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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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, advisor, and writer, Daria Burke, gets human to human about overcompensating as a young Black...

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 in as Stacy and Katherine deep dive into how we can embrace uncertainty and experience...

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 be good. Sharing her own journey of self-discovery, Alex joins Stacy to talk living intentionally,...

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 a confident person.  KEY POINTS: What does it mean to be truly confident? Ego versus...

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 soon. So if you feel like you’re at a crossroads in life, feeling unfulfilled, or just have this...

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 version of herself, without perfection.  KEY POINTS: What is support gluttony? Are you allowing...

In this episode, author, TV writer, and self-proclaimed relationship expert Tracy McMillan gets human2human about her new Hulu show, UnPrisoned. About the relationship between a father and daughter following his release from prison after 17 years, Tracy reveals the catharsis of writing this show based on her own childhood and healing journey. A path that ultimately led her to prioritize home, love, and accepting ourselves right where we are, totally imperfect.  KEY POINTS: What does “home”...

In this episode, Stacy reflects on a time when she was afraid to try new things, leave the old behind, and ask herself difficult questions, even as someone who asked questions for a living! As a perfectionist, Stacy left little room for mistakes or asking “dumb questions” until she shifted her mindset, took a backseat, and let curiosity take the wheel! Today Stacy is excited to get curious and urges you to evaluate where you are on your curiosity journey. Listen to her prompts to get you...

Two-time best-selling author and founder of Forbidden Knowledge Incorporated, Billy Carson is changing the world by awakening consciousness and bringing the truth forward. And in this episode, Billy and Stacy got Human 2 Human about his journey to becoming a serial entrepreneur at 16 years old, how trauma can be passed down from your ancestors, tips to rewriting your DNA, and the beauty of tapping into your third eye. So tune in and be sure not to miss this incredible story of turning trauma...

You’ve been getting to know Stacy through her interviews and the different guests she has had on the show, but in this episode, she wants you to get to know her a little more fully and reveals some of the pieces she hasn’t filled you in on yet.  From her biggest healing and validation moment to her dream job getting canceled to learning to fail forward, tune in as Stacy shares how she is with you in building, rebuilding, breaking, and succeeding all at the same time. KEY POINTS: -...

Intimacy expert and certified sexologist Shannon Boodram has spent the past 15 years teaching women about the delicious ways of loving yourself as a sexual being. And while Shannon and Stacy discuss understanding sexuality in their own unique way, Shannon also shares her journey as an immigrant coming to America, inviting God into her life, and moving through every version of herself with pride. Oh and you will also hear our host Stacy Ike share an intimate part of her journey as well. Don’t...

Raised in America but Nigerian by blood and culture, Stacy dedicates this episode to being bi-national and the bi-national experience. Speaking to the fear and shame of not feeling “enough” in either culture, listen in as Stacy shares some of the triggers and difficult experiences she had to learn and grow through on her journey of self-discovery and acceptance.  So for those of you who grew up not wanting your teachers to know what kind of home you came from, or have your parent’s thick...

You may recognize Banky Wellington from the romantic comedy “The Wedding Party,” or maybe from his incredible career as an award-winning writer and artist. But in this special episode shot on site in Lagos, Nigeria, Banky and your host Stacy Ike sit down for an honest conversation about his journey into politics, learning true communication through his wife, and battling skin cancer three times. From how he honors his identity as a Nigerian American to love languages to the dangers of being...

This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features  Actors Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau, and Terrence Howard of The Best Man, The Best Man Holiday and The Best Man: Final Chapters. In this special episode, Stacy chats with each guest about letting go of control, their relationship with time, self-forgiveness, and the experience of playing these beloved characters in The Best Man: The Final Chapters. SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS:  00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Song of the week 01:23...

This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features spiritual teacher and co-author of the Seven Secrets to Healthy, Happy Relationships - Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Don and Stacy discuss communication in romantic relationships, things to consider before placing blame on our partners, and the importance of honoring personal commitments so our relationships with others can thrive in honesty, love, and freedom. SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS:  00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Song of the week 01:34 -...

On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have iridologist, detox therapist and Stacy’s eldest cousin, Cindy Davis! Stacy and Cindy dive deep into the misconceptions of dieting, actual healthy foods versus foods that are marketed to us and Cindy shares information about parasites and how they affect our bodies and brains. SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS:  00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Song of the week 01:20 - Book of the week 01:30 - Reflection Question - Whether it’s physically,...

On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have: philanthropist, educator, and founder of Happy Period, Chelsea VonChaz who is changing the way we experience our bodies and the relationships we have with our periods. Chelsea and Stacy dive deep into discussing the shame associated with buying period products,  journaling about your menstrual cycle to learn your body better, and helping girls and women create healthy habits for a healthier period.  SHOW NOTES | KEY...

This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features Author, Businesswoman, Bonus Mom, and Financial Educator, Tiffany Aliche aka The Budgetnista. Stacy and Tiffany discuss understanding your finances in your twenties, thirties, forties and fifties +,  what to do during times of great loss, and how to plan ahead and know when to make a financial pivot.  SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS:  00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Song of the week 01:37 - Book of the week 01:41 -  Reflection Question: What...

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, updating your friends about your life changes, and the excitement of attending friend therapy. SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Song of the week 01:21 - Book of the week 01:25 - Reflection Question - How have you shown up for your friendships in the...