Around The Way Curls

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Ep 399. Sis, That Ain't Support Jan 16, 2025

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In this episode, Shanti is excited about a coming girl's trip, while Antoinette feels dismayed over her recent dental visit. Together, we respond to caller voicemails and dive into our main topic: how does one offer real support to loved ones? In the wake of the recent LA fires, we discuss how to provide sincere support and concern without putting ourselves first or feeling performative. Join us...

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Ep 398. You Can't Box With God Jan 13, 2025

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In this episode, we spend time on the devastating destruction of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. We share our feelings amongst the collective grief. We try to understand the environmental causes of the wildfires, and the confusing political responses to this disaster. We recognize climate change as our new reality and begin to consider how to best prepare for future disasters. For pop culture, we share our thoughts on Obama and Trumps seemingly chummy exchanges at President Jimmy Carter's funeral. We also respond to Sheryl Lee Ralph's secret to her happy marriage. Join us...

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00:00 Collective Grief and the Impact of Wildfires

17:48 Understanding the Causes of Wildfires

45:12 Political Responses and Community Resilience

57:54 The Illusion of Control in Climate Change

01:10:42 Pop Culture Commentary on Obama + Sheryl Lee Ralph

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Ep 397. And We're Back Jan 09, 2025

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Happy New Year! We start by catching up on our personal lives including a milestone in parenting for Shanti as well as a milestone in Antoinette's love life. For politics, we share the actual medical benefits to a "Dry January" as we are learning more about the link between cancer and alcohol, and the implications of New York City's new congestion pricing measure. For pop culture, we share our reactions to Beyoncé's Christmas halftime performance, significant moments from the Golden Globes, and the lawsuit involving workplace harassment at FX and the public's tendency to scrutinize women more harshly than men. We are happy to be back. Join us...

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05:59 Self-Discovery and Creativity

12:03 Time Management and Productivity

18:06 Relationships and Social Media

23:59 Celebrations and Personal Growth

52:04 New York City's Congestion Pricing Debate

01:05:20 Impact of Congestion Pricing on New Yorkers

01:13:10 Cultural Significance of Beyoncé's Work

01:21:04 FX Lawsuit: Workplace Harassment and Responses

01:33:40 The Fallout of Workplace Allegations

01:38:58 Public Perception and Gender Dynamics

01:43:57 The Complexity of Power Dynamics in the Workplace

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Reprise. We’re 13 Years In & Still Married Jan 06, 2025

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In this episode, Shanti wrestles with her inner voice as revealed to her by her "morning pages" and Antoinette reflects on a lesson in faith from her beloved Godson. Together and with the help of psychotherapist Esther Perel, they explore the Paradox of Security vs. Freedom within their personal and working relationship. This brings Shanti to a sort of revelation about partnership. Join us.

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Reprise: Ep 302. Blaxploitopia Jan 02, 2025

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In this week's episode Shanti finds comfort in old "Insecure" episodes while Antoinette faces some backlash from family members concerning her stance on Palestine. Together, we discuss the GOP's newest Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, the Ebony Alert system, and Barack Obama's recent statement on Israel and Palestine. For pop culture, Antoinette celebrates the life of Richard Roundtree and we try to unravel the many layers surrounding Dwight Howard and an uncanny connection between Candace Owens and Carlee Russell. Join us...

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Happy Holidays from ATWC Dec 24, 2024

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We want to wish everyone safe, restful, and joyous Holidays! Thank you so much for rocking with us this year! We will return next year! Lots of love, Shanti and Antoinette.

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Ep 396. Failing Forward Dec 19, 2024

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In this episode, Shanti confesses that she is failing in an area of her life. We use the book "Failing Forward" by John Maxwell as a guide for the conversation, and together we reflect on our relationships with failure. We attempt to embrace failure as an opportunity for growth and redefine what success and failure mean to each of us. We hope this episode resonates with anyone feeling like giving up. Keep going!

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Ep 395: Did-dy, Do IT? Jay Z x Luigi + RIP Nikki Giovanni Dec 16, 2024

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHANTI!

Cashapp $ShantiMayers * Make it rain for a real one *

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This week, Shanti has decided to crash out for her birthday while Antoinette drinks chia seed water. We touch on Donald Dump's recent shenanigans, Luigi Mangione' s arrest + Syria's new political climate. We then dive into Jay Z's sexual assault allegations & the legacy of Nikki Giovanni. Join us.

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Ep 394. Preparing for The Inevitable. Dec 12, 2024

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In this week's episode, Shanti shares a Holiday discount code with ATWC listeners, while Antoinette inherits clothing from her boyfriend and doesn't know how she feels about it. For our main topic, we discuss the inevitability of our parents aging and how we can begin to prepare for their decline. We explore the ways in which roles change, responsibilities shift, and the importance of having difficult conversations with our family and parents to be the most prepared. Join us...

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Ep 393. Andrew Schulz, GNX, Lucian, Drake + A CEO Slaughtered…Chile Dec 09, 2024

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In this week's episode, Shanti regrets a recent hair cut from her mom while Antoinette recalls her 3 day Thanksgiving marathon and baking success. For politics, we share our thoughts about Biden pardoning his son and the recent murder of United Healthcare's CEO. For pop culture, we rate Kendrick Lamar's new album GNX, his coming tour with SZA, and Drake suing Universal Music. Lastly, we comment on the situation between Andrew Schultz's and his controversy with Kendrick Lamar. Join us...

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