It's National Book Lovers Day! If you need a new piece of literature to read, this episode is for you. On this episode of Groove with Portia I am joined by Ebony Little, author of the newly released title "Longing for Moore". Tune into our conversation to learn a hidden secret about authors along with Ebony's inspiration behind writing the book. If you want to get a copy of the book, visit here. 

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I read a quote on LinkedIn earlier this year that said, "People know your worth. They just hope you don't." This bothered me to my core. I immediately asked "Are people this selfish?" On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Robert B. Foster, Motivational Speaker and Entrepreneur. Tune into our conversation to hear Robert elaborate on this quote and how you can find your value & worth through any obstacle. For more information on Robert B. Foster, visit here. 

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Happy Minority Business Month! On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Angel Austin, one of my high school colleagues who is the SH-e-O and founder of 29 Thirty One Event Center. Tune into our conversation to hear Angel's inspiration behind starting an event center business during the pandemic and also the significance in the numbers in her title. For more information on the event center, visit here. 

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Fashion is eye-catching. It's also personal. Fashion, for one entrepreneur, tells a story. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Cierra Boyd, CEO & Founder of FriskMeGood. Tune into our conversation to learn which Rihanna song inspired the name of her brand and how a well known artist wore her design at a runway show. For more information on FriskMeGood visit here. 

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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.  

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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, click here.

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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 despite all the obstacles in her life, she is officially living the American Dream.

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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 The Church of God in Christ. Tune into our conversation to hear how their church holds discussions on mental health and events NAMI will hold in July in honor of Minority Mental Health Month.

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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 visit here. 

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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 first day of school especially if they have a different learning style. For more information about Trina Jones and LAA, visit here. 

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