Around The Way Curls
Episodes
Ep 322. Meta, Migration & Moving on from Justin Timberlake
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti prepares for a job interview while Antoinette quietly supports Megan Thee Stallion the best way she knows how. Together...
Ep 321. Get Into Your Guts
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NEW MERCH JUST DROPPED! Shop ATWC Merch: https://www.aroundthewaycurls.com/collectionsIn this week's episode, Shanti aims high for a job at the airpor...
Ep 320. Alabama, Texas, Tim Scott, Oprah & Barbie
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NEW MERCH JUST DROPPED! Shop ATWC Merch: https://www.aroundthewaycurls.com/collectionsIn this week's episode, Shanti reveals the way to her heart whil...
Ep 319. Liberation In Troubled Times ft. Joèl Leon Live from Babel Loft
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we are joined by writer Joèl Leon. Together we discuss navigating personal liberation while holding space for a tumultuous wo...
Ep 318. Early Puberty, Yasiin & Drake, The Emmys & Beef with Vlad TV
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti deepens her love of Broadway musicals while Antoinette recaps seeing her favorite author: Cole Arthur Riley in Philadel...
Ep 317. We’re 13 Years In & Still Married
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shanti wrestles with her inner voice as revealed to her by her "morning pages" and Antoinette reflects on a lesson in faith from her ...
Ep 316. Delulu: The Color Purple, Katt Williams, Jonathan Majors & Coretta
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And we are back! Thank you for everyone's patience and welcome arms after we return from a much-needed break. Shanti shares her recent trip to Savanna...
Reprise: Ep 252. Reimagining Relationships ft. Joél Leon
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WE'RE BACK FROM OUR BREAK WITH NEW EPISODES NEXT WEEK!This week Shanti has no updates while Antoinette tells us a love story gone wrong after shooting...
Reprise Ep 262. Transparency is the Enemy of Exploitation ft. Toi Marie Smith
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 eno...
Reprise Ep 234. You’re Projecting On To Me & That’s F'd Up
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti is inspired by Toni Morrison and wants to create "a place that feels like it is all hers" as she navigates nurturing he...
Reprise Ep 266. Are You Living A Creative Life?
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 questio...
Ep 315. The Best ATWC of 2023
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last episode of the year! Join us as we share some of our best episodes of 2023 ranging from the funniest, and most impactful, to our favo...
Ep 314. Jonathan Majors Guilty While Gaza Still Grieves Ft. Nehad Khader
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In one of our final episodes of this year Shanti shares her last accomplishment in her attempt to "look like herself" while Antoinette recaps her fami...
Ep 313. Sagittarius Season: Shanti’s Bday
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti moves closer to her birthday and is feeling tender while Antoinette shares her excitement about the coming movie premie...
Ep 312. A White Coretta Scott King?
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti attends a gala and is seated with retail royalty while Antoinette ruminates over the theory of predator and prey. For p...
Ep 311. Soft Yeses & Commurnity Catch Up
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti is humbled by her yearly Spotify wrapped while Antoinette learns more about consent in conversation with a male friend....
Ep 310. Statute of Limitations, Mama Tina, Lenny, Teyana & Iman
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti mentally spirals as her birthday nears while Antoinette recounts bearing witness to Sir. Marvelous's care and sexual he...
Reprise: Ep 270. Koreans Fry The Best Chicken?
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yall, We did not record the week of Thanksgiving and took a much needed break to be with friends, family and each other. Enjoy this reprise. We'll be ...
Ep 309. No More Gender Wars ft. Leo
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti and Antoinette are joined by our beloved listener Leo. Leo shares his perspectives on moving past the polarizing expect...
Ep 308. Diddy & Cassie. Andre & His Flute
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti gets ready for Philly's Christmas Village while Antoinette dives into Britney Spear's new book, The Woman In Me. Togeth...
Ep 307. Keke, Darrius, Jidenna & Jeezy
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast Shanti shouts out the curmunnity and feels grateful while Antoinette attempts to not feel intimidated when dating fancy men. Fo...
Ep 306. Joe Biden: Lesser of Two Evils?
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti begins the wild ride of entering the Holiday season as a small business owner while Antoinette gracefully checks someon...
Ep 305. Dating: DO Judge a Book By It’s Cover?
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti feels called by "The Void" but is pulled back by warm showers and daylight while Antoinette finally gives up on The Wal...
Ep 304. What’s Good With You, Yo?
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti sips wine while Antoinette takes an edible. Let the antics ensue! Shanti recaps her experience on Bet On Black while An...
Ep 303. What is Your Human Design?
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti has little to offer in terms of updates while Antoinette shares a very interesting and somewhat alarming encounter with...
Season 2 of Can't Afford Therapy Starts Tomorrow!
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 of Antoinette's other pod Can't Afford Therapy drops TOMORROW! Make sure you tune in wherever you get your podcasts and check out their YouTu...
Ep 302. Blaxploitopia
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Shanti finds comfort in old "Insecure" episodes while Antoinette faces some backlash from family members concerning her stance ...
Ep 301. Collective Cooperation & Activation
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti shares more of her coming appearance on Revolt TV's Bet on Black pitch competition series, while Antoinette continues h...
Ep 300. What is Sacred?
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hit 300 episodes! Thank you for all the continued support from old and new listeners! We so appreciate you! In this week's episode, Shanti finally ...
Ep 299. Will & Jada, Drake & Doja…Tricky
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*This episode was recorded before the genocide began in Palestine at the hands of the far-right Israeli Gov. This will be discussed next Monday. In th...
Ep 298. Palestine & Israel: Are We Either Predator or Prey?
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The war is unfolding rapidly every minute. With that said, this episode was recorded Oct 12th, 2023 before Israel began to drop bombs on innocent Pale...
Ep 297. Did Jay-Z Teach Beyonce How To Be A Woman?
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti ponders the possibility of dating multiple people at a time while Antoinette finds herself becoming more and more entan...
Ep 296. Is Interracial Dating Inherently Wrong?
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti is back to learning middle school math with Jolie and still ain't getting it while Antoinette self-diagnoses. Together,...
Ep 295. The Relationship Attachment Model
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Shanti takes back all the things she's said about biracial men and teaches us about her new slang while Antoinette, due to her binging The W...
Ep 294. Eboni K. Williams & “The Mrs.” Degree
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti may have sobered up from her delusional streak while Antoinette receives monetary help from unexpected sources. Togethe...
Ep 293. Bootcut, Birkenstock, Big Belly, Bae
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, the girls start off strong and steadily begin to unravel. To start, Shanti shares her hesitation about going to this year's Cultu...
Ep 292. Say it Ain't So...Teyana & Iman, Jeezy & Jeannie, Remy Ma & Papoose
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti works out and feels the burn in both her muscles and her heartstrings while Antoinette steps into full grind mode recor...
Ep 291. Insatiable, I’m in My Kanye Era
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Shanti is throwing caution to the wind and embracing her inner Kanye while Antoinette reckons with the fact that her caution is most likely...
Ep 290. Don’t Have Sex Then
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti discovers abstinence hits differently when the energy is channeled productively while Antoinette falls back in love wit...
Ep 289. Insubordinate + Churlish
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Shanti finds inspiration from Kanye's masterpiece "The Life of Pablo" while Antoinette experiments with her personal code of et...
Ep 288. I Love That Range For Him
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti runs for the first time in years and now can't walk while Antoinette proves why men are needed in her life during a rec...
Ep. 287 The 5 Closest People Around You Mirror You
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's topic, we dive into the science of association. Are we only as good as the 5 people we spend the most time with? Do we admire and want...
Ep 286. Why is Miguel Hanging By Hooks?
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti returns and decides that she is ready to move while Antoinette feels all the feelings. Together we talk about Clarence ...
Ep 285. I Don't Want To Disappoint Myself Ft. Amanda Henderson
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shanti is still away but Antoinette is joined by our bestie Amanda Henderson. Inspired yet again, by our beloved Mrs. Pam, Antoinette and Amanda discu...
Ep 284. Naked & Awake Ft. Hey Fran Hey & Jade of All Jades
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shanti is away this week BUT Antoinette is joined by pod royalty Hey Fran Hey & Jade of All Jades. Together, we talk about leaning into our cougar...
Ep 283. What is Your Enough?
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Shanti gets real when it comes to whether or not women especially single mothers can really have "it all while Antoinette grapples with the...
Ep 282. Be the Villain
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Shanti is grateful for the outpouring of love and support from episode 281. If you haven't listened, you should because it's top 10 ATWC ep...
Ep 281. Do It Scared I Guess
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Shanti reflects on being a mother to a teenage girl while Antoinette feels shame over a recent encounter with a dear friend. They listen an...
Ep 280: Tory Lanez, Jamie Foxx & the Jewish Community + Aliens
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and with clean audio! Shanti discusses her irrational distrust of Lakeith Stanfield while Antoinette gushes with pride over the rising star...
Ep 279. How Do You Want To Be Remembered?
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Due to personal matters, we were not able to use our recording equipment so the audio is not ideal but the content is there.This week, Shanti apologiz...
Ep. 278 Lizzo & Biden Are In Trouble & Trump Got Arrested… Again
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Due to personal events, we were not able to use our recording equipment so the audio is not ideal but the content is there.In this week's episode, Sha...
Ep 277. Mid-Year Checkin
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded on July 20th. There was a delay in the release due to personal matters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
Ep 276. Carlee Russell + Cocaine In the White House
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti falls into a spiral with her mother, while Antoinette keeps it low-key. Together, we discuss the mysterious dime bag of...
Ep 275. They Have Range Ft. Branford Jones
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is all things classic R&B! We are super excited to have Branford Jones, the creator of the viral platform, "They Have The Rang...
Ep 274: Jonah, Boosie, Darrius & Blueface
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti shares her first concert experience with her daughter while Antoinette confesses her growing obsession with World War I...
Ep 273. Do We Need Black Men?
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we get provocative & discuss whether or not we “need” men. Inspired by Megan Thee Stallion’s proclamation at Essence Fest- “We ...
Ep 272. All You Had to Do Was Be Quiet, Darius
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti explores NYC and begins to imagine living a life there while Antoinette continues to float in her Disney Princess Divin...
Ep 271. Solo Shanti & The Disney Porcelain Princess
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! To begin we share updates on our lives this past month. Shanti shares her new relationship status, takes an art class and awaits for summ...
Ep 270. Koreans Fry The Best Chicken?
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is our last episode before we go on a 2-week hiatus and we intend to go out with a bang! Shanti pours herself a drank (or 3) while Antoinette tak...
Ep 269. It's Giving Jail...
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti returns after completing The Roots Picnic Marketplace in Philly feeling thankful and proud. Antoinette shares her own e...
Ep 268. You Are the Only Person That Will Never Leave You ft. Ashley Simpo
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 267. People Are Not Willing to Learn ft. Crissle West
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 266. Are You Living A Creative Life?
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 questio...
Ep 265. The Dangers of Derrick Jaxn & Ron Disney DeSantis
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Shanti preps for The Roots Picnic and feels encouraged while Antoinette is consumed by the demands of home & aging parents. Still, Anto...
Ep 264. What Age Are Bikinis Appropriate?
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast episode, Shanti describes how adulting is providing an unrelenting beatdown on her while Antoinette solves a mystery about why ...
Ep 263. Janelle Monae Makes Us Project Onto Her
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Ep 262. Transparency is the Enemy of Exploitation ft. Toi Marie Smith
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 eno...
Ep 261. To Drive? Or Own The Bus? That Is The Question.
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti prepares for a busy season with The Sable Collective while Antoinette grapples with her offbeat social awkwardness that...
Ep 260. The Only AI We Acknowledge is Allen Iverson
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 259. God, for Real, Help Us.
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 258. Well, That Was Good, That Was Good
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 mo...
Ep 257. Shanti's Back & Ant is High
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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" an...
Ep 256. When Relationships Change ft. Mandii B
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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.....
Ep 255. Pandering, Group Think, & the Hypocrisy of it All. Ft Mandii B
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 accoun...
Ep 254. My Mother Was My First Bully
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 hot...
Ep 253. What Do Marcus Houston & Jay Z Have In Common?
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti shares a lovely weekend of friendship while Antoinette shares two terrifying events that happened in one day involving ...
Ep 252. Reimagining Relationships ft. Joél Leon
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 artis...
Ep 251. Jonathan Majors & Jebediah Springfield
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, Suc...
Ep 250. Relationship Anarchy 101
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 249. Is Blac Chyna The New Queen Afua?
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 248. A Conversation About Polyamory ft. Dar
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Antoinette navigates the "sliminess" of networking while Shanti avoids her feelings by talking about The Last Of Us. Together, we respond t...
Ep 247. Banks Collapsing, Biden & Oil, Angela & The Oscars
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 abo...
Ep 246. What Happened to Wonder?
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Shanti is literally fighting sadness while Antoinette fights dehydrated skin. Together, we respond to listener messages and deep dive into a...
Ep 245. Should Chris Get Slapped Again?
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Antoinette returns for this week's episode! Shanti realizes that dating herself is exhausting and looks to create more simple experiences while Antoin...
Ep 244. Questionnaire to Oneself ft Naana
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's episode, we are joined again by the lovely Naana of "Work Bae" Podcast. Together we jump right into our main topic inspired by Audre L...
Ep 243. Sweet Baby Leodis Ft. Naana
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we are joined by Naana of the "Work Bae" podcast while Antoinette takes a week away. Shanti shares her recent unpopular opinio...
Ep 242. Time Isn't Real But We're Old
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shanti travels back in time while Antoinette shares anxiety over an upcoming photoshoot. After a couple of listener voicemails, we ke...
Ep 241. Does Bashir Pump Gas?
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we both are in our feelings. Is it because of Pisces season or is it because we need therapy? Shanti shares updates about scho...
Ep 240. A Tale of Two Khadijahs
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we begin with music. Shanti claims her actual soulmate is her Spotify "Discover Weekly" playlist while Antoinette considers a ...
Ep 239. Rihanna, Idris, Ageism & Aliens
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti deepens her understanding of what creating a life she loves means by correcting her daily work practices. Antoinette to...
Ep 238. Eroticism Should Be Part of Your Self Care Plan
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we deep dive into the erotic with help from the GAWD Esther Perel. Her recent article, Why Eroticism Should Be Part of your Self-Care Plan, ...
Ep 237. Beyonce, Bell Hooks & State of the Union
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti explores her city and finds enjoyment in working at a cafe that plays experimental jazz loudly, while Antoinette ground...
Ep 236. I’d Rather be Hurt By The Truth
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti buys herself tickets to a play in New York for another solo date as Antoinette also considers dating herself due to the...
Ep 235. 4,094 Ancestors Before You
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Shanti fully embraces her nickname, Shalom Shanti by becoming a yogi & expresses gratitude to a listener for her help in restoring The ...
Ep 234. You’re Projecting On To Me & That’s F'd Up
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti is inspired by Toni Morrison and wants to create "a place that feels like it is all hers" as she navigates nurturing he...
Ep 233. No Good News
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*Note* This episode was recorded before the video release of Tyre Nichol's' brutal murder at the hands of Memphis police.In this week's episode, Shant...
Ep 232: Are Rewards Ruining Us?
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Shanti stands by her mac and cheese and finds joy in headphones and Homegoods while Antoinette shares her shock at Black women...
Can't Afford Therapy: New Podcast Alert!
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Antoinette has a new podcast! She's been talking about the new project she has diligently been working on and it's finally here. Be sure to head over ...
Ep 231: Maybe I’ll Do Adderall Tomorrow
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 231, Shanti is excited to be back in school but frustrated by the two ghosts haunting her house while Antoinette struggles to tell friends ...
Ep 230. Juggling Multiple Men & Feelings
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 230, Shanti is committed to dating herself while Antoinette examines the epigenetics of her "middle-class mindset". We then get into some p...