Nicole Stawiarski
Nicole Stawiarski is a freelance writer who has authored hundreds of articles for digital publications, ranging from TV and film reviews to horoscopes and personal essays. Whether she’s analyzing plotlines or personalities, she takes a layered, nuanced approach to the human experience to forge meaningful connections with readers.
Core Roles
- Nicole is a freelance writer for The Thought & Expression Company, Inc. and has been contributing here since 2017.
- Prior to her work with Thought Catalog, Nicole spent over a decade in digital advertising, working closely with streaming platforms and theatrical studios to grow ad sales and inform branded campaigns.
Experience
- Nicole is bilingual in English and Spanish, and has studied French, Italian, Portuguese, and Hindi. Her love of Mexican telenovelas inspired her to pursue a Bachelors of Arts in Spanish at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, as well as the start of her career in media and advertising at Telemundo Chicago.
- Nicole is an expert on Bollywood and Hindi cinema, an avid fan of Korean dramas, and all TV and film with subtitles. She is passionate about the ways cultural currency has become more accessible in the digital age, and the remarkable ability art has to connect people on opposite sides of the globe.
Articles by
Nicole Stawiarski
4 Zodiacs Who Just Want Some Peace And Quiet This November
AQUARIUS Aquarius works with people on a daily basis, and it’s just so much social activity for someone who is always processing their emotions.
4 Zodiacs Reconnecting With A Childhood Dream This November
VIRGO Before the world “got to” Virgo, they had some of the purest childhood intentions you’ve ever seen. Before they knew what competition was, they loved to collaborate. Before they knew how to be aggressive, they loved to mediate.
4 Zodiacs Facing A Life-Changing Decision (& The Right Choice To Make)
VIRGO The choice before you is an emotional one, Virgo. Are you going to let your anger take the steering wheel, or dig deeper and address the pain that lies underneath?
4 Zodiacs Reaching New Heights Before October Ends
VIRGO It’s rare for you to be caught off guard, Virgo, but this is the one instance in life where you haven’t been asking for more. More responsibility, more visibility, more recognition, more reward.
4 Zodiac Signs Turning A New Leaf This October
GEMINI You’re about to wipe your calendar clean, Gemini, and start from scratch. You’ve overcommitted to others and under performed on your own self-care for too long.
4 Zodiacs With Family Roots In Mystical Witchcraft
VIRGO You know a Virgo witch somewhere, somehow was in charge of writing down all of the spells and potion recipes back in ye olden days.
Elliot Page Shares What ‘Having A Chris Nolan Experience Again’ Filming ‘The Odyssey’ Post-Transition Means To Him
Canadian actor Elliot Page spoke to his latest project, Christopher Nolan’s incredibly star-studded interpretation of The Odyssey, during an “X-Men: Days of Future Past” at New York Comic-Con, sharing just how special this reunion with the blockbuster director is, marking…
The Viral TikTok Bunny Turtle Dance, Is Actually A Satire About The Education System
Whether you call them bunnies, rabbits or hares, turtles or tortoises, the internet has been taken over by a viral children’s dance recital combining this mamal-reptile combo, and we just found out there’s a much deeper meaning (than just shaming…
A Reader’s Journey
It’s been a constant companion and a steadfast mentor. Now, it helps me digest the world around me.
Apple TV+’s ‘The Last Frontier’ Serves Up Food For Deep Thought In An Explosively Action-Packed Premise
Apple TV+’s latest action thriller, “The Last Frontier”, makes its debut this Friday (10/10), and the series combines at least three different concepts that could work on their own as a standalone premise, but co-creators Jon Bokenkamp and Richard D’Ovidio…
Could Taylor Swift Be The Key To Bringing Back ‘The OA’?
We all know Taylor Swift is the Queen of the Easter Egg. In fact, she told Zane Lowe she hid over 100 of them in her most recent music video, ‘The Fate of Ophelia’.
The First Two Minutes Of This Netflix Thriller Is A Jaw-Dropper—But The Ending To Episode 1 Is Unforgettable
The crime thriller genre gets pretty predictable when you know what tropes to look for, and Dept. Q has its fair share. Prickly cop with a difficult home life who uses cockiness and sarcasm as a coping mechanism? Check.
Here’s Everything We Know (So Far) About Taylor Swift’s Orange Door Scavenger Hunt
Fans who stayed up extra late on Thursday night into Friday morning expecting some extra surprises tied to the debut of Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl” may have been disappointed, but not for long.
Charlie Hunnam Transforms For Netflix’s ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’
Season 3 of Netflix’s Monster (from co-creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan) dropped on October 3rd, and this time the anthology is tackling the story of Ed Gein, the infamous Wisconsin murderer known for grave robbing and body desecration (he…
These Are The Highlights From The Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentencing
Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison today for crimes related to prostitution. Judge Arun Subramanian also imposed the maximum $500,000 fine as an additional punishment.
This TikTok Hot Take Is The Best Roast Of ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ You’ll Hear All Day
Taylor Swift knows all about free publicity.
4 Zodiacs Who Can Expect A Life Change Around The Corner
Gemini You’re going to cut back on something soon, Gemini. The elimination round has arrived and you only have so many roses to hand out.
4 Zodiacs With A Massive Offer Landing On Their Doorstep Soon
PISCES Your offer is simple, Pisces. As simple as someone approaching you and asking, “Do you want to try this?”.