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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About the host
Antoinette Lee & Shanti Mayers hosts Around The Way Curls, a society show with 542 episodes published.
Ep 501. Oprah Can't Be Trusted, Whitney, Clive + Mamdani
Jun 29, 20261h 14m
This week, Shanti and Antoinette catch up on hard conversations, Facebook Marketplace addiction, protein goals and what qualifies as kinky. For politics, Antoinette breaks down Zohran Mamdani’s growing influence in New Y
Ep 500. The Art of the (Trash) Deal ft. Trump & Jay- Z + Sprinkles Slavery & Subservience ft. David Oyelowo
Jun 22, 20262h 0m
This week, we celebrate the 500th episode of Around the Way Curls ! Together, we reflect on the work we’ve done, the community we’ve built, and the journey that brought us here. In politics, we discuss Trump’s ghetto Whi
Ep 498. The Roots Remember Even When The Trees Pretend
Jun 8, 20261h 45m0
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 Chow case that left a
Ep 497. The Effects of Being Raised in a Low-Effort Family
Jun 1, 20261h 13m0
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 is scarce, communica
Ep 496. The Black Vote + Adams Apples Are Under Attack
May 25, 20261h 42m0
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 as the recent blow to
495. What’s a Title Worth to Cheyenne Bryant, Jay Shetty, + Kevin Hart? Ft. Work Bae Pod
May 18, 20262h 3m0
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, and the rise of publ
Ep 494. How to Build It Boldly with Dr. Kimberly McGlonn
May 11, 20261h 19m0
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. Together, we explore what it
Ep 493. A Kiki: Noah Lyles, Adult jealousy, and Day Drinking
May 4, 20261h 33m0
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, they recap an Aries b
Ep 492. Emma Grede, Tucker Carlson, Dave Chapelle, Friend of Foe?
Apr 27, 20262h 8m0
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 opinions on work cul
Ep 491. A Much Needed Crash Out
Apr 20, 20261h 4m0
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 drama Maga Chili connect
Ep 490. Iran. Israel. Kanye, and The Mad King
Apr 13, 20261h 37m0
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 the Cease Fire Agreem
Ep 489. The Tension Between What Is and What Could Have Been
Apr 6, 20261h 4m0
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 thinking those “what if”
Ep 488. The Price of Winning: America, Usher, Jay Z, & Cesar Chavez
Mar 30, 20261h 52m0
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 YouTube addictive. For pop
Ep 487. Kristi Noem, Iran, Oscars, MBJ & Jonathan Majors
Mar 26, 20261h 59m0
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, we share our takes on
Ep 487. Kristi Noem, Iran, Oscars, MBJ & Jonathan Majors
Mar 23, 20261h 58m0
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, we share our takes on
Ep 486. Industry Ending, Ellison Empire Expands, The Cost of Integrity + Knowles Video Leak
Mar 16, 20261h 46m0
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 like Infinity Stones;
Ep 485. U.S Attacks Iran, Jim Carrey Clone, Tourettes Fallout, And An Apology to MBJ
Mar 9, 20261h 48m0
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 slurs aired during a rec
Ep 484. Mastering Partnership: How to Lead, Listen, and Love Better
Mar 2, 202655m0
*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, leadership, and mutual effort.
Ep. 483 We're Back and Trying Something New
Feb 23, 20261h 41m0
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 Multiverse, and Mamdani's is
Reprise: Ep 121. Your Beef is My Beef
Jan 26, 20261h 39m0
In this episode, Shanti and Antoinette talk Meghan and Harry, Cuomo and cancel culture, & loyalty loyalty loyalty. Join Us General Inquiries: Contact Us: IG: @aroundthewaycurls Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundtheway
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Around The Way Curls is hosted by Antoinette Lee & Shanti Mayers. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 542 episodes.
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