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 553 episodes published.
In this episode, Shanti talks about the recent girl's trip in ATL and her growing love for Bad Bunny while Antoinette considers how she will emotionally manage the next four years with Trump as President. After answering
Ep 507. Dont' Get Fat, Filter Faces and Partner Pressures
Aug 10, 20261h 23m
In this episode, we respond to brilliance from the interwebs. We discuss the added preoccupation of losing weight to a life already full of responsibilities, and the growing craze of everyone looking the same through pla
Ep 506: Nolan Wells Misinformation, Iran on the Offense, A New Black Panther + Shanti Sports
Aug 3, 20261h 48m
In this week's episode, Antoinette returns from a week of travel and fun - sick while Shanti considers joining an improv class. Together, we discuss the recent updates and legal constraints of the Nolan Wells case, and I
Ep 505. Like-ability Politics: Amanda Seales, Mamdani + Trump Ft Marquise Davon
Jul 27, 20261h 24m
In this week's episode, Antoinette is sick, so Shant is joined by Marquise Davon. Together, we discuss what teenagers need from their parents most in this modern age, and for politics, we discuss the recent developments
Ep 504. Breakups Aren't a Failure, I'm Grateful
Jul 20, 20261h 31m
In this week’s episode, Shanti enters the teenage version of the “terrible twos,” while Antoinette discovers that a fully booked summer. Oddly enough, we agree with J.Lo’s recent take on relationships, debate Young Miami
Ep 503. Dems Do It Again, Justice for Nolan Wells + Surviving Jay Z Extra Innings
Jul 14, 20262h 17m
In this week's episode, we recount our time at the exhaustingly epic time at Jay's final Yankee Stadium performance, "Extra Innings". For politics, we discuss the democrats fumbling yet again to secure a solid candidate
Ep 502. It’s America’s Birthday, So Let’s Revisit Palestine
Jul 6, 20262h 4m
We are taking a little break this week! Enjoy a little Holiday banter and revisit one of our most popular and important episodes. Contact Around The Way Curls: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com P
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
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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 553 episodes.
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