Portia Mills Henderson is a self-published author, owner of Resilient Reads LLC, and founder of Healing the Roots Foundation. Her mission is to empower children, teens, and families to thrive beyond adversity through stories, coping tools, and mindfulness-based learning. Portia holds a Master of Education in Social-Emotional Learning, Mindfulness, and Yoga, which strengthens the foundation of her work with children, families, and educators. She is also a Certified Breathe For Change Facilitator, trained in mindfulness, social-emotional learning (SEL), and yoga for educators, along with being certified in Adult Mental Health First Aid. These trauma-informed and wellness-centered practices shape every space she serves. She is the creator of two signature programs: Nina’s Coping Toolbox E-Learning Curriculum for children and Discovering Me: A Guided SEL Curriculum for teens and adults. Both programs nurture emotional resilience, self-awareness, and lifelong well-being. Nina’s Coping Toolbox is one of the most impactful resources donated to Healing the Roots Foundation to support schools, families, and community programs. Through Resilient Reads, Portia funds free access to emotional wellness resources for children and families with financial need. Twenty-five percent of all proceeds from her books and e-learning curriculum, and 100% of the proceeds from Michael’s Rainbow Adventures, co-written with her late uncle Michael, are donated to Healing the Roots Foundation. Outside of her professional work, Portia is a wife, a mother of three, and a proud United States Navy veteran. Her life experiences with trauma, healing, service, motherhood, and advocacy inspire the heart and purpose behind every story, lesson, and resource she creates. 🌱 Planting the seeds of resilience, one child, one family, and one community at a time.