From Bulgaria to Poetry: Katerina Stoykova on Creativity, Immigration & Finding Your Voice

Today's episode features , writer Katerina Stoykova. Discover how Katerina rekindled her creative spark after years in the corporate world, the challenges and joys of writing in two languages, and her thoughts on immigration, identity, and the power of community. She also discusses founding Accents Publishing, her experiences in filmmaking, and offers advice for anyone seeking to find their own creative voice. Highlights include: Katerina’s early life in Bulgaria and her immigration story The struggle to balance creativity with career and family The founding of Accents Publishing and her passion for helping other writers Reflections on poetry, open mics, and the importance of community A reading of her original poetry and thoughts on Bruce Springsteen’s “Thunder Road” If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and subscribe! Check out Katerina’s books, Accents Publishing, and her podcast for more literary inspiration. 🔗 Links mentioned: Accents Publishing: https://www.accents-publishing.com/ Katerina’s books: Search for “Katerina Stoykova” on your favorite bookseller Accents Podcast: WUKY Accents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices