Around The Way Curls

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Ep 516. QTNA: Will The Dems Deliver? Are Halle Berry & Martha Stewart Ok? Is Druski Funny? Nov 06, 2026

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Dropping next week's episode early since much of it has to do with the midterm election results!

In this week's episode, Shanti wants an alter ego, while Antoinette spends a weekend in Philly. Together, we respond to the historic "Blue Wave" of elected Democrats after the midterms and ask what happens next. For pop culture, we question if Martha Stewart is evil and if Halle Berry may be violent. Join us...

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Ep 515. If You Think We Are Bad B****** Now, Wait Til We Realize We Are Worthy Nov 02, 2026

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This week, Antoinette brings lessons from her wellness retreat, and Shanti puts them to the test. We get into our inner critics, self-trust, and why believing we deserve good things can be so damn hard. Grab a pen and paper, we’re getting a little woo-woo, a little vulnerable, and laughing through it all. If you think we’re bad bitches now, wait until we realize we’re worthy! Join us.

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Ep 514. Paris is Burning, Jalen's Hurt, Mike Tyson Duality, Jay - Z's Superbowl + Cardi B's Tiny Desk Oct 26, 2026

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This week, Ant is ready to fight the Eagles, and Shanti is finding spiritual lessons in Mike Tyson. We discuss Paris uprisings and get into the NFL controversy of loving the game and caring about the men who play it, and crown our Queen of Libras. Join us.

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Ep 513. Pregnant, No Plan, and Betting on Herself ft Rakia Reynolds Oct 12, 2026

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This week, Shanti is flying solo, but she brought company, and fellow Sag Rakia Reynolds has stories to tell. The Skai Blue Media founder joins us to talk about quitting her job while pregnant with no plan, building a business from the ground up, and almost turning down Serena Williams because she had plans.

We get into trusting your intuition, being a Big boss while neural divergent, questioning who planted that imposter syndrome in your head, and the exhaustion of feeling like you have to be twice as good to belong. Rakia shares what she wants Black women to stop carrying, gets honest about motherhood and ambition, and answers if her children want any parts of entrepreneurship. Join us.

Keep up with Rakia:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rakiareynolds/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakiareynolds

Website: https://www.rakiareynolds.com/

Explore her work:

Skai Blue Media: https://www.skaibluemedia.com/

Skai Blue Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skaibluemedia/

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Ep 512. Nolan Wells, The Cornell 57, & Nikole Hannah-Jones Oct 05, 2026

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In this week’s episode, we catch up on the latest developments in the Nolan Wells case and unpack the questions that remain. We also discuss the rape allegations involving the Cornell 7 and the broader conversations the case raises around power, accountability, and whose stories are believed.

Then, we turn to Nikole Hannah-Jones’ recent New York Times article and wrestle with the questions it raises about race, education, and what we place our faith in for safety, security, and legacy. Join us.

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Ep 511. The Tension of Wanting Two Opposing Things Sep 28, 2026

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In this episode, Shanti finds reprieve from life's demands by remembering the life and legacy of Maya Angelou. We flow freely in this episode as we answer callers' questions about when to leave a relationship and wrestle with the tension of wanting two opposing things at the same time. Join us...

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Ep 510. Ed Sheeran Exposed, Lindsay Clancy Juror Doxed, Jasmine Crockett + Chris Brown Sep 21, 2026

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This week, Shanti recovers from an argument while Antoinette prepares for Virgo season. Together, we discuss the recent doxxing of a juror in the Lindsay Clancy case, the unfolding Ed Sheeran and Macklemore tour controversy, and Jasmine Crockett choosing Chris Brown over her civic duty. Join us...

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Ep 509. Beyonce's Box, Fat Joe's Blackness + BiBi's BullSh*t Sep 14, 2026

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In this week's episode, we discuss Beyoncé's most recent limited-edition "B'Day"20th anniversary album release, and Fat Joe's Black identity crisis. For politics, we discuss A. I apocalypse and Netanyahu's alleged betrayal. Join us...

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Ep 508. We're Back & We Apologize Sep 07, 2026

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We’re back from break! This week, we catch up on life, our return to Spotify, and get into everything we missed while we were away.

In politics, we unpack the Democratic Party’s condemnation of the Democratic Socialists of America while seemingly turning a blind eye to the recent disrespect directed at Senate nominee Angie Nixon. Then, in pop culture, we try to understand how anyone could believe alleged scammer Daejon Love and untangle Raven-Symoné’s increasingly confusing takes on identity. Join us...

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Reprise: Ep 467. Cardi B & Respectability Politics Aug 31, 2026

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For this episode, Shanti opens the show solo, responding to listener voicemails about culture gatekeeping and fashion. For our main topic, Antoinette returns, and we unpack how respectability politics shape our views of Cardi B—and what that says about us. Join us...

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