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 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 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.

A Reader’s Journey

It’s been a constant companion and a steadfast mentor. Now, it helps me digest the world around me.