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
It’s Alive! (But Barely): Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Misses The Spark Of Life For Book Lovers + Movie Buffs Alike
Guillermo del Toro’s latest venture with Netflix, Frankenstein, like its iconic creature, doesn’t know what it is, and because of that fatal flaw, will end up pleasing absolutely no one.
4 Zodiacs Speaking Their Truth This November
SCORPIO Usually, Scorpio prefers to ghost those who have wronged them as the ultimate punishment, due to its impeccable success rate, but this month, they will ‘read’ the offender, in public, leaving an indelible stain on their reputation.
How Each Zodiac Sign Will Recognize Their Soulmate
ARIES (3/21 – 4/19) You’ll let them win. It will start off small, Aries, without you even being aware it’s happening.
Millie Bobby Brown Filed Bullying + Harassment Complaint Against Co-Star David Harbour
Reporting originating from Dailymail.com alleges a friend of Harbour’s ex-wife, Lily Allen, has come forward with details of an incident that occurred prior to the shooting of season 5 of “Stranger Things”.
4 Zodiac Signs Who Need Reassurance About Their Life Choices Today
GEMINI It’s easy for you to feel guilty, Gemini.
4 Zodiacs Approaching A Hurricane Of Havoc (+ Gentle Reminders To Remain Grounded)
LEO The change that lies before you, Leo, is one you’re worried you won’t be able to survive.
‘Boots’ Takes Netflix Originals Back To Their Roots In A Year Of Big Series Finales
Netflix’s latest series “Boots” is an adaptation of Greg Cope White’s memoir, The Pink Marine, which documents his time as a closeted gay man in the U.S. Marine Corps in the 90s.
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Tries To Stitch Together A Fractured Social And Media Landscape, But The Only Thing That Doesn’t Fall Apart Is Jacob Elordi’s Performance
Guillermo del Toro’s latest venture with Netflix, Frankenstein, like its iconic creature, doesn’t know what it is, and because of that fatal flaw, will end up pleasing no one.
How You Will Recognize Your Soulmate
You’ll let them win. It will start off small, without you even being aware it’s happening. Somehow you’ll be giving up your usual side of the bed, letting them control the thermostat, renouncing your claim to the last brownie.
4 Zodiacs ‘Falling’ In Deep Love This Autumn
CANCER Cancer is about to meet someone who finally matches their emotional maturity.
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…
