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: @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: [email protected]
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