Around The Way Curls

We take it all the way back to episode 16 where we are brought in the first week of Black History month with an episode dedicated to the legacy of our hero, Martin and we ain't talkin about Martin Luther the King! We are instead exalting the magic of the one and only Martin Lawrence. Join us as we revisit his mainstream masterpiece, "Martin", explore his journey as an artist, and discuss the incredible impact he has made on Black culture and our lives.

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EMERGENCY POD! We are still on break but we took a break from our break to cover all that is happening in the US. We discuss the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and the subsequent reactions and narratives surrounding the event. They also analyze the selection of J.D. Vance as Trump's running mate and the implications of his conservative agenda. The conversation explores the themes of patriarchy, fear-mongering, identity politics, and the current state of the Democratic Party. Join us. 

Watch a breakdown of Project 2025 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUJSEvYIiy8

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In this week's episode, we revisit a polarizing episode in which Shanti sobers up from her delusional streak while Antoinette receives monetary help from unexpected sources. Together, we discussed the recent Republican Presidential Debate and Democratic Senator Menendez's current investigation into his seemingly illegal dealings with Egypt. For pop culture, we responded to Eboni K. William's viral advice to young women and comment on Philly's recent looting of its high-end shopping strips. Join us.

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In episode 281, Shanti reflects on being a mother to a teenage girl while Antoinette feels shame over a recent encounter with a dear friend. They listen and respond to some wide-ranging listener voicemails and finally deep dive into the main topic. Inspired by Shanti's internal strife and inability to see her own magnificence, we explore self-doubt and all the ways it both hinders and helps. Join us.

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While we are away, enjoy this reprise episode from 2019 in which Antoinette prepares herself for a white Thanksgiving while Shanti's only update is a new winter jacket. Together we share our love for Ryan Gosling and dive head-first into Shanti's recent disagreement with her mother about love. Provoked by the incident and inspired by Esther, we share our answers to Dr. Perel's questions about love beginning with "How did you learn to love"...

Listen to Esther Perel's "Where Should We Begin?" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-should-we-begin-with-esther-perel/id1237931798

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Episode 306 premiered 11/16/23. It's interesting to hear where we are at vs where we are now.

Shanti begins the wild ride of entering the Holiday season as a small business owner while Antoinette gracefully checks someone coming for Shanti out in these streets. Together, we dive into our current political climate discussing Biden's re-election and whether or not he truly qualifies as "the lesser of two evils". Join us.

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We are on a brief hiatus. Please enjoy our reprise episode!

In episode 293, the girls start off strong and steadily begin to unravel. To start, Shanti shares her hesitation about going to this year's Culture Con without Antoinette while Antoinette basks in pride over our Instagram's growing popularity as a meme account. Together, we very quickly lose control as Antoinette attempts to lead us into a serious conversation about self-love using excerpts from the book "You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life" while intoxicated, and Shanti is just Shanti. Join us...

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Hi ATWC Curmmunity! This week's episode will be our last episode while we take a break and recalibrate. We thank everyone for all the love and encouragement. Please look out for updates for our next episode release via social media, Patreon and our newsletter.

For our main topic, we explore the concept of Jahari's Window which is a visual framework for understanding self-awareness and interpersonal relationships. The window consists of four quadrants: open, blind, hidden, and unknown. In the open area, both individuals are aware of certain traits and behaviors. The blind area represents things that others see in us but we are unaware of. The hidden area contains aspects of ourselves that we keep hidden from others. The unknown area represents untapped abilities and qualities that neither we nor others are aware of. We complete an exercise together. Together we discuss our blind spots and hidden areas in our personal and professional lives. We end the conversation feeling some relief and optimism as we uncover new possibilities for growth and understanding in our future together.

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01:44 Exploring Jahari's Window

05:06 The Four Quadrants of Jahari's Window

09:41 The Importance of Self-Disclosure and Trust

12:21 Adjectives Associated with Jahari's Window

21:46 Revealing Hidden Aspects of Ourselves

25:14 Uncovering Hurt and Suspicion

27:04 Addressing Resistance and Control

31:34 The Power of the Johari Window

35:09 Finding Relief and New Possibilities

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In this week's episode, Shanti decides to grow out her butt for the summer while Antoinette shares her recent gym experience that left her weak in the knees. Together, we discuss the collective confusion around the newest proposals for the US drafting system and the looming threat of Russia and North Korea's agreements against "aggression". For pop culture we focus on Kendrick's Juneteenth "Pop Out with friends" concert in LA and the iconic time that was had. We end with the slow and sad decline of Justin Timberlake. Join us...

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00:00 Excitement and Anticipation

02:07 Fitness Goals

04:02 TV Shows and Music

06:32 Team Building

24:09 War Crimes in Gaza

34:44 The Proposal for a Draft in the US

48:47 Russia and North Korea's Strategic Pact

55:47 Kendrick Lamar Pop Out Concert

01:05:11 Appreciating Geminis and Their Impact on Hip Hop

01:10:35 Unity and Cultural Significance in West Coast Hip Hop

01:13:36 The Black Hippy Reunion and the Impact of Dr. Dre

01:15:49 Respecting and Honoring Rap Music Traditions

01:18:53 The Legacy of Tupac and Kendrick Lamar

01:19:20 Drake's Lack of Reverence and Competition with Kendrick

01:21:22 The Energy and Artistry of Kendrick Lamar's Performances

01:23:20 Other Topics: Versus Battles and Justin Timberlake

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In this week's episode, we didn't follow an outline and let the conversation flow freely! Shanti reminisces about running feral as a child in the summer, while Antoinette shares her recent logistic challenges of living between two homes. Together, we revisit the school voucher controversy in Philadelphia and try to hold both the potential negative impact on public schools in the long run and students' immediate needs to receive a good education. We question the real intentions behind Jonathan Majors receiving "The Perseverance Award" from Hollywood Unlocked and fall into the deep well of Hollywood's disgraced celebrities. We end discussing Beyonce's recent betrayal from an opp on her team. Join us.

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00:00 PSA on Being Weird

12:00 The Controversy Surrounding School Vouchers

27:00 The Impact on Public Schools and Education Funding

35:53 Personal Perspectives and Difficult Decisions

39:55 Childhood Experiences and the Neighborhood

53:55 Billy Porter Kissing Biden's Hand

57:54 Uncolored and South African

01:00:27 Love and Care in a Biracial Relationship

01:05:40 Jonathan Majors and Hollywood Unlocked

01:08:35 Navigating Relationships and Living Between Two Houses

01:11:35 Jay-Z's Business Ventures and Beyoncé's Upcoming Projects

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