EP 57 – "The Stories That Bring Us Home" | Nicole Jorge | Dominican Writer and Educator

What does it mean to truly feel at home in yourself?In this episode host Nicole Thomas sits down with Dominican writer and educator Nicole Jorge for a heartfelt conversation about identity, creativity, and finding the courage to embrace your calling. Nicole shares her journey from simply loving to write to confidently calling herself a writer. Together, they discuss writing between cultures and languages, overcoming imposter syndrome, navigating rejection, and the power of community in pursuing creative dreams.Nicole also shares the inspiration behind her middle-grade novel, Me, Myself, and the Messy Misunderstanding, and why she believes the stories we tell can help young people embrace who they are. If you've ever questioned your purpose, doubted your abilities, or wondered where you belong, this episode is a reminder that your story matters—and that home begins within.In This EpisodeEmbracing the identity of being a writerWriting across cultures and languagesFinding belonging through storytellingOvercoming imposter syndrome and rejectionThe inspiration behind Me, Myself, and the Messy MisunderstandingWhy creative community mattersEncouraging young readers to believe in themselvesMemorable Quote "It's not that the Dominican Republic is my home—or any other country. It's that I am my home."Connect with Nicole Jorge Follow Nicole's writing journey and learn more about her work through her newsletter, Stories from Home.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a little encouragement to pursue their passion.