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.
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.
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.
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 remembers Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Portia is honoring the life of actor, musician, and poet Malcolm-Jamal Warner with a special reairing of Portia Bruner's conversation with him about his career and love of poetry.
Portia is honoring the life of actor, musician, and poet Malcolm-Jamal Warner with a special reairing of Portia Bruner's conversation with him about his career and love of poetry.
Portia: Season of Strength
Judge Penny Brown Reynolds shattered glass ceilings during her time on the bench and her tenure at the White House. The Emmy-nominated court show host joins Portia at the table to discuss her new book, ''Unstoppable Strength.''
Judge Penny Brown Reynolds shattered glass ceilings during her time on the bench and her tenure at the White House. The Emmy-nominated court show host joins Portia at the table to discuss her new book, ''Unstoppable Strength.''
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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: Boss Lady #2: Princess Banton-Lofters
The creator of ''The Real Housewives of Atlanta,'' Princess Banton-Lofters, shares with Portia how her idea for the show started out on a napkin. Later, she explains why she took a step back from the show’s creative process, and her choice to shift in front of the camera as a cast member on ''Bold & Bougie.''
The creator of ''The Real Housewives of Atlanta,'' Princess Banton-Lofters, shares with Portia how her idea for the show started out on a napkin. Later, she explains why she took a step back from the show’s creative process, and her choice to shift in front of the camera as a cast member on ''Bold & Bougie.''
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.
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.
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.
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.
Portia: Voices in Animation
Portia sits down with two veteran voice actors who have more than 20 years of experience. Their experience includes voicing popular animations, promos, and doing some voice matching for celebrities like Viola Davis and Charles Barkley. Later, they tell Portia and an aspiring voice actor the key to creating different voices for different characters
Portia sits down with two veteran voice actors who have more than 20 years of experience. Their experience includes voicing popular animations, promos, and doing some voice matching for celebrities like Viola Davis and Charles Barkley. Later, they tell Portia and an aspiring voice actor the key to creating different voices for different characters
Portia: A Conversation with CeCe Winans
Grammy Award-winning singer Cece Winans stops by to share new music on her album ''More Than This.'' She also gets candid about how she once came close to retiring after decades in the industry. Needless to say, God had other plans, and now she?s celebrating generations with a web show called, ''Generations.''
Grammy Award-winning singer Cece Winans stops by to share new music on her album ''More Than This.'' She also gets candid about how she once came close to retiring after decades in the industry. Needless to say, God had other plans, and now she?s celebrating generations with a web show called, ''Generations.''
Portia: For the Love of R&B with Kevin Ross
Kevin Ross was writing songs for artists like Jamie Foxx, Toni Braxton, and Trey Songz while he was still in his 20s. The singer and songwriter talks about his love for creating R&B music before taking to the stage to perform his latest single. Later, he shares some advice on succeeding as an independent artist with up-and-comer Natalie Rojas.
Kevin Ross was writing songs for artists like Jamie Foxx, Toni Braxton, and Trey Songz while he was still in his 20s. The singer and songwriter talks about his love for creating R&B music before taking to the stage to perform his latest single. Later, he shares some advice on succeeding as an independent artist with up-and-comer Natalie Rojas.
Portia: Father First
Portia sits with three fathers who share the highs and lows of fatherhood. Together they share how they create meaningful connections and the importance of being present in their kids' lives. Later the founder of Father’s F1rst shares the work his organization is doing for youth who may not have active fathers in their lives.
Portia sits with three fathers who share the highs and lows of fatherhood. Together they share how they create meaningful connections and the importance of being present in their kids' lives. Later the founder of Father’s F1rst shares the work his organization is doing for youth who may not have active fathers in their lives.