities comes along with the holiday season. Fhonia Ellis is a highly sought out tailor to the stars and shares the fashionable ways we can dress for the holiday occasions without breaking out budgets.
Portia: World AIDS Day: Surviving & Thriving
World AIDS Day is a day for those who have been affected by HIV and AIDS to come together and remember those we’ve lost. Program Coordinator for Sisters With a Voice Marcella Spruell joins Portia at the table to talk about what it means to be an advocate for those living with HIV. In a candid conversation, we hear from HIV activists Shadawn McCants, Mia Allison and Dr. Daniel D. Driffin about thriving and surviving with HIV.
World AIDS Day is a day for those who have been affected by HIV and AIDS to come together and remember those we’ve lost. Program Coordinator for Sisters With a Voice Marcella Spruell joins Portia at the table to talk about what it means to be an advocate for those living with HIV. In a candid conversation, we hear from HIV activists Shadawn McCants, Mia Allison and Dr. Daniel D. Driffin about thriving and surviving with HIV.
Portia: Time to Destress
Keosha Felton is her mother?s primary caretaker and LaKeia Phillips is a mother of six. The ladies join Portia at the table to discuss the feelings of being overwhelmed. Licensed professional counselor Chrystol Wilson-Payne answers questions from viewers and teaches techniques for reducing stress.
Keosha Felton is her mother?s primary caretaker and LaKeia Phillips is a mother of six. The ladies join Portia at the table to discuss the feelings of being overwhelmed. Licensed professional counselor Chrystol Wilson-Payne answers questions from viewers and teaches techniques for reducing stress.
Portia: C-Suite Sisters: Taylor Shaw
In this new series ''C-Suite Sistas,'' we?re going to meet the women who serve as the CEOs, CFOs and COOs in corporate America. CEO and founder of Black Women Animate Studios Taylor Shaw and her female team join Portia at the table to discuss shattering glass ceilings in male dominated industries.
In this new series ''C-Suite Sistas,'' we?re going to meet the women who serve as the CEOs, CFOs and COOs in corporate America. CEO and founder of Black Women Animate Studios Taylor Shaw and her female team join Portia at the table to discuss shattering glass ceilings in male dominated industries.
Portia: Power Couples: The Whittleys
Michael and Dora Whittley are the CEO’s behind a hugely successful management agency. Repping clients like Pinky Cole and Q Parker, the power couple share their tips to balancing a successful business, parenting, and relationship.
Michael and Dora Whittley are the CEO’s behind a hugely successful management agency. Repping clients like Pinky Cole and Q Parker, the power couple share their tips to balancing a successful business, parenting, and relationship.
Portia: Reclaiming Our Roots & Telling Our Stories
In a time where there is a ban on certain books and African American studies, it’s become extremely important for black and brown children to preserve their stories. Dr. Karida Brown and Artist Charly Palmer created “The New Brownies’ Book” to teach children universal love and brotherhood. Portia also meets a husband and wife duo who contributed to the book after an experience with their young daughter.
In a time where there is a ban on certain books and African American studies, it’s become extremely important for black and brown children to preserve their stories. Dr. Karida Brown and Artist Charly Palmer created “The New Brownies’ Book” to teach children universal love and brotherhood. Portia also meets a husband and wife duo who contributed to the book after an experience with their young daughter.
Portia: Good Deeds
A good deed never goes unnoticed. CEO of Bellwood Homes Valerie Boucher found her passion after doing a random act of kindness for an older couple in her neighborhood. Robin Latimore discusses her nonprofit foundation catered to cancer patients, and a Portia viewer seeks advice about giving back to the community.
A good deed never goes unnoticed. CEO of Bellwood Homes Valerie Boucher found her passion after doing a random act of kindness for an older couple in her neighborhood. Robin Latimore discusses her nonprofit foundation catered to cancer patients, and a Portia viewer seeks advice about giving back to the community.
Portia: Mom Entrepreneurs
Moms are some of the most resourceful people on the planet. They help with homework, patch up wounds, and try to make their children's lives better. The journey to becoming a mom is why entrepreneurs Ify Okoh and Courtney Smith created products to help other kids who are suffering from bad odor and scalp conditions.
Moms are some of the most resourceful people on the planet. They help with homework, patch up wounds, and try to make their children's lives better. The journey to becoming a mom is why entrepreneurs Ify Okoh and Courtney Smith created products to help other kids who are suffering from bad odor and scalp conditions.
Portia: Thankful Thanksgiving
Nothing screams Thanksgiving like family, friends, food, football, and a big dose of laughter! In a special Thanksgiving episode, Portia and her friends reflect on their many blessings this year. Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells whips up a hearty meal for the conversation.
Nothing screams Thanksgiving like family, friends, food, football, and a big dose of laughter! In a special Thanksgiving episode, Portia and her friends reflect on their many blessings this year. Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells whips up a hearty meal for the conversation.
Portia: The Thrift Is Right
NeShanta Davis is the queen of thrift shopping and takes pride in styling women and businesses without breaking their banks. Two Portia viewers who love to thrift share their shopping hacks. Portia puts their thrifting knowledge to the test in a new game called ''The Thrift Is Right.''
NeShanta Davis is the queen of thrift shopping and takes pride in styling women and businesses without breaking their banks. Two Portia viewers who love to thrift share their shopping hacks. Portia puts their thrifting knowledge to the test in a new game called ''The Thrift Is Right.''
Portia: Cooking with Lisa
Chef Lisa Washington takes to the kitchen to show moms how to make simple but affordable meals for their families. Diamond Hill is a mother on a weight loss journey. She seeks advice about finding healthy but tasty meals for her young children.
Chef Lisa Washington takes to the kitchen to show moms how to make simple but affordable meals for their families. Diamond Hill is a mother on a weight loss journey. She seeks advice about finding healthy but tasty meals for her young children.
Portia: Be The Match
Four-year-old Damon Evans was diagnosed with the most severe form of sickle cell disease when he was just a baby. Damon and his mother Octavia Evans join Portia at the table to explain the hardships of living with the blood disorder. Pediatric hematologist Dr. Marianne Yee breaks down why a bone marrow transplant is the only cure for sickle cell disease and advocates for more African Americans to become donors.
Four-year-old Damon Evans was diagnosed with the most severe form of sickle cell disease when he was just a baby. Damon and his mother Octavia Evans join Portia at the table to explain the hardships of living with the blood disorder. Pediatric hematologist Dr. Marianne Yee breaks down why a bone marrow transplant is the only cure for sickle cell disease and advocates for more African Americans to become donors.
Portia: Handle Your Business: Street Wear
Fashion designer Timeekah “Murph” Murphy is highly sought after by celebrities who love her high-end couture and streetwear designs. CEO and founder of the streetwear brand WildLyfe, Ziggy Felton, shares how he went from being a one-man band to styling some of the biggest rappers in hip-hop. Plus, don’t miss Portia’s streetwear makeover!
Fashion designer Timeekah “Murph” Murphy is highly sought after by celebrities who love her high-end couture and streetwear designs. CEO and founder of the streetwear brand WildLyfe, Ziggy Felton, shares how he went from being a one-man band to styling some of the biggest rappers in hip-hop. Plus, don’t miss Portia’s streetwear makeover!
Portia: 6 Guys We Must Avoid
Dating coach Mecca Tartt breaks down the different types of patterns women should avoid when pursuing a man. She explains the difference between a mama’s boy, a narcissist, a shark, and a playboy. Two Portia viewers join the conversation and share their experience with dating and marriage.
Dating coach Mecca Tartt breaks down the different types of patterns women should avoid when pursuing a man. She explains the difference between a mama’s boy, a narcissist, a shark, and a playboy. Two Portia viewers join the conversation and share their experience with dating and marriage.
Portia: A Conversation with Leela James
R&B diva Leela James joins Portia at the table today to discuss her music, her career, and her new initiative aimed at nurturing female HBCU students. Three students who want to share their experiences attending HBCUs join her.
R&B diva Leela James joins Portia at the table today to discuss her music, her career, and her new initiative aimed at nurturing female HBCU students. Three students who want to share their experiences attending HBCUs join her.
Portia: Pitch Your Way to Profits
Portia sits down with the creator of The Black Virtual Mall Alquincia Akanundrum to discuss her passion for helping small Black businesses gain traction. Three business owners are ready to take their businesses to the next level and pitch their products to gain advice.
Portia sits down with the creator of The Black Virtual Mall Alquincia Akanundrum to discuss her passion for helping small Black businesses gain traction. Three business owners are ready to take their businesses to the next level and pitch their products to gain advice.