POPLAW

Dec 4, 2025 · 24m

On this episode of POPLAW, Desireé Talley sits down with singer and rising star Honey Bxby to talk about the business behind the lyrics. From her EP Raw Honey to her bold independence, Honey Bxby shares how she’s learned that success isn’t just about talent—it’s about who you trust to help you bring that talent to life. Together, they break down the importance of building a team that protects your creativity, the lessons that come from bad deals and mismatched partnerships, and how to stay grounded and authentic in an industry built on pressure and perception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 2025 · 9m

On this episode of POPLAW Breakdown, Desiree breaks down the difference between partnership and joint venture agreements plus highlights key provisions in each agreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2025 · 1h 1m

In this episode of POPLAW, Desireé Talley sits down with Lynnwood Bibbens, CEO & Founder of ReachTV, the largest Black-owned airport television network in the country. They dive into his journey from entrepreneur to industry disruptor, the evolution of travel content, and the strategy behind major partnerships with the NFL, LIV Golf, and TikTok. A masterclass in innovation, ownership, and dealmaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 7, 2025 · 9m

Desiree breaks down the workday lawsuit! As candidates are in the market for new jobs, the implementation of A.I. tools to screen candidates may be bias. Tune in to learn more about Derek Mobley's story and discover some contractual best practices to include when engaging platform architects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 2025 · 41m

In this episode, Desiree sits down with executive and entrepreneur John Pasmore, whose career spans finance, media, and tech—from running family offices to co-founding VoyageTV and launching the AI-driven platform Latimer.ai. His mission? Using technology to close equity gaps in education and opportunity. Together, they dive into the intersection of A.I. and DEI, unpacking how algorithmic bias is impacting hiring, access, and fairness in a post-affirmative action world. From the Workday and iTutorGroup lawsuits to corporate DEI backlash, they explore whether tech can be trusted to fix the bias it helped create—and what tools and frameworks are needed to course correct. Before getting into the legal breakdown, John takes on some rapid-fire questions—Isley Brothers or Gap Band? Sailing or swimming?—and even picks between ChatGPT or BlackGPT  Let’s talk facts, fairness, and the future of tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices