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Loc Talk

Loc Talk

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Join Canadian hosts Brian Phillips (Founder of World Salon/ World Hair & Skin) and Karen Wallington (Founder of Modlocks) with weekly special guests to discuss life, current events, and dreadlock philosophy. 1 Rule: No topic is off the table - only that it comes from a place of love and curiosity, never judgment. Whether you call them locs, dreads or jatas, LOC TALK is dedicated to all of that and more. Loc Talk Presented by Noggin Oil @nogginoil
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Loc Talk - Michael E. Williams

Loc TalkJun 27, 2021

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LocTalk w/ Shae Coughlan

LocTalk w/ Shae Coughlan

This week we sit down with Shea Coughlan
@kicksbyshae

Apr 10, 202245:48
LocTalk w/ Tony Rabalao

LocTalk w/ Tony Rabalao

This week we sit down with Tony Rabalao

Apr 03, 202228:50
LocTalk w/ Doug "Shaggy" Smith

LocTalk w/ Doug "Shaggy" Smith

This week we sit down with Doug "Shaggy" Smith.

Mar 27, 202231:38
LocTalk with Brooky West

LocTalk with Brooky West

Episode 3 with Brooky West

Mar 20, 202242:54
LocTalk with Maria Thompson

LocTalk with Maria Thompson

LocTalk Episode 2 with Maria Thompson!

Mar 13, 202237:34
LocTalk with Rollie Locs

LocTalk with Rollie Locs

LocTalk is back! 

Welcome to the conversation, Rollie Locs 

Follow her on instagram.com/rollies2thesky
http://rollies2thesky.com

Loc Talk is sponsored by Noggin Oil.
Clean hair starts at the Noggin. www.nogginoil.com  

Shout outs to: DJ Nigel Chimere Faulk @drlocs  Todrick Hall

Mar 06, 202230:17
Loc Talk - Michael E. Williams

Loc Talk - Michael E. Williams

Michael Williams is one of Canada's most esteemed media personalities and on Loc Talk he opens up about life, the early years and so Much more!

Jun 27, 202101:12:14
Loc Talk - Featuring Stephanie Joseph Founder of Textur'd Hair & Beauty Show

Loc Talk - Featuring Stephanie Joseph Founder of Textur'd Hair & Beauty Show

Canadian by birth, Grenadian by parentage, Stephanie Joseph is the Founder & Producer of the Textur’d Hair & Beauty Show.  A two-city event in Toronto & London, Ontario. Serves as a platform for local hairstylist, fashion designers, and beauty brands to network with one other to promote their products. This event was Toronto’s first, and largest natural hair & beauty show dedicated to those who love and appreciate naturally curly hair. The show offers a variety of panel discussions, informative seminars, and entertaining performances.

www.texturd.com
IG - @texturd.ca
YouTube - https://youtu.be/IRW9D4aHxFY

#Textur'dhair&beautyshow #NogginOil #LocTalk  
Brought to you by www.nogginoil.com

Jun 20, 202147:13
Loc Talk w/ Fresh Locs Power Couple: Antonio & Anj
Jun 13, 202152:34
Loc Talk - Canadian Roots

Loc Talk - Canadian Roots

In this special episode of Loc Talk, hosts Brian @brianatworld and Karen @modlocks invite 5 Canadian locticians to the conversation.   

Follow all our panelists on Instagram:  
Naledi Stone
@Dreadflock   
email: dreadflockcanada@gamil.com  

Natayu  
@yulocs_   
https://yulocs.com/ 

Lorraine Coughlan
@locsncrown  
email: locsncrown@gmail.com  

Randy Matias
@north3rnlocs   
email: northernlocs@gmail.com  

Amber Ruthart (Kakiishiway)  
@bearhair_locs  
https://bearhairlocs.company.site/

A direct descendant from Cree Nations, Amber is excited to share with us some of the history and symbolism behind Indigenous "Rolled Hair".

#DreadlocksCanada #nogginoil #loctalk
Brought to you by @nogginoil

Jun 06, 202101:08:04
Loc Talk w/ ShJae' Le Vanquer, founder of Spray N-Lock

Loc Talk w/ ShJae' Le Vanquer, founder of Spray N-Lock

This week we sit down with ShJae' Le Vanquer.
The creator/inventor of the world's first strongest holding loc twisting spray.
The founder of SPRAY N-LOCK GLOBAL.
https://www.spraynlock.com/  

WORLD Hair & Skin   
https://www.WORLD.ca
https://worldsalon.ca    

Noggin Oil
https://www.nogginoil.com    

Modlocks
https://www.modlocks.com 

#LocTalk #SprayNLock

May 30, 202101:03:26
Loc Talk w/ Diane C. Bailey of EMMERGE NBIA & The CROWN Act
May 23, 202148:07
Loc Talk w/ Malcom Coley of Loc Nation TM
May 16, 202155:11
Loc Talk w/ Maquita James of Knotty Spot

Loc Talk w/ Maquita James of Knotty Spot

This week we are joined by Marquita James of The Knotty Spot!
https://theknottyspot.com/

WORLD Hair & Skin  
https://www.WORLD.ca
https://worldsalon.ca  

Noggin Oil
https://www.nogginoil.com

Modlocks
https://www.modlocks.com

May 09, 202130:25
Loc Talk - Featuring Chimere Faulk - CEO of Dr.Locs

Loc Talk - Featuring Chimere Faulk - CEO of Dr.Locs

This Week on Loc Talk we have Chimere Faulk the CEO of Dr.Locs  

WORLD Hair & Skin  
https://www.WORLD.ca
https://worldsalon.ca  

Noggin Oil
https://www.nogginoil.com  

Modlocks
https://www.modlocks.com

May 02, 202149:01
Loc Talk w/ DREADINDIAN Christopher Lazarus S2E3

Loc Talk w/ DREADINDIAN Christopher Lazarus S2E3

This week we take a trip to Mumbai to talk to the very funny, very witty @dreadindian founder of the popular @dreads.rule Instagram page. #loctalk #dreadindian 

DREADINDIAN
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDreadIndian/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dreadindian
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dreadindian/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/DreadIndian
Podcast - https://www.eplog.media/thedreadindianshow/

Apr 25, 202147:19
Loc Talk - Featuring Dr.Airaina Griffith-Knight of Nuwbns Inc & Hairlooms Academy S2E2

Loc Talk - Featuring Dr.Airaina Griffith-Knight of Nuwbns Inc & Hairlooms Academy S2E2

Loc Talk - Featuring Dr.Airaina Griffith-Knight of Nuwbns Inc & Hairlooms Academy

This week on Loc Talk we have Dr.Airaina Griffith-Knight of Nuwbns Inc & Hairlooms Academy
A professional cosmetologist located at The LocksHouse in Fayetteville, NC.  
Dr. Griffith-Knight specializes in Locks, Twists, and Coils; she has over 20 years’ of experience in the Natural hair industry.
@airainagriffith
instagram.com/airainagriffith/
https://www.hairloomsacademy.com/ #loctalk

Apr 18, 202155:54
Loc Talk - Kris McDred professes the FUTURE of dredlocs! S2E1

Loc Talk - Kris McDred professes the FUTURE of dredlocs! S2E1

We are SO excited to welcome back our beloved friend, "dredloc educator" and "lord of locs" Kris McDred. 

Listen to his prophecy. ❤️❤️❤️❤️   
"DM ME before I become JAY-Z" - Kris McDred
krismcdred.com
youtube.com/krismcdred
instagram.com/krismcdred/
facebook.com/Dreadlocksalondubai  

LOC TALK Shoutouts:
Mathieu Artisanal hairclips:
Sneaker Artist: @kicksbyshea  
Morgan Freeman: https://www.facebook.com/MorganFreeman
Morgan Heritage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgPa2I3a6oUBD-i_L045JTg

Apr 11, 202144:36
Loc Talk Season Finale - Featuring Kofi

Loc Talk Season Finale - Featuring Kofi

In our season finale, we have a Toronto Hip Hop/ R&B artist Kofi on location for his maintenance at World Salon. Enjoy the show!
@jmgkofi @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil     

Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms    
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190   
Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
& All other streaming platforms!  

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Dec 14, 202001:04:27
Loc Talk - Ep 13 - Featuring Philip Wolff

Loc Talk - Ep 13 - Featuring Philip Wolff

In our thirteenth episode, we have Philip Wolff on the show!  

@philipwolfhair @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil     

Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms    
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190   
Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==&
All other streaming platforms!  

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Nov 30, 202001:00:52
Loc Talk - Ep 12 - Featuring Arlette Pender of Hairloks & My Hair is Beautiful

Loc Talk - Ep 12 - Featuring Arlette Pender of Hairloks & My Hair is Beautiful

Episode 12 - Featuring Arlette Pender of Hairloks & My Hair is Beautiful
We talk about her new natural hair care products and her inspiring give-back project called My Hair is Beautiful! 


Follow us on Instagram:  @hairloks @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil   
Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg    

Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms   
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190  
Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
& All other streaming platforms!

Share the Journey!

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Sponsorships: on for this episode

Nov 23, 202001:06:17
Loc Talk - Ep 11 - Featuring Reece Knupp

Loc Talk - Ep 11 - Featuring Reece Knupp

Episode 11 - Featuring Reece Knupp  

Follow us on Instagram:  @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil   
Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg    

Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms   
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190  
Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
& All other streaming platforms!  

Share the Journey! 

Like & Subscribe Thanks for Listening =)

Sponsorships: on for this episode

Nov 16, 202030:09
Loc Talk - Ep 10 - Dred/Locs & Cultural Awareness

Loc Talk - Ep 10 - Dred/Locs & Cultural Awareness

Episode 10 - Featuring Crissa @dreadloxoxo of @rebelrebelsalon joins the conversation.
She’ll share her stories of introspection and how she’s uncovered new understandings amidst sensitive times.   

Follow us on Instagram:  @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil @dreadloxoxo @rebelrebelsalo  
Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg    

Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms   
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190  
Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
& All other streaming platforms!  
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Nov 09, 202051:19
Loc Talk - Ep 6 - Kris McDred Part 3

Loc Talk - Ep 6 - Kris McDred Part 3

Episode 6 - Featuring Kris McDred, (part 3) Dreadlocks: Then and Now @krismcdred   Follow us on Instagram @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil @krismcdred    Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190 Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== & All other platforms! Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Listening =)
Nov 08, 202037:02
Loc Talk - Ep 9 - Featuring Susan Peterkin

Loc Talk - Ep 9 - Featuring Susan Peterkin

Episode 9 - Featuring Susan Peterkin, founder of The Natural Hair Industry Convention

Follow us on Instagram @susanpeterkin @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil  

Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg    

Listen to Loc Talk on all streaming platforms  
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190
Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
& All other platforms!

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Thanks for Listening =)

Nov 02, 202034:02
Loc Talk - Ep 8 - Featuring Jocelyn Reneé of Curly Nu Growth

Loc Talk - Ep 8 - Featuring Jocelyn Reneé of Curly Nu Growth

Episode 8 - Featuring Jocelyn Reneé of Curly Nu Growth   

Follow us on Instagram @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil

Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg  

Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms  
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190 Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
& All other platforms!

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Thanks for Listening =)

Oct 26, 202039:23
Loc Talk - Ep 7 - Featuring Thando Kafele, The King of Loc

Loc Talk - Ep 7 - Featuring Thando Kafele, The King of Loc

Episode 7 - Featuring Thando Kafele, The King of Loc
@loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil @thekingofloc  

Watch Live on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg

Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms  
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
& All other platforms!  

Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Watching =)

Oct 19, 202039:06
Loc Talk - Ep 5 - Khadija Peters

Loc Talk - Ep 5 - Khadija Peters

Special Guest Khadija Peters of The Locs Creator

The Locs Creator Live Online Class
October 11, 2020 links below.
www.thelocscreator.com
thelocscreator@gmail.com
Instagram: @thelocscreator @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil     

Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg  

Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms  
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
& All other platforms!    
Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Watching =)

Oct 05, 202037:19
Loc Talk - Ep 4 - Ann-Marie Christell

Loc Talk - Ep 4 - Ann-Marie Christell

Special Guest Ann-Marie Christall
www.seienstyle.com/The-Virtual-Loctician-Conference
@seienstyle @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil    
Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg  
Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
& All other platforms!    
Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Watching =)

Sep 29, 202034:30
Loc Talk - Ep 3 - Kris McDred Part 2

Loc Talk - Ep 3 - Kris McDred Part 2

Episode 3 - History of Locs Part 2; Featuring Kris McDred @krismcdred   In this Episode, Karen, Brian & Kris McDred talk about the Etymology of Dreadlocks!   Follow us on Instagram @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil @krismcdred    Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190 Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== & All other platforms! Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Listening =)
Sep 28, 202046:37
Loc Talk - Ep 2 - Kris McDred Part 1

Loc Talk - Ep 2 - Kris McDred Part 1

Part 1 of a 4 Part Series In this Episode Karen & Brian have their first guest @KrisMcDred  Talking about the history and origins of locs plus much more! Follow us on Instagram @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @krismcdred @nogginoil
Sep 21, 202050:49
Loc Talk - Episode One

Loc Talk - Episode One

In this episode,
We introduce loctician extraordinaire & educator Karen Wallington (RSE) and Brian Phillips Owner of World Salon
in Downtown Toronto, Canada.  

Talkin' Everything Locs and Beyond
Enjoy the Journey!  

Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms  

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs

Sep 13, 202029:10