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- Give Them F.I.R.EWhat are you willing to give up in order to be successful? Friends? Job? Spouse? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Dr. Tameka Ellington, ShEO and Founder of First Generation Revolutionaries and former academic professor. Tune into our conversation to learn about her transition to full time entrepreneur and the building confidence. For more information on Dr. Tameka Ellington, visit here.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support54 min - Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Looking Through an Optimistic Lens While GrievingA parents worse nightmare is losing their child. How does one cope or heal from this tragedy? On this Motivation Monday, I am joined by Cherese Wesley, Inspirational Speaker and a mother who lost her youngest child in 2012 from a brain tumor. Tune into our conversation to learn how Cherese continues to honor her late daughter and a message she has for other parents who have lost children.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support24 min - What You Say DOES MatterSuicide is NOT exclusive. All races, genders, religions can be overtaken by suicide. What hurts the most is hearing the number of young people under the age of 15 being taken by suicide. Why? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Chardé Hollins, LISW and Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist for the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County plus Co-Chair for Cuyahoga County's Suicide Prevention Coalition. Tune into our conversation to learn about their new campaign called Life is Better with You Here and how protective factors aid in suicide prevention. For more information on the campaign, visit here.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support58 min - Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Moore Than You ExpectedIt'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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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support30 min - What is your value and worth?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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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support59 min - Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Eventually Dreams Come TrueHappy 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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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support32 min - All In The ThreadFashion 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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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support55 min - Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: How to Save A LifeNever 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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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support26 min - Travel Enriches Your SoulI'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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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support59 min - Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Live Your LifeOur 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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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…
Groove with Portia is a storytelling podcast centered on one powerful question: how did you find your…
groove through adversity?
If you’re here, chances are you’ve experienced grief. The loss of a loved one, a dream, or the version of yourself you once knew. Maybe you pivoted from corporate life into entrepreneurship, or maybe everything you worked for was suddenly stripped away.
Every Thursday, I sit down with everyday people, leaders, creatives, and visionaries who share how they turned pain into purpose, obstacles into opportunities, and grief into growth. These conversations are honest, soulful, and healing.
Groove with Portia is recognized as a top 10 percent global podcast, reflecting a growing community that believes in the power of storytelling to guide, teach, and restore.
If you’re navigating loss, faith, mental wellness, or a major life transition, you’re in the right place. Welcome to the groove.
If you’re here, chances are you’ve experienced grief. The loss of a loved one, a dream, or the version of yourself you once knew. Maybe you pivoted from corporate life into entrepreneurship, or maybe everything you worked for was suddenly stripped away.
Every Thursday, I sit down with everyday people, leaders, creatives, and visionaries who share how they turned pain into purpose, obstacles into opportunities, and grief into growth. These conversations are honest, soulful, and healing.
Groove with Portia is recognized as a top 10 percent global podcast, reflecting a growing community that believes in the power of storytelling to guide, teach, and restore.
If you’re navigating loss, faith, mental wellness, or a major life transition, you’re in the right place. Welcome to the groove.