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: @theehoochiehistorian

Instagram: @thee_hoochie_historian_ / @hoochiecon

What we talk about in this episode✨

Why gold jewelry can feel precious, grounding, and protective

Letting your personal style reflect who you actually are

Zorine’s beauty go-to's

Her connection to fragrances and smelling good + favorite scents

Being a Black dog mom & the mental health benefits

Navigating anxiety, disabilities, and chronic conditions in everyday tasks (like grocery shopping)

The inspiration behind the HoochieCon Coloring Book

Plus a special surprise at the end for your inner theater kid 🎭

Let’s connect:

💌 Instagram: @marlehla
🌐 Website: www.martinethompson.com
📥 Email: sillipuddipodcast@gmail.com 

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 💛

Welcome 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 constraints

The power of storytelling as truth-sharing

Why it’s essential to hold space for Black women’s stories

Letting go of perfection and following curiosity

Talking about both serious and playful things

Including a variety of voices and lived experiences

Acknowledging societal context in personal growth

Fostering connection, community, and care

Chapters:

00:00 – Embracing Imperfection in Podcasting
00:29 – The Vision for the Podcast
00:59 – Starting with What You Have
01:18 – Introduction to Silli Puddi
04:25 – Creating a Personal Space for Authentic Conversations
07:20 – Embracing Progress Over Perfection
10:14 – Looking Ahead: Themes of Beauty and Self-Care

Let’s connect:

💌 Instagram: @marlehla
🌐 Website: www.martinethompson.com
📥 Email: sillipuddipodcast@gmail.com (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 💛