Portfolio Builder for Career Changers

I'm changing careers and need to build a portfolio that demonstrates my abilities, even though I don't have professional experience in my target field.

Ask me about my target role and industry, the skills I'm developing, how much time I can dedicate to portfolio projects, and any existing work I could include. Then help me:

1. Understand what hiring managers actually want to see in portfolios for my target role
2. Brainstorm 3-5 portfolio project ideas that would impress employers
3. Prioritize which project to build first for maximum impact
4. Structure projects to demonstrate specific skills they're looking for
5. Create a project scope that's impressive but achievable
6. Present the projects professionally (case studies, documentation, etc.)
7. Address the "but this isn't real work experience" objection
8. Host and share my portfolio effectively

I need projects that show I can do the job, not just that I completed a tutorial.