Around The Way Curls

This week, Shanti prepares her will while Antoinette gets cold feet about a coming surgery. Together, we discuss the wild twists and turns between Iran, the U.S, and Israel, and the fragile state of the Cease Fire Agreement. For pop culture we discuss the music comeback of Kanye, and the controversy that seems to always follow him wherever he goes. Join us. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Emai...

This week, we explore the tension that comes with getting older: reckoning with the life you have while reflecting on the life you didn’t choose. Using the psychological concept of counterfactual thinking those “what if” and “if only” thoughts, we unpack the emotional pull of the road not taken, what our unlived lives seem to promise, and whether we’re longing for something real or simply romantic...

For this episode, Shanti visits Antoinette, and together they take over NYC. For politics, we discuss the allegations against Cesar Chavez, and we share our thoughts on a jury finding Meta and YouTube addictive. For pop culture, we discuss the recent Jay Z interview, and Usher defending Puffy. Join us... Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.co...

This week, Shanti goes to a juvenile detention center, while Antoinette continues her journey with fasting. For politics, we discuss Iran, betting on wars, and Kristi Noem's firing. For pop culture, we share our takes on the recent Oscar wins. Join us... Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://a...

This week, Shanti and Antoinette plan a date in NYC. Together, we talk about the end of  Industry and Knights of the Seven Kingdoms; we discuss the Ellison family collecting media and tech companies like Infinity Stones; we question whether success requires a small loss of integrity; and we finally discuss the Matthew Knowles video leak, which felt wildly disrespectful to Ms. Tina. Join us......

This week, Shanti learns how to lobby, while Antoinette gets folded up like a pretzel. Together, we unpack the U.S. strikes on Iran and what they could mean going forward, the fallout from racist slurs aired during a recent awards show, Jim Carrey clone theory, and a heartfelt apology to Michael B. Jordan, kinda. Join Us... Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Pat...

*We will be covering the US & Israel attacking Iran & the Save Act next week, along with pop culture. This episode explores the dynamics of healthy relationships, focusing on communication, leadership, and mutual effort. The hosts share personal insights and analyze relationship clips to uncover the unsexy but essential work needed for a lasting partnership. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-...

We return from our break, refreshed and slightly reformed. In this episode we catch you up on our lives since our break, and discuss Bad Bunny, America's Next Top Model, Game of Thrones as a Multiverse, and Mamdani's is shaping up as Mayor of NY. Join us.... Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos &...

In this episode, Shanti and Antoinette talk Meghan and Harry, Cuomo and cancel culture, & loyalty loyalty loyalty. Join Us General Inquiries:  Contact Us: IG: @aroundthewaycurls  Hotline: (215) 948-2780  Email:  aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon:  www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

As promised, why Shanti and I take some time to recalibrate we are releasing bi weekly epsiodes on patreon. Here's a snippet we thought you would enjoy. Miss yall. Contact Us: IG: @aroundthewaycurls  Hotline: (215) 948-2780  Email:  aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon:  www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycur See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

And we're back with our 101st episode. We are joined by the one and only Clint Coley who is no stranger to the podcast. Together, we discuss Ayesha Curry being the symbol of light-skin privilege, 50 Cent being a jackass, Ice Cube being naive, and what happened to the golden age of R&B. Join us. Shop Love Lavender Shea & use code: Around for 15% off! https://www.lovelavendershea.com/shop Fo...

In this episode, Shanti deepens her love of Bad Bunny and Puerto Rico while Antoinette shares another musical gem with the people. For our main topic, Antoinette kicks off Black History Month, celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. The conversation explores the political weaponization of King's teachings to soften his radical ideology. The discussion highlights the role of white moderates...

We are joined by the ladies of Gettin Grown pod. We talk Bill Cosby, Monqiue, bonnets, tricky Lord and saviors, and much more. Join us. Shop Merch:  https://www.aroundthewaycurls.com/collections General Inquiries: Contact Us: IG: @aroundthewaycurls Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email:  aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon:  www.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

First, we want to thank everyone who joined us on Saturday. Your input is invaluable and it was really humbling to hear your feedback. We left that call with nothing but gratitude. With that said, we hope those who were unable to join or who have more to share will join our second ATWC Community Call TOMORROW, Tuesday, 7 pm EST! We want and honestly NEED to hear directly from you, so we’re hosting...

First, we want to wish you a very Happy New Year! We hope your year started out smooth and steady and that 2026 behaves, but y'all's president is already cutting up, so it's giving the ghetto again. We also want to remind you that we are hosting 1 of 2 ATWC Community Calls TOMORROW, Saturday, 11am EST! We want and honestly NEED to hear directly from you, so we’re hosting a live call and inviting l...

In episode 70, we begin with Shanti tapping into her inner Larry David while Antoinette may have found some answers to her recent health mysteries. In honor of March as "Women's History Month", we dive deeper into our pleasure activism with help from the brilliant Black minds of Audre Lorde and Adrienne Maree Brown confronting our own processing of pleasure and codings of the erotic. Join us…. Cal...

Description In this episode, we are inspired by the recent conversation between podcaster Shannon Boodram and actress Cree Summer. Together, we dissect the dynamics of leadership in partnerships, the balance of masculine and feminine energies, and the challenges of relinquishing control in a relationship that lacks the safety to do so and how this lack of safety affects our notions of generosity,...

We are celebrating 400 episodes! With the help of our listeners, we let loose with a completely unstructured, free-flowing episode. Together, we answer listener questions and talk about any and everything such as circumcision, The Star Spangled Banner, biblical prophesies, why female orgasms are better than males, the growth of our podcast, and our personal predictions for 2025. Join us for an Aro...

This episode explores the complexities of womanhood and identity, focusing on our experiences of being raised by white mothers. We reflect on our childhoods and discuss the influence our mothers had on our perceptions of beauty, relationships and sense of responsibility. We highlight the importance of understanding and communication between parents and children when raising biracial children, as w...

Last episode of the year! We crashout over the new Diddy doc, the implications of 50 Cent's involvement, and crack up over Grits and Eggs' Deante Kyle being biracial, which just makes so much sense. Join us Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus episodes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

*Happy Birthday, Shanti* In this episode, we kick things off with an important announcement. We then deep-dive into the complexities of Netflix and Paramount vying to buy Warner Bros., implications of the pending farmer bailout, and the impact of corporate consolidation/ monopolies on culture & community. Then, for pop culture, we talk Beyonce chairing the Met Gala, Pantone's milktoast color o...

In this episode, we are joined by the Planned Parenthood CEO and President Alexis McGill Johnson. Antoinette and Shanti share their personal stories of the care that Planned Parenthood has provided, which continues to impact their lives, while Alexis shares her legacy of activism and addresses common misconceptions about Planned Parenthood's services. Together, we focus on the current challenges f...

In this episode, Shanti is speaking Spanish for her Bad Bunny countdown, Antoinette is retiring from cake-making, and the U.S. is ramping up pressure on Venezuela with Pete Hegseth waving the flag. We unpack Trump’s new immigrant ban, Summer Walker doubling down on side-chick life, Kim K’s latest biz Masterclass, and whether Mark Lamont Hill’s career pivot is working or nah? Join us. Contact Us: H...

Want to know the origin story of The Sable Collective? In episode 47, Shanti talks all things The Sable Collective. She discusses her new role as sole owner of The Sable Collective and how she is channeling some of her gangster energy from her past. As a result, she also shares her top business practices for entrepreneurs, what it's like to step out on faith, and how she is choosing to define "fai...

This week we talk about finding gratitude even when things are rough. Join us. Contact Us: IG: @aroundthewaycurls Phone: (215) 948-2780 Email:  aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon:  www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .