Groove with Portia

Never judge a book by its cover. It sounds cliché, but trust me about this archaic phrase. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Kristi Jackson who is a Mental Health Coach and Star Director for Tupperware. Tune into our conversation to hear Kristi share how one Nurse saved her life during a critical time and how she balances two successful careers.   --- This episode is sponsored...

I'm an avid traveler. COVID may have kept lots of individuals inside, but for others who have a passion for travel, the opportunities to see the world continued. Tune into my conversation with Emily Williams, SHeO and founder of Been Around the World Travels (BATW), to hear how she started BATW Travels and tips she has for traveling both international and domestic. For more information on BATW, cl...

Our lives take us through a whirlwind of ups and downs. In our minds, the path to success (Doctorate Degree, Dream Job, Dream House, etc) will be simple, but that is not always the case. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Daisy Hamrick, recent graduate of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center with her Master's in mental health. Tune into our conversation to hear how despi...

The church has always been known to be a place of healing, but when it comes to discussions on mental health, the open arms becomes closed doors. Why is this? On this episode of Groove with Portia I am joined by Megan Rochford, Program Director for NAMI Greater Cleveland, and also Darrylyn & Kennedy Lockhart. Darrylyn is a therapist at the May Dugan Center and her husband Kennedy is an elder at Th...

I have the tendency to be very blunt, but trust me it comes from my heart with love. On this Motivation Monday I am joined by a Sh-E-O and founder of Porscha's Heart-to-Heart Homecare, Porscha Lusk who also speaks from the heart. Tune into our conversation to hear how Porscha changed perspective about Monday and the importance of gratitude. For more information on Porscha's Heart-to-Heart Homecare...

Each one of us has one superpower: the ability to learn. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Sh-E-O Trina Jones of Learning Abilities Advocacy, who speaks from the heart the challenges of ensuring your child has the resources needed to be able to learn. Tune into our conversation to learn the questions to ask during an IEP meeting and ways to give your child confidence on the fir...

I think we all have a feral side. Who would've thought a joke I made about this word would end up on my show.  On this Motivation Monday, I'm joined by the Ferally Awesome SH-E-O (Gretchen) of alternative clothing line Feral Mama Shop. Tune in to hear our conversation on Mental Health and who has the more feral spirit. For more information on Feral Mama Shop, you can visit here.  --- This episode...

I never believed I was poor. I didn't have the latest shoes or name brand clothes, but I was wealthy in other ways. I have rich relationships with my family and long term friendships. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Matthew Morales the author of "Never Be Poor Again". Tune into my conversation with Matthew as we dive into what being poor looks like and how time plays a role i...

I'm guilty of keeping too much inside. Unfortunately, this does more harm to our health both mentally and physically. Kofi Forson, Founder of Express Yourself Blackman, could feel himself being suffocated by his own emotions and thoughts. He knew he needed to get help in order to breathe again. Tune into my conversation with Kofi to learn about his mental health journey and why he started Express...

Father's Day does not carry the same weight as Mother's Day for some people. Personally, I resented that day for years due to my shattered relationship with my own Father until a gentleman told me to celebrate a man who served as a father figure in your life. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I invited Omar Campbell, CEO & Founder of Limitless Chanxes Gym, to share his story about fatherhood...

There is a heavy stigma placed on mental health especially for men of color. Why? How does stigma play a role in seeking treatment? Tune into my conversation with Megan Rochford, Program Director for NAMI Greater Cleveland, and Jeff Sims, Senior Nurse Practitioner from Recovery Resources, to learn how men of color view a mental health diagnosis and ways providers can be more culturally sensitive w...

I've noticed a lot of talk about cryptocurrency, bitcoin, etc. Well, I decided to do some digging to find the answers to my questions. Tune into my conversation with our financial expert from Northwestern Mutual Matthew Martinez to learn the difference between cryptocurrency and the traditional stock market, who should invest and the importance of checking your retirement account.  --- This episod...

I've had several near death experiences in my life because I don't know how to swim. Some of my friends laugh at me because I keep a life jacket under my seat in my car. Best believe that life jacket has come in handy more than once. What is the real reason lots of us (people of color especially) do not know how to swim? Tune into my conversation with Coach André Morton, CEO of Rhythm and Stroke L...

The main stream media continues to flood our homes with stories that tug at every emotion. We've all been virtually inside the courtroom watching a law enforcement officer on trial for killing another un-armed African American man. How do these situations impact members of the court who are also African American? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Author, Motivational Speaker, a...

Members of law enforcement are often first on the scene for mental health related calls. Many individuals may question the process for dispatching law enforcement for these scenarios. On this episode of Groove with Portia, those questions are answered by a Board member of the Crisis Intervention Team. Tune in to hear from Carole Ballard, Crisis Intervention International (Ohio Based), and also Meg...

How many times have you had to make this choice: return 10 phone calls or spend an hour with your child for a school event? This can be a tough choice for many business owners. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Inna Tuler who is the CEO of Maintco Corp, a full service construction company based out of California. Tune in to hear how Inna started in the business and who we work...

I'll be honest. I am guilty of saying I need more time in a day to accomplish my goals. 24 hours is all that I am given to make use of daily. Why does it appear that some individuals can knock out 10 things in a day, while others can barely check 1 thing off the list? On this Episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Hanna Harb who is a long time educator and author of Refocus Your Day. Tune i...

Spring cleaning is not just reserved for your house. Other areas in our life could use some more polish. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Dena Davis, HR Veteran and CEO of Davis-Hill Coaching & Consulting, who discusses why your resume gets tossed to the rejection pile. Tune in to learn about different resume styles, formats and ways to explain employment gaps. If you want to...

During my dark (depressed) days, I did not find resolution in talk therapy. My version of therapy was writing out my feelings through stories or poems. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Archie Green and Megan Rochford from Nami Greater Cleveland to discuss their upcoming event, Hope N Mic, which is a virtual engagement geared towards art and mental wellness. Tune in to learn mo...

Thanks to Covid many companies either shutdown or pivoted to keep business going. The Cleveland Museum of Art took the pivoting trail by creating a new exhibit around the pandemic. Tune into my conversation with Key Jo Lee, Director of Academic Affairs & Associate Curator of Special Projects, to learn about "Stories From Storage" and how visitors can get an interactive experience from a special ap...

We've all heard a story or two about someone who carries every stereotype possible and ends up becoming a trailblazer. ShEO Noelle Randall is not the first woman who became successful while raising 7 children. Tune in to learn how she got started in real estate and the record she broke while pursuing what she loves. For more information on Noelle Randall visit here. For her book visit here. --- Th...

Eating disorders do not discriminate. You read that correctly. Most of the time eating disorders are associated with young, Caucasian women. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Megan Rochford, Program Director of Nami Greater Cleveland, and also Dr. Kelly Bhatnagar, Co-Founder of Centers For Emotional Wellness. Tune in to learn about the common eating disorders and how to increas...

How many women can claim the title "Co-founder" of a large dairy company? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I speak to Julia Joseph, co-founder of Maple Hill Creamery, an original grass-fed and organic dairy company. Tune in to learn how Julia started in the industry and advice she has for other entrepreneurs about the farming industry.   For more information about Maple Hill visit here: http...

We've all either been the employee who "told off" the boss or witnessed it first hand from a co-worker. Feedback can feel like a personal attack at times especially when it does not come across as favorable. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I invited our Human Resources Veteran, Dena Davis, to go over the difference between critical thinking and being critical when we receive feedback.  For...

Let's talk about business from the perspective of someone who helps entrepreneurs "get in front of the media". Tune into my conversation with Principal Publicist and ShEO of Chandra Gore Consulting, Chandra Gore, to learn the importance of time management and how she manages to still do the things she loves while working for herself. For more information on Chandra Gore visit here: https://www.cha...