Embracing Wholeness: The Journey of Porchia Carter

Day Briceño
Dec 23, 2025
6 min read

Updated: Jan 18

Who is Porchia Carter, and what does it mean to be a purpose-driven creative?

I am a daughter of the Most High God. I am a chosen vessel of the Lord, and I know that I'm chosen—even though many things in life try to tell us we're not. I consider myself a purpose-driven creative because I have so many gifts and talents that the Lord has placed in me. I'm an author, dancer, actress, event host, TV host, and producer—everything I do is creative. I call myself the purpose-driven creative because I use whatever gifts or talents I need in whatever season God has called me to for that particular purpose.

I was intentional about cultivating my creativity from the start. When LA schools denied me, I went to the same HBCU as Oprah because I wanted to be a talk show host on a major scale. They built a whole track around me called media leadership and performance. Eventually, I spent time in LA working on short films, where I discovered my acting gift.

How do you know what you're supposed to be intentional about during different seasons?

Purpose is about solving a problem. We meet the needs of people, and I only knew what I was supposed to do in that season because there was a need—like someone would ask me! When I first went to LA, people didn't know I could act. I barely knew it myself. I had only taken three acting classes in college.

When someone says, "Hey, I love your personality. I have a role that would be perfect for you," and I say yes, it's just my gift on display, even if by happenstance. That's when I know it's what God has called me to do in that particular season.

Dancing was a yearning in me to move my body to glorify God. I've been a dancer all my life. My first dream, before wanting to be a TV host, was to dance background for Ciara. I strived for that and went to a performing arts high school where dance was my major.

I had a yearning to use my gift, and there was a need within a ministry for more dancers. So, I answered that need. Then on social media, I started doing "Come Praise God With Me" every Sunday, dancing to praise music. I had no clue it was uplifting people until I received DMs about it.

In 2022, my follower count on Instagram skyrocketed from 7,000 to nearly 78,000—all within that year from that one series of spreading joy. Every Sunday, I showed up to praise, smiling and doing whatever I needed to do to express the song's message.

I think it's wherever there's a need, and someone asks me or I feel a yearning inside to use one of my gifts. That's when I know, okay, God has called me to this in this season.

How do you connect your faith with your purpose?

My purpose is about my faith. I don't wake up every day trying to live a life on purpose just for myself—my life is literally to glorify God. My relationship with God has been a roller coaster, but as creatives, we have a stronger desire to connect to God because He is a Creator. It's like a gravitational pull. If you’re trying to create something, you can't do it without the guidance of the one who created you. We want to be image bearers, doing the great works He’s destined us to do.

I no longer wanted to help people just for the sake of helping. I wanted to inspire because these are people that God also wants a connection with. A lot of times, we search for things in life, not knowing that it's actually God that we're searching for.

My creativity and desire to live my life on purpose stem from my relationship with God. That's why I say my purpose literally comes from my faith. I believe in God, I believe I am His child, and I believe I'm chosen by Him. My life is to daily answer that call, however He sees fit, and it's on purpose because He created me this way.

What does it mean to you to be intentional?

To be intentional means having an end goal in mind and working towards that goal. It’s about looking at a vision or a creative aspiration and doing everything necessary to get from point A to point Z for that vision to come to fruition.

Why is it important for creatives to be intentional?

When we are not intentional with our creativity, we feel lost. We feel empty inside. It's crucial to be intentional about your art. Whether you're a painter, a songwriter, or an actor, you need to create. If you're someone who produces, even small projects matter—plan them out.

As creatives, when we're not using our gifts, we risk falling into depression. Van Gogh took his own life—imagine if he'd known the impact his art would make in the world. He would have kept creating instead.

Your art can't be your God. But when you're using your gift for God's purpose, you know your life means something. God placed these creative abilities in you to be used. When they're dormant and you're not connected with God, it's easy to go down a dark path. Being intentional helps us live on purpose. The moment we stop being intentional about our creativity and the gifts God has placed inside us, we lose our reason to exist.

What are you being deeply intentional about right now in your life?

I've returned to dance, to God be the glory! I'm intentional about moving my body and exercising as much as I can. I aim to be a good steward of this temple that the Lord has blessed me with.

I'm also intentionally healing in this season. I believe the Lord has called me into a healing journey from past experiences—wounds, trauma, and even spiritual abuse. God has taken me into a season of realizing that I won't be able to create from a place of brokenness anymore.

My next level of creativity will come from a place of wholeness. Honestly, I don't feel whole right now, and I'm intentional about getting to a place where, when I speak, I'm not sharing from a place of hurt but from a place of experience. I want to inspire others to heal in their areas too.

That's what I'm intentionally doing—walking out this healing journey with the Lord. It's not easy, but I know I have to go through it to re-answer the call of being the purpose-driven creative.

What's your advice for the creative who feels overwhelmed but knows they're called to be more purposeful?

I would say lock in with God. I know that sounds cliché, but seriously—connect with your Creator, our Heavenly Father, who loves you and cares about you. He gave us free will not to live recklessly but to depend on Him. Use your free will to go to the one who created you so you can create.

When we disconnect from God, it's easy to find ourselves in situations we shouldn't be in. We can easily get distracted and waste time.

Locking in with God allows your creative juices to flow because you're creating from a place of receiving from Him. Spend time in the Lord's presence—whether that's reading your Bible or worshiping. I love the audio Bible. When I feel distant, I play it, especially the Book of John. It describes the Lord as a Creator.

If your space feels cluttered, that's a reflection of your mind. Clean your room, bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Declutter and organize. This is a way to reconnect with God. When you feel disheveled or confused, organizing helps clear the pathway to where you're trying to go.

Getting refueled in God's presence helps us overflow. We want to pour from a cup that is overflowing, not half empty.

Locking in with God is the best advice I could give any creative in a dry space. When you're aligned with Him, even simple tasks become purposeful. You could be putting gas in your car and notice someone in need, and you'll want to help them. Purpose is meeting needs and solving problems.

Any final thoughts on intentionality?

Intentionality is like preparation in your mind. When you approach anything, you want to be prepared.

Think about David in the Bible defeating Goliath. He could only do that from a place of preparation. He prepared by fighting lions and bears while taking care of the sheep. When it came to the Lord's sheep, he was ready to defeat that giant.

Being intentional in life, with our purpose, creative journeys, or even in business, requires preparation.

When you think about intentionality, take time to prepare. Preparation starts in your mind, maybe you write it down, or you pray about it. If you want to build community, prepare to be a friend. Show up for people in a way that makes them feel good about themselves.

Intentionality involves taking those preparation steps to reach your end goal.

Porchia's journey reminds us that being a purpose-driven creative isn't about perfection; it's about preparation, faith, and the courage to create from wholeness rather than brokenness. Her story shows that when we align our gifts with God's calling and remain intentional about our growth, we can transform not only our own lives but also touch thousands of others through the authentic expression of our God-given talents.

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