Peculiar Roots Podcast

Peculiar Roots Annual Elite Tribe Retreat 2022

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 18:21:42 +0000

During this episode, I share our annual retreat recap and how you can be a part of the next one!

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10 Life Lessons From My Dear Papa

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:39:01 +0000

In this episode, I share 10 lessons my grandpa's life and death thought me.

I dedicate this episode to his 88 years of life and for being one of the best examples of a Father I got to experience. We love you always and you'll always be in our hearts.

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Blogger & Loc Influencer Jhoni Shares How Being Authentic Grew Her Tribe

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:29:34 +0000

On episode 12 I catch up with Jhoni.

She's been obsessed with locs for many years. Jhoni was finally brave enough to loc her hair in late October of 2015.

Its been the best decision yet. She's passionate about loc maintenance and wants to promote healthy locs as best as she can. Jhoni has colored her locs 4 times, so she's a huge advocate for maintaining healthy color treated locs.

Follow Jhoni on Instagram.com/Jhonilocran

Check out Jhoni's blog: http://www.jhonilocran.com/

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Elementary School Teacher Doe Shares Her Loc Journey

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:26:20 +0000

On today's episode I interview one of our amazing brand ambassadors Domonique. She's an elementary school teacher and activist. Domonique recently began her loc page Doebabylocs to document her natural hair journey. She's been loc'd since May 6, 2014. She also began her locs herself using two strand twist and have since maintained them herself.

Learn more about Peculiar Roots and our products on our website www.PeculiarRoots.com

Inspiring Locs Through Comedy & Music with Kayo

Thu, 21 May 2020 19:13:43 +0000

Award winning artist, former college athlete and just all around fun guy Kayo Bracey joins us. We talk about how his loc journey began, using positive music and comedy to inspire and uplift others. Being a social media influencers and helping others to grow their followings and social presence as well.

You can follow Kayo on Instagram @KayoBracey

Learn more about Peculiar Roots and our products on our website www.PeculiarRoots.com

Loc'd and Loving it with Jacquetta

Thu, 21 May 2020 19:00:53 +0000

On this episode we catch up with Jacquetta Harris from Charlotte, NC. She graduated from the illustrious Winston-Salem State University! (Ram Pride)!

She has one daughter who's now one :).

Jacquetta considers herself a social butterfly! She enjoys meeting new people and fairly new to the loc community since starting her journey on August 31st 2019. Her loc journey has definitely transformed her outlook on herself and her appearance in a positive way!

We discussed her loc journey, being a Peculiar Roots brand ambassador and having locs in the healthcare field.

Listen and enjoy her loc journey and be sure to rate and review this podcast!

Follow Jacquetta on Instagram HERE

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7 -Year-Old Reagan Shares Her 1 Year Loc Journey

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:43:31 +0000

On this episode we chatted with 7-year-old Reagan and Mom, Myra.

Reagan has been loc'd for 1 year now and loves her loc journey. She shares what she loves about it most, finding the right products for her hair and her start as a young influencer. This is the cutest podcast episode ever!

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Saving Lives while Loc'd with Franchesca

Sat, 09 May 2020 19:55:33 +0000

On this episode as we celebrate National Nurses Week we catch up with our brand ambassador Franchesca. She's a registered nurse for over 10 years that just completed nurse practitioner school with a specialty in psychiatry. We talk being a nurse and having locs in the workplace, motherhood and being a influencer. Franchesca's been loc'd since September 27, 2014.

You can follow Franchesca on Instagram @nurse_poizon_ivy

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Starting & Maintaining Your Locs & Best Questions to Ask with Joseph

Wed, 06 May 2020 13:25:20 +0000

On this episode we catch up with Joseph who goes by @Kiddblu9 on Instagram.

Joseph is a blogger, creative, entrepreneur and federal contractor. He was previously in the military for 6 years. Known for his signature colored locs and can be founding rocking colors like blue and green.

We talk about serving in the military, finding the right loctician and embracing your uniqueness.

You can follow Joseph on Instagram @Kiddblu9

Website: hausofrauk.com

Find out more about Peculiar Roots Products at www.PeculiarRoots.com

Starting Over Your Loc Journey to Renew Yourself with Courtney

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:00:12 +0000

On this episode, Courtney joins us to talk about her loc journey and many amazing titles such as being a doula, holistic nutritionist, herbalist, mom and more. Plus her fun new project of converting a bus to their new home!

Follow Courtney @pslovejoli

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Falling in Love with your Locs with Charnice

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:00:11 +0000

On this episode we have Charnice Charmant. She shared her loc journey and why she started and how she's using her loc journey to inspire others to embrace themselves. She's originally from Brooklyn, NY and of West Indian heritage. She loves dancing and cooking. Charnice started her loc journey in December of 2017 and it is one of the best decisions she’s made so far.

You can follow her loc journey on Instagram @char.is.locd

Learn more about us here: Peculiarroots.com

Lifestyle Photographer D Bella talks Showcasing Locs through a different lens

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 23:37:59 +0000

On this Episode we interview the beautiful Danielle Bell. Danielle saw a gap in the loc community so she used a digital platform where she visually shares hair pictures, gives tips, shows style versatility and shows how to grow healthy hair. But by day she works as a Camera Op and Camera Assistant.

Find out more about us here: Peculiarroots.com

Follow Danielle on Instagram @dbellalocs and @bellmindmedia

Loc'd & Serving in the Military while Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle with Shakeema Lowery

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 21:14:08 +0000

On this Episode we interview the beautiful Shakeema Lowery. Shakeema is a Fitness Model, Influencer and active duty military living in San Antonio, TX. Started her loc journey June 12,2019. On this episode we discuss challenges having locs in the military. Maintaining her locs and an overall healthy lifestyle. Embracing every part of your loc journey.

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Follow Shakeema on Instagram @keemacherelle__

Welcome to the Peculiar Roots Podcast

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:33:55 +0000

We are excited to launch the first Podcast providing education resources and tips for the natural hair and loc'd community.