I think we all have a feral side. Who would've thought a joke I made about this word would end up on my show.  On this Motivation Monday, I'm joined by the Ferally Awesome SH-E-O (Gretchen) of alternative clothing line Feral Mama Shop. Tune in to hear our conversation on Mental Health and who has the more feral spirit. For more information on Feral Mama Shop, you can visit here. 

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I never believed I was poor. I didn't have the latest shoes or name brand clothes, but I was wealthy in other ways. I have rich relationships with my family and long term friendships. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Matthew Morales the author of "Never Be Poor Again". Tune into my conversation with Matthew as we dive into what being poor looks like and how time plays a role in being rich or poor. For more information on Matthew Morales, visit here. 

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I'm guilty of keeping too much inside. Unfortunately, this does more harm to our health both mentally and physically. Kofi Forson, Founder of Express Yourself Blackman, could feel himself being suffocated by his own emotions and thoughts. He knew he needed to get help in order to breathe again. Tune into my conversation with Kofi to learn about his mental health journey and why he started Express Yourself Blackman. For more information on Kofi, visit here. 

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Father's Day does not carry the same weight as Mother's Day for some people. Personally, I resented that day for years due to my shattered relationship with my own Father until a gentleman told me to celebrate a man who served as a father figure in your life. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I invited Omar Campbell, CEO & Founder of Limitless Chanxes Gym, to share his story about fatherhood and why he shows up for his son through the challenges of co-parenting. For more information on Omar & Limitless Chanxes Gym, visit here. 

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There is a heavy stigma placed on mental health especially for men of color. Why? How does stigma play a role in seeking treatment? Tune into my conversation with Megan Rochford, Program Director for NAMI Greater Cleveland, and Jeff Sims, Senior Nurse Practitioner from Recovery Resources, to learn how men of color view a mental health diagnosis and ways providers can be more culturally sensitive when treating clients who are Black Men. 

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I've noticed a lot of talk about cryptocurrency, bitcoin, etc. Well, I decided to do some digging to find the answers to my questions. Tune into my conversation with our financial expert from Northwestern Mutual Matthew Martinez to learn the difference between cryptocurrency and the traditional stock market, who should invest and the importance of checking your retirement account. 

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I've had several near death experiences in my life because I don't know how to swim. Some of my friends laugh at me because I keep a life jacket under my seat in my car. Best believe that life jacket has come in handy more than once. What is the real reason lots of us (people of color especially) do not know how to swim? Tune into my conversation with Coach André Morton, CEO of Rhythm and Stroke LLC, to learn how he became an instructor and ways you can possibly save a life at a pool with everyday items. For more information on Rhythm and Stroke LLC, visit here.

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The main stream media continues to flood our homes with stories that tug at every emotion. We've all been virtually inside the courtroom watching a law enforcement officer on trial for killing another un-armed African American man. How do these situations impact members of the court who are also African American? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Author, Motivational Speaker, and Mental Health Advocate Attorney Corey Minor Smith. Tune in to hear Corey discuss the challenges for attorneys of color when these situations arise along with the impact on mental health for other African Americans working in the judicial system. For more information on Attorney Corey Minor Smith, visit here. 

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Members of law enforcement are often first on the scene for mental health related calls. Many individuals may question the process for dispatching law enforcement for these scenarios. On this episode of Groove with Portia, those questions are answered by a Board member of the Crisis Intervention Team. Tune in to hear from Carole Ballard, Crisis Intervention International (Ohio Based), and also Megan Rochford, Program Director of NAMI Greater Cleveland, and learn what is the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and ways it will make a difference in the community. For more information on CIT, visit here.

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How many times have you had to make this choice: return 10 phone calls or spend an hour with your child for a school event? This can be a tough choice for many business owners. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Inna Tuler who is the CEO of Maintco Corp, a full service construction company based out of California. Tune in to hear how Inna started in the business and who we work for on a daily basis even as business owners. For more information on Maintco Corp, visit here. 

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