human2human with Stacy Ike

Simon Frederick On Mortality And the Death of Self Doubt


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This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features film director, producer and world renowned photographer, Simon Frederick. Simon and Stacy explore the nuances of making a living through art. They discuss the importance of confidence versus arrogance, learning to manage your ego and using self-doubt to fuel creativity. Simon also shares his personal journey with cancer and what his experience taught him about life, family and storytelling.


SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS:

00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery

02:57 Fashion as a Form of Expression

05:53 The Roles We Play: Father, Husband, and Artist

08:53 Navigating Identity in the Creative Industry

12:12 The Power of Self-Trust and Confidence

17:54 Balancing Art and Making a Living

20:47 Simon's Journey with Cancer

24:13 Vulnerability in Storytelling

33:19 Navigating Confidence and Arrogance

36:14 Managing Egos on Set

38:08 Cultural Influences on Storytelling

42:21 The Importance of Family in Culture

43:49 Embracing Self-Doubt in Creativity

46:37 The Challenges of Documentary Filmmaking

51:13 Lessons from Family and Mentorship

58:01 Redefining Success

01:02:10 Unearthing Hidden Stories of Black Women

01:05:00 The Permission to Believe in Yourself


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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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