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Recorded May, 2024

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, E The Mastermind, an audio Engineer and the producer of the Talking Locs with Locitude podcast and aspiring (we are trying to convince him) loc head shares his experiences with music, code switching as a Nigerian American, entrepreneurship, and a life-changing health condition

You may also want to check out Ade Balogun featuring on the Intro of the record - Chop Chop by The Mastermind Music.

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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 cultural differences, African time, being a teacher, the impact of tech on educating the young, young gender transistions, ADHD and true crime podcasts.

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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, accents, and differences between the value and style of education between Nigeria and America.

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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 her work in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion..

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.

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

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The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.

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.

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The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.

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

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The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.

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.

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The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.

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.

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The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.

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

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The Episode is produced by E the Mastermind.

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.

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.

- 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

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.

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 pop culture.

Chiaka can be reached via instagram - @chiaka.the.locgician

Many thanks to our producer @XavageMedia and @ETheMasterMind for this season's beat. 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.

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 we seek to explore and answer on today's episode.

Natural Nigerian can be reached via instagram: @naturalnigerian and on their website naturalnigerian.com.

Many thanks to our producer @XavageMedia and @ETheMasterMind for this season's beat. 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.

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 instagram @n.d.i.d.i

Many thanks to our producer @XavageMedia and @ETheMasterMind for this season's beat. 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.

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 hair.

Damilola Bode - Ogundipe /The Fit Mum Hub can be reach via instagram: @thefitmumhub or at thefitmumhub.com.ng

Many thanks to our producer @XavageMedia and @ETheMasterMind for this season's beat. 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

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 to know when you need a Trichologist.

Atilola Zino /African Naturalistas can be reach via instagram: @africanaturalistas | @thegoodhairtribe | @hattylolla or by email info@africanaturalistas.com other useful links can be found at africanalistas.com/links

Many thanks to our producer @XavageMedia for sticking with the Talking Locs with Locitude podscast and @ETheMasterMind for this season's beat. 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

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 please email info@locitude.com or call +1 240 733 9047 or +234 818 900 1122.

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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 2021

• Rojjah Ajayi

• Blessing Chukwu

• Marian Igba

• Happiness Eno

• Mercy Ibrahim

• Boluwatife Adegoke &

• Ade Balogun

It 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 produced by Xavage Media.

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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 travel across the continent to explore locs on the island that gifted the planet Bob Marley and a culture so rooted in our natural crowns in it's loc'd form. Trudy enlightens us on what it means to be loc'd as a Jamaican and on whether or not the stereotypes hold fast.

This episode is hosted by Ade Balogun and produced by Xavage Media. For feedback and enquires please contact us at info@loc-itude.com, +234.818.900.1122 0r +1.240.733.9047

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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 view.

This episode is hosted by Ade Balogun and produced by Xavage Media. For feedback and enquires please contact us at info@loc-itude.com, +234.818.900.1122 0r +1.240.733.9047

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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.

This episode is hosted by Ade Balogun and produced by Xavage Media. For feedback and enquires please contact us at info@loc-itude.com, +234.818.900.1122 0r +1.240.733.9047

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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 journeys!

This episode is hosted by Ade Balogun and produced by Xavage Media. For feedback and enquires please contact us at info@loc-itude.com, +234.818.900.1122 0r +1.240.733.9047

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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 uber inspiring as she started out as an Engineer.

Dolly shares details on her journey through life, locs and fitness.

Happy listening!

This episode is hosted by Ade Balogun and produced by Xavage Media. For feedback and enquires please contact us at info@loc-itude.com, +234.818.900.1122 0r +1.240.733.9047

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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 their love and loc'd journey.

This episode is hosted by Ade Balogun and produced by Xavage Media. For feedback and enquires please contact us at info@loc-itude.com, +234.818.900.1122 0r +1.240.733.9047

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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 Hub.

The EHTV network and Equality Hub have provided Talking Locs with Locitude listeners a 10% discount to view "Ife" - Pamela Adie's latest production. The movie is available online and can be accessed anywhere on the globe. Details and promo code are in the podcast.

Happy listening!

This episode is hosted by Ade Balogun and produced by Xavage Media. For feedback and enquires please contact us at info@loc-itude.com, +234.818.900.1122 0r +1.240.733.9047

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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, Precious's six year old daughter. Both mummy and daughter shed some light on what locs are like for a kid.

This episode is hosted by Ade Balogun and produced by Xavage Media. For feedback and enquires please contact us at info@loc-itude.com, +234.818.900.1122 0r +1.240.733.9047

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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, +234.818.900.1122 0r +1.240.733.9047

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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 info@loc-itude.com, +234.818.900.1122 0r +1.240.733.9047

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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, +234.818.900.1122 0r +1.240.733.9047

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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.

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.

In this sixth episode of our seven part mini-series, Ade Balogun of Locitude discusses 7 Tips for Loc Length Retention. Enjoy!

In this fifth episode of our seven part mini-series, Ade Balogun of Locitude discusses methods of loc'ing hair. Enjoy!

In this two part episode of the Talking locs mini-series, Ade Balogun of Locitude discusses loc maintenance and products.

In this two part episode of the Talking locs mini-series, Ade Balogun of Locitude discusses loc maintenance and products.

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.

In this first episode of Talking Locs, Ade Balogun of Locitude speaks on her view on natural loc'd hair not being a "journey".