Talking Locs
Locitude is a platform for people with authentic locs, offering a hair studio, products, events, content, education, and a podcast. Ade Balogun, Chief Loc Officer at Locitude, hosts the Talking Locs podcast. The current season, Chair Convos, features conversations with clients that typically occur at the salon chair. Previous seasons include Meet The Experts, focusing on hair care maintenance, and interviews with everyday people who have locs. The podcast started as a mini-series in January 2021 and is produced by Xavage Media.
Episodes
E.50 Chair Convos with E The Mastermind
Recorded May, 2024Everyone can agree that the best conversations happen in the barbers shop. Over the past 9 years life changing, meaningful and inspiring conversations have occurred on the styling chairs at the Locitude Studio both in Lagos Nigeria and in the US which have inspired this podcast format - Chair Convos.In today’s episode, E The Mastermind, an audio Engineer and the producer of the T
E.49 Chair Convos with Promithious Denmark - Lawal
Everyone can agree that the best conversations happen in the barbers shop. Over the past 9 years life changing, meaningful and inspiring conversations have occurred on the styling chairs at the Locitude Studio both in Lagos Nigeria and in the US which have inspired this podcast format - Chair Convos.In today’s episode, Promithious shares her experience with having microlocs, marriage amidst cultur
E.48 Chair Convos with Elizabeth Ughoro
Everyone can agree that the best conversations happen in the barbers shop. Over the past 8 years life changing, meaningful and inspiring conversations have occurred on the styling chairs at the Locitude Studio both in Lagos Nigeria and in the US which have inspired this podcast format - Chair Convos.In today’s episode Elizabeth shares her experience being an adult immigrant student in America, acc
E.47 Chair Convos with Aaliyah Koledoye
Everyone can agree that the best conversations happen in the barbers shop. Over the past 8 years life changing, meaningful and inspiring conversations have occurred on the styling chairs at the Locitude Studio both in Lagos Nigeria and in the US which have inspired this podcast format - Chair Convos.In today’s episode Aaliyah shares her experience on coming to America, settling into a new city and
E.46 Chair Convos with Nia Davis
Everyone can agree that the best conversations happen in the barbers shop. Over the past 8 years life changing, meaningful and inspiring conversations have occurred on the styling chairs at the Locitude Studio both in Lagos Nigeria and in the US which have inspired this podcast format - Chair Convos.In today’s episode Nia share her experience on motherhood, relationships and entrepreneurship. Enjo
E.45 Chair Convos with Cedric Ekoue
Everyone can agree that the best conversations happen in the barbers shop. Over the past 8 years life changing, meaningful and inspiring conversations have occurred on the styling chairs at the Locitude Studio both in Lagos Nigeria and in the US which have inspired this podcast format - Chair Convos.In today’s episode Cedric shares his experiences on being African, Togolese and American; fatherhoo
E.44 Chair Convos with Kayla Williamson
Everyone can agree that the best conversations happen in the barbers shop. Over the past 8 years life changing, meaningful and inspiring conversations have occurred on the styling chairs at the Locitude Studio both in Lagos Nigeria and in the US which have inspired this podcast format - Chair Convos.In today’s episode Kayla Williamson share her experiences with faith, Christian support groups, spe
E.43 Chair Convos with Lauren Parker
Everyone can agree that the best conversations happen in the barbers shop. Over the past 8 years life changing, meaningful and inspiring conversations have occurred on the styling chairs at the Locitude Studio both in Lagos Nigeria and in the US which have inspired this podcast format - Chair Convos.In today’s episode Lauren Parker shares some insights on gerontology, pregnancy, setting trends, ra
E.42 Chair Convos with Innocent Ekejiuba
Everyone can agree that the best conversations happen in the barbers shop. Over the past 8 years life changing, meaningful and inspiring conversations have occurred on the styling chairs at the Locitude Studio both in Lagos Nigeria and in the US which have inspired this podcast format - Chair Convos.In today’s episode Innocent shares life experiences, traveling Africa with Invisible Borders, Art M
E.41 Chair Convos with Dee (Pidgin English)
Everyone can agree that the best conversations happen in the barbers shop. Over the past 8 years life changing, meaningful and inspiring conversations have occurred on the styling chairs at the Locitude Studio both in Lagos Nigeria and in the US which have inspired this podcast format - Chair Convos.In today’s episode Dee shares her experience as an immigrant in America. The conversation is mostly
E.40 Chair Convos with Shaneta White
Everyone can agree that the best conversations happen in the barbers shop. Over the past 8 years life changing, meaningful and inspiring conversations have occurred on the styling chairs at the Locitude Studio both in Lagos Nigeria and in the US with have inspired this podcast format - Chair Convos.In today’s episode, Ade Balogun of Locitude chats with Shaneta White, a Jamaican migrant in America
E.39 Chair Convos with Zandria Robinson
Everyone can agree that the best conversations happen in the barbers shop. Over the past 8 years life changing, meaningful and inspiring conversations have occurred on the styling chairs at the Locitude Studio both in Lagos Nigeria and in the US with have inspired this podcast format - Chair Convos.In today’s episode Professor Zandria Robinson of the Georgetown University and Ade Balogun of Locitu
E.38 Chair Convos with Abiemwense Emokpae
Everyone can agree that the best conversations happen in the barbers shop. Over the past 8 years life changing, meaningful and inspiring conversations have occurred on the styling chairs at the Locitude Studio both in Lagos Nigeria and in the US with have inspired this podcast format - Chair Convos. In today’s episode, Ade Balogun of Locitude chats with Abirmwense Emokpae, a Data Annotator, avid s
Dear Tiwa - Long Loc Problems
In this season of the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast, Ade Balogun of Locitude reads out letters to her clients turn friends addressing frequently asked loc related questions.The episode is a letter to Tiwa on long loc problems.Enjoy!The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.
Dear Summer - Seven Reasons to Colour Your Locs
In this season of the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast, Ade Balogun of Locitude reads out letters to her clients turn friends addressing frequently asked loc related questions.The episode is a letter to Summer on seven reasons to colour your locsEnjoy!The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.
Dear Herb - The Loc Process
In this new season of the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast, Ade Balogun of Locitude reads out letters to her clients turn friends addressing frequently asked loc related questions.The episode is a letter Herb on The Loc Process.Enjoy!The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.
Dear Danika - How to Get Rid of Lint in Locs
In this new season of the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast, Ade Balogun of Locitude reads out letters to her clients turn friends addressing frequently asked loc related questions.The episode is a letter to Danika on how to get rid of lint from, locsEnjoy!The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.
Dear Ronke - How to find the right Loctician
In this new season of the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast, Ade Balogun of Locitude reads out letters to her clients turn friends addressing frequently asked loc related questions.The episode is a letter to Ronke on how to find a Loctician.Enjoy!The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.
Dear E - Seven Reasons to Loc your Hair!
In this new season of the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast, Ade Balogun of Locitude reads out letters to her clients turn friends addressing frequently asked loc related questions.The episode is a letter to E on seven reasons to loc his hair.Enjoy!The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.
Dear Erica - Caring for Dry & Flaky scalp
In this new season of the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast, Ade Balogun of Locitude reads out letters to her clients turn friends addressing frequently asked loc related questions.The episode is a letter to Erica on caring for dry and flaky scalpsEnjoy!The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.
Dear Erick - Caring for your locs
In this new season of the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast, Ade Balogun of Locitude reads out letters to her clients turn friends addressing frequently asked loc related questions.The episode is a letter to Erick on caring for his locs.Enjoy!The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.
Meet the Expert Dermatologist
In this episode of the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast, we are joined by Dr. Shakirat Gold - Olufadi, a physician, dermatologist and genitourinary medicine specialist practicing at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Shakirat is also a writer, published author (Medi Thrive) and health advocate on social media.The doctor gives us an in-depth medical overview of the role of dermatol
Meet the Expert Locticians
In this episode of the Talking Locs with Locitude podscast, we are joined by Chiaka Michael - Ogbonna, a natural hair practitioner, a loctician and loc critic who runs a personalized loc salon for women in Lagos. Today, Chiaka and Ade Balogun of Locitude have a peer to peer conversation as loc experts.The conversation is broad, long and covers a wide spectrum of loc'ing methods, maintenance and po
Meet The Expert Product Manufacturer
In this episode of the Talking Locs with Locitude podscast, we are joined by Natural Nigerian, a chemist and product formulator who specialises in hair and skin care products. Today we will debunk natural hair care product myths and terminologies used mainly as marketing buzz words. Is there any such thing as a miracle product? Do products actually grow your hair? These are the questions and more
Meet The Expert Psychotherapist
In this episode of the Talking Locs with Locitude podscast, we are joined by Amanda Iheme, a psychotherapist and Architecture Photographer as we make a connection between mental health, human behaviour and hair. We try to explore the innate negativity that often times is associated with natural hair and locs.Amanda Iheme can be reached via instagram: @amandaiheme and her practice can be found on i
Meet the Expert in Nutrition
In this second episode of Season three of the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast, we are joined by Damilola Bode - Ogundipe, Founder and CEO of The Fit Mum Hub, a fitness communicator who is certified in Nutrition. She is committed to raising fit and healthy families one mum at a time. Damilola helps us see the benefits of fitness and nutrition in everything in our make up as humans including our
Meet the Expert - Trichologist
After a well deserved break from Season two, we excited at our come back with the "Meet the Expert" series on the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast. In this first episode of Season three, we are joined by Atilola Zino, Founder and CEO of African Naturalistas, a certified Trichologist and advanced cosmetic scientist. She educates us on the basics of Trichology and drops jewels on hair care and how
Meet The Experts Intro
In this bonus episode of the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast, Xavage Media and host, Ade Balogun recap Season 2 - Everyday People with Locs and introduce Season 3 - Meet the Experts, a limited series where we get to interview a Trichologist, Psychologist, Product Manufacturer, Fitness Communicator who is certified in Nutrition, Loctician and a Dematologist.To reach us for feedback and enquires
Locs and Jamaica
In this season finale episode of our Everyday People with Locs series on the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast; we are joined by Trudy Greenland, a natural hair and loc stylist based in Kingston and Portmore, Jamaica. She is part owner of the Jus Natural hair salon, exercise enthusiast, mother of two, loc head for 20 years and of course a Jamaican.There's no better way to end this series than to
Brothers with Locs
In this episode of our Everyday People with Locs series on the Talking locs with Locitude podcast; we are joined by four brothers across two generations who have all had locs at some point in their lives. The Issac brothers are Eritrean Americans, though from the same womb, they are diverse and bring to light their loc'd experience from a cultural, religious, millennial and generation Z point of v
Locs and Feminism
In this episode of our Everyday People with Locs series on the Talking locs with Locitude podcast; we explore locs and feminism with Nelly. Nelly and I try to breakdown the nuances of the feminist movement in Nigeria within the context of being a woman with locs. Nelly is a Broadcast Journalist and fact checker. She is a woman of valor who I respect so much and our conversation is very insightful.
Locs and Travel
In this episode of our Everyday People with Locs series on the Talking locs with Locitude podcast; we explore locs and travel with Ngumo Charles. Ngumo is of Kenyan decent and has spent about the last decade and a half of his life exploring parts of the world as a man with locs. He is also a professional mountain climber, good friend and motivator of Locitude.Happy listening as he takes us on his
Locs and Fitness
In this educative episode of our Everyday People with Locs series on the Talking locs with Locitude podcast; we explore locs and fitness with Dolly Phillips. Dolly is a power house of a woman; she is the founder of Alpha Fitness Studios, a certified personal trainer, fitness coach, nutritionist, professional latin, ballroom and modern dancer, karate instructor and stage performer. Her story is ube
Locs and Love
In this episode of our Everyday People with Locs series on the Talking locs with Locitude podcast; joining us are a loc'd couple who recently tied the knot to happily ever after Mr. & Mrs. Adediji. Isabella is a Media Entrepreneur and Educationist while Michael is a Creative lead and Director at a Marketing communication agency; he is also a singer and song writer at heart. They both take us on th
Locs and The LGBTQ Community
In this episode of our Everyday People with Locs series on the Talking locs with Locitude podcast; we explore locs and the LGBTQ community. While one person can't speak for all, we make a connection through our guest - Pamela Adie, a Nigerian LGBTQ rights activist, public speaker, screenwriter and filmmaker. She is also the Executive Director of an non governmental organisation called the Equality
Locs and Kids
In this episode of our Everyday People with Locs series on the Talking locs with Locitude podcast; we have two amazing guests Precious Ajoonu who has a personal ambition to inspire critical thinking that leads to positive outcomes for individuals and societies. She is the founder of The Thinking School and currently Head, Youth Engagement and Learning at Jobberman. Also joining us is Aaliyah, Pre
Locs and Islam
In this episode of our Everyday People with Locs series on the Talking locs with Locitude podcast, Sola Bello, an Architect, the lead designer at Space Myrus, a furniture fabrication company and a devout Muslim woman sheds some light on locs in relation to Islam.This episode is hosted by Ade Balogun and produced by Xavage Media.For feedback and enquires please contact us at info@loc-itude.com, +23
Locs and Aging
In this episode of our Everyday People with Locs series on the Talking locs with Locitude podcast, Mrs. Tola Gbogboade, a 54 year old mother of 2, professional accountant and minister of the Christian faith shares her loc'd hair experience as an older woman living with locs in Nigeria,This episode is hosted by Ade Balogun and produced by Xavage Media.For feedback and enquires please contact us at
Locs and Health
On our second episode of our Everyday People with Locs series on the Talking locs with Locitude podcast, Dr. Toyin Oshinowo, a phenomenal woman making waves in the technology industry shares her loc'd hair experience while managing the sickle cell condition.This episode is hosted by Ade Balogun and produced by Xavage Media.For feedback and enquires please contact us at info@loc-itude.com, +234.818
Locs and the Corporate World
On our first episode of our new series, Everyday People with Locs on the Talking locs with Locitude podcast, Chinedum Ucheoma, a successful sales and account management expert in the software and technology industry shares his experience on navigating the corporate world as a man with Locs.This episode is hosted by Ade Balogun and produced by Xavage Media.
Team Locitude at Six
In this bonus episode of the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast, you get to meet the Locitude team a bit more intimately as we turn six years old.#TeamLocitude 2021Rojjah AjayiBlessing ChukwuMarian IgbaHappiness EnoMercy IbrahimBoluwatife Adegoke &Ade BalogunIt has been a interesting journey so far and we look forward to many more fruitful years ahead.This episode is hosted by Ade Balogun and prod
Sister Locs Vs. Traditional Locs
This episode is dedicated to Helni Hamman, a beloved customer of Locitude who passed on the 31st of Dec 2020. May her soul continue to rest as our thoughts remain with her family and loved ones.In this final episode of the mini series of the Talking locs podcast by Ade Balogun of Locitude, she discusses sister locs vs. traditional locs.
7 Tips for Loc Length Retention
In this sixth episode of our seven part mini-series, Ade Balogun of Locitude discusses 7 Tips for Loc Length Retention. Enjoy!
Loc'ing Methods
In this fifth episode of our seven part mini-series, Ade Balogun of Locitude discusses methods of loc'ing hair. Enjoy!
Loc Maintenance and Products Part 2
In this two part episode of the Talking locs mini-series, Ade Balogun of Locitude discusses loc maintenance and products.
Loc Maintenance and Products Part 1
In this two part episode of the Talking locs mini-series, Ade Balogun of Locitude discusses loc maintenance and products.
7 To Knows Before You Loc Your Hair
In this second of seven episodes of the Talking locs mini-series, Ade Balogun of Locitude discusses 7 things you should know before loc'ing your natural hair.
It Is Not A Journey!
In this first episode of Talking Locs, Ade Balogun of Locitude speaks on her view on natural loc'd hair not being a "journey".
Talking Locs with Amelia Cole
On this episode, Amelia Cole (@coffeewithAmelia), a loc head of five years and mom of two ponders on the societal perceptions and stereotypes of locs with Ade Balogun of @Locitude.They discuss almost everything, from a father who beat up his son while cutting his locs off to gluing "baby hairs" to one's forehead. Through their thoughtful conversation they attempt to solve loc head problems and per
Pondering Loc Whys
- Why do we approach the world with caution when it comes to our hair?- Why is our hair tainted with some negativity?- Why do we still need to tame our hair to fit in?In the episode, Ade Balogun of @Locitude ponders on the why's setting the stage for possible answers in upcoming episodes.This episode is produced by @ETheMastermind.For enquiries, comments and feedback; kindly reach us at info@loc-i
