Silli Puddi Podcast

Zorine Truly, aka thee Hoochie Historian, is a modern-day renaissance woman blending culture, style, and storytelling. Her curatorial and digital archive work, all infused with her personal flair, continues to make waves and resonate.Zorine grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and is the creator of HoochieCon, a festival and art exhibit celebrating Hoochie culture, as well as Hoochie History, an online video series highlighting the impact of Black women (and other Black folks) on fashion and pop culture. She also released the HoochieCon Coloring Book, promoting mental health care. Keep up with Zorine, thee Hoochie Historian 💕TikTok: @theehoochiehistorianInstagram: @thee_hoochie_historian_ / @hoochiecon What we talk about in this episode✨Why gold jewelry can feel precious, grounding, and protectiveLetting your personal style reflect who you actually areZorine’s beauty go-to'sHer connection to fragrances and smelling good + favorite scentsBeing a Black dog mom & the mental health benefitsNavigating anxiety, disabilities, and chronic conditions in everyday tasks (like grocery shopping)The inspiration behind the HoochieCon Coloring BookPlus a special surprise at the end for your inner theater kid 🎭 Let’s connect:💌 Instagram: @marlehla🌐 Website: www.martinethompson.com📥 Email: [email protected] If this episode resonated with you, I’d love if you subscribed, left a review, or shared it with someone who might enjoy it. Thanks for being here 💛

Episode 1: Welcome to Silli PuddiWelcome to the very first episode of The Silli Puddi Podcast! 🌟In this debut episode, I (Martine!) share the heart behind the show — a space for honest, curious conversations about self-care, beauty culture, mental health, and the full, unfiltered experience of being human. I talk a bit about my own journey, the idea of progress over perfection, and what I hope this space will become.This podcast is a work in progress, and so am I. Thank you for being here at the beginning. In this episode, I talk about:Creating a space free from corporate constraintsThe power of storytelling as truth-sharingWhy it’s essential to hold space for Black women’s storiesLetting go of perfection and following curiosityTalking about both serious and playful thingsIncluding a variety of voices and lived experiencesAcknowledging societal context in personal growthFostering connection, community, and care Chapters:00:00 – Embracing Imperfection in Podcasting00:29 – The Vision for the Podcast00:59 – Starting with What You Have01:18 – Introduction to Silli Puddi04:25 – Creating a Personal Space for Authentic Conversations07:20 – Embracing Progress Over Perfection10:14 – Looking Ahead: Themes of Beauty and Self-Care Let’s connect:💌 Instagram: @marlehla🌐 Website: www.martinethompson.com📥 Email: [email protected] (for feedback, guest ideas, or just to say hi)If this episode resonated with you, I’d love if you subscribed, left a review, or shared it with someone who might need it. Thanks for being here 💛