Groove with Portia

This conversation is a special episode in the part two series of honoring my beloved mother, Sharonne Lopez, who made her transition from earth on July 7th, 2022. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Attorney Kori Whisenant. Tune into our discussion to learn the common misconceptions around estate planning and the difference between the "agent" and "beneficiary" along with the bes...

This conversation is episode three in the part two series of honoring my beloved mother, Sharonne Lopez, who made her transition from earth on July 7th, 2022. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by returning guest Larry Penton (LP) Sr, Medic and Founder of Penton Pending Consulting Solutions LLC. Tune into our discussion to learn the difference between DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) and D...

This conversation is episode 2 of the part 2 series honoring my beloved mother, Sharonne Lopez, who made her transition from earth on July 7th, 2022. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by singer-songwriter, Lisa E. Williams. Tune into our discussion today to learn how the guitar became Lisa's instrument of choice along with a deep dive behind the meaning of her song "Set Me Free"....

This conversation is episode one of the part 2 series of honoring my beloved mother, Sharonne Lopez, who made her transition from earth on July 7th, 2022. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Butta Khan, Owner of Ink Therapy Studios. Tune into our conversation to learn the inspiration behind her becoming a tattoo artist and how energy reading plays a role in turning a dark moment...

On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Jane Ferré, Executive Coach. Tune into our discussion to learn why your personal values play a big role in finding joy in your work and the secret to effective networking that involves a little black book. For more information on Jane, visit here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/ap...

On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Aanchal Dhir and Lori Haugland of Career Connect. Tune into our discussion to learn the best ways to build a solid relationship with your coach along with the importance of tracking your achievements to increase your chances of a higher salary. For more information on Aanchal or Lori, visit here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The e...

On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Attorney Michael Liner, Founder of Liner Legal. Tune into our discussion to learn the common misconceptions around mental health and social security disability benefits along with ways to handle your claim being denied. For more information on Liner Legal, visit here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast....

This conversation is number five in the series of honoring my beloved mother, Sharonne Lopez, who made her transition from earth on July 7th, 2022. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Natashah Khan, Personal Development Coach. Tune into our discussion to learn why people unintentionally fall into addictive patterns during grief and ways to address cognitive distortions (limiting...

This conversation is number four in the series of honoring my beloved mother, Sharonne Lopez, who made her transition from earth on July 7th, 2022. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Angel Inspires, Entrepreneur & Motivational Speaker. Tune into our conversation to learn how she overcame the stigma placed on mental health to share her story about receiving an abortion and ways t...

This conversation is number three in the series of honoring my beloved mother, Sharonne Lopez, who made her transition from earth on July 7th, 2022. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Dr. Tyra Gardner, Psychotherapist. Tune into our discussion to learn how anger presents itself in a unique way during the grief process and key questions to ask yourself before going to therapy alo...

How would you react if someone had the same business name as you? Who would win ownership of the name and use of it? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Tracy J. Hoffman, business coach and entrepreneur. Tune into our conversation to learn about the common mistakes new entrepreneurs make when it comes to securing their business (name, copyrights and trademarks) and tips for creat...

This conversation is number two in the series of honoring my beloved mother, Sharonne Lopez, who made her transition from earth on July 7th, 2022. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by returning guest Evangelist Rennee Hubb. Tune into our deep discussion on healing yourself while in a state of grief and how our belief about crying impact our well-being. For more information on Renn...

On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Andrea Arroyo, Life Coach & International Speaker. Tune inot our conversation to learn about the triple "S" affect,  what limiting beliefs she had about herself that lead to addiction and how she continues to maintain her sobriety. For more information on Life Coach Andrea, visit here.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way...

*This episode is dedicated to my mother, Sharonne Lopez, who made her transition from earth on July 7th, 2022. Thank you Mommie for my gift of life and the being the greatest rolemodel. I wouldn't have asked for anyone than you.* On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by the Brenda Warren, The Soulutionist. Tune into our discussion on how to use the T.A.P.I.N method while going through...

On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Dr. Roger McFillen, Clinical Psychologist and Host of Radically Genuine Podcast. Tune into our conversation to hear why a comparison is created amongst mass shooters and non-violent individuals with mental health conditions. Dr. Roger also gives an in-depth explanation on antidepressants. For more information on Dr. Roger, visit here. --- This...

On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Ram Sundar AKA The Body Language Coach. Tune into our conversation to learn how your body language plays a role in your success and how to handle the "tell me about yourself" question during an interview. For more information on Ram, visit here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...

Breaking the silence about my mental health journey took courage. I knew the stigma associated with speaking up, but I also knew others needed to see me as a rolemodel to find healing. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Carleeka Basnight Menendez, The Number 1 Black Face of Women in Menopause. Tune into our conversation to learn what it means to be a barren woman, how Carleeka s...

I find it challenging at times to balance multiple projects and care for my mental wellness. I've learned the importance of resting throughout the day instead of trying to power through. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Stephanie Altenburger, CEO of KSA Group/Orange Theory Fitness. Tune into our conversation to learn what it means to rest as an entrepreneur, finding balance wh...

I have to maintain my mental wellness daily. Each day I set one goal. This helps to reduce my chances of reverting back negative thinking. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Erick Allen (EA), Licensed Substance Abuse & Mental Health Professional. Tune into our conversation to hear how EA battles to urge to return to his old habits and why men view other men as competition. For m...

Self-Love means so many things in the world today. In my eyes,self-love is preservation of my wellbeing. What does it take for each of us to learn how to love ourselves the way we do others? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Kurt Powers, personal trainer and host of The Powers Project Podcast. Tune into our conversation to learn how Kurt discovered how to love himself and ways...

When tragic events happen on a global scale, it affects all of us in some way. When I worked in the news industry, I found it challenging to hold a straight face when certain tragic stories aired. How do first responders manage their mental wellness during a crisis? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Larry Penton, Co-Founder of Penton Pending Consulting Solutions. Tune into our...

I've noticed a trend with mental health. Lots of them have similar symptoms. If this is the case, how can more accurate diagnosis be given to start someone on the right path instead of a maze? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Matthew Dickson, Founder of Mind Aid. Tune into our conversation to learn how Matthew recovered from schizophrenia and the common misconceptions associat...

When I was struggling mentally, I found it challenging to stay afloat. I didn't want to contine riding this wave of ups and downs with my emotions. I learned several tools to see my mental health diagnosis as a checks and balances system (lifejacket) instead of an anchor. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Coach Andre' Morton, Founder of Rhythm and Stroke LLC. Tune into our conv...

I noticed the world appears very noisey today. This is why I make time for social media detoxing. It's beneficial for my mental wellness to step away from social media and step into a place of more grounding. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Erick Brazile, Founder of Healing Hyenas. Tune into our conversation to learn what it means to have a sound mind in a world full of noise...

I believe it's imperative to question everything around you. In the world that we live in, how much truth is available amongst so much illusion? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Adam Coleman, Founder of Wrong Speak Publishing. Tune into our discussion on why deceit from mainstream entities continue to hide our truth and what the real picture of debt forgiveness would look like...