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- James Bland On Letting Go of the Desire to Be Liked
James and Stacy take a deep dive into what it means to have “audacity.” The audacity to be great, the audacity to let go of the desire to be liked, and the audacity to turn your dreams into your reality.
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1 hr 5 min - Jimmy Akingbola On Navigating The Different Identities Inside of You
This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features actor and producer Jimmy Akingbola. Stacy and Jimmy get human2human about belonging, identity, and how to define HOME. They dive into the impact of fatherhood and foster care, the challenges of navigating cultural identity across nations, and the strength found in self-acceptance.
SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS:
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
02:51 The Power of Vulnerability
06:13 Navigating Male Friendships and Vulnerability
09:05 Complex Relationships with Fathers
11:57 The Impact of Foster Care on Identity
14:51 The Journey of Letting Go
18:06 Therapy and Mental Health Awareness
20:59 Cultural Identity and Acceptance
23:54 The Struggle of Being Bi-National
26:47 Reflections on Personal Growth and Authenticity
40:53 Exploring the Concept of Home and Belonging
46:06 Forgiveness and Self-Acceptance
52:51 Navigating Rejection and Resilience
01:00:18 Leaning Into Vulnerability and Fear
01:06:01 Embracing Multiple Identities and Connections
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TikTok | @human2humanpod
CREDITS:
Executive Producer & Host: Stacy Ike
Shooting Director: Shaun Holder
Associate Producer: Tiffany Ike
Editor: Kea Bradley
Graphics: Danielle Onwuka
Theme Music: Pieces by “After The Fall"
Music released by: Chill Out Records
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1 hr 15 min - Adjani Salmon On The Vulnerable Side of Business and Collaboration
This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features Adjani Salmon, creator of the BBC hit series Dreaming Whilst Black. In this conversation, Stacy and Adjani get human2human about the intricate relationship between vulnerability, creativity, and leadership. They discuss challenges of expressing feelings through art, the importance of trust in collaborative projects, and the necessity of developing a language to articulate artistic visions in business.
SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS:
00:00 The Art of Vulnerability in Creativity
02:53 Navigating Trust and Leadership in Creative Projects
06:08 The Importance of Language in Artistic Expression
09:06 Balancing Perspectives in Co-Creation
11:59 Self-Doubt as a Catalyst for Growth
14:56 Understanding Identity and Personal Growth
17:55 Healing Through Art and Therapy
22:58 The Importance of Supportive Relationships
27:20 Navigating the Cost of Creativity
32:47 Exploring the Dynamics of Relationships and Creativity
38:02 Representation and Authenticity in Storytelling
44:39 From Struggles to Success: A Journey in Filmmaking
If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate, leave a review, and while you’re at it share it with someone you love, or like, as long as you share it!
Stay connected between episodes and follow us on social media:
IG | @human2humanwithstacyike
IG | @onetakestace
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Youtube | youtube.com/onetakestace
TikTok | @human2humanpod
CREDITS:
Executive Producer & Host: Stacy Ike
Associate Producer: Tiffany Ike
Shooting Director: Shaun Holder
Audio: 180 House, Soho
Editor: Kea Bradley
Graphics: Danielle Onwuka
Theme Music: Pieces by “After The Fall"
Music released by: Chill Out Records
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51 min - Jay Ellis On Balancing Dreams, Delusion and Reality
This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features actor and new author Jay Ellis. Stacy and Jay dive into an honest conversation about disappointment, balancing dreams with reality and the self-discovery that comes with any creative process. Jay opens up about writing his first book while managing personal experiences and the lessons he's learned about self-forgiveness.
SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS:
00:00 Navigating Disappointment and Expectations
03:13 The Dynamics of Family and Creative Partnerships
06:03 Growing Up: Opinions and Self-Discovery
08:48 The Journey of Vulnerability and Learning
11:59 Reframing Disappointment and Goal Setting
15:04 The Process of Writing and Life's Interruptions
18:01 Balancing Dreams and Reality
20:53 Forgiveness and Being Present
25:47 The Importance of Being Present
28:09 Challenges of Touring and Performance
30:35 Parenting Perspectives and Personal Growth
34:51 Understanding Friendships and Male Bonds
39:59 The Power of Saying No
41:43 Navigating Public Perception and Identity
46:11 Learning About Love and Human Experience
49:31 Curiosity and Cultural Understanding
If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate, leave a review, and while you’re at it share it with someone you love, or like, as long as you share it!
Stay connected between episodes and follow us on social media:
IG | @human2humanwithstacyike
IG | @onetakestace
Substack | https://stacyike.substack.com/
Youtube | youtube.com/onetakestace
TikTok | @human2humanpod
CREDITS:
Executive Producer & Host: Stacy Ike
Associate Producer: Tiffany Ike
Videographer: Damola Ajanaku
Audio Engineer: Tori McJunkin
Editor: Kea Bradley
Research: Emma Jackson
Graphics: Danielle Onwuka
Theme Music: Pieces by “After The Fall"
Music released by: Chill Out Records
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59 min - Welcome Back to human2human!
Welcome Back to human2human, we missed you!!
Your support means so much. Throughout the season don't forget to subscribe, rate, leave a review and share the episodes with your community.
Stay connected between episodes and follow us on social media:
IG | @human2humanwithstacyike
IG | @onetakestace
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TikTok | @human2humanpod
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5 min - From Resolutions to Reflections: The Year in Review
We made it and alone is worth celebrating! Join Stacy as she reflects on the lessons, experiences and interpersonal relationships of 2023 and give yourself the space to ask the questions, listen to your answers, and design a plan on how you can move forward in the year ahead.
Happy Happy Holidays, wishing you an incredible New Year!
KEY POINTS:
- What did you learn about your own capacity for resilience and perseverance?
- What aspects of your life brought you joy or moments of solace in tough times?
- What steps can you take to continue your personal and professional growth?
- Habits and behaviors helping or inhibiting your growth
- Are you nurturing your relationships?
- Lessons learned, blind spots, and moving forward
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Stay connected between episodes and follow Stacy Ike on social media!
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IG | @onetakestace
Youtube | youtube.com/onetakestace
TikTok | @human2humanpod
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38 min - 10 Powerful Questions For Your Mid Year Reflections
The first six months of the year are behind us, and now is the perfect time to reflect on what’s been happening. What do you love? What don’t you love? Where might you need to pivot?
There’s no rule saying we have to wait until December to have this conversation with ourselves. And there is definitely no rule saying that whatever we set in January must continue throughout the year. So join Stacy as she reflects on the lessons and experiences of her year thus far and give yourself the space to ask the questions, listen to your answers, and design a plan on how you can move forward in the months ahead.
KEY POINTS:
- Have you achieved the goals you set in January?
- What has made you the happiest thus far?
- How did you handle the challenges and surprises encountered?
- Stacy’s favorite books and podcasts in the last 6 months
- Habits and behaviors helping or inhibiting your growth
- Are you nurturing your relationships?
- Why investing in your rest and self-care is productive
- Lessons learned, blind spots, and moving forward
QUOTABLES:
“Just because you started a certain way doesn't mean that's how you have to end. You want to make sure that you take the time and remember that you deserve the time to reflect within yourself on the experiences you've had and where you want to go.” - Stacy Ike
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TikTok | @human2humanpod
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41 min - Marchánt Davis On Forgiveness, Never “Making It,” and the Joy in Imperfection
In this episode, actor and author Marchánt Davis gets human to human about self forgiveness, learning to balance the uncertainties that come with our careers, and his first children's book - The Boy and His Mirror. A tribute to all the women who loved him into being, tune in as Marchánt shares more about the inspiration behind his first book, how he is consistently negotiating what forgiveness looks like for himself, and why he always likes to stay curious.
KEY POINTS:
- Has Marchánt Davis “made it”?
- Marchánt’s evolving negotiation with forgiveness
- Learning to say no and honoring your boundaries
- We are infinite beings in an infinite universe
- What inspired The Boy and His Mirror?
- Navigating the fear of not knowing what’s next
QUOTABLES:
“I guess I'm just constantly forgiving myself in knowing that I am an imperfect being.” - Marchánt Davis
GUEST RESOURCES:
Marchánt Davis
IG | instagram.com/marchantdavis
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51 min - Tristan Mack Wilds On Trading The Grind in for Grace, Facing the Monsters in Our Mind, and The Thing No One Tells You About Fatherhood
Grammy nominated artist, actor, husband, and father Tristan Mack Wilds gets human to human in this episode about grind culture and why both he and Stacy decided to unsubscribe.
Tune in as Tristen speaks to leaning into his own divinity, how he is reparenting himself through being a father, and the importance of facing the monsters in our mind in order to create a healthier relationship with our inner voice. A truly inspirational conversation with one of today’s most multi-hyphenated talents, this dialogue is not to be missed.
KEY POINTS:
- Finding a safe space to be emotional as a Black man
- What Tristan learned about himself through the lens of his marriage
- The thing no one tells you about fatherhood
- Re-parenting himself through being a parent
- Why Tristan does not subscribe to the grind
- Learning to balance the wins and the losses
QUOTABLES:
“You got to really start to understand yourself. And to understand yourself, you have to look under the bed of your mind and see where those monsters live, see where those things are that don't feel right and that you shy away from.” - Tristan Mack Wilds
“I don't want to grind. I want to work. I want to create. I want to build.” - Tristan Mack Wilds
GUEST RESOURCES:
Tristan Mack Wilds
mackwilds.com
IG | instagram.com/mackwilds
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1 hr 1 min - Creator of Therapy For Black Girls Dr. Joy Harden Bradford On The Healing Power of Friendships, Sisterhood, and Community
There are so many books, videos, podcasts, and all these things that talk about romantic relationships, how to find a partner, how to make it last…but what about all our other relationships? Our sisters, girlfriends, and non-romantic relationships that have played such a large part in our lives?
In this episode, licensed psychologist, author, and creator/host of Therapy for Black Girls, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford gets human to human about giving language to Black sisterhood, the healing power of friendship, and continuously pursuing well-being in the midst of achieving.
So don’t miss this episode for every “girl’s girl” and sister trying to find her tribe, and start writing your new story with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford.
This episode is empowered by All Ways Black and Penguin Random House. Check out @allwaysblack on Instagram for your next amazing read!
KEY POINTS:
How Harden confronted perfectionism while writing her first book
The importance of intentional communication in friendships
When is it time to listen versus problem- solve?
Asking the therapist: How are YOU doing?
The power of community and group therapy
Shifting away from romantic partners being our everything
Tips to finding the right therapist for you
QUOTABLES:
“We have shifted our romantic partner to being everything for us. They don't need to be our best friend and work-out partner and all of these things. No one person can fill all of those roles. So we really need to be making sure that we are spreading all of that out and being intentional about building multiple different relationships in our lives.”
GUEST RESOURCES:
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
IG | instagram.com/hellodrjoy
Therapyforblackgirls.com
Book: Sisterhood Heals
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52 min
About human2human with Stacy Ike
From the publisher's feed
human2human is a space to reimagine interpersonal relationships with others and ultimately ourselves. Created by Stacy Ike, a recovering perfectionist on a deep quest to live more spiritually, healthy…
and free, she connects to the hearts of some of your favorite celebrities, thought leaders, and tastemakers in an honest, curious, and thoughtfully critical way — largely holding up a mirror for herself, her guests, and the audience to dive into a brave space of self-reflection, healing and human connection, one conversation at a time.