Story & Lesson Highlights with Porsche Thomas of Studio city

We recently had the chance to connect with Porsche Thomas and have shared our conversation below.

Good morning Porsche, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
Right now, I’m incredibly proud to call myself an author. My first book with a major publisher was released recently and it’s a children’s book starring my real boys.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Porsche Thomas — a writer and creator whose work blends culture, family, and heart. My first book, Porsche Cooks Vegan, celebrated my love for plant-based cooking and the stories behind it. My newest release, Twins, But Different, is a children’s book inspired by my twin boys and the importance of identity, representation, and celebrating what makes each child unique. Whether it’s through food or storytelling, my goal is always to create work that brings people together and makes families feel seen.

Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
I think the first time I felt powerful was around nine years old, thanks to my teacher, Ms. Kelly. She opened the door to poetry for me and treated my words like they had weight. She made me believe my voice mattered. As a Black woman, holding onto that truth hasn’t always been easy, but she laid the foundation for me long before I understood how important it would be.

When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I don’t think I ever really hid my pain. I’m naturally expressive, almost to a fault. I’ve always been transparent about what I’m going through, even when it made other people uncomfortable. For me, that transparency has always been a form of power — it gives me freedom, and it allows me to connect with others in a real way.

Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is real — it’s just not the whole me. What people see is a more subdued version, the part of me that knows how to be polished when it needs to be. But in real life, I’m actually incredibly silly and ridiculous and playful. That’s the side of me my friends and kids get, not necessarily the camera.

Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people say that I helped them see the world in a slightly different way — that I made them feel seen, understood, and less alone. And I hope they remember that I brought joy and a little light wherever I went.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Www.porschethomas.com
• Instagram: https://Www.instagram.com/porschethomas
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/porschethomas?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Image Credits
The ones with the gray straight hair or Joey Rosado and the one with the black shirt and curly hair is Damu Malik. The rest of my photos from social media and my phone.