Portia: Triumph Over Tragedy
Portia has a tough conversation about what it means to grieve the loss of a loved one. Shawn Brown is the CEO and founder of the highly successful bakery Cheesecaked. She found baking to be therapeutic after her newborn baby was killed by a drunk driver. Certified grief counselor Dr. Sonya Strider joins the conversation and shares how her own healing journey inspired her to start a foundation for women who have lost mothers or children.
Portia has a tough conversation about what it means to grieve the loss of a loved one. Shawn Brown is the CEO and founder of the highly successful bakery Cheesecaked. She found baking to be therapeutic after her newborn baby was killed by a drunk driver. Certified grief counselor Dr. Sonya Strider joins the conversation and shares how her own healing journey inspired her to start a foundation for women who have lost mothers or children.
Portia: Level Up: Food Truck
Warren Luckett, founder of ''Black Restaurant Week,'' joins Portia at the table to discuss his passion for good food and restaurants. Poreyah Benton is a vegan cuisine owner looking to expand her vegan business from a food truck to a restaurant.
Warren Luckett, founder of ''Black Restaurant Week,'' joins Portia at the table to discuss his passion for good food and restaurants. Poreyah Benton is a vegan cuisine owner looking to expand her vegan business from a food truck to a restaurant.
Portia: Shingles 101
According to the CDC, one out of every three Americans will be affected by shingles. Lisa Thibou suffered from shingles and joined Portia at the table to share her painful experience with the virus. Physician Dr. Barbara Jones broke down the misconceptions and treatments behind the rash and answered questions from Portia viewers who had concerns about the virus.
According to the CDC, one out of every three Americans will be affected by shingles. Lisa Thibou suffered from shingles and joined Portia at the table to share her painful experience with the virus. Physician Dr. Barbara Jones broke down the misconceptions and treatments behind the rash and answered questions from Portia viewers who had concerns about the virus.
Portia: Power Couples #2: Q & Sharlinda Parker
R&B singer Q Parker and his wife Sharlinda Parker join Portia at the table to share their love story. The two discuss what it means to be a power couple and how to remain a unit after going through tough times and infidelity in their marriage. They are passionate about using their platform to inspire other couples to work through hardships in their relationships.
R&B singer Q Parker and his wife Sharlinda Parker join Portia at the table to share their love story. The two discuss what it means to be a power couple and how to remain a unit after going through tough times and infidelity in their marriage. They are passionate about using their platform to inspire other couples to work through hardships in their relationships.
Portia: C-Suite Sistas #2: Alexis Kerr
In this series of the C-Suite Sistas, Portia chats with Alexis Kerr, the Vice President of the ''Mahogany Brand'' at Hallmark. Alexis shares how she moved up the corporate ladder in a field designed for men. Kenya Simmons, an inspiring C-Suite Sista, joins the conversation and seeks advice about moving up in her current role as an engineer.
In this series of the C-Suite Sistas, Portia chats with Alexis Kerr, the Vice President of the ''Mahogany Brand'' at Hallmark. Alexis shares how she moved up the corporate ladder in a field designed for men. Kenya Simmons, an inspiring C-Suite Sista, joins the conversation and seeks advice about moving up in her current role as an engineer.
Portia: The Pace Sisters
Legendary gospel group ''The Anointed Pace Sisters'' share the ups and downs of being sensational singers. The ladies open up about the struggles of what they call being ''saved and single.'' The group performs their single ''U-Know'' and Portia is left speechless.
Legendary gospel group ''The Anointed Pace Sisters'' share the ups and downs of being sensational singers. The ladies open up about the struggles of what they call being ''saved and single.'' The group performs their single ''U-Know'' and Portia is left speechless.
Portia: Christmas Time is Here!
Comedian ''Griff,'' gospel singer Darlene McCoy, radio personality Syneka Maxwell, and Larry White join Portia at the dinner table to laugh, eat, and talk about family traditions. Award-winning TV host and cookbook author Chef Jernard Wells whips up a special Christmas meal for Portia and her friends.
Comedian ''Griff,'' gospel singer Darlene McCoy, radio personality Syneka Maxwell, and Larry White join Portia at the dinner table to laugh, eat, and talk about family traditions. Award-winning TV host and cookbook author Chef Jernard Wells whips up a special Christmas meal for Portia and her friends.
Portia: Friends In Harmony
Vanessa Fanning, Renita Humphrey, Audrey Reese, and Kimbraly Grimes are classically trained musicians who created the string quartet Just Friends. Playing a variety of string instruments, the quartet performs at major events and award shows. The friends chat with Portia about their journey to the stage!
Vanessa Fanning, Renita Humphrey, Audrey Reese, and Kimbraly Grimes are classically trained musicians who created the string quartet Just Friends. Playing a variety of string instruments, the quartet performs at major events and award shows. The friends chat with Portia about their journey to the stage!
Portia: 5 Decades of Flow: Hip-Hop is 50! Part 2
Portia continues celebrating five decades of flow with some of the South?s hip-hop pioneers. In a candid discussion, the artists from the south discuss the struggles of making it in the hip-hop genre. Hip-hop group Arrested Development performs their latest single ''Hip-Hop Saves Lives.''
Portia continues celebrating five decades of flow with some of the South?s hip-hop pioneers. In a candid discussion, the artists from the south discuss the struggles of making it in the hip-hop genre. Hip-hop group Arrested Development performs their latest single ''Hip-Hop Saves Lives.''
Portia: 5 Decades of Flow: Hip-Hop is 50! Part 1
Portia celebrates five decades of flow with some of hip-hop’s most important figures. Ryon and Tyson Horne are directors of the new documentary ''The South Got Something to Say'' while Ernie Suggs serves as the producer and writer for the documentary. The trio join Portia, music legend Dallas Austin, and Crime Mob’s very own Princess to discuss the history of hip-hop and how the art changed the culture and their lives.
Portia celebrates five decades of flow with some of hip-hop’s most important figures. Ryon and Tyson Horne are directors of the new documentary ''The South Got Something to Say'' while Ernie Suggs serves as the producer and writer for the documentary. The trio join Portia, music legend Dallas Austin, and Crime Mob’s very own Princess to discuss the history of hip-hop and how the art changed the culture and their lives.
Portia: Level Up with Dr. Heavenly
''Married to Medicine'' television personality Dr. Heavenly Kimes joins Portia at the table to discuss her pathway to financial freedom. Young entrepreneurs Michael Fulton II and Taj Skaggs seek advice from Dr. Heavenly about leveling up their businesses and building generational wealth.
''Married to Medicine'' television personality Dr. Heavenly Kimes joins Portia at the table to discuss her pathway to financial freedom. Young entrepreneurs Michael Fulton II and Taj Skaggs seek advice from Dr. Heavenly about leveling up their businesses and building generational wealth.
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.