Portia was interviewed on the, Bump in the Road, hosted by Bump in the Road.
“And then I walked into a federal prison.
Prison was the hardest thing that I did, and the most sacred, beautiful experience of my life.”
-Portia Louder
Portia’s journey through the prison system became a journey into herself.
“Be willing to consider that there is a reason for this and allow it to transform you.
Be willing to walk through that pain that seems impossible to walk through.”
The time away from the outside world gave Portia time to reflect. How would she choose to respond to this experience? Stripped of her societal identities and roles, who was she? What did she truly value? The woman that emerged from Federal prison is compassionate, wise and very very real. This is a story about our values, judgements, acceptance, and personal evolution. And so much more.
Portia Louder: A Tale of Prison, Redemption, and Life
Imagine receiving a seven-year prison sentence from a federal judge. This is the reality that Portia Louder, a wife, a mother, and a realtor, had to confront.
It was her involvement in the real estate industry that ultimately led her down this path. During the flourishing years of the mid-2000s real estate boom, Portia found herself immersed in buying and selling properties at inflated values.
Appraisals were manipulated to support these transactions.
However, when the market inevitably crashed, the burden fell on the property owners and banks, drawing the attention of the FBI and forever altering Portia’s life.
Stepping into the confines of a federal prison, Portia was confronted with the most challenging and yet profound experience of her life.
Prison became a sacred journey of self-discovery, pushing her to delve into the depths of her being.
She reflects on her time behind bars: “Consider that there is a purpose behind this ordeal, allowing it to mold and shape you. Find the strength to traverse the seemingly insurmountable pain.”
Isolated from the outside world, Portia found solace in introspection.
Stripped of societal identities and roles, she was compelled to question her true essence. What did she genuinely hold dear? Who was she beneath the facades?
As Portia emerged from the confines of Federal prison, a woman of compassion, wisdom, and authenticity emerged. This is a tale that delves into the complexities of our values, judgments, acceptance, and personal growth. And it is a story that encompasses so much more than that.
