Portia: Celebrating Life
Portia sits down with a woman who has a terminal illness to talk about her approach to celebrating life. Dayna Farris-Fisher says she’s already had her memorial service. Later, her kids join the conversation to share how they are supporting their mom and making every day a day to remember.
Portia: Magic with a Mission
Portia sits down with two magicians who both figured out a way to incorporate their personal experience with magic. Eric Anderson performs for youth in foster homes and C. Magic teaches fire safety using magic tricks. Portia participates in two magical performances.
Portia: Living with Alopecia
Morgan Norris grew up with a head full of hair before a few quarter-sized bald spots inspired her mother to seek answers. Seven-year-old Harper Ellis started losing her hair a few years ago, and now her hair is growing back rapidly. The ladies open up about living with alopecia and how their mothers helped them along the way.
Portia: No More Sugar
Consuming too much sugar can be addictive, leading to strong cravings. Nutritionist and wellness coach Gail Downing overcame her own sugar addiction and now helps others to do the same. She shares tips on how to cut back on sugar and create a more balanced diet. Later, she shares a few reduced sugar recipes with Portia and ArDenay Garner, a viewer working on breaking her sugar habit.
Portia: The Art of Capoeira
Father-daughter duo Francisco and Dani Da Silva tell Portia all about the history and culture of the Brazilian art form capoeira. The two capoeiristas teach Portia a few capoeira basics and invite a few friends to show off their martial art skills.
Portia: The Heart and Soil of Farming
Patrick and Ishtar Muhammad bought a 31-acre farm with no farming experience whatsoever. Eric and Niya Matthews started their backyard barn to improve their health. Both farming couples discuss life as first-generation urban farmers and how living off the land connects us to our roots. Plus, they show Portia just how easy farm life can be!
Portia: The Building Blocks of Success
Finding the best path to success can be challenging, especially as a small business owner. Teneshia Murray-Butler owns a popular brunch spot, T’s Brunch Bar, and Shandra Turner runs a charcuterie company, The Bougie Grazer. Portia sits with the two women to discuss the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and tips on succeeding in business and life.
Portia: Ready for Takeoff
Myrna White made history during her career at the world's busiest airport. Tasha Funes went from working at commercial airlines to flying with the Obama’s on a private jet. The ladies open up about their journey to the skies and the life lessons they learned along the way.
Portia: Baby, It's Time to Party!
Nothing celebrates the birth of a baby more than a gender reveal and a baby shower. Two decorators join Portia at the table to discuss baby shower themes and the idea behind their event business. Three mothers play baby shower games, and a couple finds out the gender of their baby.
Portia: Sharing Both Sides of Our Story
Portia sits down with three biracial people from different generations and backgrounds. Together they share their experience with the pressures of feeling like they have to choose a side, navigating where they fit in, interacting with family members, and so much more.
Portia: Legendary Hitmakers
Music hitmakers Sean Garrett and Jerry Clark have mastered the art of crafting a Billboard hit. The music moguls join Portia at the table to discuss their new projects, philanthropy, and the evolution of music.
Portia: Godfather of Harlem
Actor and executive producer Markuann Smith stops by to dish on the backstory and what’s next for ''The Godfather of Harlem.'' Smith also opens up about being on the wrong path as a young teen in Harlem. He says working with his brother, Father MC, and developing a friendship with Tupac Shakur set him on a path to dream bigger.
Portia: Juneteenth
Fred Parham grew up celebrating Juneteenth — the oldest U.S. holiday marking the end of slavery — in his Texas hometown. Makungu and Chinganji Akinyela never heard of the holiday until they were adults, but now they celebrate every year. The three community activists sit with Portia to discuss the cultural and historical importance of Juneteenth and why everyone should celebrate, regardless of their ethnicity.
Portia: Podcast 411
David Shands built a multimillion-dollar empire as an entrepreneur, author, and podcast host. David shares his journey from restaurant waiter to well-known podcaster. LaRayia Gaston and Jasmine Smith are at different stages in their podcast journeys. The ladies get advice from David about the making of a profitable podcast.
Portia: A Conversation with Eddie Levert
Lead singer and founder of The O’Jays, Eddie Levert, stops by to share new music and talk about how he’s been able to stay relevant in the music industry for more than 50 years. Eddie also shares how he’s keeping his son Gerald Levert's music legacy going as well.
