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:

March 24, 2025 Ep 418. Cosmic Clap, Kanye's Crash Out, Breakfast Club Controversy ft Marquis Richards + Elijah Rhea
In this episode, Antoinette is sick so Shanti is joined by Marquis Richards and Elijah Rhea. Together, we have a lively discussion about the complexities of immigration narratives, the historical context of immigration policies, and the fear surrounding activism. For pop culture, we respond to Anthony Mackie's recent comments on his approach to raising his sons, and the evolving notions of masculinity. We focus on Kanye West's recent controversies, the implications of celebrity culture on mental health, and the challenges faced by underrepresented individuals in healthcare. We end with the recent Breakfast Club controversy, highlighting professionalism and respectability politics among black women in public media. Join us...
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1h 43min
March 20, 2025 Ep 417. "Michael Jordan is More Influential Than Harriet Tubman"
In this episode, Antoinette is inspired by the NFL draft to create her own version: The Black Draft. We compete to select the strongest combinations of Blackness under the categories of "Blackest Movies, Albums, and Influential Figures of All Time to name a few. Who do you think won? Who did we miss? Join us...
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1h 39min
March 17, 2025 Ep 416. Department of Ed. Dwindles, Doechii Disses Men + Dr. Umar is A Deadbeat Dad
In this episode, Shanti wishes she was a vegetarian while Antoinette prepares for a surprise birthday party. Together, we discuss the current state of education in the U.S as it faces a cut to half of its employees. We delve into the disparities in funding and school resources and how this disparity may increase if the department is eradicated. We consider the implications of recent government actions on freedom of speech and protests, particularly about the case of Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained by immigration authorities. For pop culture, we share our thoughts on Doechii's controversy, Dr Umar's daughter, and Dawn Robinson's journey, who has been living out of her car. Join us...

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1h 15min
March 13, 2025 Ep 415. Politically Correct But Inauthentic AF
In this episode, we start with pimple popping, what we have been watching, and fighting PMS with community. For our main topic, Antoinette leads an exploration of the complexities of political correctness and its impact on authenticity. We discuss personal experiences with feeling constrained by social expectations. We discuss the balance between being true to oneself and the pressures of public perception, especially in the age of social media. The dialogue delves into the consequences of inauthenticity, the challenges of navigating echo chambers, and the importance of creating safe spaces for honest conversations. Join us...
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1h 19min
March 10, 2025 Ep 414. Trump's Tariffs, Zoe Saldana & Queen Latifah for Quincy Jones?!
For this episode, Shanti tries to understand the difference between rewards and treats in her life, while Antoinette escapes into "white people saving the world". For politics we talk tariffs, the U.S. stance on Ukraine and Russia, and the political dynamics surrounding recent events, including Zelensky's meeting with Trump and the State of the Union address. For pop culture, we pay tributes to music legends Angie Stone and Roy Ayers, recap of the Oscars triumphs and disappointments, and talk about Zoe Saldana's recent controversies and acceptance speech. To end we share our opinions on body shaming due to recent criticisms directed at Millie Bobby Brown and Megan the Stallion. We discuss empowerment and criticism in celebrity culture, exploring how public perception shapes identity and the role of media in this dynamic. Join us..
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1h 52min
March 06, 2025 Ep 413. Womanhood With A White Mother
This episode explores the complexities of womanhood and identity, focusing on our experiences of being raised by white mothers. We reflect on our childhoods and discuss the influence our mothers had on our perceptions of beauty, relationships and sense of responsibility. We highlight the importance of understanding and communication between parents and children when raising biracial children, as well as the lessons learned from our own experiences. Join us...
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1h 20min
March 03, 2025 Ep 412. ICE, Measles, Buzbee, Diddy & Kanye’s Playing Games with Miss Tina
For this episode, Shanti questions Spike Lee's film making decisions while Antoinette battles an ongoing cold and develops a new obsession for a pop star. For politics, we discuss the many moving parts of politics at this moment, highlighting ICE deportations, Palestine, the influence of Andrew Tate, the implications of a measles outbreak, and discuss the recent shakeup at MSNBC with Joy Ann Reid. For pop culture, we talk about The Game and Kanye sliding in Ms. Tina's DM, Will Smith's newest release, Puffy's team against Buzbee, Teyana Taylor's collaboration with Victoria's Secret, and the secret to Halle Berry finding the love of her life. Join us...
Contact Us:
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1h 18min
February 27, 2025 Ep 411. The Long Game: Building a 3rd Political Party ft. Maurice Mitchell
In this episode, Antoinette goes to a modern art museum and doesn't like the art, while Shanti thinks human existence is the equivalent of surviving a plane crash. After listening to voicemails, we talk with Maurice Mitchell, the National Director of the Working Families Party. Together, we discuss the need for a third political party that truly represents the interests of working people. Maurice identifies this country's true enemy and provides practical steps we can take to counteract the rapid shift towards authoritarianism. We conclude with a focus on the power of collective action. Join Us...
To stay updated with the Working Families Party Text WFP to 30403
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Contact Us:
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1h 47min
February 24, 2025 Ep 410. Asian Excellence, Angler Fish & Rocky’s Redemption
In this episode, Shanti is touched by the spiritual journey of an angler fish while Antoinette pushes her nail tech to his highest artistic potential. For politics, we discuss the recent crisis in aviation, the impact of mass terminations of federal workers, recent changes in education policy regarding race, and the somewhat radical health policy reforms proposed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. For pop culture, we celebrate ASAP Rocky's legal victory and Jay-Z's recent legal troubles, and Beyonce's fans finally fight back. We end by talking about Philly's finest, Gillie and Wallow's recent interviews regarding violence and forgiveness. Join us...
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Follow author and guest Jennifer Renae Hoden @jrenaerhoden_ and @the_voice_in_you_books
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Contact Us:
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1h 37min
February 20, 2025 Ep 409. ATWC Unscripted - The Crash Out Continues
What happens when two best friends record a podcast inebriated? In this episode, Antoinette and Shanti crash out. Using the questions and prompts from our listeners, we follow a completely unscripted, unstructured episode. Together, we get carried away on topics such as what we would do if we swapped genders, which canceled artists we are still loyal to, the origins of our friendship, how we would hypothetically get prison sentences, and more unpopular opinions. Join us...
Contact Us:
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