Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas

David is very much a part of this New Harlem Renaissance and his thoughtful poetry captures that elegantly. His love of this community and teaching is evident as well as his passion for poetry, artistry. - Marcus Samuelsson  Featured in the New York Times for his haiku poetry that he paints on driftwood and first poetry book “Beach in City Island”, David has been working in Harlem as a teacher for...

Guest: Francesco Paladino — classically trained at Lee Strasberg / The Actors Studio; credits across stage, TV, film, and stand-up (incl. Orange Is the New Black); writer for touring comics and TV (2 years with Wendy Williams); producer/director building new work under his production banner and live showcase series. Episode Overview Nicole sits down with multi-hyphenate creative Francesco Paladino...

Cleyvis Natera is an award-winning author whose work spans fiction, essays, and cultural criticism. Her debut novel, Neruda on the Park, was a New York Times Editor’s Choice, selected by Malala Yousafzai for her book club, and won a Silver Medal for Best First Book of Fiction from the International Latino Book Awards in 2023. The book was also featured by TIME, The Today Show, Good Morning America...

Leydi Margaret Ferreira is a Dominican American writer whose work lies within the intersections of immigration, Blackness, and womanhood. She looks to explore the interiority of motherhood and intergenerational relationships. Her work has been supported by VONA and Tin House and is currently pursuing an MFA in writing through Pacific University. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, three kids...

Let’s Talk Passion and Purpose with Nicole Thomas Episode 29: Emotional Self-Defense & Creative Power Guest: Zak Mucha, LCSW – Psychoanalyst, Poet, President of the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis, Author of Emotional Abuse: A Manual for Self-Defense (2025) Episode Overview In this thought-provoking episode of Let’s Talk Passion and Purpose, host Nicole Thomas sits down with Zak Mucha, LCSW,...

Maggie Douglas is an artist based in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa with a BA in Art and Digital Design. She has worked as a graphic designer while developing her art practice. Her body of work consists of abstract, mixed media pieces on canvas as well as large-scale murals. She creates as a form of self-guided therapy. Working on art gives her a space to escap...

Show Notes – Let's Talk Passion and Purpose with Nicole Thomas Episode 27: "Creativity, Dreams, and Identity" Featuring Nancey B. Price 🎙 Guest: Nancey B. Price 📍 Host: Nicole Thomas 📣 Episode Title: Creativity, Dreams, and Identity 🎧 Podcast: Let's Talk Passion and Purpose with Nicole Thomas 🌟 Special Appearance: Host and Creator of Dreaming in Color with Nancey B. Price 🎨 About the Guest: N...

🎨 Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of Let's Talk Passion and Purpose, Nicole Thomas sits down with Bryant Small—a celebrated visual artist, curator, and co-founder of KAAI—to explore the transformational power of embracing your creativity. From a pivotal moment of self-recognition in an art gallery to boldly blending art, curation, and social media, Bryant's journey is a testament to th...

Podcast Title:  Let’s Talk Passion and Purpose with Nicole Thomas 🎨 Episode Title: Episode 25 – Finding Clarity in the Chaos | Bridgette Bramlage, Collage Artist 🎧 Host: Nicole Thomas 🎤 Guest: Bridgette Bramlage 📅 Release Date: 07/03/2025 🌐 Guest Website:  www.bridgetbramlage.com 📲 Instagram:  @bridget_bramlage 🖼️ Episode Summary: In this energizing and thought-provoking episode, Nicole Thom...

Let’s Talk Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas Episode 24 – “Lessons from a Creative Life” with Kate Murdoch Episode Snapshot Australian artist-turned-novelist Kate Murdoch joins Nicole to unpack what a lifetime of creativity really looks like—spanning gallery walls, award-winning historical fiction, international residencies, and the daily rituals that keep her inspired. Together, they explo...

Episode 23 of Let's Talk Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas Title: From Pain to PurposeGuest: Kimberly Stratton – Internationally-Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, and CEO of The Crown and Cross Consulting & Publishing CompanyHost: Nicole Thomas Air Date: 06/19/2025 Platform: Let's Talk Passion and Purpose Podcast 🎧 Episode Overview: In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Nicole Thomas sit...

Show Notes Podcast Title: Let's Talk Passion and Purpose with Nicole Thomas Episode 22: Living a Creative Life with Lori Siebert Guest: Lori Siebert – Artist, Designer, Creative Entrepreneur, Co-Host of the Rebloom Podcast Host: Nicole ThomasRuntime: 46 minutes Listen: https://jerryroycelive.mixlr.com/events/4322352 🎨 Episode Summary:In this beautifully insightful episode, Nicole Thomas welcomes...

Show Notes – Let’s Talk Passion and Purpose with Nicole Thomas Episode Title: Healing Through Creativity: The Journey of Jacques Armstrong Host: Nicole Thomas Guest: Jacques Armstrong – Writer, Poet, Mental Health Advocate, Founder of NJ Expressive Arts Café Episode Overview: In this powerful and profoundly moving episode, Nicole Thomas sits down with Jacques Armstrong—a poet, writer, expressive a...

Let’s Talk Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas 🎙 Episode Title: Podcaster and Storyteller – Featuring Hanna Guzman Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of Let’s Talk Passion & Purpose, host Nicole Thomas sits down with the dynamic podcaster and storyteller, Hanna Guzman. As the visionary behind the “Advice From” brand, Hanna has transformed personal challenges into a global movement...

Show Notes – Let's Talk Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas 🎙 Episode Title: Exploring Identity, Art, & Expression 📅 Air Date: 03/13/2025 Host:🔹 Nicole Thomas – Speaker | Author | Purpose Coach Special Guest:🎨 Chunbum Park – Visual Artist | Writer | Creator of ArtBid 🌐 Website/Collective: Emerging Whales Collective (merged with Office Space Gallery) 📍 Location: Cliffside Park, New Je...

🎙️ Let’s Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas 📅 Aired Tonight at 8 PM EST 📡 Available on all digital platforms 🔥 Special Guest: H.E. Dr. Theresa A. Moseley Episode Title: The Power of Purpose, Passion & Peace 🌟 Join host Nicole Thomas in an empowering conversation with Her Excellency Dr. Theresa A. Moseley, a United Nations Peace Ambassador, U.S. Army Veteran, International Motiv...

Show Notes: Let’s Talk Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas Special Guest: Tamara J. Madison – Poet, Author, & Spoken Word Artist 🎙️ Episode Overview: In this inspiring episode of Let’s Talk Passion & Purpose, Nicole Thomas sits down with Tamara J. Madison, a poet, author, spoken word artist, editor, and instructor whose work has captivated audiences worldwide. Tamara shares her journe...

Guest Bio:Marcus Dawson is a talented collage artist from North Carolina whose mission is to spread love and light through analog collage. What began as a self-care practice evolved into a passion for visual storytelling, using hand-cut pieces of paper to create vivid, colorful, and deeply expressive works of art. His unique creations often feature people of color in whimsical, dreamlike landscape...

Episode Overview In this inspiring episode of Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose, host Nicole Thomas interviews Monique Luck, a renowned artist and muralist whose soulful and textured works tell stories that resonate deeply with the human experience. Monique's unique collage technique brings vibrant figures to life, incorporating fragments of found paper to create visual poetry on canvas. She expla...

Let's Talk Passion and Purpose with Nicole Thomas 🎙 Episode Title: "Comedy, Creativity & Changing the Industry" Episode Overview: Let's Talk Passion and Purpose, Nicole Thomas welcomes two powerhouse guests breaking barriers and transforming the entertainment industry. Pavar Snipe, an Emmy-nominated producer, comedian, writer, and actress, has made waves in comedy, television, and advocacy. Kn...

Show Notes for Let’s Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas 🎙️ ✨Episode 13 – The Art of Writing, Editing, and Proofreading Host: Nicole Thomas Guest: Damien Cowger – Writer, Editor, and Proofreader 🔹 Episode Overview: In this insightful episode, Let’s Talk: Passion & Purpose welcomes Damien Cowger, a skilled writer, editor, and proofreader with a wealth of experience across creative...

Episode Title: Award-Winning Author, Educator, and Speaker: A Conversation with Shonda BuchananEpisode Description: In this captivating episode of Let’s Talk: Passion & Purpose, host Nicole Thomas welcomes the award-winning author, educator, and speaker Shonda Buchanan. A Kalamazoo, Michigan native, Shonda shares her journey as a writer, her passion for storytelling, and her work as an advocat...

Episode Title: Empowering Through Art, Education, and Ministry with Cortland Jones Episode Overview: In this inspiring episode of Let’s Talk Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas, Nicole is joined by Cortland Jones—author, speaker, coach, and founder of CJones Enterprises. With over 30 years of experience as an educator in Prince George’s County Public Schools and now as a teaching artist partn...

In this captivating interview, Nicole Thomas sits down with Queen Majeeda, a Jamaican-born poet, recording artist, and educator whose creative journey began with a flashlight and a dream of performing. From her earliest memories of climbing on furniture to her current status as a Grammy-recognized spoken word artist, Majeeda shares an intimate look into her artistic evolution, spiritual inspiratio...

Show Notes Podcast Title: Let’s Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas Episode Title: Exploring Creativity and Relentless Passion with J.R. ("Jamie") Potter Air Date: Tonight at 8 PM EST Available On-Demand On: Spreaker, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Apple PodcastsEpisode  Overview: In this exciting episode of Let’s Talk: Passion & Purpose, host Nicole Thomas sits down with the multi-tale...