Around The Way Curls

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...

Ep 229. A White Woman Reads Me To Sleep

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy MLK DAY! We return to the New Year with updates about Shanti going back to school while Antoinette recovers from a disappointing new year & ...

Ep 228. That's All Folks

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of 2022, the ladies reflect on 2022 and reveal some interesting plans for 2023. May the new year be filled with more possibility,...

Ep 227. Free Speech, Polyamory, Identity: Who Makes the Rules?

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we get lost in the quicksand of nuance. We consider the absurdity of free speech laws being debated in U.S. politics, and ques...

Ep 226. Is Jonathan Majors Tearing Us Apart?

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we fight! In our updates, we get into it over our delusions around Jonathan Majors!! For our main topic, we dive into the most...

Ep 225. This Is A Civil Rights Issue

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the girls recap their weekend together in Brooklyn. Antoinette, frustrated by Dr. Umar, questions civil rights activism and activists...

Ep 224. What is This We Are Performing?

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we are giving range! We begin with Shanti's birthday plans and Antoinette battling fruit flies and move into a caller giving u...

Ep 223. Did an Edible Change My Life?

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Shanti discusses the wonderful world of micro-dosing (shoutout to @Kimbology) while Antoinette explores the idea of having a sponsor....

Ep 222. She Did That ft. Renae Bluitt

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we sit down with special guest Renae Bluitt and discuss her unique journey as an entrepreneur. Renae takes us from her beginnings as a blog con...

Ep 221. Time: The Most Valuable Currency ft. Black

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Shanti is away and Antoinette is joined by one of her nearest and dearest friends...photographer, musician, multimedia artist extraor...

Ep 220. Practicing Gratitude

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is Thanksgiving and after weeks of dealing with a recent health scare concerning Antoinette's mother, it only seems right the girls discuss the ...

Ep 219. Projection Is a Thing

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 219, Shanti discusses her preparation for The Sable Collective's busy season while Antoinette fills us in on an unexpected stay in Philly. ...

Ep 218. Anxious Parenting ft. Dr. Isha Metzger

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the first half of the episode, Antoinette and Shanti listen to Around The Way Curl community voicemails. Topics span from rape allegations, the con...

Ep 217. In Love, Single & Dating

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Shanti shares her recent adventures in Atlanta while Antoinette wonders if she should lean into being more of a cougar. Together we t...

Ep 216. A Word From Our Listeners

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Shanti gets direct encouragement from her past self while Antoinette continues to hold on as the pressure of work + life build...

Ep 215. Who is Actually Right?

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Shanti discovers Tik Tok while Antoinette salutes Trevor Noah's take on men and sex. Together they discuss the new album by Sault and...