http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruthUnfiltered dialogue on life, music, food, social media and more! Let's get uncomfortable!enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 19:00:00 GMTWed, 19 Oct 2016 14:30:08 GMTPop CultureBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/f990ddb9-2db1-428a-906b-56de52d0eb3c_okra_soup_show.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruthUnfiltered dialogue on life, music, food, social media and more! Let's get uncomfortable!feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.compop culture,geechie gurl,okra soup truth,blog,smoochesnredrice,lowcountry,atlanta,charleston,okrasouptruth,best new blogGeechie GurlnoUnfiltered dialogue on life, music, food, social media and more! Let's get uncomfortable!episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/19/i-aint-sorryPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/19/i-aint-sorry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/19/i-aint-sorryWed, 19 Oct 2016 14:30:08 GMTI Ain't Sorry.After a recent blog post responding to a particular event to be held in Charleston, I got a lot of feedback. Some constructive and some attempting to use me as their target practice. Chile, boo. Okra Soup Truth is my voice and I don't apologize for a thing I said. 00:15:00Geechie Gurlnookra soup truth,charleston,lowcountry,atlanta,blogI said what I said and I'm entitled to it.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/14/friday-with-friends-challengePop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/14/friday-with-friends-challenge/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/14/friday-with-friends-challengeFri, 14 Oct 2016 14:00:00 GMTFriday with Friends ChallengeWe lost our favorite Dawg, Tommy Ford and it reminds you of how authentic and meaningful our quality time used to be with our friends. What do you plan to do differently this weekend? What will your face time look like over the next 48 hours? I'll share my plans for my friendships and my business relationships. 00:13:00Geechie Gurlnogeechie gurl,lowcountry,atlanta,tommy ford,friendsWhen's the last time you spent the REAL face time with your friends?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/12/hbcu-hootie-hooPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/12/hbcu-hootie-hoo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/12/hbcu-hootie-hooWed, 12 Oct 2016 14:00:00 GMTHBCU Hootie HooIt's Homecoming season and I'm ready to get together with my 2nd family to celebrate Melanin Magnificence! I'm so glad I got that HBCU experience and I'm sure any other person can relate! How do you feel about students at PWI's having to endure racist treatment from classmates? What would be your strategy for increasing enrollment at HBCU's? Also, updates on who's playing who for Homecoming games! Whose your picks? What events are going on on your campus for that week? 00:13:00Geechie Gurlnogeechie gurl,hbcu,#ilovemyHBCU,OKRA SOUP TRUTH,BLOGIt's Officially #iLoveMyHBCU month on the Okra Soup Truth Show!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/07/funky-fresh-fridayPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/07/funky-fresh-friday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/07/funky-fresh-fridayFri, 07 Oct 2016 14:00:00 GMTFunky Fresh FridayKeep it funky with some good music, chil with my special gues Young Mommy as she helps you with emotional and mental health like only the fly people know how to and let's get this countdown started with HBCU Homecoming Do's and Don't Ya Do It's!  00:29:00Geechie GurlnoOctober's First Friday and it's HBCU Homecoming Season!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/05/hurricane-matthew-updatePop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/05/hurricane-matthew-update/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/05/hurricane-matthew-updateWed, 05 Oct 2016 14:25:22 GMTHurricane Matthew UpdateToday's original show has been postponed until next week for HBCU updates. Here's what I know so far for the evacuation process going on in the Lowcountry. Be safe and check on each other. Do what you can for one another.  00:11:00Geechie Gurlnogeechie gurl,hurricane matthew,charleston,south carolina,north carolinaLowcountry Evacuationshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/03/new-music-mondayPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/03/new-music-monday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/10/03/new-music-mondayMon, 03 Oct 2016 14:00:00 GMTNew Music MondayHappy October! On Friday, we wrapped up September with a little something new called Okra Soup Truth Music where I give new artists a chance to promote their new music and you give your feedback to vote for which one to play on #NewMusicMonday to start the new month right! We played #iCanDream and #iNtermission from the new EP #iHopeCampaign by Phillip Bush. You voted and here's the song you chose! Download his whole collection on  Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Phillip_Bush_The_iHope_Campaign?id=Bnltz76w3hxswxwe73ruy3azqsm&hl=en or Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/iHope-Campaign-Phillip-Bush/dp/B01IGCDY5G Twitter & Instagram : @RudeAwakenin  00:25:00Geechie Gurlnomusic,okrasouptruth,geechie gurl,iHopeCampaign,iHope CampaignYou voted on the #iHopeCampaign and here's the song you chose!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/30/okra-soup-truth-music-the-ihope-campaignPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/30/okra-soup-truth-music-the-ihope-campaign/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/30/okra-soup-truth-music-the-ihope-campaignFri, 30 Sep 2016 22:00:00 GMTOkra Soup Truth Music: The iHope CampaignAt the end of each month, we're showcasing new music! Introducing Philip Bush and the iHope Campaign which will be featured on Monday for New Music Monday! Music with meaning is always welcomed and celebrated on the Okra Soup Truth show. Hear 2 songs newly released EP and the story behing the songs. Call in to vote for which one I should play on Monday and to give him constructive feedback!  00:30:00Geechie Gurlnoihope,okra soup truth,geechie gurl,music,new musicPhillip Bush, the artist behind the musichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/30/freedom-fridayPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/30/freedom-friday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/30/freedom-fridayFri, 30 Sep 2016 15:00:00 GMTFreedom FridayI thought long and hard about it, but it was necessary. Only things that are worth fighting for are the things that help you grow. I can't believe I'm doing this. 00:07:00Geechie Gurlnookra soup truth,geechie gurl,columbus day,i'm judging you,#pettypartyatlI have some good news and some bad newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/26/memory-lane-monday-divas-side-eyesPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/26/memory-lane-monday-divas-side-eyes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/26/memory-lane-monday-divas-side-eyesMon, 26 Sep 2016 14:00:00 GMTMemory Lane Monday Divas & Side EyesThere's power in words! Listen as we predict success for Dream Sparkle Shine Conference with Shakeima Chatman and New York Times Bestseller status with Luvvie Ajayi! What a great way to begin the final week of September! 01:44:00Geechie Gurlnookra soup truth,geechie gurl,charleston,new york times,New York Times Best Selling AuthorRemember when we predicted success with DIVAS in Training and I'm Judging You?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/23/giving-you-some-sugaPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/23/giving-you-some-suga/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/23/giving-you-some-sugaFri, 23 Sep 2016 14:00:00 GMTGiving you some suga'!Providing a half hour of virtual hugs, good thoughts, news, and joy through these airwaves. I need it so why not share? Also sending so much love to my Charlotte family! 00:31:00Geechie Gurlnookra soup truth,geechie gurl,love,joy,peaceWhen the outside is all chaos, the inside must provide your peace!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/21/its-too-muchPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/21/its-too-much/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/21/its-too-muchWed, 21 Sep 2016 14:00:00 GMTIt's Too MuchToo many thoughts at one time and not one of them is a solution. Why? Because they aren't working. What else is there for people who look like me to do? 00:30:00Geechie Gurlnookra soup truth,geechie gurl,stop shooting usIt was a book, cd's, cigarettes, a toy...http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/19/move-somethin-mondayPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/19/move-somethin-monday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/19/move-somethin-mondayMon, 19 Sep 2016 14:04:41 GMTMove Somethin MondayGreat new website and great new perspective on some things I experienced this weekend! Who has time for some Petty? Get ready 00:13:00Geechie Gurlnookra soup truth,Geechie gurl,blogI just shook up my OWN world!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/16/fccla-fridayPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/16/fccla-friday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/16/fccla-fridayFri, 16 Sep 2016 14:00:00 GMTFCCLA Friday!Live from Covington Ga with some phenomenal student leaders! 00:07:00Geechie GurlnoYall better recognize the leadership in our youth!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/14/hootie-hoo-hump-day-updates-sept-14Pop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/14/hootie-hoo-hump-day-updates-sept-14/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/14/hootie-hoo-hump-day-updates-sept-14Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:00:00 GMTHootie Hoo Hump Day Updates Sept 14The way the "innaner" came together for Luvvie Ajayi's launch for her new book "I'm Judging You" was AMAZING! Hear one of my fave passages. Also, Tastebud Tuesday was LIT...with Hennessy! Hear about Cynfull Sweets and The Charleston Crunch Co!00:27:00Geechie GurlnoGurl Power! The Luvv is real!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/12/mindset-monday--one-musicfest-recapPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/12/mindset-monday--one-musicfest-recap/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/12/mindset-monday--one-musicfest-recapMon, 12 Sep 2016 14:00:00 GMTMindset Monday - One MusicFest RecapI am still on Cloud 9 from this weekend's One Musicfest in Atlanta!! EPIC! I do have some Okra Soup Truth on some things for A$AP Ferg and Busta Rhymes. I wouldn't be me if I didn't say it. Cee Lo is the president of all things strangely beautiful and I am here for it. The Dungeon Family concept needs to bottled and administered as a blow dart. I'll tell you why. 00:30:00Geechie Gurlnogeechie gurl,one musicfest,DUNGEON FAMILY,atlanta,asap fergHear some of the things I noticed at the livest music festival to date!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/09/southern-fried-fridayPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/09/southern-fried-friday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/09/southern-fried-fridayFri, 09 Sep 2016 14:00:00 GMTSouthern Fried Friday The way this show started out is HILARIOUS!! Hang in there and listen all the way to the end! It turned out GREAT! FLOTUS! No explanation needed! What part of the Lowcountry is she connected to? What's up with the Hootie Hoo Drive By? Kita from ItsreallyKita.com joins me to talk about our running loose in the streets to celebrate excellent customer service. My Goodie Mob showed up for me this week with my Undercover Chef campaign to rebuild culinary programs at select schools. Who's ready for One Musicfest? I know someone who is! Ric Flo with the Sick Flow! Tune in while I find out how he plans to move the crowd as a guest host with the Ed Lover Morning Show at the South's most anticipated music festival at  Lakewood Ampitheater in Atlanta this Saturday.  00:54:00Geechie Gurlnogeechie gurl,flotus,omf2016,one musicfest,smoochesnredriceThe way this show started out is HILARIOUS!! Hang in there and listen all the way to the end! It turned out GREAT! FLOTUS! No explanation needed! What parthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/07/hootie-hoo-hump-day-updates-sept-7Pop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/07/hootie-hoo-hump-day-updates-sept-7/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/07/hootie-hoo-hump-day-updates-sept-7Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:00:00 GMTHootie Hoo Hump Day Updates Sept 7This weekend is jam packed with one of the biggest music festivals in the Southeast! One Music Fest is days away! Do you have your ticket to see the Dungeon Family, Erykah Badu, Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, Andra Day and MANY MORE?  What's the word on my Tastebud Tuesday adventure? I visited a local eaterie and have some things I need to get off my chest. School should be on and poppin for everyone by now. Do you know who is teaching your child? Some foolishness came across my newsfeed that needs some dialogue. Also, who is our special guest this week? Hmmm 00:31:00Geechie Gurlnogeechie gurl,okrasouptruthshow,okrasouptruth,lowcountry,radioGet informed on music, food, and foolishnesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/05/labor-of-love-1Pop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/05/labor-of-love-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/05/labor-of-love-1Mon, 05 Sep 2016 14:13:32 GMTLabor of LoveEnjoying the day that was set aside for all the hardworkers who make the world go round. Are you doing what you love? What is your dream profession? What would you do for free if you had the opportunity to do it? What is the oddest job you had and why did you do it? 00:26:00Geechie Gurlnogeechie gurl,okra soup truth,labor day,blog,best new blogHappy Labor Day! What job would you be doing if you knew you wouldn't fail?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/02/feel-good-fridayPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/02/feel-good-friday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/09/02/feel-good-fridayFri, 02 Sep 2016 14:31:15 GMTFeel Good Friday!!Yall are in my test kitchen while I cook up some stuff and listen to some good music! Ain no formalities and it's a 3 day weekend..it's FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! 00:31:00Geechie Gurlnookra soup truth,geechie gurl,lowcountry,foodie,cookingWelcome September and Farewell to Summer!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/08/31/hootie-hoo-hump-day-updates-divas-sideeyesPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/08/31/hootie-hoo-hump-day-updates-divas-sideeyes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/08/31/hootie-hoo-hump-day-updates-divas-sideeyesWed, 31 Aug 2016 14:00:00 GMTHootie Hoo Hump Day Updates Divas & SideeyesIn the Lowcountry, "Hootie Hoo" is a signal to come check something out and Hump Days are perfect days for Hootie Hoo's! Get ready for the weekend and get the "goings on" about upcoming events around your part of town.  Dream, Sparkle and Shine founder, Shakeima Chatman of Chatman Realty will be on the mic letting you know where you need to be on October 8th!  wonder if I can get her to do her #SoGoneChallenge on the air..hmmm Get on board with September's book tour locations for "I'm Judging You: The Do Better Manual" by Luvvie Ajayi! Don't forget to show some love for some local businesses who are going above and beyond to provide you with stellar service! 01:44:00Geechie Gurlnookrasouptruth,smoochesnredrice,geechie gurl,blog,bestnewblogUpcoming events that are buzzing! What's going on this weekend? Hootie Hoos for customer service! Luvvie Ajayi joins us to discuss her I'm Judging You book!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/08/29/okra-soup-truth-with-geechie-gurl-petty-mondayPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/08/29/okra-soup-truth-with-geechie-gurl-petty-monday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/08/29/okra-soup-truth-with-geechie-gurl-petty-mondayMon, 29 Aug 2016 14:00:00 GMTOkra Soup Truth with Geechie Gurl: Petty MondayWhat happened over the weekend? Why is Young Joc flexin' with my haircut from 2007? Who wore it best tho? What coworkers bring the stinkest lunches to heat up in the break room? Let's set up some Petty Commandments! Call in and let us know who we need to call to the Petty Principal's office! 00:31:00Geechie Gurlnopetty monday,geechie gurl,geechee,gullah,pettyI better win this poll! Who wore it best? Me in 2007 or Young Joc in 2016?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/08/26/okra-soup-truth-with-geechie-gurl-feel-good-fridayPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/08/26/okra-soup-truth-with-geechie-gurl-feel-good-friday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/okrasouptruth/2016/08/26/okra-soup-truth-with-geechie-gurl-feel-good-fridayFri, 26 Aug 2016 18:30:00 GMTOkra Soup Truth with Geechie Gurl: Feel Good FridayThe inaugural broadcast of Okra Soup Truth with Geechie Gurl starts now. We get candid, transparent, and just good old fashioned, "Senior Citizen" type tough love with plenty of laughs. Let's see if this ends up being the first of many broadcasts. Gotta start somewhere right? 00:31:00Geechie Gurlnookra soup truth,geechie gurl,pop culture,charleston,atlantaUncomfortable truths and love ambushes! My very first broadcast talking about these bags under my eyes and some HBCU love because it IS that time of year!