Released - April 15th, 2024
Born to Be Brave
A Compassionate Journey Through Life
Testament to Resilience of Mind, Body & Spirit
As people face their suffering they find truth, faith and life lessons. Born to be Brave is a testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit.
There are so many ways to be brave in this world. Sometimes it involves walking out of the prison of your childhood and leaving the bitterness and hatred behind, and facing yourself, which may be the hardest of all things to face.
Living Louder
A Biography By Portia Louder
How do you stay faithful in spite of failure?
Portia spent four and a half years of her life in federal prison and her life was transformed. This is an account of kindness, faith and enduring friendships discovered in federal prison.
Her story is told with the passion and insight of one who lived it.
Portia opens our eyes and hearts to the real challenges and struggles that people in prison face.
Recent Interviews
Another Day in Paradise
Last week I had to meet with an officer in the Lieutenant’s office. He told me that I reminded him of
THANK YOU!!
So many of our friends, neighbors and family have been an incredible help and support to our family through some difficult
CJ’s 8! Hands off the Mackerel
Today is my baby girls birthday. Eight years ago little CJ was born and our family welcomed the sweetest little peanut
About Portia Louder
Dedicated to Helping People in Prison
I learned important lessons that changed my life from the everyone I met in prison. I found beauty and humanity, strength and compassion. My heart is with my friends in prison.
Living Louder is available to download for free in several state prisons in the USA.
We donate paperback copies to federal prisons, and state prisons that don’t have tablets.
Travis Richie, was instrumental in getting “Living Louder” in prisons across the country.
It’s available to 500,000 inmates in the USA!
What We Do
Inspire. Uplift. Motivate.
I was empowered to move forward and build a new life through accountability.
Despite the most difficult circumstances, It’s possible to create a new future and live a principle centered life. There is always hope!
Our greatest pain and struggle become the foundation for a beautiful life.
New Arrival
Latest Book Release
Living Louder is one of many books to come.
FEATURED
First Book
I don’t have a college education and I struggled in school.
However, I felt compelled to write a book!
I witnessed the humanity and beauty of the human spirit while I was in prison.
My prayer: “Please don’t let me forget.” This is the story of a loving God, and His power to transform the lives of His children.
Meet Portia Louder
Portia Louder
Portia Louder began her career documenting weddings and built a photography business in Utah, and surrounding states.
She became involved in real estate in 2004, and was investigated and indicted for mortgage fraud. Portia received a seven year federal prison sentence, and left her husband Chad, and their five children in Utah, while she served four and a half years in prison in CA, and MN.
Portia captured her experiences through letters and journal entries and published a book called Living Louder.
She shares openly about her life, and what it took to move past her mistakes and visualize a new future. Portia loves the sun, and enjoys the simple beauties of life.
By the end of my stay at FCI Dublin I was being called over to the Lieutenants office every time I wrote …
I had a video visit with my family on Sunday night and my daughter Sadie said, “Hey Mom, how come you don’t …
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