PAR Real Talk with Jessica Aike

PAR Real Talk with Jessica Aike

From PAR Meet The Artist by Power Ace Radio

January 7, 2025 · 36 min

About this episode

Jessica Aike discusses her upcoming book and the themes of culture, identity, and personal growth.

Join us for an insightful conversation with British-Nigerian author Jessica Aike, as she delves into the themes of her upcoming nonfiction book, *This Thing In My Head*. Releasing in 2025, the book explores culture, identity, self-esteem, and personal growth through the lens of Jessica’s unique experiences as a British-Nigerian woman. In this interview, Jessica shares her journey from childhood writer to advocate for difficult yet essential conversations about child abuse, boundaries, and black identity. We discuss her approach to tackling universal struggles like people-pleasing, envy, and romance while offering a cultural perspective that resonates with audiences in the UK, US, Africa, and beyond. Discover how Jessica’s advocacy, writing, and dual identity have shaped her storytelling and learn about her vision for sparking meaningful dialogue across cultural divides. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, connection, or a deeper understanding of identity and resilience, this conversation promises to leave you with a fresh perspective.

People in this episode

Guest: Jessica Aike

Topics covered

  • identity
  • culture
  • personal growth
  • child abuse
  • black identity
  • self-esteem
  • advocacy

Keywords

  • Jessica Aike
  • This Thing In My Head
  • identity
  • culture
  • self-esteem
  • child abuse
  • advocacy
  • black identity
  • personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: This Thing In My Head

Places: UK, US, Africa, British-Nigerian

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