Simon Frederick On Mortality And the Death of Self Doubt

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