Meet Stephen 🕺

Hi! I am Stephen Tracy 👋.

I help people explore their desires as a pathway to deeper self-discovery and integration.

As a young gay man, I learned early on how desires can emerge unexpectedly and shape our lives. My studies in cognitive neuroscience at Cambridge University and my experience at Google provided wonderful opportunities for personal growth and expansion, yet I still sensed a longing for something more.

In 2015, a new desire emerged—to start a candle company. This led to the creation of Keap Candles, which brought both personal fulfillment and community acclaim, along with its share of stress and imbalance. Life kept unfolding, and I found myself at a crossroads: one part of me wanted to stay in the comfort of Keap, while another yearned to venture into the unknown.

These complex, life-changing encounters with my desires led me to get curious about deepening my relationship with them—and with myself. I began asking: Was it possible to be more aware of my desires and navigate them with greater ease?

I learned that by listening to my inner world with curiosity and compassion, our desires—when welcomed rather than forced—unfold naturally. They guide us toward deeper self-awareness and a fully integrated life.

Since then, I’ve pursued coaching training with Aletheia Coaching and am working toward ICF certification, while proudly being a member of the Gay Coaches Alliance.

Now, I’m here to support you in exploring your desires and discovering all that you are. If you’re ready to journey inward and uncover your inner wisdom, let’s talk!

  • “Stephen is a beautiful soul whom I can't recommend enough. The work was deep, which I wanted. And he's capable of the nuts and bolts of business and life, too. He's transformational—a joy to be in the company of, in energy and skill.”

    Simone Silverstein, copywriter and facilitator.

  • “Stephen helped me find inner clarity when I was juggling fatherhood and a complex career decision. I found more purpose and a deeper sense of confidence. He offers a rare mix of compassion and insight.”

    Philip Donaldson, Global Executive Director, Estée Lauder Companies

  • “I wholeheartedly recommend working with Stephen. He is both wise and strategic and has a heart as big as a mountain.”

    DC Cymbalista, Principal, The Downing Street Group

  • “I felt absolute trust working together. We were able to explore ideas and plans that had previously felt unattainable.”

    Guy St. Amant, Society of Fellows Scholar at Princeton University

  • “He blends intelligence with intuition, and has the gentle ability to help me shift the way I see a situation. These changes in perspective have often opened up entirely new solutions for me.”

    Harry Doull, CEO and Founder, Keap Candles

  • “Stephen’s brilliantly analytical mind combined with his deeply empathetic soul make him the perfect coach.”

    Mark Campbell, Pulitzer-prize Winning Librettist

My experience.

I bring a wide variety of perspectives to my growth coaching, all of which I will bring to bear on our work together.

  • I have been practicing with clients since 2023. I completed Level 1 certification in coaching with Aletheia (https://integralunfoldment.com/level-1). I am an ongoing student in somatic experiencing with Holistic Life Navigation (https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/). I am pursuing my ACC level of certification with the ICF (https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards).

  • I co-founded and ran the successful startup business Keap Candles from 2015-2023. As a purpose-driven business we created a company focused on prioritizing connection in our customer’s lives.

  • I worked for five years as a strategic analyst for Google, Proctor & Gamble, and most recently supported the team behind the WE❤️NYC campaign as their Chief of Staff.

  • I have an undergraduate degree from Cambridge University in the UK in Cognitive Neuroscience, and a Master’s Degree in Data Science from UC Berkeley

  • I’m an expat, gay man living my life in authentic ways. I have been married and divorced, and have worked with therapists and coaches to help deepen my self-understanding.

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