Around The Way Curls

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Ep 321. Get Into Your Guts Feb 01, 2024

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In this week's episode, Shanti aims high for a job at the airport while Antoinette resists being indoctrinated into the culture at her current job. For our main topic, Shanti tries to get to the root of her dissociation and is lovingly redirected by Antoinette to approach "the work" with compassion and without judgment. Join us...

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Ep 320. Alabama, Texas, Tim Scott, Oprah & Barbie Jan 29, 2024

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In this week's episode, Shanti reveals the way to her heart while Antoinette manages disappointing others but doing what feels right for herself. Together we discuss Israel's recent negotiation rejections, Alabama's newest form of human execution, Tim Scott's buffoonery, and the controversy surrounding Dave Chapelle, Oprah & Barbie at the Oscars. Join us...

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Ep 319. Liberation In Troubled Times ft. Joèl Leon Live from Babel Loft Jan 25, 2024

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In this week's episode, we are joined by writer Joèl Leon. Together we discuss navigating personal liberation while holding space for a tumultuous world. How do we maintain a sense of self while empathizing with the world's struggles?

Joel Leon is a performer, author, and storyteller, born and raised in the Bronx who writes and tells stories for Black people. Follow him here . Pre-order his coming book "Everything and Nothing At Once" here.

This episode was recorded live at Babel Loft in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Babel Loft is the first Black women-owned members-only social club in Prospect Heights. Learn more about them here.

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Ep 318. Early Puberty, Yasiin & Drake, The Emmys & Beef with Vlad TV Jan 22, 2024

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In this week's episode, Shanti deepens her love of Broadway musicals while Antoinette recaps seeing her favorite author: Cole Arthur Riley in Philadelphia. Together, we discuss the current phenomena of young girls reaching puberty earlier, Yasiin Bay, Drake, and the tale of "so many SKUs", the Emmy winners, and Antoinette's beef with VladTV. Join us...

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Ep 317. We’re 13 Years In & Still Married Jan 18, 2024

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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.

Watch the Esther Perel video referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODWcrvZhM94

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Ep 316. Delulu: The Color Purple, Katt Williams, Jonathan Majors & Coretta Jan 15, 2024

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And we are back! Thank you for everyone's patience and welcome arms after we return from a much-needed break. Shanti shares her recent trip to Savannah GA and her new favorite genre of television: white women cult leaders, while Antoinette shares her vacation escapades and her new obsession with perfumes. Together, we kick off 2024 jam-packed with topics as we attempt to keep up with all that has happened in pop culture while we were away starting with the iconic interview with Katt Williams, the terrible PR train wreck that is Jonathan Major's interview, the legacy of Coretta Scott King, and Shanti's hot take on The Color Purple. Join us.

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Reprise: Ep 252. Reimagining Relationships ft. Joél Leon Jan 11, 2024

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WE'RE BACK FROM OUR BREAK WITH NEW EPISODES NEXT WEEK!

This week Shanti has no updates while Antoinette tells us a love story gone wrong after shooting her shot at Trader Joe's. We are then joined by artist, writer, and dope human being, Joèl Leon for a conversation about reimagining co-parenting & intimate relationships. Join us.

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Reprise Ep 262. Transparency is the Enemy of Exploitation ft. Toi Marie Smith Jan 08, 2024

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In this episode, Antoinette gives us valuable information on how to survive the end of the world in your car while Shanti revels in JoJo being old enough to care more for herself so her momma can run in these here streets. The girls are then joined by a powerhouse, mother, impact strategist, and revolutionary, Toi Marie Smith. Together, they discuss the 6 requirements of capitalism and its effects on motherhood, the responsibility of white wealth, and the power of financial transparency. Join us.

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Website: https://www.toimarie.com/

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Reprise Ep 234. You’re Projecting On To Me & That’s F'd Up Jan 04, 2024

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In this week's episode, Shanti is inspired by Toni Morrison and wants to create "a place that feels like it is all hers" as she navigates nurturing her inner world and cultivating new hobbies. Antoinette leans into daily stretching and shares her attempt at a homemade ice bath that didn't go as planned. Together, we talk about projection after a recent conflict with one another. What is projection? What is it seated in? How can we become more aware when we are projecting? Join us...

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Reprise Ep 266. Are You Living A Creative Life? Dec 28, 2023

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For this week's episode, Antoinette laments that her cat Blue may have disowned her while Shanti wants to know what the listeners' top 5 rapid questions would be to get to know a stranger.

For the main topic, Shanti has recently been inspired by the work of authors Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love + Big Magic) + Julia Cameron (The Artist's Way). Each author focuses on creativity and the transformation that can occur when we take up the courage to unblock, release fear and invite more creativity and curiosity into our lives. Join us.

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