159 Seconds with Nikki Porcher

Walk It Like I Talk It

There’s a lot of talk right now about corruption and how it’s impacting people’s lives. But I don’t have to guess what that looks like. I’ve spent the last 10 years building Buy From A Black Woman and helping over 700 businesses access funding, resources, and real opportunities. I’ve seen what happens when systems work—and what happens when they don’t. This episode connects those dots and explains why I’m running for Georgia Labor Commissioner.

We don't need no water

Everybody’s talking about the warehouse fire. I’m more interested in what led up to it. Because people don’t just snap for no reason. Something builds—low wages, unsafe conditions, feeling like nobody is listening—and eventually that pressure shows up somewhere. This episode breaks down what’s happening across the country and brings it back home to Georgia. We’re comparing wages.  We’re talking about who actually runs labor systems.  And we’re asking the question nobody wants to ask—who is this system really working for? Because in Georgia, we don’t just live with it. We vote for it. And most people don’t even realize that. If work isn’t working for you, this is why.

This Office Has to Work — Even When You Can’t

This office has to work — even when you can’t. Most people don’t think about the Labor Commissioner.  Until something goes wrong. A lost job.  A delayed check.  A system that doesn’t respond. By then, you’re not researching candidates.  You’re trying to survive. With 5+ million workers in Georgia, this office shapes more of your daily life than people realize. Don’t wait until you need it to learn about it.

497 Isn’t Even an Area Code

497 workers at Stone Mountain Park are about to lose their jobs, and are being told they can reapply. In this episode, Nikki breaks down what that really means, how contract transitions like this are structured, and why systems like WARN notices aren’t enough to protect workers. This isn’t just about one layoff.  It’s about a system that protects the deal, not the worker—and what it would look like if it actually worked. If you’ve ever wondered what should happen when someone loses their job, this is the conversation. Listen now and support the campaign: VotePorcher4GA.com

Looking For Nikki

You can find me in Georgia. This is where it all began for me.  Where I served in the military.  Where I raised my son.  Where I worked and where I faced unemployment.  Where I taught, built a business, bought my first home, and built my life. And it’s also where I saw what happens when the system doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to. On 404 Day, we celebrate Atlanta.  But we also need to talk about the reality. Because in a $574 billion economy, too many people are still trying to figure it out day by day. I’m not talking about this from the outside.  I’ve lived it. And that’s why I’m running for Labor Commissioner. Because work should work for everyone.