Around The Way Curls

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 .

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In this episode, Shanti remembers Selena while Antoinette goes to Broadway. Together, we delve into the implications of new loan provisions affecting professional careers, particularly those dominated by women. We highlight the reclassification of professional degrees, the impact on healthcare, and the broader societal consequences of these policies. For pop culture, we respond to Pharrell's comme...

In this episode, Shanti and Antoinette work together to create the quintessential list of 20 Beyonce songs that tell the story of her evolution as the artist we know today - pulling from every album in her catalog. Join us. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus episodes See Privacy Policy at...

Josh, SaVon, and Antoinette are back, and the 2x Webby Award-winning pod is now dropping every Wednesday, everywhere you get your podcasts! Get all video episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, and deeper conversations you won't hear anywhere else. Support the show on Patreon today: patreon.com/cantaffordtherapypodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

In this episode, Shanti falls down a YouTube rabbit hole, while Antoinette joins another Olay and Friends. For politics, we talk about the Pope preaching truth to power, Ghislaine Maxwell sitting pretty in prison, and the Democrats' unexpected decision to reopen the government. For pop culture, we discuss Ami Cole's CEO Diarrha N’Diaye's announcement to join SKIM as Executive Vice President of Bea...

In this week's crash-out, Antoinette celebrates Mamdani's win, while Shanti prepares for Bad Bunny in December. For the episode, Antoinette goes to Atlanta. She shares a story about stuffing pants and what happened while attending Clark Atlanta Homecoming. We discuss the importance of being objectified by your man and stalking Shanti's daughter. Join us... Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email:...

For this episode, Shanti takes a class on beauty while Antoinette returns to her Mafia roots. After celebrating the Blue wave of Democratic wins, the conversation goes into the ongoing government shutdown and its repercussions on essential services like SNAP and healthcare. We discuss the political stalemate between Democrats and Republicans. We respond to Charlagmane Tha God's controversial state...

In this episode, Shanti reaches a new mother-daughter dynamic while Antoinette relives a childhood favorite. After an emotional voicemail, we sit down with Olivia Gillison, former leader of emergency preparedness in Philadelphia. Together, we talk about what it really means to be prepared in times of crisis and emergencies, how storytelling builds trust in times of crisis, and why the next generat...

On this episode, Shanti shares her new hair secret, while Antoinette shares her first week of work at her new job. For politics, we discuss America's entanglement with Argentina and how it affects the U.S. farmers who are already struggling, as well as China's attempt to keep unqualified influencers "in check". For pop culture, we discuss Keke Palmer's newest project that is catching criticism, an...

In this episode, Shanti shares her excitement for new music, while Antoinette yearns for more relationships with Black elders. For our main topic, we dive into recovery after destruction. What do we do when everything we know is gone? Together, we share our stories of rebuilding while getting inspiration from others. Join us.... Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.co...

In this episode, Shanti discovers the wonders of working from home, while Antoinette shares her thoughts on the coming Mayoral race in New York. For politics, we discuss how racist texts among political figures connect to the vulnerability of the Voting Rights Act, as America's civil rights continue to be at risk of erasure. For pop culture, we get into Tyler, The Creator's PR crisis, and Joe Budd...

In this conversation, we explore the themes of accountability in friendship. We discuss the importance of honesty, support, and the challenges of navigating tough conversations. They explore the nuances of enabling versus supporting friends, the role of trust and respect in relationships, and the significance of being seen and heard. We discuss signs of uneven accountability in friendships, and th...

In this week's episode, Shanti returns to a familiar comfort show, while Antoinette enjoys her birthday and returns to her psychic's predictions. For politics, we discuss the viral debate surrounding "The Purple Revolution," and for pop culture, we mourn the loss of great musician D'Angelo and actress Diane Keaton. Join us.. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Pa...