human2human with Stacy Ike

"What if the thing taking longer is actually arriving right on time?” This week on Human2Human, bestselling author Kennedy Ryan joins Stacy for an honest conversation about ambition, depression, rebuilding relationships, trusting timing, and her journey from indie publishing to television adaptation ahead of the release of her new novel, Score. A deeply human conversation about patience, purpose,...

Don't beat yourself up, listen to this instead! We live in a world obsessed with having all the answers. But the truth? Sometimes not knowing might be the most powerful place you can stand. In this video, Stacy explore's decision fatigue, the fear of uncertainty, and how giving yourself permission to pause opens the door for compassion, divine guidance, and unexpected clarity. If you’ve been overw...

The first half of the year has passed and with it, lessons, surprises, shifts, and maybe even a few silent breakthroughs. This is your reminder: you don’t have to wait until December to reflect, reset, or reimagine. In this solo episode, Stacy shares where she’s been emotionally, creatively, and spiritually these past six months. She unpacks the questions she’s been sitting with, the pivots she di...

This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike is personal! As we wrap this season, Stacy wanted to bring it home in a conversation with rising star and her youngest brother Noel Ike. So much of this season was inspired by their relationship and in this conversation you will get a closer look into their dynamic as siblings and Noel's journey with peer pressure, vulnerability and the challenges...

On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have licensed therapist, father, husband, and thought leader, Kier Gaines! Kier and Stacy dive deep into the curiosity of friendships: how they change over the years, outgrowing friends, making friends as adults, and the excitement of attending friend therapy. SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS: 00:00 Navigating Friendship Changes 02:51 The Complexi...

This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features lyricist, writer, and rapper AJ McQueen. AJ opens up about the journey of self-acceptance, sharing how men often struggle with projecting insecurities onto others and the importance of shedding old beliefs for true growth. We dive into embracing one's inner child, personal evolution, and staying authentic in the music industry. AJ also dis...

This week on Human2Human, Stacy sits down with comedian and actor Tone Bell for a raw and hilarious conversation about using laughter as a tool for healing. They dive into the art of letting go, why trendy language isn’t always real communication, and how social media is reshaping modern love. SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS: 00:00 Introduction and Comedy Career 01:26 Using Laughter to Process Challeng...

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 experi...

This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features Nigerian singer and songwriter Reekado Banks. Stacy and Reekado discuss his creative process, what he has learned from collaborating with other artists and how his relationship with time has evolved. He also reflects on the vulnerability involved in expressing emotions through music and the experience of making music after his mother's pas...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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...

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 de...

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 T...

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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 resili...

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...

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 loo...

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 in...

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 H...

When we enter new opportunities or environments, it is assumed that we should know everything. But when did we decide that we have to know everything all the time? And why does not knowing everything make us an imposter? If you have ever bought into the lie that we must be perfect in every space we inhabit, this episode is for you. Tune in as award-winning business leader, board director, investor...

With the world as it is right now, there are so many unwanted changes happening for all of us, and we can't stop them. We can do what we can to influence and ameliorate them, but honestly, there are unstoppable things we just can't control. So to help us get comfortable with this sense of uncertainty and lack of control, Stacy welcomes writer, author, and podcaster Katherine May to the show. Tune...

Are you constantly waiting for the shoe to drop? Waiting for things to go wrong? Living in a space of doubt and anxiety - pulling you away from the present, relationships, and abundance? But what might happen if we start waiting for things to go right?  In this episode, NYT best-selling author, certified breathwork coach, and Restorative writing teacher Alex Elle wants us to start letting things b...

Today’s word is confidence, something we often speak of lightly or as if it doesn’t take a lot of work to create and experience. But in reality, confidence is an incredibly important topic that your girl Stacy is on her own journey embracing.  So tune in as Stacy reflects on the difference between confidence, ego, and self-awareness, and what it actually means to reside in a confident existence as...

Today's special guest is TV personality, podcaster, and the first black lead of the Bachelorette franchise, Rachel Lindsay.  A self-described “risk taker with boundaries,” tune in as Rachel gets human2human about relationships she was in before The Bachelor, how writing her book Real Love allowed her to explore the “what ifs” of life, and how she is working through and preparing to be a mother soo...

Join Stacy for this impromptu recording as she reflects on her journey as a recovering perfectionist.  Recognizing how deep her perfectionism truly runs, listen in as Stacy speaks through a difficult moment of realization, asking herself how she can start genuinely allowing enough space in her life for the human part of her.  Tune in and don’t miss this raw episode on Stacy’s path to the best vers...