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

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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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