Talking Locs
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Locitude is the platform for people with authentic locs; through our hair studio, products, events, content, education and podcast, we serve! Ade Balogun, Chief Loc Officer at Locitude hosts the Talking Locs podcast. In our current season, Chair Convos, Ade has conversations with Clients that are typically had at the salon chair.
Previous seasons include - Meet The Experts - conversations with experts that help set the tone, frame of mind and practices for proper hair care maintenance.
In January of 2021 the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast started out as a mini series of seven episodes where Ade discusses locs from an interesting, informative and dynamic perspective. In the second season, Ade interviews Everyday People with Locs. Episodes are produced by Xavage Media.
For enquiries and feedback, kindly reach us at on instagram @locitude, call +234 818 900 1122 or +1 240 733 9047 or email us at info@loc-itude.com.
Location:
United States
Description:
Locitude is the platform for people with authentic locs; through our hair studio, products, events, content, education and podcast, we serve! Ade Balogun, Chief Loc Officer at Locitude hosts the Talking Locs podcast. In our current season, Chair Convos, Ade has conversations with Clients that are typically had at the salon chair. Previous seasons include - Meet The Experts - conversations with experts that help set the tone, frame of mind and practices for proper hair care maintenance. In January of 2021 the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast started out as a mini series of seven episodes where Ade discusses locs from an interesting, informative and dynamic perspective. In the second season, Ade interviews Everyday People with Locs. Episodes are produced by Xavage Media. For enquiries and feedback, kindly reach us at on instagram @locitude, call +234 818 900 1122 or +1 240 733 9047 or email us at info@loc-itude.com.
Language:
English
Episodes
Chair Convos with Nia Davis
4/28/2024
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.
Enjoy!
Duration:00:53:23
Chair Convos with Cedric Ekoue
4/23/2024
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; fatherhood and interesting perspective on relationships.
Enjoy!
Duration:01:13:27
Chair Convos with Kayla Williamson
3/30/2024
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, speed dating in 2024, not being black enough and much more.
Duration:01:02:20
Chair Convos with Lauren Parker
3/23/2024
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, race, the importance of socializing and social media brain washing.
Duration:01:13:12
Chair Convos with Innocent Ekejiuba
3/13/2024
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 Management, student in the US and more.
Duration:01:13:12
Chair Convos with Dee (Pidgin English)
12/21/2023
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 in Nigerian Pidgin English.
Duration:01:23:49
Chair Convos with Shaneta White
11/5/2023
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 and an expecting mom on race, work, migrating and what’s it’s like to be expecting.
Duration:01:08:21
Chair Convos with Zandria Robinson
10/16/2023
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 Locitude converse about life, death, ancestors, faith, religion, the supernatural and agree that the world needs more knowledge on first world traditions and religions. This was another glimpse into the type of interesting conversations that come up when you find yourself in the Locitude chair.
Duration:01:00:26
Chair Convos with Abiemwense Emokpae
10/2/2023
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 skater, instrumentalist, vocalist, rapper and a well rounded human about AI, dating, skating, music and more,
Duration:01:05:37
Dear Tiwa - Long Loc Problems
11/27/2022
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.
Duration:00:06:21
Dear Summer - Seven Reasons to Colour Your Locs
11/20/2022
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 locs
Enjoy!
The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.
Duration:00:06:42
Dear Herb - The Loc Process
11/13/2022
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.
Duration:00:06:13
Dear Danika - How to Get Rid of Lint in Locs
11/7/2022
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, locs
Enjoy!
The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.
Duration:00:07:27
Dear Ronke - How to find the right Loctician
10/23/2022
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.
Duration:00:09:25
Dear E - Seven Reasons to Loc your Hair!
10/15/2022
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.
Duration:00:08:29
Dear Erica - Caring for Dry & Flaky scalp
10/8/2022
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 scalps
Enjoy!
The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.
Duration:00:06:36
Dear Erick - Caring for your locs
10/1/2022
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.
Duration:00:09:05
Talking Locs with Amelia Cole
4/26/2022
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 perhaps they do.
This Episode is produced by "ETheMasterMind".
For feedback, enquires or participation you can reach us on instagram @locitude, email: info@loc-itude.com or by phone. +234 818 900 1122 or +1 240 733 9047.
Duration:00:58:26
Pondering Loc Whys
3/2/2022
- 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-itude.com, +1 240 733 9047 or +234 818 900 1122
Duration:00:17:53
Meet the Expert Dermatologist
2/21/2022
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 dermatology with regards to hair care and helps us determine when it is necessary to seek medical care with regards to hair and scalp issues.
She can be reached via her website - www.skinandall.com and on social media @skinandall. Her book Medi Thrive is also now available on Amazon.
Many thanks to our producer "ETheMasterMind. I remain your host, Ade Balogun.
For feedback, enquires or participation you can reach on instagram @locitude, email: info@loc-itude.com or by phone. +234 818 900 1122 or +1 240 733 9047.
Duration:00:56:34