Around The Way Curls

By Antoinette Lee & Shanti Mayers

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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Around The Way Curls episodes:

June 08, 2026 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 Chow case that left a 14-year-old boy murdered. For pop culture, we dive into Jay Z's historic performance in Philly, his freestyle, and the demented response from Dame Dash. Join us...
In collaboration with The CultureLP Disney’s Encanto In Concert, presented by the New York Philharmonic, runs June 18–21 at David Geffen Hall.
Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/Encantoclp
Contact Around The Way Curls:
Hotline: (215) 948-2780
Email: [email protected]
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1h 46min
June 01, 2026 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 is scarce, communication is inconsistent, and relationships feel transactional rather than nurturing. Join us.
*Giveaway * Disney’s Encanto In Concert
In collaboration with The CultureLP Disney’s Encanto In Concert, presented by the New York Philharmonic, runs June 18–21 at David Geffen Hall.
Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/Encantoclp
Contact Us:
Hotline: (215) 948-2780
Email: [email protected]
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1h 14min
May 25, 2026 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 as the recent blow to America's Voting RIght's Act from the Supreme Court. We lament the loss of Adam's Apples amongst men, and share our thoughts on the announced castings of Josephine Baker and Betty Boop movies. Join us...
Contact Around The Way Curls:
Hotline: (215) 948-2780
Email: [email protected]
Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls

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1h 43min
May 18, 2026 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, and the rise of public “experts” like Cheyenne Bryant and Jay Shetty. And following Kevin Hart's recent roast, we ask: Is Kevin Hart really in the GOAT category, or are we just haters? Join us...

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Contact Around The Way Curls:
Hotline: (215) 948-2780
Email: [email protected]
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2h 4min
May 11, 2026 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. Together, we explore what it means to lead with courage in a world that often rewards extraction, scale, and speed over care, accountability, and community.
Kim shares her wisdom on social entrepreneurship, values-led business, the tension between profit and purpose, and why optimism is not naïve but necessary. We also talk about the grief and clarity that can come with closing a chapter, what Black women founders truly need beyond public applause, and how small businesses can become powerful sites of culture, care, and resistance.
If you are building something, questioning what success really means, or trying to stay brave in the middle of transition, this conversation is for you.
Find Kimberly McGlonn:
Website: drkimberlymcglonn.com
Instagram: @kimberlymcglonn
Build It Boldly: builditboldly.com
Grant Blvd: grantblvd.com
LinkedIn: Kimberly McGlonn, Ph.D.
Contact Around The Way Curls:
Hotline: (215) 948-2780
Email: [email protected]
Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls

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1h 20min
May 04, 2026 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, they recap an Aries birthday party for the books, unpack the internet’s response to Noah Lyles’ wedding, and Shanti officially declares herself a Justin Belieber. Join us…
Contact Us:
Hotline: (215) 948-2780
Email: [email protected]
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1h 34min
April 27, 2026 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 opinions on work culture and motherhood during her book tour. We also dig into Tucker Carlson’s apology for supporting Trump and decide whether or not we accept it. Lastly, we try to hear Dave Chappelle out as he defends his past performance in Saudi Arabia.
Are these folks friend, foe, or something more complicated? Join us.
Contact Us:
Hotline: (215) 948-2780
Email: [email protected]
Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls

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2h 9min
April 20, 2026 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 drama Maga Chili connected yet again to Trump support. Join us...
Contact Us:
Hotline: (215) 948-2780
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1h 5min
April 13, 2026 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 the Cease Fire Agreement. For pop culture we discuss the music comeback of Kanye, and the controversy that seems to always follow him wherever he goes. Join us.
Contact Us:
Hotline: (215) 948-2780
Email: [email protected]
Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls

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1h 38min
April 06, 2026 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 thinking those “what if” and “if only” thoughts, we unpack the emotional pull of the road not taken, what our unlived lives seem to promise, and whether we’re longing for something real or simply romanticizing the fantasy. Join us.
Contact Us:
Hotline: (215) 948-2780
Email: [email protected]
Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls

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