Around The Way Curls

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 Wild...

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. C...

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 f...

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 h...

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 Pe...

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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: aroundthewayc...

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 question...

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...

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 ques...

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 respons...

We are back! To begin we share updates on our lives this past month. Shanti shares her new relationship status, takes an art class and awaits for summer to actually begin. Meanwhile, Antoinette realizes the power of flirting like a Disney Princess and recounts a fight in her hot yoga class. Together we discuss the downfall of Russel Simmons, the drama of Queer Ultimatum and listen to caller voicem...

This is our last episode before we go on a 2-week hiatus and we intend to go out with a bang! 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 voicem...

In this week's episode, Shanti returns after completing The Roots Picnic Marketplace in Philly feeling thankful and proud. Antoinette shares her own experience at the festival with stories of her appreciation of Usher, Jazmine, Armani, being high, and catching a potential suitor red-handed. Together, we discuss the origins of Pride month, Trump's most recent indictment, Dr. Cornel West running for...

This week, Shanti is still on hiatus, BUT Antoinette holds down the fort by responding to some listener voicemails and giving us some personal updates. She is then joined by writer, editor, mother, and all-around dope human, Ashley Simpo aka "Black Ashley". Together, they discuss the below affirmations/prompts written by Ashley from her social media: "Stay curious about the people you love." "You...

This week, Shanti is busy prepping for The Roots Picnic so Antoinette enlisted the help of POD GAWD, King Crissle West. Together, they chop it up and discuss: SPORTS (NOT SHORTS), public outrage with Target for their recent Pride collection, slaves apparently missing from The Little Mermaid , Orcas conspiring & teaming up to jump boats off the coast of Spain, biracials overcompensating, and pr...

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 transfor...

This week, Shanti preps for The Roots Picnic and feels encouraged while Antoinette is consumed by the demands of home & aging parents. Still, Antoinette gives us a detailed rundown on the policies and political platform of Ron DeSantis and fails miserably at remaining bipartisan. Finally, the girls discuss Johnathan Majors dating Megan Good, the complicated legacy of Jim Brown, and DaNaia Jaxn...

In this week's podcast episode, Shanti describes how adulting is providing an unrelenting beatdown on her while Antoinette solves a mystery about why her upstairs neighbor is always making noise. For this week's topic, we listen to an extended version of emails and ask: When is the appropriate age for a child to start making real decisions about their appearance? What were are earliest acts of ind...

We're back baby! Shanti teaches us about Jewish matchmaking while Antoinette seeks refuge from her many stressors in girl's nights with Jade, Mandii, Fran, & Cristle. Shanti fills us in on some white excellence and Antoinette breaks down Trump's latest antics on CNN's Townhall. Finally, we give yall some pop culture and cover Beyonce's opening tour weekend for Renaissance, Kim K paying restitu...

In this episode, Antoinette gives us valuable information on how to survive the end of the world in your car while Shanti revels in JoJo being old enough to care more for herself so her momma can run in these here streets. The girls are then joined by a powerhouse, mother, impact strategist, and revolutionary, Toi Marie Smith. Together, they discuss the 6 requirements of capitalism and its effects...

In this week's episode, Shanti prepares for a busy season with The Sable Collective while Antoinette grapples with her offbeat social awkwardness that seems to be in direct conflict with her online persona. We then keep it light on the politics and instead, deep dive into pop culture as we share our favorite Meta Gala looks (while acknowledging the absurdity of it all). We curse Brian Mcknight tf...

In this week's episode, Shanti realizes she's a workaholic, while Antoinette demands that her job offer her more than just hollow praise. For our main topic, we talk about the world of A.I and its inevitable effects on our lives for both good and bad. Are we ready? Join us. Do you have a question or comment you'd like to share with us? Call in! Leave a message! Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroun...

In this week's episode, Shanti is getting a reality check as she deep-dives into her finances while Antoinette finds joy in the NBA playoffs. Together we talk about the state of corporate news with the recent firings of Carl Tuckerson and Don Lemon and the House passing a bill that limits trans women athletes' participation in sports. Lastly, we pay tribute to the late great Harry Belafonte as wel...

This week, Antoinette is somehow still high & recounts reconnecting with her ex as Shanti gives us a tutorial on how to live in luxury. We talk more about gentle & not-so-gentle parenting while responding to listener voicemails, provide you with a chaotic Around the Way Affirmation, and completely unravel by the end of the episode. It was "good". Join us. Do you have a question or comment...