Around The Way Curls

Reprise Ep 266. Are You Living A Creative Life?

For this week's episode, Antoinette laments that her cat Blue may have disowned her while Shanti wants to know what the listeners' top 5 rapid questions would be to get to know a stranger. For the main topic, Shanti has recently been inspired by the work of authors Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love + Big Magic) + Julia Cameron (The Artist's Way). Each author focuses on creativity and the transformation that can occur when we take up the courage to unblock, release fear and invite ...

Ep 315. The Best ATWC of 2023

This is the last episode of the year! Join us as we share some of our best episodes of 2023 ranging from the funniest, and most impactful, to our favorite guests and best breakthroughs. We want to thank all of the amazing supporters of ATWC who have been rocking with us this year. We are so excited for what's ahead. Happy New Year and happy holidays to the ATWC curmmunity! Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.gg/4hRQbTkB Email: [email protected]...

Ep 314. Jonathan Majors Guilty While Gaza Still Grieves Ft. Nehad Khader

In one of our final episodes of this year Shanti shares her last accomplishment in her attempt to "look like herself" while Antoinette recaps her family Christmas party and her favorite cup of tea (literally). For our politics segment, we are joined by special guest Nehad Khader. As much as we wanted to end the year in love and light, we felt it important to continue to raise awareness about the continuing genocide in Gaza. Nehad was generous enough to share her lived experience as...

Ep 313. Sagittarius Season: Shanti’s Bday

In this week's episode, Shanti moves closer to her birthday and is feeling tender while Antoinette shares her excitement about the coming movie premiere of The Color Purple. Together we answer a caller's questions about maintaining friendship while doing business. For our main topic, Antoinette asks Shanti some birthday questions to help usher her into a reflective new year. Join us. Wanna bless shanti for her b day? Here's her cash app: $ShantiMayers Marvel Studios’ Black Panther...

Ep 312. A White Coretta Scott King?

In this week's episode, Shanti attends a gala and is seated with retail royalty while Antoinette ruminates over the theory of predator and prey. For politics, we discuss the recent charges against a woman in Ohio who miscarried and the global panic button pressed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demanding a cease-fire action from Israel in Gaza. Together we discuss the taboo love affair of Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, and the court evidence shared of Jonathan Majors imploring...

Ep 311. Soft Yeses & Commurnity Catch Up

In this week's episode, Shanti is humbled by her yearly Spotify wrapped while Antoinette learns more about consent in conversation with a male friend. Together, we catch up with the curmmunity and listen to callers' voicemails bringing voice to some of your questions, concerns, and general comments. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.gg/4hRQbTkB Email: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus c...

Ep 310. Statute of Limitations, Mama Tina, Lenny, Teyana & Iman

In this week's episode, Shanti mentally spirals as her birthday nears while Antoinette recounts bearing witness to Sir. Marvelous's care and sexual healing at a sex club. For politics as usual, Antoinette explains the New York Survivors Act and the misconceptions around sexual misconduct civil suits. For pop culture, we share our thoughts on Beyonce's Renaissance movie premiere look & the claims that she "wants to be white", Mama TIna's defense of her daughter, and the newly emerge...

Reprise: Ep 31. You Don't Own Me Ft. Hey Fran Hey

In episode 31, we are joined by our homegirl, the amazing Francheska Medina aka Hey Fran Fran. We talk about the new wave of "heartbeat bills" and the looming republican challenge of Roe vs. Wade while examining the ever-present Pro Life/Pro Choice argument. From there, we explore the idea of the self-possessed woman. We ask ourselves if it is possible, as women, to achieve true agency over ourselves, our thoughts, and our bodies in a man's world. And if so, how? Join us. Follow He...

Reprise: Ep 270. Koreans Fry The Best Chicken?

Yall, We did not record the week of Thanksgiving and took a much needed break to be with friends, family and each other. Enjoy this reprise. We'll be back next week:) Shanti pours herself a drank (or 3) while Antoinette takes an edible before the chaos begins... The episode starts seriously with Antoinette sharing her frustrations about the men she is attracting (Shanti does her best to keep it together to console her). Things begin to unravel while listening to voicemails and th...

Ep 309. No More Gender Wars ft. Leo

In this week's episode, Shanti and Antoinette are joined by our beloved listener Leo. Leo shares his perspectives on moving past the polarizing expectations that men and women put on one another to gain more love and connection in our intimate relationships and friendships. Join us... Follow Leo: IG & TikTok: @MINDOFMCAFEEJR Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus episodes ...

Ep 308. Diddy & Cassie. Andre & His Flute

In this week's episode, Shanti gets ready for Philly's Christmas Village while Antoinette dives into Britney Spear's new book, The Woman In Me. Together, we discuss the seemingly pointless adoption of ethics codes by The Supreme Court and the opposing narratives of Israel and Palestine (some would say Hamas) war in the news. For pop culture, we share our thoughts on Andre 3000's upcoming album and the alarming accusations against Diddy by his former partner Cassie. Join us. *This e...

Ep 307. Keke, Darrius, Jidenna & Jeezy

In this week's podcast Shanti shouts out the curmunnity and feels grateful while Antoinette attempts to not feel intimidated when dating fancy men. For our main topics we discuss the abusive allegations unfolding involving Keke Palmer and her child's father Darrius and we share our thoughts about Jidenna's recent interview on "Style Like You" in which he talks about masculinity and his past of manipulating women. Join us. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycur...

Ep 306. Joe Biden: Lesser of Two Evils?

In this week's episode, Shanti begins the wild ride of entering the Holiday season as a small business owner while Antoinette gracefully checks someone coming for Shanti out in these streets. Together, we dive into our current political climate discussing Biden's re-election and whether or not he truly qualifies as "the lesser of two evils". Join us. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive vi...

Ep 305. Dating: DO Judge a Book By It’s Cover?

In this week's episode, Shanti feels called by "The Void" but is pulled back by warm showers and daylight while Antoinette finally gives up on The Walking Dead and remembers the talent that is Kelly Price. In addition, Shanti goes on a tangent about often being misheard during sex which prompts Antoinette to give us some pointers for clitorial stimulation. For our main topic, Shanti invites us to judge a book by its cover. Maybe our first instincts and snap judgments are the imme...

Ep 304. What’s Good With You, Yo?

In this week's episode, Shanti sips wine while Antoinette takes an edible. Let the antics ensue! Shanti recaps her experience on Bet On Black while Antoinette's recent date leaves her questioning her relationship to luxury. Together we discuss The United States' rise in Anti-Semitism and lslamophobia, while offering further resources about BDS (Boycott, Divest + Sanction) of companies that profit from the occupation of Palestine. For pop culture we get into Britney Spear's memoir de...

Ep 303. What is Your Human Design?

In this week's episode, Shanti has little to offer in terms of updates while Antoinette shares a very interesting and somewhat alarming encounter with a palm reader. For our main topic we share our results of the Human Design which is a mystic match up of Kabbalah, I'Ching, Myers-Briggs, astrology, biochemistry, genetics, and the chakra system all in one. See what we learn about one another and ourselves. Join us. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail...

Season 2 of Can't Afford Therapy Starts Tomorrow!

Season 2 of Antoinette's other pod Can't Afford Therapy drops TOMORROW! Make sure you tune in wherever you get your podcasts and check out their YouTube channel for visuals including Season 1! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cant-afford-therapy/id1665052686 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hc0zARCMA4X1K3CMyiJC9?si=e263d5837df246a5 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cantaffordtherapyPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/cantaffordtherapypod/?hl=en  Hosts: Josh...

Ep 302. Blaxploitopia

In this week's episode Shanti finds comfort in old "Insecure" episodes while Antoinette faces some backlash from family members concerning her stance on Palestine. Together, we discuss the GOP's newest Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, the Ebony Alert system, and Barack Obama's recent statement on Israel and Palestine. For pop culture, Antoinette celebrates the life of Richard Roundtree and we try to unravel the many layers surrounding Dwight Howard and an uncanny connection betwee...

Ep 301. Collective Cooperation & Activation

In this week's episode, Shanti shares more of her coming appearance on Revolt TV's Bet on Black pitch competition series, while Antoinette continues her commitment to completing The Walking Dead, regardless of how ridiculous it becomes. Together, we respond to listener voicemails sharing survival resources, and inquiring about poly relationships. For our main topic, we consider the absurdity of continuing the daily demands of life and work while the world is imploding around us. How...

Ep 300. What is Sacred?

We hit 300 episodes! Thank you for all the continued support from old and new listeners! We so appreciate you! In this week's episode, Shanti finally reveals her big surprise to everyone while Antoinette continues to feel tender about the conflict in the Middle East. Together, we discuss Biden's political goals for his trip to Israel & debate who is responsible for the hospital bombing in Gaza. For pop culture, inspired by Jada, we discuss the nuance of 'sacredness' + Lupita's recen...

Ep 299. Will & Jada, Drake & Doja…Tricky

*This episode was recorded before the genocide began in Palestine at the hands of the far-right Israeli Gov. This will be discussed next Monday. In this week's episode, Shanti attempts to prepare for the Holidays while feeling completely dissociated from work while Antoinette ponders the woman she wants to become as her birthday approaches. For our main topic, we keep it strictly pop culture. We make a public apology for all the biracials that have been wildin' these past couple o...

Ep 298. Palestine & Israel: Are We Either Predator or Prey?

The war is unfolding rapidly every minute. With that said, this episode was recorded Oct 12th, 2023 before Israel began to drop bombs on innocent Palestinians who are unaffiliated with the terrorist group, Hamas. We mourn the loss of ALL innocent lives, condemn the war crimes of the Israeli Gov, and send our deep love and prayers to the Jewish community after the horrendous attack committed by Hamas. In this episode, we attempt to provide listeners with high-level, historical conte...

Ep 297. Did Jay-Z Teach Beyonce How To Be A Woman?

In this week's episode, Shanti ponders the possibility of dating multiple people at a time while Antoinette finds herself becoming more and more entangled in the absurdity of the series "The Walking Dead". Together, we respond to voicemails as listeners react to our polarizing conversation ignited by Eboni K. Williams. Finally, for our main topic, we react to an old video of Beyonce praising and celebrating Jay Z on his birthday. She states, "You taught me how to be a woman". Black ...

Ep 296. Is Interracial Dating Inherently Wrong?

In this week's episode, Shanti is back to learning middle school math with Jolie and still ain't getting it while Antoinette self-diagnoses. Together, we clear the air about our perceived "fighting", deep dive into the ousting of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy & discuss Terrell Owen's recent comments on interracial dating. This makes us beg the question - is interracial dating inherently wrong due to racial inequity & a global history of white colonization? Join us... Contact ...

Ep 295. The Relationship Attachment Model

This week Shanti takes back all the things she's said about biracial men and teaches us about her new slang while Antoinette, due to her binging The Walking Dead realizes she is not ready for the zombie apocalypse. We listen and respond to some voicemails and finally Shanti introduces us to the Relationship Attachment Method (R.A.M.) which reveals some interesting aspects of our relationship. Join us. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: [email protected] Patreon...

Ep 294. Eboni K. Williams & “The Mrs.” Degree

In this week's episode, Shanti may have sobered up from her delusional streak while Antoinette receives monetary help from unexpected sources. Together, we discuss the recent Republican Presidential Debate and Democratic Senator Menendez's current investigation into his seemingly illegal dealings with Egypt. For pop culture, we respond to Eboni K. William's viral advice to young women and comment on Philly's recent looting of its high-end shopping strips. Join us. Contact Us: Hotl...

Ep 293. Bootcut, Birkenstock, Big Belly, Bae

In this week's show, the girls start off strong and steadily begin to unravel. To start, Shanti shares her hesitation about going to this year's Culture Con without Antoinette while Antoinette basks in pride over our Instagram's growing popularity as a meme account. Together, we very quickly lose control as Antoinette attempts to lead us into a serious conversation about self-love using excerpts from the book "You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an...

Ep 292. Say it Ain't So...Teyana & Iman, Jeezy & Jeannie, Remy Ma & Papoose

In this week's episode, Shanti works out and feels the burn in both her muscles and her heartstrings while Antoinette steps into full grind mode recording 2 podcasts on top of her 9 - 5 job. Together, we discuss recent celebrity breakups and which celebrity couples we never want to see split, a win for criminal justice reform in Illinois, and question JT's clap back at critical fans of her recent campaign with "Beats by Dre". Join us... Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: ...

Ep 291. Insatiable, I’m in My Kanye Era

This week, Shanti is throwing caution to the wind and embracing her inner Kanye while Antoinette reckons with the fact that her caution is most likely holding her back. We listen & respond to some lovely listener voicemails and finally dive into a recent episode of We Can Do Hard Things ft. Adrienne Marie Brown where we question and observe our own satisfiability. Join us Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewa...

Ep 290. Don’t Have Sex Then

In this week's episode, Shanti discovers abstinence hits differently when the energy is channeled productively while Antoinette falls back in love with football and prepares for a new work/life routine. Together we discuss Mitt Romney's retirement, Joseph Robinette's pain in the a** impeachment inquiry, Danny Masterson's recent rape conviction, and question if Jonathan Major's recent act of "breaking up a fight" was a pathetic PR stunt? Join us. EVENTS: https://www.instagram.com/...

Ep 289. Insubordinate + Churlish

In this week's episode Shanti finds inspiration from Kanye's masterpiece "The Life of Pablo" while Antoinette experiments with her personal code of ethics and moral alignment. Together, we respond to listener voicemails about BDSM, our relationships with anger, getting out of our own ways, and learning to let our guards down. As always, we love the input from our ATWC curmmunity. Join us... Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: [email protected] Patreon: www.patre...

Ep 288. I Love That Range For Him

In this week's episode, Shanti runs for the first time in years and now can't walk while Antoinette proves why men are needed in her life during a recent visit to the mechanic. Together, we talk about age limits for politicians, Chrisean's birth, the recent violent attack against a woman refusing a man's advances, and allegations made against beloved Barack Obama involving crack cocaine and sex in the 1999s. Join us. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gm...

Ep. 287 The 5 Closest People Around You Mirror You

For this week's topic, we dive into the science of association. Are we only as good as the 5 people we spend the most time with? Do we admire and want to be like the folks we spend the most time with? Are we honest about who we are presently? Can we identify who we want to become? Who or what does it take to help us bridge this gap to reach our personal definitions of success and greatness? As always, more questions than answers. Join us. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email...

Ep 286. Why is Miguel Hanging By Hooks?

In this week's episode, Shanti returns and decides that she is ready to move while Antoinette feels all the feelings. Together we talk about Clarence Thomas' withholding of more financial information, Shanti's take on the car wreck that is "And Just Like That" and explore the polars of pleasure and pain inspired by Miguel's recent performance suspended from hooks. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls fo...

Ep 285. I Don't Want To Disappoint Myself Ft. Amanda Henderson

Shanti is still away but Antoinette is joined by our bestie Amanda Henderson. Inspired yet again, by our beloved Mrs. Pam, Antoinette and Amanda discuss their forgotten dreams and abandoned gifts. They ask themselves: What makes us turn our backs on our passions that once kept us feeling alive? How do we navigate the shame of discarding them and betraying ourselves? And finally, how do we develop the courage to share them once again? Join us. Follow Amanda: IG : @amandalrae_ ht...

Ep 284. Naked & Awake Ft. Hey Fran Hey & Jade of All Jades

Shanti is away this week BUT Antoinette is joined by pod royalty Hey Fran Hey & Jade of All Jades. Together, we talk about leaning into our cougar energy, dating crunchy dudes, online dating, and the mess that was Republican presidential hopeful, Larry Elder. For our main topic, we deep dive into aging. How do we feel about aging? What were we taught about aging? What did we observe from our mothers? What outside influences have informed our thoughts and feelings on it? Have we cons...

Ep 283. What is Your Enough?

This week, Shanti gets real when it comes to whether or not women especially single mothers can really have "it all while Antoinette grapples with the anxiety of going back to church. Together, they listen and respond to some really thoughtful and poignant voicemails, and then, inspired by a video on baboons, Antoinette takes us down a rabbit hole of hierarchy, social status, and inequity pondering if it's all just a part of our animalistic nature. Join us Contact Us: Hotline: (21...

Ep 282. Be the Villain

This week, Shanti is grateful for the outpouring of love and support from episode 281. If you haven't listened, you should because it's top 10 ATWC episodes of all time. Antoinette however, has another story to tell & this one is about her recent standoff with a UPS man. Together, they practice bipartisanship and offer criticism of Joseph Robinette's response (or lack thereof) to the Maui Wildfires. Finally, they discuss the importance of controlling "the narrative" when it comes to...

Ep 281. Do It Scared I Guess

This week, Shanti reflects on being a mother to a teenage girl while Antoinette feels shame over a recent encounter with a dear friend. They listen and respond to some wide-ranging listener voicemails and finally deep dive into the main topic. Inspired by Shanti's internal strife and inability to see her own magnificence, we explore self-doubt and all the ways it both hinders and helps. Join us. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: [email protected] Patreon: www....

Ep 280: Tory Lanez, Jamie Foxx & the Jewish Community + Aliens

We're back and with clean audio! Shanti discusses her irrational distrust of Lakeith Stanfield while Antoinette gushes with pride over the rising stardom of Armani White. For Politics as Usual, the girls discuss a newly FDA-approved drug for postpartum depression, Cornel West's presidential campaign, and Florida allowing right-wing PragerU to re-write history using a white Fredrick Douglas. And finally, for pop culture, we debate the sentencing of Tory Lanez and explore our relation...

Ep 279. How Do You Want To Be Remembered?

Due to personal matters, we were not able to use our recording equipment so the audio is not ideal but the content is there. This week, Shanti apologizes to Antoinette for coming at her for one of her VERY unpopular opinions while Antoinette responds to a voicemail from our new favorite Floridian. Finally, as a result of their recent loss, the girls reflect on their fears and feelings about what happens after death. It's a hard conversation but an important one. Join us. Contact U...

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Ep. 278 Lizzo & Biden Are In Trouble & Trump Got Arrested… Again

Due to personal events, we were not able to use our recording equipment so the audio is not ideal but the content is there. In this week's episode, Shanti and Antoinette share the recent loss of our beloved "squad mom", Mrs. Pam. Together, we discuss our Beyonce experience, the recent allegations made against Lizzo, ALL of Trump's indictments, and the deaths of Sinead O'Connor, Angus Cloud, and Pee Wee Herman. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: [email protected]...

Ep 277. Mid-Year Checkin

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REPRISE: Time - The Most Valuable Currency ft. Black

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we were not able to air a new episode this week. Enjoy this reprise. In this episode, Shanti is away and Antoinette is joined by one of her nearest and dearest friends...photographer, musician, multimedia artist extraordinaire, and overall brilliant being "Black" aka @thnwblk_ on IG. Together, they weigh in on a few interesting listener calls (of which both have gripes to pick with Antoinette) and discuss the concept of time. How do we utilize it? Wh...

Ep 276. Carlee Russell + Cocaine In the White House

In this week's episode, Shanti falls into a spiral with her mother, while Antoinette keeps it low-key. Together, we discuss the mysterious dime bag of cocaine found in the White House, the Florida Board of Education's new Black History standards, Hollywood being on strike, and the saga of Carlee Russell. Join us... Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.gg/6X4RNYC3VA Email: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus...

Ep 275. They Have Range Ft. Branford Jones

This week's episode is all things classic R&B! We are super excited to have Branford Jones, the creator of the viral platform, "They Have The Range" on our show! Branford shares his early beginnings of the platform that have led him to collaborate with some of music's most legendary artists like Mariah Carey, Brandi, and Missy Elliot. Together, we play a fun game of R&B rapid-fire questions, forcing Branford to make some hard decisions such as, who has the better runs?: Jazmine Sulli...

Ep 274: Jonah, Boosie, Darrius & Blueface

In this week's episode, Shanti shares her first concert experience with her daughter while Antoinette confesses her growing obsession with World War II. Together, we discuss the FDA's approval of over-the-counter birth control pills, the recent disheartening ruling against survivors of The Tulsa Massacre, our thoughts on Jonah Hill's coercive texts, and the continued harmful ways of Lil Boosie and Blueface. Join us... Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.gg/v5Q8HkRp Ema...

Ep 273. Do We Need Black Men?

This week, we get provocative & discuss whether or not we “need” men. Inspired by Megan Thee Stallion’s proclamation at Essence Fest- “We don’t need men. We want ya’ll, but we don’t need ya’ll” - we dissect the statement and share our interpretations of “need” vs “want”. Finally, we explore & acknowledge what deeper wounds may be the source of our gender wars. Join us... Do you have a question or comment you'd like to share with us? Join us on Discord or call in and leave a message...

Ep 272. All You Had to Do Was Be Quiet, Darius

In this week's episode, Shanti explores NYC and begins to imagine living a life there while Antoinette continues to float in her Disney Princess Divine Feminine energy, finding joy and pleasure in her domestic duties. For politics, Antoinette catches us up on the "Supreme" Court's recent rulings on Affirmative Action and LGBTQIA rights.. Together, we discuss the delusions of Darrius in his response to Keke Palmer + Usher as well as the recent rants of India Irie on Megan Thee Stall...