About us
Portia Shipman Enterprises, LLC
A Global and International Vision
Portia Shipman Enterprises, LLC—established on March 23, 2023—was founded by Dr. Portia LaJoy Shipman, D. HUM, a multi-faceted entrepreneur, humanitarian, cultural ambassador, and mother of four adult children. The company represents the culmination of her decades-long commitment to business innovation, community leadership, domestic violence prevention, and global advocacy.
Dr. Shipman has built a dynamic enterprise that extends from local community impact to international influence. Her work bridges multiple sectors—home care, transportation, domestic violence intervention, cultural ambassadorship, and global empowerment. As the visionary behind numerous ventures, programs, and campaigns, she leads with integrity, compassion, and purpose.
Through Portia Shipman Enterprises, LLC, Dr. Shipman continues to advance a mission rooted in service, healing, and global unity—leveraging her expertise to strengthen communities, elevate underserved voices, and create meaningful change across the world.
Diverse Business Ventures
Dr. Portia LaJoy Shipman, D. HUM, is a powerhouse entrepreneur whose business acumen spans multiple industries. Through Portia Shipman Enterprises, LLC, she manages several successful ventures, including Ms. Queen’s Party Bus & Tours Greensboro, Reliable Home Care Services, Good Times Home Health Care, Inc., and Good Times Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT). With over 35 years of experience in the home care industry, she has dedicated her life to improving the quality of health care and transportation services for seniors, families, and underserved communities across North Carolina.
Her leadership is centered on compassion, professionalism, and cultural awareness—anchored by her belief that “You’re never too old to have a good time.”
Nonprofit Leadership & Domestic Violence Advocacy
Dr. Shipman’s most profound work is reflected in her unwavering advocacy for domestic violence survivors. As Founder and former Executive Director of the Sherri Denese Jackson Foundation for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Inc., she dedicated over 13 years to preventing abuse and supporting survivors. The organization—established in memory of her dear friend Sherri—was recognized locally and nationally and awarded a $25,000 Women to Women Grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro.
Her advocacy has been featured on TV One, Oxygen, and Investigation Discovery, amplifying awareness and saving countless lives.
Domestic Violence Intervention Academy (DVIA)
Dr. Shipman continues her mission to break cycles of abuse through the Domestic Violence Intervention Academy (DVIA)—a specialized program designed to hold abusers accountable while promoting behavioral change, safety, and healing.
DVIA provides:
- Court-approved intervention classes
- Education on accountability, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships
- Prevention workshops for teens, adults, families, and communities
- Collaborative support with courts, nonprofits, and community partners
- Survivor-centered resources through the Paint the City Purple Campaign™
Through DVIA, Dr. Shipman is creating a holistic pathway to reduce violence, prevent reoffending, and strengthen families. The program is operated through Life Renewed Corp in partnership with Portia Shipman Enterprises, LLC.
Honorary Doctorate & Continued Academic Impact
On
November 15, 2025, Dr. Shipman received her
Honorary Doctorate of Christian Humanities (D. HUM) from the School of the Great Bible College and Seminary. This prestigious recognition honors her lifetime of humanitarian service, domestic violence prevention work, global leadership, and dedication to social justice.
Her doctorate symbolizes decades of impact—and a new chapter of purpose, influence, and spiritual alignment.
Global Impact: Yoruba High Priestess & International Advocacy
Dr. Shipman’s global influence extends deep into African cultural and spiritual leadership. In 2018, she traveled to Osun State, Nigeria, on an IFA Religion Pilgrimage led by former Governor Ogbeni Rauf Aregbe Shola. During her stay, she advised leaders on elder care and domestic violence prevention and was ordained as Yoruba High Priestess, Queen Mother Aje’bifa. She met King Ooni of Ile Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), who affirmed her spiritual and cultural impact.
This honor reflects her global mission of healing, empowerment, and cultural preservation.
Festac Africa Ambassador
In 2024, Dr. Shipman was appointed Festac Africa USA Representative/Ambassador, serving a two-year term promoting cultural exchange, business collaboration, and global unity. Festac—rooted in the 1966 festival honoring African heritage—positions her as a bridge between the U.S. and Africa. Representing the United States during the 2024 Festac Africa conference in Kisumu, Kenya, Dr. Shipman continues to foster international partnerships and inspire cross-cultural engagement.
Political Advocacy & Civic Leadership
In 2022, Dr. Shipman ran for Greensboro City Council (District 2), demonstrating her longstanding commitment to policy change, equity, and community empowerment. Her campaign brought attention to the struggles of marginalized residents and showcased her readiness to lead at every level—grassroots, business, nonprofit, and global.
Author & Motivational Speaker
Dr. Shipman is the author of two powerful books:
- Those Sandals – a memoir of survival, resilience, and spiritual awakening
- The Purple Light: The Power to Rewrite Your Story – a transformational guide encouraging others to step into healing and purpose
As a speaker, she motivates audiences with her raw authenticity, wisdom, and lived experiences. Her message: Your past does not define you—your healing does.
Paint the City Purple Campaign™ (PTCP)
Since 2015, Dr. Shipman's Paint the City Purple Campaign™ has grown into a global movement dedicated to domestic and gender-based violence awareness. Through community events, solidarity marches, school workshops, national partnerships, and international collaborations, PTCP stands as a beacon of hope for survivors and families.
PTCP’s mission is clear:
Awareness. Prevention. Empowerment. Accountability. Healing.
Looking Forward
With Portia Shipman Enterprises, LLC, Dr. Portia LaJoy Shipman, D. HUM, continues to expand her legacy as a humanitarian, entrepreneur, cultural ambassador, and domestic violence prevention leader.
Her life’s work—spanning home care, advocacy, spirituality, global leadership, and empowerment programs—reflects a singular mission:
To save lives, restore dignity, and build a world where healing, safety, and opportunity belong to everyone.
Our team
The strength of the Paint the City Purple Campaign™ comes from the passion, dedication, and leadership of our Purple Team Leaders. Each one carries the mission in their hearts—bringing awareness, hope, and healing to communities around the world.
They are more than leaders; they are the lifeline of this movement. Their commitment to ending domestic and gender-based violence, supporting survivors, and creating safe spaces for families makes them the heartbeat of our campaign.
Together, they remind us that love shouldn’t hurt and that every voice matters in building a future free from violence.
Meet Our Purple Team Leaders
Stacie Young-King
Secretary/Executive Assistant/Woman Empowering Woman Coordinator
Founder/Executive Director of Life Renewed Corp
King Alejaibra Badu
Vice President/Spiritual Advisor
Coordinator for Legacy Remembrance
Founder Alejaibra House, DC
Jeronim Obwar
Global Affairs Director/Youth Workshop Coordinator
Youth Empowerment on SRHR, Advocacy and Mentorship - YESAM
Dr. Mildred D. Muhammad
Global Advisor & Domestic Violence Advocate
Governor Wes Moore Appointed Board Member at Maryland State Board of Victim Services, Speaker on Domestic Abuse/Violence at U.S. Department of State and Certified Consultant/Speaker at U.S. Department of State
YOUTH SPOTLIGHT ambassador
Meet Ayo – “Imo-Trump”
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At just 13 years old, Ayo from Nigeria is capturing hearts with her trumpet. Known as, she inspires others through her passion, discipline, and remarkable musical talent. Ayo represents the power of youth leadership through the arts, proving that creativity and dedication can light the way for her generation and beyond.
Interested in supporting her journey or learning more?
📧 Email us at: PortiaShipman.me@gmail.com
Let’s continue to uplift and celebrate extraordinary young talent around the world!
Sherri Denese jackson Foundation for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Inc (2008-2021)
Sherri Jackson’s Disappearance
Sherri Jackson was 27 years old when she was reported missing in November 2006. Jackson was previously an honor student, cheerleader, and homecoming queen. At the time of her disappearance, she worked at the Shipman Family Care, in Greensboro, as a family and health care coordinator. Her boyfriend at the time, DeCarlo Rayshaun Bennett, reportedly called her parents and asked them if they knew about her whereabouts when her parents and friends could not find her. Also, he allegedly told the police that Jackson was three months pregnant when she went missing.
In any case, the investigation that followed suit found something disturbing in the apartment in which she stayed. The police officers found her apartment in a disarray, and it was assumed that some kind of struggle had taken place there. They then used luminol to see if there was any presence of blood. Howard Neumann, Chief Assistant DA said, “The entire bathroom lit up from one end to the other, which indicates the presence of blood. It was as if someone had taken a rag, and tried to wipe it clean and said to themselves, okay this is clean and thought their job had been done.” The DNA test revealed that the blood found in the bathroom of her apartment was Sherri’s.
Though there were three main suspects, Jackson’s boyfriend, Bennett rose to the top of the list as he kept on presenting stories that did not really add up. Additionally, it was learned that almost one month prior to her disappearance, her parents had made a 911 call regarding a man who refused to leave her apartment. This was based on a call they themselves received from Sherri, regarding the same. Details of this incident revealed that this ‘man’ was Bennett. Additionally, the police officers who went to Sherri’s apartment then also found her to have some injuries. Thus, most of the evidence leaned against Bennett.
Sherri Jackson’s Body is Found
Despite the various leads the investigation made, Sherri Jackson’s body was found almost 19 months after she went missing, in June 2008. Bennett led the investigators to where he had buried the body. It was in the backyard of his mother’s home in Greensboro. A plea deal was made before he led the investigators to Jackson’s body. Thus, Bennett was convicted of second-degree murder and was sentenced to 13 years in prison. During the trial, Jackson’s older sister Shanece Belvin said, “That shadow never goes away. It doesn’t disappear when I’m asleep. It doesn’t disappear when I’m awake. … This is a very heavy shadow.”
Sherri Jackson was laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina. After her death, in 2008, with the support of Jackson’s mother, Portia Shipman, founded the Sherri Denese Jackson Foundation that aims to prevent and help those facing domestic violence. ~Richy Maria Jacob, Writer
