Around The Way Curls

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...

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...