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Groove with Portia
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 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…
Episodes
Groove with PortiaMotivation (Mental Health) Monday: Nothing is Impossible
It took me sometime to realize my mental health condition does not hinder my success. I have learned to use it as my fuel. This is the case for many…
Groove with PortiaPoint of Focus
Every successful person had to start from the ground and work his/her way up. For one SHeO, her "sole" purpose grew once she "stepped" to a higher platform in…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Discovering Your Passion
I've said before how my mental health condition is my super power. This may sound contradictory, but if I continued to let my mental health condition go…
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I Give Myself Credit
On this episode of Groove with Portia, I reflect on my own mental health journey and ask a favor from my listeners. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor…
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What Does Art Demand From Us Part 2
Art takes us into many dimensions and emotions. What message did you get from the last piece of art you look at? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: How does unforgiveness impact you?
What is the secret to overcoming anything in life? Forgiveness. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Nicole D. Miller, SHeo of ABN Bookkeeping…
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Give Them F.I.R.E
What 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…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Looking Through an Optimistic Lens While Grieving
A 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…
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What You Say DOES Matter
Suicide 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…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Moore Than You Expected
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…
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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…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Eventually Dreams Come True
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…
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All In The Thread
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…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: How to Save A Life
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…
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Travel Enriches Your Soul
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…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Live Your Life
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…
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How does the church handle mental health?
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?…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Speaking From The Heart
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…
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We All Have One Ability
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…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Feral Lifestyle
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…
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What does it mean to be poor?
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…
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Expressing Yourself Blackman (Black Women too)
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…
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Weigh In: What does fatherhood mean to you?
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…
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What does stigma do?
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…
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Gambling Versus Investing
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…
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Dive Deep: Survival Tips For Those with Aquaphobia
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…
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You Can Still Make A Difference
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…
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Crisis Intervention Team
Members of law enforcement are often first on the scene for mental health related calls. Many individuals may question the process for dispatching law…
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The People You Work for Are At Home
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…
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Refocus Your Day
I'll be honest. I am guilty of saying I need more time in a day to accomplish my goals. 24 hours is all that I am given to make use of daily. Why does it…
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I'm Qualified! Stop Throwing My Resume In Trash!
Spring cleaning is not just reserved for your house. Other areas in our life could use some more polish. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by…
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Creative Expression for Mental Wellness
During my dark (depressed) days, I did not find resolution in talk therapy. My version of therapy was writing out my feelings through stories or poems. On this…
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What does art demand from us?
Thanks to Covid many companies either shutdown or pivoted to keep business going. The Cleveland Museum of Art took the pivoting trail by creating a new exhibit…
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From Stereotype to Prototype
We've all heard a story or two about someone who carries every stereotype possible and ends up becoming a trailblazer. ShEO Noelle Randall is not the first…
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What is your relationship with food?
Eating disorders do not discriminate. You read that correctly. Most of the time eating disorders are associated with young, Caucasian women. On this episode of…
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As Organic As It Gets
How many women can claim the title "Co-founder" of a large dairy company? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I speak to Julia Joseph, co-founder of Maple…
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Being Critical Versus Critical Thinking
We've all either been the employee who "told off" the boss or witnessed it first hand from a co-worker. Feedback can feel like a personal attack at times…
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The Pitcher For Entrepreneurs
Let's talk about business from the perspective of someone who helps entrepreneurs "get in front of the media". Tune into my conversation with Principal…
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Who Took My Crisis Call?
It's your monthly mental health segment! On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Megan Rochford and Amber Robinson from NAMI Greater Cleveland…
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A Measured Conversation
We all have the one tall friend who often complains about clothing being too short for them to wear. Well, our friends now have a place to find the right fit…
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Chopping It Up with The Vegan Chef
We've all heard the phrase at one point in our lives, "You are what you eat". I got a lesson on how true this statement is from vegan Chef Anthony Thomas…
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Showing Emotions In The Workplace
How many times have you lost your temper at work? What happened when you did that? I've been the center of the hot seat a few times at work a few times in my…
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Systemic Racism and Mental Health
I've been very open about my mental health struggles for a few years now. It was not an easy choice. Most people know that being an African American woman the…
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Keep Racking Up Debt
In 2020, I managed to pay off 70% of my debt after years of carrying it around. I was tired of getting declined for credit cards or event house repairs. I knew…