Nicole Akoukou Thompson is a New York-based writer and a native Chicagoan. Born and raised on the south side of the city, Nicole Akoukou Thompson knows a great deal about grit and low-key wonder. Please find her on Twitter or on Facebook, where you'll learn more about her adventures, thoughts, and ideas.

Currently, Nicole Akoukou Thompson is an Online Brand Reputation Specialist with BrandYourself, an online reputation consultation firm that prides itself in helping individuals take control of their online presence.

Additionally, Nicole is working on a novel, completing short-term projects, and always working toward a new way to express herself creatively.

Learn more about Nicole Akoukou Thompson by visiting her website. Also, check out her writing on Murakamikaze.com.