Around The Way Curls

In this week's episode, Shanti deals with dehydration while deciding her newly appointed spiritual Guru will be Mike Tyson. Antoinette inadvertently begins her journey of exclusively drinking expensive water and admitting she has the handwriting of a middle schooler. Together, we talk Biden talking off script, Mase's diss track, Beyonce's performance and the many Oscar wins. For our main topic, we...

For episode 170, Shanti & Antoinette reflect on Jazmine's show, feeling like hell after staying out passed a certain hour & having a case of the "uglies". For pop culture, Shanti says goodbye to Maury while Antoinette reveals she didn't watch his show much but Ricky Lake was her girl, and together they discuss the unfortunate rise & fall of Wendy Williams. Shanti leads us through, "Pol...

In this week's episode, Shanti talks failing forward in business while Antoinettes admits to feeling guilty in daily life while there is war waging in the world. We also talk about the ridiculous styling of lashes and baby hair that seem to have the culture in a chokehold. For our main topic, we discuss common issues that come up in friendships like new babies, new pay grades, jealousy, and how we...

While Antoinette takes a week of rest, Shanti is joined by Eryn of ErynAmelism. We talk what to do with overzealous friends, the erroneous arrest of Ryan Coogler and going back to the office after the pandemic. For our main topic, Eryn shares her experience as a young 13 year old groomed by an abuser and the inner transformation she is learning to surrender to in order to heal from it. Join us......

For episode 167, we are joined by the lovely ladies of Good Moms, Bad Choices. Together, we discuss parenting in the age of Euphoria. What discussions did we have with our parents around sex and drugs? What discussions do we wish we would have had? How do our socioeconomic backgrounds affect our "coming of age" experiences? Where is the line between over/early exposure and honesty? Join us. Follow...

Chile, we needed a break from publicly deep-diving into soul work and decided to chop it up with our faves Jade and XD because Black joy is also an act of resistance and self-preservation. We talk about our dislike for a certain mahogany art, the "L' in Salmon being anti-Black, and much more. Join us. Follow Jade + X.D. IG @jadeandxd Subscribe to their pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ja...

This week we are joined by the dope human being Sio. We chat about dating apps, Tinder Swindler, Verzuz, Heaux Tales, and Kanye's harassment of Kim. For our main topic, we discuss where we are at this juncture of our lives when it comes to love or whateva, Join us. Follow Sio @justcallmesio Read Sio's blog: https://www.justcallmesio.com/blog/softest-place-on-earth https://www.justcallmesio.com/blo...

In episode 164, we are joined by Antoinette's sister, where we discuss Kierra Sheard's stance on not allowing female friends to stay in her home when her man is present, the never-ending saga that is Joe Rogan & Spotify, censorship, corporate integrity, and no-knock warrants. For our main topic, we examine Thandiwe Netwon's recent public penance and question if there is space to discuss racial...

Shanti begins smoking CBD joints while Antoinette swoons over her deepening love affair with her chiropractor. Together, we talk RiRi's lucky baby, Janet Jackson's new doc, and Biden's intention of selecting a Black woman Supreme Court Justice nominee. For our main topic, we discuss our relationship with shame and what we need in order to rid ourselves of it. Join us. Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email...

* This is one of our favorite episodes* This week, we are joined by theologian and essayist, Candace Marie Benbow. whose work lies at the intersections of beauty, faith, feminism, and culture. Together, we discuss Black luxury, the danger Kevin Samuels poses to the community, and question if women's sexual liberation is being packaged for male consumption. For our main topic, we deep dive into Can...

We're back from our two-week hiatus & in true ATWC fashion, we are asking more questions! We discuss Kanye, Lisa Bonet & Jason Mamoa, and the wild wild west/LA train robberies. For our main topic, we discuss "The How" by Yrsa Daley-Ward and explore our use (or lack thereof) of the word, "No". Are we saying, "No" enough? Do we feel guilty when we do? Join us... Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email...

As we prepare for a Holiday break, we keep this episode short and sweet! 2022 is quickly approaching. Together we reflect upon 2021. What was the most challenging part of the year? What did we enjoy the most? What do we look forward to for the next year? Happy New Year to all our lovely, loyal followers. Talk to you next year! Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www...

In episode 159, Antoinette has a pain in her neck. Shanti laments over Omicron and the girls discuss love from the point of view of the Gawd, Bell Hooks. Join us. Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus episodes Shop ATWC Merch: https://www.aroundthewaycurls.com/collections See Privacy Policy at https://...

In this week's episode, Shanti prepares for her birthday while Antoinette reveals she went to a sex club and apparently left spiritually awakened and full of wisdom. Join us. Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus episodes Shop ATWC Merch: https://www.aroundthewaycurls.com/collections Buy "The Panties"...

In Episode 157, Shanti is excited about buying grills while Antoinette struggles to find work-life balance. Together, they discuss Netflix's "Explained" and the strange world of Hollywood focusing on the Jessie Smolet trial & Chris Cuomo's firing. For our main topic and inspired by Stevie J requesting spousal support from Faith Evans, we discuss and disagree on how to split assets after a brea...

In this week's episode we talk everything Jazmine Sullivan, Omicron, the Ahmaud Arbery verdict and of course - Rihanna's titties. For our main topic we explore longevity. Just because it's been going on for a long time, does it make it right? Can we walk away from longtime friendships? Careers? Relationships? What's holding up back? What's keeping us there? Time? Fear? Comfort? Join us. Hotline: (...

In episode 155, we catch up, discuss the AMAs, Da Baby, & Adele. For our main topic, we dive into the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, self-defense, and open carry gun laws. Join us. Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus episodes Shop ATWC Merch: https://www.aroundthewaycurls.com/collections Buy & Down...

This week Shanti goes from feeling like an egg to winter ground while Antoinette admits to enjoying an unsolicited d*ck pick. Together, they discuss Summer Walker's "Still Over It" album, the tragedy at Astroworld, NYC Gun Laws, and Insecure. For our main jawn, we explore our Erotic Blueprints and deep dive into our secret pleasures and fantasies. Join us. Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthew...

In this week's episode, Shanti prepares for the pressures of the holidays while feeling like a fragile egg, while Antoinette recaps her many misadventures in D.C. over the weekend ranging from bed bugs to a very unfulfilling encounter. For our main topic, we use the very public discourse of Will and Jada Smith to pose the question, how much is too much to share with other folks about your relation...

This week we skip all the fluff and get straight into the meat and potatoes. We are joined by the incredible, Katina Mackey who is a beautiful BEing, mother of three, artist, teacher, and breast cancer survivor. Katina generously shares her story and gives us insight into how to be victorious in the battle. Katina is the embodiment of "bend, don't brake". Join us. Also, F*CK Cancer. Hotline: (215)...

This week Antoinette learns to let people do nice things for her while she celebrated her bday weekend, while Shanti continues to sling Sable goods in these streets. Together, they argue about how to correctly pronounce Colin Powel's name (RIP) and discuss blow holes in ignorant negros' arguments that R Kelly is "the greatest the ever did it" (ew). For our main topic, we discuss the ancient Japane...

Yall we apologize for this episode being late. Shanti was traveling, and Antoinette took time to celebrate her birthday. Join us as we look back on 150 episodes and talk about of favorite moments. Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls Buy Koffee's Toast ehre: https://music.apple.com/us/album/toast/1450313908?i=1450313910 See Privacy P...

Inspired by Will Smith's recent GQ interview, we talk polyamory and whether or not it would work for us. Shanti tries to break down the plotline of Insecure while Antoinette celebrates the thespian that is Ice T. We explore the bottomless pits that are FB & IG and finally, talk giving up on your dreams when they make you miserable. Join us Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail...

Shanti had audio issues for the first 9 mins, but then we get it together. This week Ant talks about the Fugees concert, Shanti deactivates IG. Together, we discuss the R. Kelly verdict, Nicki Minaj's strange connection to men accused of sexual assault, and the US debt ceiling. Finally, for our main jawn, inspired by Gabrielle Union sharing she would have never stayed with D Wade if she were the w...

This week we are joined by thought-leader, self-actualizer, father, brother, son & overall dope human, Jason Rosario. Together, we discuss Shanti's desire to get weird & retreat to a cave, while Antoinette exposes vegans for the liars they truly are. We go on to celebrate Ja Rule's resilience and triumph during last week's Verzuz and salute Gabriel Union's vulnerability in her new book, "Y...