L Michelle Smith

The Culture Soup Podcast®

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The Culture Soup Podcast is where tech, culture and business collide. Each episode, L. Michelle Smith interviews foremost and emerging thought leaders in the space, with topics driven by hot conversations on social media.

Author

L Michelle Smith

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Business

Podcast website

theculturesoup.com

Latest episode

Jun 11, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 82: #Throwback Thursday Finding Value in the Backyard Barbecue with Bella Vasta 20.02.2020

We are throwing it back to Episode 30.  Seems like lightyears ago, but there’s still money on Facebook.  Have you found it yet?  Folks swear by the FB groups.  Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta.  She's been known to make a smooth 10K in less than two weeks with different techniques.  Also find out how the word NO is fuel for the real go-getters out...

Ep 81: Getting Schooled on On School Love with Joseph "Rev Run" and Justine Simmons 14.02.2020

Some guests don’t need an introduction, but they definitely deserve your attention. My conversationwith Rock N Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner , hip hop legend, adoring husband Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons and his lovely wife Justine Simmons is so awesome! We will talk about their new book #OldSchoolLove. It’s exactly what this world needs today. I know I am looking forwar...

EP 80: #ThrowbackThursday: The Real Life Lessons of Football with Jacoby Jones 13.02.2020

We're throwing it back to last summer when I spoke with former Baltimore Raven standout Jacoby Jones who is now pouring into the young men at Lane College, an HBCU in Jackson, Tennessee.  It's his alma mater, and its a great full-circle story.

Ep 79: #TCSPCoachingCorner on #LinkedInLIVE 11.02.2020

Today's topic is employee advocacy and how to make it work together with your personal brand. Many times the two clash, so we'll have some insights for the brands that are trying to leverage the concepts and the leaders who are trying to build their brands simultaneously.

Ep 78: Because Sometimes You Just Need to Call a Friend, with Matt Stevens 06.02.2020

Because there are times in life when you probably actually need therapy, but you simply call a friend to talk it out.  Whew!  This moment in time is one of them.  I have political pundit Matt Stevens on.  He's a YouTuber, but more importantly, he's my friend of more than 14 years.  He tries to help me untangle what on EARTH is happening in our country.   May the force be with you.

Ep 77: Your Story and the Keys to Your Purpose with Tiffany Hendra 30.01.2020

ARE YOU EMPOWERED SPIRITUALLY? Yes, I know that is a personal question, but being spiritually grounded is the key to success. It forces you to answer some key questions: what do you believe? It even reveals questions about your identity your value and ultimately your purpose. Well, I’m bringing on a fellow entrepreneur and coach to talk about her powerful story—- her journey from modest means to b...

Ep 76: The Transformative Power of the Right Question, with Valorie Burton 23.01.2020

Life Coaching for Successful Women author Valorie Burton talks about the transformative power of knowing the right questions to raise.

Ep 75: It's Time You Got The Memo, with Minda Harts 16.01.2020

I'm talking to the author of The Memo...and this summit was a long time coming.  You want to hear this conversation.  Minda Harts is on The Culture Soup Podcast.  You also have a chance to get a autographed copy of the book.  Listen to the end for details.

Ep 74: #TCSPCoachingCorner on #LinkedinLIVE with Jaylen Bledsoe (#3) 14.01.2020

Who wants to be a millionaire? Or how about just making #revenue fast by building your clientele quickly for your #smallbusiness? Who wants to avoid debt? Tune in tomorrow at 4 p.m. CT on#TCSPCoachingCorner on #LinkedInLIVE with Jaylen D. Bledsoe, Chairman of The Bledsoe Collective. He was able to make his first million at the young age of 15 years old. Needless to say, he is now a multimillionair...

Ep 67: Achieving Brand Authenticity in A New Mass Market with Candace Peterson 14.01.2020

Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-67-achieving-brand-authenticity-in-a- WOKE-WASHING.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting. You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for the brand new episode on Thursday.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for consumer brand marketing at one of the largest communications...

Ep 66: #ThrowbackThursday THANKSGIVING Edition with Dorinda Walker 14.01.2020

Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-66-throwbackthursday-thanksgiving-edi Today’s #ThrowbackThursday (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/) #Thanksgiving (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/) Edition is my Mama’s Pick. In lieu of an editor’s pick, it is one of my most important listener’s selections: my mother! We take it back to August when I ha...

Ep 65: Tech, Business & Church Culture, with Gaye Arbuckle 14.01.2020

Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-65-tech-business-church-culture-with- Social media is culture soup. Have you noticed that black church culture is extremely popular on the interwebs? If not, just pay attention during the Thanksgiving holidays. There is one meme that we just can’t shake. I talk to award-winning, national recording artist, worship arts minister and entrepreneur Gaye...

Ep 73: Looking Into Marketing's Crystal Ball with Ian Truscott 09.01.2020

We've been hearing a lot of predictions about so much in business, afterall, it's that time of year, and we have a whole new decade a head of us. What are some of the leaders in marketing saying are shifts we should lookout for moving forward? I looked into marketing's crystal ball with Ian Truscott of Rockstar CMO on today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast...and we kicked things off with a lo...

Ep 73: Looking into Marketing's Crystal Ball with Ian TruScott 09.01.2020

WHO’S READY FOR SOME MARKETING INSIGHTS AND TRENDS FROM ACROSS THE POND? Meet the editor of @rockstarcmo ( https://www.instagram.com/rockstarcmo/) @iantruscott ( https://www.instagram.com/iantruscott/) from Great Britain. He stays on the pulse of everything cutting edge in marketing by amplifying the voices of the rockstar execs around the globe. I’ve been extremely fortunate to be featured a few...

Ep 70: #ThrowbackThursday AUTHENTICALLY SHE PT2 with Trudy Bourgeois 03.01.2020

This week, as we roll into the holiday season and I take some time off, we look back at our Women's History Month series and the episode with my mentor-coach Trudy Bourgeois.  Buckle up and get ready for some real talk about how to do you the right way.

Ep 72: #ThrowbackThursday NEW YEARS Edition with Nick Nelson 02.01.2020

Happy New Year!  I'm pleased to reach back into the crates and bring you one of my faves...Mr. Nick Nelson, the Brandprenuer himself, takes us to church on personal branding.  Enjoy!

Ep 71: #ThrowbackThursday Holiday Edition with Audrey Dubois Harris 26.12.2019

This holiday edition celebrates music.  It's a #ThrowbackThursday, so we are taking it all the way back to the very first episode with The Queen of Soul's Favorite Soprano, Audrey Dubois Harris.

Ep 70: Of Confessions and Transparency with Toure 12.12.2019

SOMETHING HUGE happened while I was preparing for the #LinkedinLIVE ( https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/linkedinlive/) broadcast... and it is just perfect for our Culture Soup Moment as I bring back my friend author, political commentator and podcast host Toure! Are you ready? He’ll talk about how he is getting personal and reformatting @toureshow ( https://www.instagram.com/toureshow/) , his...

Ep 69: Of Confessions and Transparency with Toure 12.12.2019

SOMETHING HUGE happened while I was preparing for the #LinkedinLIVE ( https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/linkedinlive/) broadcast... and it is just perfect for our Culture Soup Moment as I bring back my friend author, political commentator and podcast host Toure! Are you ready? He’ll talk about how he is getting personal and reformatting @toureshow ( https://www.instagram.com/toureshow/) , his...

Ep 68: The Coaching Corner on #LinkedInLIVE #2 10.12.2019

This week's show we have Tristan Layfield talking transitions and change. He’s the career and resume guru. You don’t want to miss it! Set a meeting maker.

EP 67: The Coaching Corner on #LinkedInLIVE: TRANSITIONS with Tristan Layfield 10.12.2019

This week's showwe have Tristan Layfield talking transitions and change. He’s the career and resume guru. You don’t want to miss it! Set a meeting maker.  

EP 68: The Coaching Corner on #LinkedInLIVE: TRANSITIONS with Tristan Layfield 10.12.2019

This week's showwe have Tristan Layfield talking transitions and change. He’s the career and resume guru. You don’t want to miss it! Set a meeting maker.  

Ep 67: Achieving Brand Authenticity in A New Mass Market with Candace Peterson 05.12.2019

WOKE-WASHING.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting. You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for the brand new episode on Thursday.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for consumer brand marketing at one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world, FleishmanHillard.    She and her teams a...

#ThrowbackThursday THANKSGIVING Edition with Dorinda Walker 28.11.2019

Today’s #ThrowbackThursday ( https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/) #Thanksgiving ( https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/) Edition is my Mama’s Pick. In lieu of an editor’s pick, it is one of my most important listener’s selections: my mother! We take it back to August when I had marketing legend Dorinda Walker on the show. She is a fellow @LEAD360 ( https://www....

Ep 66: #ThrowbackThursday THANKSGIVING Edition with Dorinda Walker 28.11.2019

Today’s #ThrowbackThursday ( https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/) #Thanksgiving ( https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/) Edition is my Mama’s Pick. In lieu of an editor’s pick, it is one of my most important listener’s selections: my mother! We take it back to August when I had marketing legend Dorinda Walker on the show. She is a fellow @LEAD360 ( https://www....

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