When pain hits us, we have two options: Address it or ignore it. For my guest, the pain of losing her sister at a young age drove her towards creating a device to help others in her same boat. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Ria Rustagi, Co-founder of Neuphony. Tune into our conversation to learn the inspiration behind Neuphony and what it can measure in your brain. For more information on Neuphony, visit here. 

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It's the final Monday of 2021. Are you still struggling to get "your act together" for 2022? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Karen Snyder & Colleen Jackson from 2nd Act, an organization with a mission to change the way people and communities respond to the impact of substance use through theatre and drama therapy. Tune into our conversation to learn how Karen & Colleen became part of 2nd Act and how actors heal during their performance. For more information on 2nd Act, visit here. 

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You read the title of this episode correctly. The words come right out of our mouth at times and you can't retract them. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Carleeka Basnight-Menendez (Yes, All of that), The #1 Black Face of Women in Menopause. Tune into our "heated" conversation to learn how Carleeka turned her early menopause symptoms into solutions for women around the world and the importance of loving yourself to health not death. For more information on Carleeka, visit here. 

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Love is always in the air if your heart is open. Where do you find love in a pandemic & highly active society? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Dr. Holly Battey, founder of Find Love at Last. Tune into our conversation to hear Dr. Holly give dating tips such as the best time of year for dating and 3 ways for manifesting a soulmate. For more information on Dr. Holly, visit here.

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How do you want to walk through this life? I don't want an easy life, but I want to build the strength to endure a tough one. On this feature episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Paula Francis, Happiness Walker who took a 10,000 mile journey on foot around the United States. Tune into our conversation to hear Paula share what she learned from people about what matters most in life and her upcoming memoir detailing her adventures. For more information on Paula Francis, visit here. 

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Did you know success is tangible? Each of us holds a different definition for the word success. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Dominique Brightmon, Certified Member of the John Maxwell Team & host of The Going North Podcast. Tune into our conversation to hear Dom discuss the importance of investing in yourself and about his book "Going North!: Tips and Techniques to Advance Yourself".

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As a creative, I get what I would call the "itch" where the idea I have is forcing me to focus on it. This story is unfamiliar to Dave Combs, long time musician and entrepreneur. Tune into my conversation to learn how writing Rachel's Song, a beautifully crafted instrumental from 1986, saved Dave from corporate and his advice for entrepreneurs about stepping out on faith. 

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My short lived television career left me feeling lost in direction. The interesting part is walking away from my media endeavor helped me to discover my purpose in life. Have you discovered your purpose? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Sylvester Jenkins III, retired Army Veteran and motivational speaker. Tune into our conversation to hear his advice on finding your GPS (Goals, Purpose and Strategy) and how taking ownership of his mental health helped him become a better father. 


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Life throws us many unfavorable circumstances. What keeps you going when adversity strikes? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Swapna Kakani, motivational speaker and transplant recipient for a rare condition. Tune into our conversation to learn about her rare condition and the importance of remembering your "why" when you get discouraged. For more information on Swapna, visit here. 

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When you hear someone yell for help, what is your reaction? Do you go to their rescue or pretend that you didn't hear it? How does this apply when someone struggling with their mental health is screaming for help? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Dr. Malissa Sanon, who presented a TED Talk on mental health in black men. Tune into our conversation to learn about the acronym P.E.E.P and which portion of P.E.E.P many individuals struggle with. For more information on Dr. Malissa Sanon, visit here.

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