Growing up, I had a phenomenal father who led with wisdom, love, and high moral character. I could not dream of having a better father. But for a single-father to raise a daughter, it would present quite the challenge for anyone. Without the sure-footed guidance of a mother or maternal presence in my home, I was left to figure out a lot alone--in the private confines of my own teenage world. From feminine hygiene, proper hair care, appropriate dress clothing, to navigating with social etiquette; these were all areas where I often had to stumble into knowledge.
Time and time again, I realized how I'd outsource and rely on help from female teachers, friends' moms, or even women in my neighborhood. Whatever loose pieces of wisdoms that could be strung together into a game plan, that's where a lot of my answers and teachings came from. Soon enough, I would realize the word for this was: mentorship. Mentorship became my dad's partnering parent offsetting my mom not being in the home. This is why mentorship is so personal for me--because it's the very canal through which I was born in a lot of ways. |
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Biography of Lanisha porter
"Pretty Brown Girl" Org. visits Wave 3 News
2021
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Lanisha Porter—a Louisville native hailing from the West End—is the autobiographical author of "Things I Never Talk About" which celebrates the milestones of a young girl working toward her dreams starting from unpromising beginnings.
She also authors, “Maximizing Her: Navigating Life after Girlhood” her newest release under her very own publishing company. It talks life, legacy, and tradition offering keepsakes of wisdom for those navigating girlhood without the sure-footed guidance of a maternal presence. |
Lanisha on media tour promoting book, "Maximizing Her" 2019
The profundity of her books has went forth to create a mentoring program called Urban Girls Rock! at 3 different locations in two states. She also directs, “This Girl Can” her newest mentoring group partnering with JCPS; and partners with the prestigious and globally-recognized "Pretty Brown Girl" organization.
At 27, Lanisha identifies herself as an ambassador for empowerment, and graduated with distinguished honors from New York’s Manhattanville College, earning her Bachelor of Arts in political science, philosophy, and women and gender studies. She enjoys public speaking, mentoring, traveling the world and serving in her community.
More notable efforts also include her philanthropy where she gives a scholarship to her Alma Mater—The Historic Louisville Central High School and recently decorating the cover of Today’s Woman’s latest issue.
At 27, Lanisha identifies herself as an ambassador for empowerment, and graduated with distinguished honors from New York’s Manhattanville College, earning her Bachelor of Arts in political science, philosophy, and women and gender studies. She enjoys public speaking, mentoring, traveling the world and serving in her community.
More notable efforts also include her philanthropy where she gives a scholarship to her Alma Mater—The Historic Louisville Central High School and recently decorating the cover of Today’s Woman’s latest issue.