In this week's episode, Shanti announces a much-needed mental health break, while Antoinette shares her gratitude for her 2 Webby Wins for her other podcast "Can't Afford Therapy". Together we discuss the recent political events and mass graves uncovered in Gaza and highlight the funding bill signed by President Biden, which includes aid for Ukraine, Israel, and humanitarian aid for conflict zones worldwide. On a lighter note, for pop-culture, we discuss Beyoncé's long hair and the way she silenced all the skeptics. In the final part of the conversation, delve into a detailed analysis of an episode of Jerrod Carmichael's show, exploring themes of family dysfunction, infidelity, and the search for connection and healing. The conversation ends with a reflection on the complexity of the relationships and the potential for growth and understanding. Join us. 
 Contact us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.gg/ehvKtK6R Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus content 
 Al Otro Lado I recently learned about an organization called Al Otro Lado, which works to reunify families– they provide holistic legal and humanitarian support to refugees, deportees, and other migrants in the US and Tijuana through a multidisciplinary, client-centered, harm reduction-based practice.  Since 2018, they’ve reunified over 100 refugee families ripped apart by Trump’s “Zero Tolerance” policy. Once reunited, Al Otro Lado helps each family to find legal representation, housing, and the counseling that they need in order to heal and get on their feet. The best way to get involved is by filling out an application on their website at https://alotrolado.org/volunteer 
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Ep 346. Media Controls the Mind

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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In this week's episode, Antoinette shares her excitement about receiving her recent Webby Awards while Shanti talks about a strange encounter with someone who wanted pictures of her feet. For the main topic, we discuss the break with Shanti away and its impact on us individually. We explore the difficult dynamics of our relationship and confess our need for outside help with the commitment to working on our friendship. Join us... Contact Around the Way Curls: Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6aYqKi7g-kZvFFWaxT2gQ  Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.gg/PjVjBBQu Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com  Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus content 
 00:00 Introduction and Webby Awards 01:58 Therapy and Self-Care 05:02 Curiosity about the Voicemail 29:49 The Importance of Boundaries and Asking for Help 37:13 Balancing Personal Well-being and Professional Obligations 43:47 The Role of Outside Help in Relationship Growth See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 359. The Check Engine Light Is On

Shanti is back from break and full of revelations pertaining to fruit, the kind of relationship she wants, fried chicken, & her athleticism. Antoinette gives us an update on Blue being at away camp & thanks all of the guest hosts for holding her down the past several weeks.  For Politics as Usual they discuss various topics including Roc Nation's partnership with Philadelphia to provide scholarships, Gaza, Biden's executive order on the border, Hunter Biden's trial, and the blocking of the Fearless Fund by Edward Blum.  For Pop Culture, they chat about Rihanna's launch of Fenty Hair, which they could be loud and wrong now that new images have emerged, but they also may not be. Tricky....They then turn their energy toward conversation the return of Michael Richards, who made racist remarks in the past, and the lack of accountability and consequences he now faces. Join us.  
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 00:00 Gratitude and Reflection: Celebrating Podcast Guests 03:03 Revelations and Self-Reflection: Lessons from the Break 29:45 Roc Nation's Partnership with Philadelphia 42:01 Escalating Situation in Gaza 45:41 Biden's Executive Order on the Border 57:37 Hunter Biden's Trial and the Fearless Fund 01:12:46 Double Standards and Public Figures 01:15:17 Rihanna's Fenty Hair Announcement 01:26:14 Accountability and Consequences/ The Return of Michael Richards 
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Ep 358. Rihanna's Haircare, Biden's Border, & Shanti's Back

This week Antoinette is joined by renaissance creative, Franchesca Ramsey. Our convo covers a wide range of topics, including self-discovery, societal critique, and political commentary. Franchesca details the many pivots she's made in her career & personal life while providing insight into how she seamlessly & successfully incorporates her many talents into her brand. To end, Franchesca generously provides us with advice on navigating advocacy & authenticity while growing in your chosen field. Join us. 
 Follow Franchesca Website: https://www.franchesca.net/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/chescaleigh/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@franchesca_leigh?lang=en Black History, For Real Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zRwxDOXqAgX6bzr2Q1Sa9 Let Me Fix It Pod: https://shows.acast.com/lemme-fix-it 
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 00:00 Political Commentary and Social Media Influence 26:21Navigating Doja Cat's Behavior and the Need for Healing 29:04 The Art of Career Pivoting and Financial Stability 35:43 Blending Creative Talents and Tapping into Your Network 53:55 Accountability and Integrity in the Entertainment Industry 54:32 Navigating Career Choices and Activism in the Entertainment Industry 56:28 The Power of Personal Growth and Reflection 01:03:28 The Art of Storytelling in Podcasting See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 357. Letting Go & Living a Creative Life ft. Franchesca Ramsey

This week Antoinette is joined by the Around the Way Curl Curmmunity's most requested guest, larger-than-life media personality, Van Lathan Jr. We begin by examining biracial identity with a breakdown of Van's newly formed Biracial Bureau of Investigation- the BBI & by discussing why he has declared himself the king of Antoinette & Shanti's hometown. For Politics as Usual, we deep dive into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Trump's recent 34 felony conviction, and the role of voting in our current political landscape. For Pop Culture, we focus solely on Van. He details a recent situation that required him to self-audit & publicly course-correct and delves into his personal reflections on how he, and society as a whole value masculinity & femininity. We end with our rapid-fire questions and a brief discussion on Black moms of biracial children mattering. Join us. 
 Follow Van: IG: https://www.instagram.com/vanlathan/?hl=en  X: https://x.com/VanLathan Watch Higher Learning Pod: https://www.youtube.com/@UCd-kgpmHsANRWOEuxiHyomg  Listen to Midnight Boys pod: https://www.theringer.com/the-midnight-boys  Buy Van's Book- Fat, Crazy, and Tired: Tales from the Trenches of Transformation from your fave Black bookstore: https://bookshop.org/p/books/fat-crazy-and-tired-tales-from-the-trenches-of-transformation-van-lathan/18722943?ean=9780306923722  Listen to Van's book: Fat, Crazy, and Tired: Tales from the Trenches of Transformation: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CmdVSpUKGnjRNElc5tnxH?si=1920927d189a4af0  Watch his film Two Distance Strangers here: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81447229?trackId=14277281&tctx;=-97%2C-97%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C81447229%2CVideo%3A81447229%2C  
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 00:00 The BBI: Exploring Biracial Identity 06:09 Debating Zionism: Responsible Discourse and Understanding 27:38 The Complexities of the US-Israel Relationship 50:16 Trump's Legal Issues and Our Approach Voting 01:03:28 Foreign Policy Realities and Political Decision-Making 01:05:50 The Value of Women in Society 01:38:37 The Importance of Accountability 01:40:38 Exploring Masculinity and Self-Care 01:45:00 Rapid Fire Questions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 356. Do We Value Women The Way We Value Men? ft. Van Lathan Jr.

This week Antoinette is joined by the FORCE that is Olayemi Olurin, a movement lawyer, political commentator, writer, and abolitionist thinker. Together they discuss Olayemi's recent honor at the Black Girl Magic Ball, her work as a public defender, and her activism in decarceration and closing Rikers Island. The conversation touches on themes of accountability, the Democratic Party, voting, and the importance of amplifying marginalized voices. We then deep dive into abolition, copaganda, and the deep-rooted issues of patriarchy, rape culture, and the flaws in the criminal justice system. Olay shares her concerns about the impact of her activism on her personal life and the safety of her loved ones. Still, despite the risks, she remains committed to speaking out against systemic injustices. Join us 
 Follow Olay:  Subscribe to Olurinati on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@olurinatti IG: https://www.instagram.com/msolurin/?hl=en X: https://twitter.com/msolurin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch her epic takedown of Eric Adams on The Breakfast Club here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygNe0arsAug 
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 00:00 Introduction and Black Girl Magic Ball 03:16 Olayemi's Work as a Public Defender 08:03 Olayemi's YouTube Channel: Allure and Nadi 13:30 Discussion on Amber Rose 23:01 Views on Voting and Electoral Politics 25:16 The Power and Impact of Olayemi's Voice 27:19 Becoming Agents of White Supremacy 32:17 Abolition and Alternatives to Policing 36:36 America's Criminal System as a Continuation of Slavery 59:06 Unpacking Patriarchy and Rape Culture 01:01:28 Flaws in the Criminal Justice System 01:15:39 The Disproportionate Incarceration Rates 01:26:20 Challenging Black Capitalism 01:32:18 The Challenges of Advocacy and the Importance of Community 01:38:59 The Criminal Justice System and Non-Violent Crimes 01:43:26 Balancing Activism and Personal Safety 01:50:01 Continuing the Fight for Justice and Equality See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 346. Media Controls the Mind

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