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  • Broadcast Your Inner Champion
    Your thoughts make up your reality. Let me say that again: Your thoughts make up your reality. How can you break free from these thoughts? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Steve Berlack, motivational speaker and founder of The Berlack Method. Tune into our conversation to hear how Steve came to the decision to chase his passion and not his paycheck and how our name plays a role in who we are. For more information on Steve, visit here.

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    58 min
  • Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: I Give You My Heart
    What is your definition of love? If the person you love said to you, "I give you my heart", how would you handle it? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Derrick & Belinda Minor, husband and wife who have never celebrated Valentine's Day. Tune into our conversation to learn why love is vulnerable and the importance of forgiveness. 

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    39 min
  • Feature Friday: Dual Careers Work with a Can Do Attitude
    What stops us from pursuing our dreams? Money? Fear? Children? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Tashea McDougald, Realtor and Author of "How to Be a Successful Dual Career Real Estate Agent". Tune into our conversation to about Tashea's book and how to know when you are ready to take a leap of faith to pursue your passion. For more information on Tashea, visit here. 

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    33 min
  • Inspiring 2 Live
    In light of the recent suicide of Cheslie Kryst, I couldn't help but to speak about this. Mental illness is real. Suicide hurts not only the person impacted but their loved ones. What signs did Cheslie give off before she ended her life? Money and fame can't keep you here if internally you are struggling. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Evangelist Rennee Hubb, Founder of Inspiring 2 Live. Tune into our conversation to learn how Rennee prioritizes her mental wellness and the idea behind the Inspiring to Live Affirmation Cards. For more information on Rennee, visit here.

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    57 min
  • Assess and Address
    When was the last time you did an overall assessment of your life? How is your health looking these days? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined again by Carleeka Basnight-Menendez, The Number 1 Black Face of Women in Menopause. Tune into our conversation to learn how Carleeka continues to put her health first while being an entrepreneur and working in the corporate space along with ways to develop a "no" spirit. 

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    59 min
  • Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Food Is Your Medicine and Killer
    What does your health report card look like these days? I know the area of eating a balance meal could use some improvement. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Dr. Pat Boulogne, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner & Author. Tune into our conversation to hear Dr. Pat elaborate on the real damages to our mental health and where to start in order to improve your health. For more information on Dr. Pat Boulogne, visit here.

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    42 min
  • A Predator's Playground
    543,018 is the number of individuals who went missing in 2020. Out of this number, nearly 40% were missing persons of color. What are we doing to spread awareness about the missing? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Derrica Wilson, CoFounder and CEO of Black and Missing Foundation Inc. Tune into our conversation to learn how Derrica became involved with finding missing persons and who dictates how missing persons gain media attention. For more information on BAMFI, visit here. 

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    56 min
  • Feature Friday: When A Child Speaks
    I've struggled with anxiety on and off for a few years. I wonder at times if anxiety took me by the hand during my childhood. For my parents, do you know the signs of anxiety in children? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Alicia Kollmar, Occupational Therapist & Owner of Appex Occupational Therapy. Tune into our conversation to learn how Alicia works with children to manage their anxiety through self-regulation and the importance of setting healthy boundaries. For more information on Alicia Kollmar, visit here. 

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    32 min
  • The Process Is Necessary
    When we set a goal, how often are we focused on the steps to achieve it? Our minds want to know if we will be successful or be re-directed. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by returning guest Nicole D. Miller, author & founder of ABN Bookkeeping. Tune into our conversation to learn about Nicole's upcoming novel and what lessons we learn going through the process of achieving a goal. For more information on Nicole D. Miller, visit here.

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    55 min
  • A Ph.D In Emotions
    Now, I've heard of an IQ test to measure your intelligence, but never an EQ (Emotional Quotient) test or assessment? What is considered emotional intelligence? Is it simply common sense? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Noble Gibbens, EQ Gangster & Entrepreneur. Tune into our conversation to hear Noble, who is an army veteran, share how emotional intelligence became his focus and ways individuals can increase their emotional literacy. For more information on Noble, visit here. 

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    56 min

About Groove with Portia

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Welcome, friend. I’m Portia Booker, storyteller, producer, and host of Groove with Portia.

Groove with Portia is a storytelling podcast centered on one powerful question: how did you find your…