Around The Way Curls

In this week's episode, Upon Shanti's return, Antoinette eats an edible, resulting in an hour & 14 mins of ATWC chaos. Shanti celebrates "Beef" and Bjork while Antoinette manages the good and bad of being overwhelmed. Together, we talk about our upcoming hotep summer, some politics as usual (including the shooting of Ralph Yarl) & the continuing fall of Jonathan Majors. Join us... Do you h...

In this episode, Antoinette is joined by Mandii B and together they discuss how to manage the inevitable changes that come in relationships. 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: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus content Shop ATWC Merch:...

This week, filling in for Shanti is the pod Gawd, Mandii B. Together, Mandii, and Antoinette make fun of her social life while also holding her accountable for creating the vibe she wants. They discuss cancel culture in response to Daniel Caeser's new album + give their takes on Cardi B vs the Dalai Lama . Antoinette also gets Mandii to deep dive into politics while dissecting what Fox News calls...

This week Shanti is beaming with pride after going to all of her checkups and dental appointments while Antoinette is reminded of a time she was a hotep putting money on her former king's books. We listen & respond to some intriguing voicemails and finally deep dive into the concept of our mothers being our first bullies. Join us Do you have a question or comment you'd like to share with us? C...

In this week's episode, Shanti shares a lovely weekend of friendship while Antoinette shares two terrifying events that happened in one day involving her cat and a tornado. Together, we ponder if Van Jones' compassion is misplaced, the expulsion of two Black Tennessee lawmakers, Jill Biden losing her got a damn mind, and if Jay Z and Marcus Houston share a common practice in the selection of their...

This week Shanti has no updates while Antoinette tells us a love story gone wrong after shooting her shot at Trader Joe's. We are then joined by artist, writer, and dope human being, Joèl Leon for a conversation about reimagining co-parenting & intimate relationships. Join us. Follow Joèl: Twitter: @JoelakaMaG IG: iamjoelleon Do you have a question or comment you'd like to share with us? Call...

This week Antoinette is sitting in gratitude while Shanti is learning that everything in life is a negotiation. We talk about the return of HBO's, Succession and FINALLY address Jonathan Majors being accused of assault & harassment. Join us. * Note this episode was recorded before the text message exchange between him and the alleged victim was released. Do you have a question or comment you'd...

In this week's episode, Shanti shares her favorite social media couples that she secretly roots for while Antoinette sits with herself and leans into feeling all her feelings. For our main topic, we read the Relationship Anarchy manifesto written by Andie Nordgren as we continue the conversation around polyamory. What are the foundational values of relationship anarchy? Do we really even understan...

In this week's episode, Shanti shares a proud mom moment, while Antoinette learns to manage the difficult art of doing too much and feeling like it's nothing ever enough. Together, we get into the transformation of Black Chyna, share our reviews of Netflix's The Strays, Trump's pending indictment, the possibility of World War 3, and grieve the death of Lance Reddick. Join us... Do you have a quest...

This week, Antoinette navigates the "sliminess" of networking while Shanti avoids her feelings by talking about The Last Of Us . Together, we respond to some listener voicemails that lead us down some interesting convos. Finally, we are joined by Dar, founder of Boonoonoonoos - a collective of polyam-friendly Black hotties liberating joy & pleasure through the intimacy of community. We talk ab...

In this week's episode, Shanti prays to stay off of Instagram while Antoinette feels called to create the life she wants to live. Together we talk about banks collapsing, approval of the Willow Project, and Angela & The Oscars. 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: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: ww...

This week Shanti is literally fighting sadness while Antoinette fights dehydrated skin. Together, we respond to listener messages and deep dive into a conversation about wonder. Inspired by, Cole Arthur Riley's, "This Here Flesh", we ask ourselves: "What happened to wonder? What happened to awe? Do we still reserve room for them?" Why or why not? Join us Do you have a question or comment you'd lik...

Antoinette returns for this week's episode! Shanti realizes that dating herself is exhausting and looks to create more simple experiences while Antoinette found herself in a precarious situation in the Bronx last weekend. Together, we discuss the monumental lawsuit against Fox News, decide if Micheal B. Jordan is really corny, and share our thoughts on Chris Rock's recent Netflix special. Does he...

For this week's episode, we are joined again by the lovely Naana of "Work Bae" Podcast. Together we jump right into our main topic inspired by Audre Lorde's "Questionnaire to Oneself". For 3 days, Naana and Shanti wrote responses in their journals to the prompts. Listen as they share what came up for each of them. Feel free to begin your own journaling process with these prompts below: What are th...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Naana of the "Work Bae" podcast while Antoinette takes a week away. Shanti shares her recent unpopular opinions about gender and Lizzo and together we discuss Keke Palmer's new bundle of joy, Modern Day Minstrel shows, and Dilbert's racist cartoon creator. Join us... Do you have a question or comment you'd like to share with us? Call in! Leave a message! Ho...

In this episode, Shanti travels back in time while Antoinette shares anxiety over an upcoming photoshoot. After a couple of listener voicemails, we keep it light this week as we discuss all the things we are too damn old for now that we have reached our mid-thirties. 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: arou...

In this week's episode, we both are in our feelings. Is it because of Pisces season or is it because we need therapy? Shanti shares updates about school while Antoinette shares her experience at The Read's 10th Anniversary Live Show. Together, we talk about real-life zombies in Philly, Black Excellence in STEM, and global burnout amongst parents and end with our thoughts on questioning gender norm...

In this week's episode, we begin with music. Shanti claims her actual soulmate is her Spotify "Discover Weekly" playlist while Antoinette considers a trip to London to see Cleo Sol this spring. For our main topic, we listen to voicemails. As usual, our callers share their insights, questions, and wise corrections with the community. We end with two very different responses from women both named Kh...

In this week's episode, Shanti deepens her understanding of what creating a life she loves means by correcting her daily work practices. Antoinette took another step towards her aliveness by sharing her voice with a friend which led to a greater leap of courage. Together, we talk about The Super Bowl, Rihanna'a performance, if are being bamboozled by balloons, and Idris's recent declaration about...

This week we deep dive into the erotic with help from the GAWD Esther Perel. Her recent article, Why Eroticism Should Be Part of your Self-Care Plan, helps us define eroticism & guides us on to access & practice it. We then question how we have limited our idea of eroticism & only attached it to sex. In our daily lives, how often do we really prioritize + will the practice of the fulle...

In this week's episode, Shanti explores her city and finds enjoyment in working at a cafe that plays experimental jazz loudly, while Antoinette grounds herself in the wise words of bell hooks' All about Love for Valentine's Day. Together, we address recent assumptions and critiques made by listeners about our relationship. We discuss the Grammys, Beyonce's wins and losses, China's spy balloon, and...

In this week's episode, Shanti buys herself tickets to a play in New York for another solo date as Antoinette also considers dating herself due to the poor selection of men out here who respond with green texts, and have poor dating etiquette. For our main topic, we dive into the taboo. What happens when you are in love with a person who you can't have? Do we indulge in our pleasure and get more e...

This week, Shanti fully embraces her nickname, Shalom Shanti by becoming a yogi & expresses gratitude to a listener for her help in restoring The Sable Collective's IG. Antoinette gushes over the Eagles going to the Superbowl and shares some of the many lessons she is learning from working more closely with her girl, Mandii B. Together, they ring in Black History Month right by examining the S...

In this week's episode, Shanti is inspired by Toni Morrison and wants to create "a place that feels like it is all hers" as she navigates nurturing her inner world and cultivating new hobbies. Antoinette leans into daily stretching and shares her attempt at a homemade ice bath that didn't go as planned. Together, we talk about projection after a recent conflict with one another. What is projection...

*Note* This episode was recorded before the video release of Tyre Nichol's' brutal murder at the hands of Memphis police. In this week's episode, Shanti manages the emotional and collateral damage of having her business' Instagram account stolen from her while Antoinette celebrates the release of her newest podcast "Can't Afford Therapy". Together, we agree that Bob Ross was good at stroking more...