This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features Gretchen Rubin, creator of the Happier App and a best-selling author of The Happiness Project, Better than Before and Inner Calm. She is also the creator and host of The Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast. Gretchen and Stacy talk about the various characteristics of the four tendencies, the misconception of happiness, and unraveling the knot between expectations in relationships and your internal happiness. Show Notes | Key...

On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have: powerhouse musician, actress and author Kelly Rowland. Kelly and Stacy dive deep into pivoting throughout her career, not being afraid to ask for help, how to show up for those who have experienced the loss of a parent, and her new book 'Always with You, Always with Me.' Show Notes | Key takeaways:  00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Song of the week 01:22 - Book of the week 01:28 - Reflection Question 02:24 - As you've been pivoting...

This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features the father behind Beleaf in Fatherhood - Glen Henry. Glen’s a husband and father who has documented his journey transitioning from a musical artist to a stay-at-home dad via social media. Glen and Stacy discuss how to choose what’s best for you, how to trust and effectively communicate in a relationship, and the reward behind connecting, confronting and understanding your inner child.  SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS: 00:00 -...

This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features holistic psychologist, therapist, intergenerational trauma expert, and Columbia University professor - Dr. Mariel Buque! Dr. Mariel Buque and Stacy discuss the tools to heal generational trauma, the importance of giving yourself grace, and ways to invite curiosity and compassion into the process of being a cycle breaker SHOW NOTES:  00:00 - Intro. 01:17 - Song of the week. 01:20 - Book of the week. 01:26 - Reflection...

Welcome back to Season 3 of human2human! On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have Dario Calmese joining us! Dario is a multi-hyphenated creative, and the photographer behind Viola Davis’s iconic Vanity Fair cover, who is also the first black photographer to shoot for the magazine. Dario and Stacy discuss the power behind expanding consciousness and curiosity in order to understand yourself, the relationships in your life and the world around you.

On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix, Bozoma Saint John joining us! Bozoma and Stacy discuss being a supportive friend through grief, loving yourself unconditionally and her reimagined definition of professionalism.

This week on human2human with Stacy Ike, we are joined by multi-layered creative and a dear friend of the show, James Bland! 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. Listen in and don't forget to check out https://james-bland.com/ for more updates from James! Also tap in to https://www.human2humanseries.com/ for Stacy's response...

The ever-thoughtful actress, activist, and all-around badass Sophia Bush joins us for this week’s episode of human2human! We dive into the power of discerning friendships, how perfectionism causes more harm than good, and the importance of releasing shame and forgiving yourself for silence.   

This week, we are joined by Nollywood actress, producer, and humanitarian, Dakore Egbuson-Akande! In this special conversation, we explore the difficulty of navigating a career in the arts, how to raise daughters to be independent, open thinkers, and finding the God within you. Plus, we talk about the painful reality of SARS (Special Anti-Robbery) and Dakore's experience marching in the streets alongside a new generation of Nigerian leaders.

We are honored to be joined by New York Times Best Selling author, Neale Donald Walsh on this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike! Join Stacy and Neale as they discuss dismantling fear, reimagining God as pure love, and how understanding can replace forgiveness. Don’t forget to check out Neale’s new book The God Solution today!

Best Selling Author of The Vanishing Half and The Mothers, Brit Bennett joins us this week on human2human with Stacy Ike for a conversation on the nuances of identity, the misconceptions of the creative process, and how fiction can help us explore lives other than our own.   

On this episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have the pleasure of speaking to journalist, TV personality, and entrepreneur XiXi Yang! XiXi and Stacy explore what it means to imbue authenticity in storytelling, the importance of cross-cultural allyship, and the power of human connection. To get to know Xixi more check her out at @xixiyang on Instagram. And stop by human2humanseries.com to check in on this week's reflection question!

On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we are joined by writer, digital strategist, and affirmations enthusiast Michell Clark! Together Stacy and Michell discuss positive self-talk, tools to build trust with and for yourself, and our favorite topic this season: forgiveness.

This week’s episode features’ television host and breakthrough coach Quddus! In this very special conversation, Stacy and Quddus discuss his’ turning point 'at MTV and explore the depths of transformation in all of its forms: personal, professional, spiritual, and more! 

On this episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, Stacy talks with licensed therapist, father, husband and thought leader, Kier Gaines! Take a deep dive with them into how relationships of all kinds can heal and grow within a society that often encourages expectations over reality, the importance of listening between Black men and women, and the fear that surrounds cancel culture.

This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features singer, actress, and author Michelle Williams! Michelle and Stacy talk about what it means to be a safe friend, finding purpose through the pandemic, and facing our own pain without shame. PLUS, we discuss Michelle’s favorite chapter from her new book, Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life — And Can Save Yours.

On this episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we are talking to literary content creator Cree Myles about the joys of being a lifelong learner, the power of being a reader, and rediscovering one’s personal relationship with their identity. Support for this episode is provided by Penguin Random House’s, @AllWaysBlack Instagram community and their #AmplifyBlackStories mission.

In this episode Stacy talks to her favorite badass, Glennon Doyle, about owning our stories and rewriting our relationship with spirituality. Her recent best-seller UNTAMED set the tone for this beautiful conversation. 

In this episode Stacy chatted with Van Lathan, TV Personality and host of the Podcast The Red Pill and Higher Learning about the commitment to take the lessons of 2020 into 2021, how he cultivates self-trust with his voice and his take on the narrative “Black men are the weakest link.” 

In this episode, Stacy chats with the multi-talented Monique Coleman about our GOD-GIVEN right to take up space, to be seen, to be vulnerable and to be loved fiercely as we already are. 

In this episode, Stacy chats with the multi-talented Monique Coleman about our GOD-GIVEN right to take up space, to be seen, to be vulnerable and to be loved fiercely as we already are. 

In this episode, Stacy chats with her favorite girl Arielle Estoria about the deconstruction of the "GOOD GIRL SYNDROME," the grief of growth, and reimagining self-trust.

In this episode, Stacy chats with the visionary Ron Bass about self-love through the lens of black men, black women, societal programing, trauma, and healing. 

In this episode, Stacy talks with the powerhouse Devi Brown about cultivating self-trust in the gray area, the necessary steps of the healing journey and tools to use when working on self-trust. 

In this episode, Stacy catches up with MAJOR about the layers of love! Self-love, romantic - love, platonic love, and love for fellow humans. They also  talk about the intermixing and ways that each layer of love blends together and the necessary steps to stay connected to love throughout tough stages in life.