Wake Up & Show Up

Espresso Shot: Not So Random Moments

NOT SO RANDOM. Have you ever considered that the most pivotal moments in life might not be as random as they seem? On December 31st, New Years Eve, I will celebrate 18 years of marriage to my husband, John Henry Scott III. This episode is dedicated to him. I hope this episode inspires you to breathe in deeply and acknowledge the encounters in your life that are anything but random. The extraordinary can often masquerade as mundance moments and encounters that have the potential to profou...

Espresso Shot: Remember the Good

DAILY DECISION. Have you ever considered the seasons of your life? Life has its summers and its winters, and sometimes, it’s in the depths of those colder seasons that we need to remind ourselves of the warmth. Gratitude might seem simple, but it holds the power to reshape our perspectives and help us carry through the toughest times. This episode is about finding joy and gratitude in every season, and remembering the good even when it seems like it’s hidden. So, settle down and grab your...

Espresso Shot Intro: The Power of Gratitude

WITH GRATITUDE. Have you ever considered the tremendous power of gratitude? Join me, on a journey through my own moments of gratitude, sketched out in my private notebooks and etched in my heart. Together, we will wander through the realm of gratitude, exploring how it ties our most cherished memories together, providing a gentle reminder of experiences we cannot relive but will always remember. Gratitude, as we will uncover, is far from a simple, fleeting feeling—it is the invisible threa...

Episode 71: Making an Impact 10K at a Time

WE DID A THING.  The Wake up & Show Up Podcast hit 10k downloads.  Honestly I couldn't have done this without our community. I am so grateful for each and everyone of you. Let's talk a little bit about this journey.  We would love to hear your feedback on this episode.  Connect with us at https://www.instagram.com/iamportiascott/ Do you have a question you want us to answer on the show, have a guest recommendation or just want to say.  Leave us a message  Here Join our text community at ...

Episode 71: Making an Impact 10K at a Time

WE DID A THING.  The Wake up & Show Up Podcast hit 10k downloads.  Honestly I couldn't have done this without our community. I am so grateful for each and everyone of you. Let's talk a little bit about this journey.  We would love to hear your feedback on this episode.  Connect with us at https://www.instagram.com/iamportiascott/ Do you have a question you want us to answer on the show, have a guest recommendation or just want to say.  Leave us a message  Here Join our text community at ...

Episode 70: Don't Give Up You Still Have Time

TIME. What a precious word! In this episode, I am reminded of the importance and the beauty of time. Join me on a journey of truth and a little self discovery. We would love to hear your feedback on this episode.  Connect with us at https://www.instagram.com/iamportiascott/ Do you have a question you want us to answer on the show, have a guest recommendation or just want to say.  Leave us a message  Here Join our text community at my.community.com/portiascott for inspiration, exclusive ch...

Episode 70: Don't Give Up You Still Have Time

TIME. What a precious word! In this episode, I am reminded of the importance and the beauty of time. Join me on a journey of truth and a little self discovery. We would love to hear your feedback on this episode.  Connect with us at https://www.instagram.com/iamportiascott/ Do you have a question you want us to answer on the show, have a guest recommendation or just want to say.  Leave us a message  Here Join our text community at my.community.com/portiascott for inspiration, exclusive ch...

Episode 69: Changing The Narrative of Beauty with Jennifer Norman

BEAUTY. Beauty is not just skin deep. It's found in your laugh, in your step, your personality, and your perfect imperfections. In this week's episode, I had a conversation with Jennifer Norman, founder of the Human Beauty Movement and we discuss her passion to  to help others discover the healing power of compassion for themselves, why she started HBM and what it means to love the skin that you are in.  You can connect with Jennifer at: Humanist Beauty Movement The Human Body Movement IG ...

Episode 69: Changing The Narrative of Beauty with Jennifer Norman

BEAUTY. Beauty is not just skin deep. It's found in your laugh, in your step, your personality, and your perfect imperfections. In this week's episode, I had a conversation with Jennifer Norman, founder of the Human Beauty Movement and we discuss her passion to  to help others discover the healing power of compassion for themselves, why she started HBM and what it means to love the skin that you are in.  You can connect with Jennifer at: Humanist Beauty Movement The Human Body Movement IG ...

Episode 68: Breaking Racial and Unconscious Biases with Anu Gupta

BE MORE. In today's episode, I talked to Anu Gupta about the work his organization is doing to break racial and unconscious biases.  Anu is a scientist, lawyer, and educator, but more important is his mission to do his part to make this world a place where all people belong everywhere in the fullness of their diversity. You can connect with Anu at: https://www.instagram.com/bemorewithanu/ Breaking Racial Bias and Breaking Unconscious Bias https://bemorewithanu.com/ We would love to hear ...

Episode 67: Making An Impact By Doing Less with Fernanda Ortega

SABBATH. Every now and then we all need a breath of fresh air and this week's episode is just what we need. In this week's episode, our host, Portia Scott, has a conversation with Maria Fernanda Ortega to talk how she found #sabbaticking as a way of life. Can you use a little rest in your life? This episode is for you. You can connect with Fernanda at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariafernandaortega LinkedIn Article: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:68051088895881420...

Episode 67: Making An Impact By Doing Less with Fernanda Ortega

SABBATH. Every now and then we all need a breath of fresh air and this week's episode is just what we need. In this week's episode, our host, Portia Scott, has a conversation with Maria Fernanda Ortega to talk how she found #sabbaticking as a way of life. Can you use a little rest in your life? This episode is for you. You can connect with Fernanda at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariafernandaortega LinkedIn Article: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:68051088895881420...

Episode 66: Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors and Shelters with Hannah Kay Herdlinger

SURVIVOR. In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Hannah Kay Herdlinger and talk about the work she is doing to support domestic violence survivors and shelters. Thread Talk is a for profit, for purpose organization on a mission to empower women and support victims of domestic violence across the country. Connect with Thread Talk: Website: https://threadtalk.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadtalkstrong/   Become a Thread Talk Trailblazer: Earn up to 10% commi...

Episode 65: Write A New Chapter In Your Story

A NEW STORY.  This week's episode is a throwback to Season 1. On this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk to my husband,  John Henry Scott III. He takes us on his journey of being homeless at 5, finding out he would be a teenage father at 15, giving up a Stanford education to becoming one of the youngest Vice Presidents in his organization. As an update John, is no longer with the organization and has sense started his own company Chart 2 Heart You can connect with John at ...

Episode 65: Write A New Chapter In Your Story

A NEW STORY.  This week's episode is a throwback to Season 1. On this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk to my husband,  John Henry Scott III. He takes us on his journey of being homeless at 5, finding out he would be a teenage father at 15, giving up a Stanford education to becoming one of the youngest Vice Presidents in his organization. As an update John, is no longer with the organization and has sense started his own company Chart 2 Heart You can connect with John at ...

Episode 64: Making An Impact Through Authenticity

UNEDITED.  In this episode, it's just me and my voice memo recording. There are days when we want to give up, through in the towel and quit but purpose is a powerful thing. In this episode I talk about giving ourselves grace on those days but also inspiring us to keep going. Join us this Sunday, May 2nd at 7pm (EDT) for the 1 year Anniversary of my FB and YouTube Live show  Wake  Up Well. You can watch here. We would love to hear your feedback on this episode.  Connect with us at https:/...

Episode 63: Making An Impact One Bottle At A Time

HAPPY EARTH DAY.  In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Minna Yoo, CEO and Founder of Love Bottle.  On the path to become a doctor, Minna realized she wanted to help people but didn't want to become a doctor.  While thinking about her thesis, she had an aha moment and the Love Bottle was  born. Don't forget to head to  https://www.lovebottle.com/  and enter code "wakeup15" for your 15% discount. You can connect with Love Bottle at  https://www.instagram.com/lovebottleus...

Episode 62: The Moment I Decided To Live Intentionally

SERENDIPITY.  In this week's episode I go back to my first episode because the only way to start is to start. This is my "aha moment" about living intentionally. Be our guest on Wake Up Well. We are looking for guest for our Livestream show. The show was created to discuss and find solutions so we can all experience wellness in our mind, body, and soul.  Text the word guest to 404-737-0867 or click the link https://my.community.com/portiascott Join our text community at my.community.com/p...

Episode 62: The Moment I Decided To Live Intentionally

SERENDIPITY.  In this week's episode I go back to my first episode because the only way to start is to start. This is my "aha moment" about living intentionally. Be our guest on Wake Up Well. We are looking for guest for our Livestream show. The show was created to discuss and find solutions so we can all experience wellness in our mind, body, and soul.  Text the word guest to 404-737-0867 or click the link https://my.community.com/portiascott Join our text community at my.community.com/p...

Episode 61: This Is Your Permission To Start

PERMISSION. Why haven't you started? I would much rather ask the question "why" instead of  "why not". What is stopping you from moving forward.  Let's talk. In this week's episode, I talk about my own struggles with starting and how starting is an intentional decision we have to make every single day. Join our text community at my.community.com/portiascott for inspiration, exclusive challenges and tools to help you execute your goals, increase productivity and create daily discipline so...

Episode 61: This Is Your Permission To Start

PERMISSION. Why haven't you started? I would much rather ask the question "why" instead of  "why not". What is stopping you from moving forward.  Let's talk. In this week's episode, I talk about my own struggles with starting and how starting is an intentional decision we have to make every single day. Join our text community at my.community.com/portiascott for inspiration, exclusive challenges and tools to help you execute your goals, increase productivity and create daily discipline so...

Episode 60: Making An Impact One Coffee Bean At A Time with Vin Singh

PURPOSE. In this episode Vin Singh inspires all of us to follow our purpose and make an impact in our own way. About 4 years ago, he quit his corporate life, sold & donated all of his belongings, and started traveling in order to find himself & his purpose in life. He left his corporate career in Australia to follow his heart and sometimes we start out not knowing exactly where the heart will lead and Vin Singh was led to end childhood hunger one coffee bean at a time.   Free Lunch Coffee i...

Episode 60: Making An Impact One Coffee Bean At A Time with Vin Singh

PURPOSE. In this episode Vin Singh inspires all of us to follow our purpose and make an impact in our own way. About 4 years ago, he quit his corporate life, sold & donated all of his belongings, and started traveling in order to find himself & his purpose in life. He left his corporate career in Australia to follow his heart and sometimes we start out not knowing exactly where the heart will lead and Vin Singh was led to end childhood hunger one coffee bean at a time.   Free Lunch Coffee i...

Episode 59: Making An Impact Through Health, Hope & Healing with Venton Forbes

HOPE.  In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Venton Forbes, Executive Director, Faith Care. Faith Care is integrating faith and healthcare. Venton shares with us the mission of Faith Care and how they are impacting communities domestically and abroad. Faith Care is providing free lifesaving healthcare to people where medical care is nearly non-existent or not a feasible option.     You can connect with Venton at https://www.linkedin.com/in/venton-b-forbes/ You can connect...

Episode 59: Making An Impact Through Health, Hope & Healing

Episode 58: How To Win At Life with Wayne Walsh

Episode 58: How To Win At Life with Wayne Walsh

Episode 57: Creating Goals With Intention - 3 Reasons Why Goals Fail

EXECUTE.  Let's talk about the three reasons why goals fail and how our behaviors play a role in how we execute these goals. Listen to this episode for the tools you can use to execute effectively. Free Lunch Coffee Your purchase provides 10 meals to a child in need. Use the code "Portia" at checkout for a 15% discount. Visit https://www.freelunchcoffee.com/ for great coffee and to make an impact. We would love to help you start your own podcast or help execute your goals. Schedule a FRE...

Episode 57: Creating Goals With Intention - 3 Reasons Why Goals Fail

EXECUTE.  Let's talk about the three reasons why goals fail and how our behaviors play a role in how we execute these goals. Listen to this episode for the tools you can use to execute effectively. Free Lunch Coffee Your purchase provides 10 meals to a child in need. Use the code "Portia" at checkout for a 15% discount. Visit https://www.freelunchcoffee.com/ for great coffee and to make an impact. We would love to help you start your own podcast or help execute your goals. Schedule a FRE...

Episode 56: Making An Impact Through P.T.S.D. with Thomas Shipp

In this week's episode, I talk to retired Army Chief Warrant Office, Thomas Shipp about his mission to share his journey and how he is navigating PTSD. Thomas is using the acronym PTSD to deliberately focus on Peace, Therapy, Serenity, and Discovery.  We had this discussion in 2019 before the world was shut down but he is still planning his "My PTSD" tour once the world opens up and it's safe to do so. You can connect with Thomas on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-shipp/, In...

Episode 55: Making an Impact Through Tourism with Niki & Christina of Africa Ignite

RESILIENCE. In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Niki Glen and Christina Wiese of Africa Ignite. Africa Ignite helps marginalized rural communities (focusing on women, youth and children) to earn a decent living, develop sustainable enterprises, learn usable skills, tell their stories, protect their health and environment, and improve the quality of their education and ultimately improve the quality of life. When COVID happened, the organization took a hit but listen to ho...

Episode 54: Creating Space To Live Intentionally

Hello Darlings! This week's episode is a reintroduction of what pushed me to launch the Wake Up & Show Up podcast. I hope this episode inspires you to create your own space to live your life intentionally. Join our text community for inspiration and tools on how to make an impact, goal setting and productivity.  Click the LINK to join or text the word "impact" to 404-737-0867. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/iamportiascott/ or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/iampo...

Episode 53: Let's Make An Impact

HAPPY NEW YEAR.  We made it to 2021.  On this week's episode I give my 2020 Year In Review and discuss how we all can make an impact one day, one person and one decision at a time. Join our text community for inspiration and tools on how to make an impact, goal setting and productivity.  Click the LINK to join or text the word "impact" to 404-737-0867. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/iamportiascott/ or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/iamportiascott/  Use the hash...

Episode 52: Making a Difference Through Coffee with Kitti Murray

On this week's episode I talk to Kitti Murray. Kitti is the founder of Refuge Coffee Co., a non-profit that exists to serve the global community in Clarkston, Georgia  through coffee-related job creation, job training, social networking and commerce. The passion you hear in this story will bring tears to your eyes and a fire in your heart to make an impact in your own way. You can connect to Kitti and Refuge Coffee Co. at https://www.refugecoffeeco.com. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook an...

Episode 52: Making a Difference Through Coffee with Kititi Murray

On this week's episode I talk to Kitti Murray. Kitti is the founder of Refuge Coffee Co., a non-profit that exists to serve the global community in Clarkston, Georgia  through coffee-related job creation, job training, social networking and commerce. The passion you hear in this story will bring tears to your eyes and a fire in your heart to make an impact in your own way. You can connect to Kitti and Refuge Coffee Co. at https://www.refugecoffeeco.com. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook an...

Episode 52: Making a Difference Through Coffee with Kitti Murray

On this week's episode I talk to Kitti Murray. Kitti is the founder of Refuge Coffee Co., a non-profit that exists to serve the global community in Clarkston, Georgia  through coffee-related job creation, job training, social networking and commerce. The passion you hear in this story will bring tears to your eyes and a fire in your heart to make an impact in your own way. You can connect to Kitti and Refuge Coffee Co. at https://www.refugecoffeeco.com. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook an...

Episode 51: Creating Space For Diversity Through Impact Investing with Erika Seth Davies

CLIMB. In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk to Erika Seth Davies. Erika is the founder of the REAL (Racial Equity Asset Lab). She is on a mission to shift capital to improve the material conditions of Black people. Ericka walks us through the definition of impact investing, the importance of having diversity in Asset Management and her story teaches us the lesson that just because you are doing something good doesn't mean it's going to be easy. You can keep in touch with Erika at...

Episode 51: Creating Space For Diversity Through Impact Investing with Erika Seth Davies

CLIMB. In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk to Erika Seth Davies. Erika is the founder of the REAL (Racial Equity Asset Lab). She is on a mission to shift capital to improve the material conditions of Black people. Ericka walks us through the definition of impact investing, the importance of having diversity in Asset Management and her story teaches us the lesson that just because you are doing something good doesn't mean it's going to be easy. You can keep in touch with Erika at...

Episode 50: Making An Impact As A Missionary with Michael Reeves

SELFLESSNESS.  How far will you go to serve other? Move your family of six across the world? Raise money just to get there? Learn a new language? Today’s guest went from Army Captain to Missionary. This story is a reminder of the kindness that exists in the world size. Join us every Thursday at 8pm Eastern on FB Live @importiascott and YouTube @portiascottmedia for our weekly podcast episode recap.  Click on the LINK to send us your questions. We will read them during the Live show. You ca...

Espresso Shot (Bonus Episode): Take Time To Pause

BREATHE. Today is Thanksgiving. Today my hope is that we take time to pause, to breath and be present. Join us every Thursday at 8pm Eastern on FB Live @importiascott and YouTube @portiascottmedia for our weekly podcast episode recap.  Click on the link to send us your questions. We will read them during the Live show. https://my.community.com/portiascott Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/iamportiascott/ or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/iamportiascott/  Use the h...

Episode 49: Giving Formerly Incarcerated Citizens A Second Chance with Cheri Garcia

GRACE.  Cheri Garcia is the founder of Cornbread Hustle, a staffing agency for second chances. Cheri was able to reinvent her own life and wanted to extend that to others. The only people that are employed at her agency are formerly incarcerated citizens or individuals in recovery.  Join us every Thursday at 8pm Eastern on FB Live @importiascott and YouTube @portiascottmedia for our weekly podcast episode recap.  Click on the LINK to send us your questions. We will read them during the Liv...

Episode 49: Giving Formerly Incarcerated Citizens A Second Chance with Cheri Garcia

GRACE.  Cheri Garcia is the founder of Cornbread Hustle, a staffing agency for second chances. Cheri was able to reinvent her own life and wanted to extend that to others. The only people that are employed at her agency are formerly incarcerated citizens or individuals in recovery.  Join us every Thursday at 8pm Eastern on FB Live @importiascott and YouTube @portiascottmedia for our weekly podcast episode recap.  Click on the LINK to send us your questions. We will read them during the Liv...

Episode 48: Making An Impact One Child At A Time with Esther Kamaara

HOPE. Esther Kamaara was helping out at a children's home in Kenya and realized she didn't want to help these kids for one day but she wanted to make a different. This was the beginning of Star Kids Initiative. Star Kids Initiative  is an initiative that focuses on alienating extreme poverty by providing access to quality education to children from urban slums in Nairobi, Kenya. It does so by offering scholarship and mentorship programs, according infrastructural support to partner schools a...

Episode 48: Making An Impact One Child At A Time with Esther Kamaara

HOPE. Esther Kamaara was helping out at a children's home in Kenya and realized she didn't want to help these kids for one day but she wanted to make a different. This was the beginning of Star Kids Initiative. Star Kids Initiative  is an initiative that focuses on alienating extreme poverty by providing access to quality education to children from urban slums in Nairobi, Kenya. It does so by offering scholarship and mentorship programs, according infrastructural support to partner schools a...

Zeal of Zander: Navigating Through The Experience of Child Loss with Xaviera Bell

DAY BY DAY.  Xaviera Bell is the Founder of Zeal of Xander, an organization she established after the death of her son, Xander.  In this episode Xaviera talks about the work she is doing to create a climate within the black community to assist with openly grieving the loss of their children, close the access to care gap within the community and incite policy change that affects infant mortality. Join us every Thursday at 8pm Eastern on FB Live @importiascott and YouTube @portiascottmedia fo...

Episode 47: Zeal of Xander - Navigating Through The Experience of Child Loss with Xaviera Bell

DAY BY DAY.  Xaviera Bell is the Founder of Zeal of Xander, an organization she established after the death of her son, Xander.  In this episode Xaviera talks about the work she is doing to create a climate within the black community to assist with openly grieving the loss of their children, close the access to care gap within the community and incite policy change that affects infant mortality. Join us every Thursday at 8pm Eastern on FB Live @importiascott and YouTube @portiascottmedia fo...

Espresso Shot (Bonus Episode): Keep Going

MAKE LEMONADE. Fun Fact. I didn't expect to do a bonus episode but...life. While trying to edit this week's episode we had a computer completely crash. I'm learning that it doesn't always go as planned but that doesn't mean we can't keep going. Enjoy this espresso shot episode; it's quick but powerful. Join us every Thursday at 8pm Eastern on FB Live @importiascott and YouTube @portiascottmedia for our weekly podcast episode recap.  Click on the link to send us your questions. We will read...

Espresso Shot (Bonus Episode): Keep Going

MAKE LEMONADE. Fun Fact. I didn't expect to do a bonus episode but...life. While trying to edit this week's episode we had a computer completely crash. I'm learning that it doesn't always go as planned but that doesn't mean we can't keep going. Enjoy this espresso shot episode; it's quick but powerful. Join us every Thursday at 8pm Eastern on FB Live @importiascott and YouTube @portiascottmedia for our weekly podcast episode recap.  Click on the link to send us your questions. We will read...

Episode 46: Making An Impact One Girl At A Time with Richard Mabaso & Darlene Smith

GO TOGETHER.  On the Season 6 opener we are joined by two incredible people. Founder Richard Mabaso and Head of Strategy Darlene Smith are making a difference in the lives of girls in South Africa. Caring4Girls is a sanitary towels distribution program which strives to help keep adolescent girls in school during their monthly cycles. The program has helped over 1M girls since it's inception. Richard has successfully summitted Mount Kilimanjaro 7 times. You can partner with this incredible ...

Episode 46: Making An Impact One Girl At A Time with Richard Mabaso & Darlene Smith

GO TOGETHER.  On the Season 6 opener we are joined by two incredible people. Founder Richard Mabaso and Head of Strategy Darlene Smith are making a difference in the lives of girls in South Africa. Caring4Girls is a sanitary towels distribution program which strives to help keep adolescent girls in school during their monthly cycles. The program has helped over 1M girls since it's inception. Richard has successfully summitted Mount Kilimanjaro 7 times. You can partner with this incredible ...