Around The Way Curls

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495. What’s a Title Worth to Cheyenne Bryant, Jay Shetty, + Kevin Hart? Ft. Work Bae Pod May 18, 2026

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This week, the Workbae Pod crew joins Shanti as guest hosts. Together, we get into dating, intimacy, guilt, and what it means to feel “content” in a relationship. Then we spiral into global politics, and the rise of public “experts” like Cheyenne Bryant and Jay Shetty. And following Kevin Hart's recent roast, we ask: Is Kevin Hart really in the GOAT category, or are we just haters? Join us...

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Ep 494. How to Build It Boldly with Dr. Kimberly McGlonn May 11, 2026

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This week, Shanti sits down with Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, award-winning social entrepreneur, author, speaker, and founder of Grant Blvd, Blk Ivy Thrift, and author of the book, Build It Boldly. Together, we explore what it means to lead with courage in a world that often rewards extraction, scale, and speed over care, accountability, and community.

Kim shares her wisdom on social entrepreneurship, values-led business, the tension between profit and purpose, and why optimism is not naïve but necessary. We also talk about the grief and clarity that can come with closing a chapter, what Black women founders truly need beyond public applause, and how small businesses can become powerful sites of culture, care, and resistance.

If you are building something, questioning what success really means, or trying to stay brave in the middle of transition, this conversation is for you.

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Ep 493. A Kiki: Noah Lyles, Adult jealousy, and Day Drinking May 04, 2026

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This week, the girls sit down for an unscripted kiki. Antoinette recounts a day-drinking experience that took a turn, while Shanti confesses to a fit of jealousy that haunted her for days. Together, they recap an Aries birthday party for the books, unpack the internet’s response to Noah Lyles’ wedding, and Shanti officially declares herself a Justin Belieber. Join us…

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Ep 492. Emma Grede, Tucker Carlson, Dave Chapelle, Friend of Foe? Apr 27, 2026

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In this week’s episode, we unpack the “good intentions” of a few public figures raising eyebrows in politics and pop culture. We ask whether we trust business mogul Emma Grede as she shares unpopular opinions on work culture and motherhood during her book tour. We also dig into Tucker Carlson’s apology for supporting Trump and decide whether or not we accept it. Lastly, we try to hear Dave Chappelle out as he defends his past performance in Saudi Arabia.

Are these folks friend, foe, or something more complicated? Join us.

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Ep 491. A Much Needed Crash Out Apr 20, 2026

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In this episode, we let loose and kiki. We discuss a range of topics from preparing for a big birthday party, and the pressure of celebrations, the ethics of vasectomies within marriages, and the drama Maga Chili connected yet again to Trump support. Join us...

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Ep 490. Iran. Israel. Kanye, and The Mad King Apr 13, 2026

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This week, Shanti prepares her will while Antoinette gets cold feet about a coming surgery. Together, we discuss the wild twists and turns between Iran, the U.S, and Israel, and the fragile state of the Cease Fire Agreement. For pop culture we discuss the music comeback of Kanye, and the controversy that seems to always follow him wherever he goes. Join us.

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Ep 489. The Tension Between What Is and What Could Have Been Apr 06, 2026

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This week, we explore the tension that comes with getting older: reckoning with the life you have while reflecting on the life you didn’t choose. Using the psychological concept of counterfactual thinking those “what if” and “if only” thoughts, we unpack the emotional pull of the road not taken, what our unlived lives seem to promise, and whether we’re longing for something real or simply romanticizing the fantasy. Join us.

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Ep 488. The Price of Winning: America, Usher, Jay Z, & Cesar Chavez Mar 30, 2026

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For this episode, Shanti visits Antoinette, and together they take over NYC. For politics, we discuss the allegations against Cesar Chavez, and we share our thoughts on a jury finding Meta and YouTube addictive. For pop culture, we discuss the recent Jay Z interview, and Usher defending Puffy. Join us...

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Ep 487. Kristi Noem, Iran, Oscars, MBJ & Jonathan Majors Mar 26, 2026

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This week, Shanti goes to a juvenile detention center, while Antoinette continues her journey with fasting. For politics, we discuss Iran, betting on wars, and Kristi Noem's firing. For pop culture, we share our takes on the recent Oscar wins. Join us...

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Ep 486. Industry Ending, Ellison Empire Expands, The Cost of Integrity + Knowles Video Leak Mar 16, 2026

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This week, Shanti and Antoinette plan a date in NYC. Together, we talk about the end of Industry and Knights of the Seven Kingdoms; we discuss the Ellison family collecting media and tech companies like Infinity Stones; we question whether success requires a small loss of integrity; and we finally discuss the Matthew Knowles video leak, which felt wildly disrespectful to Ms. Tina. Join us...

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