DEI Lessons from Beyoncé

Dissecting Diddy’s Downfall

Listen in as I reunite with retired educator and former music publicist Karen Packer to react to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest. We compare his downfall to infamous cases like R. Kelly and Jeffrey Epstein. And we delve into the historical corruption and power dynamics within the music industry. Join the conversation on Spotify by adding to the comments section. Or send an email to popcomms4@gmail.com [popcomms4@gmail.com].

Diddy's Problems

How do you solve a problem like Diddy? Especially when multiple women are accusing the mogul of sexual assault and the feds are on his case for human trafficking? You don’t! Instead I talk about these problems as a possible #MeToo moment in the record industry with former music publicist and retired educator Karen Packer and music producer, label owner and artist Terry Sartor.  Podcast photo attributed to Richard Burdett Photography [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ETalk2008-Diddy1.jpg] What do you think of Sean "Diddy" Combs' allegations? Put your comments in the Spotify Q&A, comments or send an email to popcomms4@gmail.com.

DEI Lessons from Beyoncé

Don't call Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter" a country album. It’s beyond genres and Queen Bey invites everyone to join the party!  Host R.J. welcomes communications/media veteran Pat St. Claire and returning pop culture enthusiast Zackeshia Brimidge to review the album's songs and Bey's lessons on diversity, equity and inclusion.  Bonus: Watch this Texas Hold 'Em Dance Challenge video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKUD0HLhFxA]compilation to see what we mean!

Oscars Unpacked

For our Oscars review episode, we channeled the Ken-ergy with entertainment executive Kelsey Matthews joining me on the comms side and two pop culture enthusiasts tagging in: event planner and movie buff Cherlyn Jenkins, and music journalist and independent label owner Terry Sartor. Contact us at popcomms4@gmail.com.

Is Superhero Movie Fatigue Real?

Listen to this extended version of the January show segment [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosemary-jean-louis/episodes/Is-This-Marvel-Villains-Career-Dead-e2ershq/a-aasod7b] on whether the age of superhero movies and tv shows is over. Host ⁠R.J. (Rosemary Jean-Louis)⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemaryjeanlouis/], ⁠ PR specialist Lauren Gay⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-gay-/] and pop culture enthusiast ⁠Veronica Saldana⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-saldana-32b93717b/] – all comic book movie fans - have two words: James Gunn. Email us at: PopComms4@gmail.com