Straight Talk
Stories. Creativity. Conversation. Community.
Helping people reconnect with themselves through books, creativity, thoughtful conversation and community.Author • Artist • Speaker • Creative Advocate • Facilitator📖 Explore my books
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Welcome
You might be here because...• you're rebuilding your confidence
• you enjoy creativity
• you love thoughtful books
• you're interested in healing
• you organise talks
• you're looking for fresh ideas
• you're simply curious
Ways we can work together
💬 Creative Conversations
🎤 Speaking
🎨 Workshops (because your workshops are creative)
📚 Books
🌿 Community Projects (growth and community)
💝 Fundraising Ideas (supporting worthwhile causes)
✍️ Writing
🧭 Consultancy (guidance and direction)
About me
I'm Corina Stupu Thomas.I'm an author, artist and creativity advocate with a background in engineering, publishing, international project management and behaviour change.Originally from Bucharest, Romania, my career has taken me from engineering and publishing to international events, public communication and creative practice. Along the way, one thread has remained constant: a fascination with people, stories and the ways creativity helps us make sense of our lives.Today, I bring those experiences together through books, artwork, writing, workshops and thoughtful conversations. My work invites people to slow down, reflect, reconnect with their creativity and discover new perspectives—without pressure or perfection.Whether I'm creating a workbook, writing an essay, painting, speaking at an event or developing community projects, my hope is always the same: to create spaces where curiosity, honesty and creativity can flourish.Stories. Creativity. Conversation. Community.
Professional background
Experience, perspective & approachI believe that the best work grows from a combination of professional knowledge, lived experience and genuine curiosity about people.
My career has taken me from engineering and publishing to international project management, behaviour change campaigns, creativity, writing and therapeutic practice. Although these fields may seem very different, they have all centred on one thing: helping people communicate more clearly, think differently and navigate change with greater confidence.
Today, I bring these experiences together through books, artwork, writing, workshops, creative conversations and community projects.🌿 Professional backgroundOver the years I have worked in engineering, publishing, marketing, behaviour change, international project management and therapeutic support.
My work has included leading international projects, developing communication campaigns, supporting individuals through periods of uncertainty, and creating spaces where creativity becomes a practical tool for reflection and personal growth.
Rather than seeing creativity and practical thinking as opposites, I see them as natural partners.🌿 Qualifications & professional developmentDiploma in Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy (Solution-Focused)
Personal Performance & Confidence Coaching
Intentional Creativity® Practitioner
Continuous professional development in creativity, communication, behaviour change and emotional wellbeing🌿 My approachWhether I'm writing, facilitating a workshop or having a one-to-one conversation, I aim to create an atmosphere that is:• Thoughtful and grounded
• Practical and solution-focused
• Respectful of each person's unique experience
• Curious rather than judgmental
• Creative where creativity can genuinely help
• Honest, calm and encouragingI don't believe in quick fixes or one-size-fits-all answers. I believe in thoughtful conversations, practical ideas and creating space for people to discover their own next steps.🌿Beyond one-to-one workToday my work extends beyond individual conversations.
Alongside one-to-one sessions, I write books, create artwork, publish essays on Substack, develop creative resources, speak at events and enjoy collaborating with charities and community organisations on projects that encourage creativity, wellbeing and meaningful conversation.
Everything I create is connected by the same belief:
Stories have the power to change how we understand ourselves and one another.Connect📚 Books
🎨 Artwork
✍️ Straight Talk on Substack
🎤 Talks & Workshops
📰 Media Resources
🌿 Social Media → Linktree
MEDIA KIT
Media ResourcesIntroductionThank you for your interest in my work.
Whether you're a journalist, podcast host, event organiser, librarian, bookseller or potential collaborator, you'll find everything you need below.Download & Resources📄Media KitA downloadable PDF with my biography, book information, interview topics, images and contact details.Download Media Kit📁Media CentreAccess my online media folder containing high-resolution photographs, book cover images, sample pages and additional resources.Open Media Centre📚 Current publication
We Tell Many StoriesA Therapeutic Colouring Book and Reflection Journal for Women's Healing and Self-Discovery
Available through Amazon.🎤Interview topicsI enjoy speaking about:• Creativity as a tool for reflection and resilience
• Storytelling and personal transformation
• Reading as part of healing
• Growing up in Romania and building a life in Britain
• Reinvention, courage and starting again
• Community, belonging and meaningful conversation📧 Media enquiriesCorina Stupu Thomas
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Website:
straighttalk.org.uk
BOOKS AND JOURNALS
Stories that invite reflection, creativity and conversationI believe that books can do more than inform. They can encourage us to slow down, notice more deeply and see ourselves—and the world around us—with fresh eyes.My books combine creativity, storytelling and thoughtful reflection, inviting readers to become active participants rather than passive observers.We Tell Many Stories workbook• A Therapeutic Colouring Book
• Reflection Journal for Women
• Healing and Self-DiscoveryWe Tell Many Stories is more than a colouring book. It is an invitation to pause, reflect and reconnect with yourself through creativity.
Inside you'll find:• Original colouring pages created from my own artwork
• Thought-provoking writing prompts
• Gentle invitations to reflect
• Reading recommendations that have inspired my own journey
• Space to write, create and make the book your ownThere are no rules. Use pencils, watercolours, markers or collage. Colour one page or simply sit quietly with it. Every reader brings their own story, making each copy unique.Available now on Amazon📖 Buy on AmazonComing SoonNaked Truth - An autobiographical memoir
exploring identity, belonging, resilience and the stories that shape our lives.Future Projects• Creative journals
• Reflection workbooks
• Books exploring creativity, resilience and everyday lifeI often say that every book is an invitation to a conversation. My hope is that each one offers not only ideas to read, but experiences to explore and stories to continue writing long after the final page.