Around The Way Curls
Antoinette Lee & Shanti Mayers
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About the Show
Rooted in friendship, humor, and self-actualization, Shanti and Antoinette are a differing, but dynamic duo who explore both the profound and the profane because #DualityIsAThing.
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Regularly hosts outside guests
545 episodes — long track record
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Recent Episodes
Ep 499. Getting On this Girl's Nerves: Crash Out Edition
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…
Ep 498. The Roots Remember Even When The Trees Pretend
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…
Ep 497. The Effects of Being Raised in a Low-Effort Family
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…
Ep 496. The Black Vote + Adams Apples Are Under Attack
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…
495. What’s a Title Worth to Cheyenne Bryant, Jay Shetty, + Kevin Hart? Ft. Work Bae Pod
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,…
Ep 494. How to Build It Boldly with Dr. Kimberly McGlonn
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.…
Ep 493. A Kiki: Noah Lyles, Adult jealousy, and Day Drinking
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,…
Ep 492. Emma Grede, Tucker Carlson, Dave Chapelle, Friend of Foe?
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…
Ep 491. A Much Needed Crash Out
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…
Ep 490. Iran. Israel. Kanye, and The Mad King
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…
Ep 489. The Tension Between What Is and What Could Have Been
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…
Ep 488. The Price of Winning: America, Usher, Jay Z, & Cesar Chavez
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…
Ep 487. Kristi Noem, Iran, Oscars, MBJ & Jonathan Majors
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,…
Ep 487. Kristi Noem, Iran, Oscars, MBJ & Jonathan Majors
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,…
Ep 486. Industry Ending, Ellison Empire Expands, The Cost of Integrity + Knowles Video Leak
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…
Ep 485. U.S Attacks Iran, Jim Carrey Clone, Tourettes Fallout, And An Apology to MBJ
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…
Ep 484. Mastering Partnership: How to Lead, Listen, and Love Better
*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,…
Ep. 483 We're Back and Trying Something New
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…
Reprise: Ep 121. Your Beef is My Beef
In this episode, Shanti and Antoinette talk Meghan and Harry, Cuomo and cancel culture, & loyalty loyalty loyalty. Join UsGeneral Inquiries: Contact Us: IG: @aroundthewaycurls Hotline: (215)…
Jolie Isn't Into It: Patreon Exclusive Episode Excerpt
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:…
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