Around The Way Curls

We are taking a little break this week! Enjoy a little Holiday banter and revisit one of our most popular and important episodes. Contact Around The Way Curls: 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://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, Shanti and Antoinette catch up on hard conversations, Facebook Marketplace addiction, protein goals and what qualifies as kinky. For politics, Antoinette breaks down Zohran Mamdani’s growing influence in New York and what recent progressive wins could mean for the Democratic establishment. For pop culture, the ladies discuss Oprah’s comments about Whitney Houston, Clive Davis’s complica...

This week, we celebrate the 500th episode of Around the Way Curls ! Together, we reflect on the work we’ve done, the community we’ve built, and the journey that brought us here. In politics, we discuss Trump’s ghetto White House celebration and the U.S.–Iran peace deal. In pop culture, we unpack Jay-Z’s exclusive Target deal, Eve’s Tiny Desk performance, and the latest round of internet diaspora w...

Shanti enters her rock phase as she crushes on a rising punk rock star, while Antoinette defends this new generation of “aunties and uncles.” Together, we crash out over Keke Palmer and the Hot Ones white man, question whether Young M.A misrepresents the queer community, debate the Knicks vs. the Spurs, unpack the lost art of women setting each other up well, and discuss Pam Grier’s orgasms that l...

In this week's episode, Shanti recognizes her business's growth while Antoinette sees her breasts with new eyes. Together, we discuss Trump cussing out Netanyahu, and the recent verdict of the Rick Chow case that left a 14-year-old boy murdered. For pop culture, we dive into Jay Z's historic performance in Philly, his freestyle, and the demented response from Dame Dash. Join us... In collaboration...

What happens when the people who are supposed to show up for you only do the bare minimum? In this episode, we explore the lasting impact of growing up in a low-effort family, where emotional support is scarce, communication is inconsistent, and relationships feel transactional rather than nurturing. Join us. *Giveaway * Disney’s Encanto In Concert In collaboration with The CultureLP Disney’s Enca...

In this week's episode, Antoinette returns to the pod. She shares her recent surgery experience while Shanti prepares for festival season. Together, we discuss Trump's version of reparations as well as the recent blow to America's Voting RIght's Act from the Supreme Court. We lament the loss of Adam's Apples amongst men, and share our thoughts on the announced castings of Josephine Baker and Betty...

This week, the Workbae Pod crew joins Shanti as guest hosts. Together, we get into dating, intimacy, guilt, and what it means to feel “content” in a relationship. Then we spiral into global politics, and the rise of public “experts” like Cheyenne Bryant and Jay Shetty. And following Kevin Hart's recent roast, we ask: Is Kevin Hart really in the GOAT category, or are we just haters? Join us... Foll...

This week, Shanti sits down with Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, award-winning social entrepreneur, author, speaker, and founder of Grant Blvd, Blk Ivy Thrift, and author of the book, Build It Boldly. Together, we explore what it means to lead with courage in a world that often rewards extraction, scale, and speed over care, accountability, and community. Kim shares her wisdom on social entrepreneurship, va...

This week, the girls sit down for an unscripted kiki. Antoinette recounts a day-drinking experience that took a turn, while Shanti confesses to a fit of jealousy that haunted her for days. Together, they recap an Aries birthday party for the books, unpack the internet’s response to Noah Lyles’ wedding, and Shanti officially declares herself a Justin Belieber. Join us… Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 94...

In this week’s episode, we unpack the “good intentions” of a few public figures raising eyebrows in politics and pop culture. We ask whether we trust business mogul Emma Grede as she shares unpopular opinions on work culture and motherhood during her book tour. We also dig into Tucker Carlson’s apology for supporting Trump and decide whether or not we accept it. Lastly, we try to hear Dave Chappel...

In this episode, we let loose and kiki. We discuss a range of topics from preparing for a big birthday party, and the pressure of celebrations, the ethics of vasectomies within marriages, and the drama Maga Chili connected yet again to Trump support. Join us... Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at ht...

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/...