Portia: Black Love #3: Terance & Shenia
Shenia and Terance Madden are a pair of two powerful attorneys who can teach us a thing or two about balancing marriage and business. The couple give us the deets on their New Year’s Eve wedding, their annual chocolate gala, and the important lessons they learned in their marriage.
Portia: Engineering High Fashion
Dedrick Thomas stops by to talk about what it means to engineer high fashion. He went from building warehouses as an engineer to designing suits for celebrities like Rick Ross, T.I., Travis Hunter, and many more. Dedrick also shares the work he’s doing to give back to HBCUs.
Portia: The Miracle of the Kidney Transplant
Portia talks to two people who have received lifesaving kidney transplants and one kidney donor. Together they share the importance of becoming an organ donor and debunk some of the myths surrounding organ donation.
Portia: From One Stage To the Next with Kash Doll
Kash Doll is a certified multi-platinum rapper. After more than a decade in the industry, she’s on a mission to change her name. The rapper joins Portia at the table to discuss her career, motherhood, and this next chapter of her life.
Portia: Black Hollywood #4: Shoniqua Shandai
Portia has an intimate conversation with singer and actress Shoniqua Shandai. Together they talk about Shoniqua’s success with playing the role of Angie on ''Harlem,'' her advocacy efforts, and overcoming homelessness. Later, Shoniqua takes the stage to perform her new songs ''Black'' and ''Feel My Love.''
Portia: Women DJs
DJ Stormy has been the NFL’s official game day Super Bowl DJ for the last three years. She’s on a mission to change the narrative about women who can spin ... one beat and blend at a time. Fifteen-year-old Madyson Jones, also known as ''DJ Mady,'' gets career-changing advice from DJ Stormy.
Portia: Battle Rap with Sparky D
Portia has an intimate conversation with Doreen ''Sparky D'' Broadnax about her rise to fame in the 1980’s as one of hip hop's first female battle rappers. Sparky gives Portia the inside scoop on her current relationship with rapper Roxanne Shante. She also opens up about her struggles with addiction, domestic violence, and turning her life over to God.
Portia: A Conversation with M.C. Lyte
At just 16 years old, MC Lyte became a pioneer in the music industry as the first female rapper to release a full studio album. Now, the hip-hop legend joins Portia to talk about everything from surviving in a male-dominated industry, the evolution of hip-hop, and her new album ''1 of 1.''
Portia: I Want to Get Away
Having an upcoming vacation can be both exciting and overwhelming. Portia sits down with travel experts who have mastered the art of travel. Together they share tips and tricks on booking the best flight deals, organizing group travel, and so much more.
Portia: Picture Perfect
What you post online says a lot about who you are...especially your photos. Robert Ector is a fashion photographer and director. He breaks down how the perfect headshot can help you land your dream job. Later, a master cosmetologist and a stylist to the stars, explains how the small details can help you build a profitable online presence.
Portia: Handle Your Business #3: Cliff Vmir
Celebrity hairstylist Cliff Vmir tells Portia how social media propelled his career from styling hair in his hometown, to styling stars like Cardi B. Cliff also tells Portia how he’s expanded his brand to teaching hair classes, creating his own hair care line, and making music.
Portia: A Second Chance
Two successful business owners tell Portia how their lives were headed down the wrong path and what having a second chance did for them. Both of them are now successful business owners, but they admit getting to where they are now took a lot of time and effort.
Portia: Playing a Different Tune
Messiah ''Buddy Red'' Harris dishes on what it’s like being rapper T.I.’s son, and how he’s creating his own lane in music. Buddy also shows off his guitar skills in a fun improv game with Portia, and later he performs his single ''1958.''
Portia: The Sound of Country: The Boykinz
The number of Black country artists is slowly rising, so we’re talking about the sound of country with the Atlanta-based singing group The Boykinz. The sister quartet share their journey to the stage and teach Portia to line dance, before performing their hit song ''Fell in Love with a Cowboy.''
Portia: The Heart of a Black Man
Men are twice more likely to avoid going to the doctor, which can lead to health issues down the line. Cardiologist Dr. Baxter Montgomery started his practice to cater to the health of black men after his own health scare. The doctor and two viewers join Portia at the table to discuss different ways men can stay healthy inside and outside of the doctor’s office.
Portia: Revamping Your Look for the New Year
Celebrity tailor Fhonia Ellis says upgrading your wardrobe can also help you elevate your life. Portia sits down with the fashion expert to discuss how to revamp your style without breaking the bank. Three models show off fabulous outfits that any man or woman can recreate with the items in their closet.
Portia: Black Love #2: Pastor Cal & Wendy
Portia sits down with Pastor Cal of ''Married At First Sight,'' and his wife Wendy, to talk about their love story and their app ''Marriage Ain’t For Punks.''
Portia: Alvin Ailey: The Joy of Judith Jamison
In this tribute to legendary dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison, Portia sits down with Alvin Ailey rehearsal director Ronni Favors and Alvin Ailey dancer Vernard Gilmore to celebrate Jamison’s contributions and to discuss how the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater carries on her legacy of artistic excellence.
Portia: Don't Quit Your Day Job
Sometimes your day job is your dream job, but your side hustle is too. Mariah Hester is a neonatal nurse by day, and a Billboard chart-topping singer by night. Shupier Jones is a licensed cosmetologist and an award-winning actress. The ladies explain how they juggle both careers. Plus, Mariah performs her latest single ''Hold On Me.''
Portia: We Like Pilates Too
Antonique Peterson and Brionne Alford are the owners of JETSET Pilates in Alpharetta, Georgia. The dynamic duo is changing the narrative about Pilates one reformer at a time. Two Portia viewers explain how Pilates changed their mindset and physique. Later, Dr. Tanya Stephenson and an instructor from her studio show Portia how to work out on a reformer.