Carine Chokote

Turning pain into purpose

Through storytelling, faith, healing, and resilience.

Award-winning storyteller, nurse, and mental health advocate inspiring others to transform pain into purpose through faith, healing, and resilience.

THE STORY OF Carine Chokote

Meet Carine

Carine Mouna Epse Chokote, MSN, RN, DNP Candidate, is a nurse leader, author, healthcare advocate, and founder whose life and work are rooted in compassion, resilience, and service. With nearly a decade of experience caring for veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, and vulnerable populations, she has dedicated her career to helping others heal, grow, and thrive.

Beyond healthcare, Carine is a passionate storyteller who believes that every scar carries a story and every challenge holds the potential for transformation. Through her memoir Beautiful Scars, the Beautiful Scars Museum, and Soul Therapy TV, she inspires people around the world to turn pain into purpose, embrace healing, and discover hope beyond life’s most difficult seasons.

As a wife, mother, nurse, and creative visionary, Carine’s mission is simple: to uplift lives, empower voices, and remind others that their scars are not signs of weakness—but testimonies of strength, courage, and resilience.

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BOOKS PUBLISHED

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Awards & Recognition

From healthcare leadership to storytelling and community impact, Carine’s work reflects a lifelong commitment to compassion, resilience, and service to others.

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Testimonials

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"Beautiful Scars is a powerful reminder that healing and hope can emerge from life's hardest moments. Carine's words are heartfelt, inspiring, and unforgettable." — Sarah M.
Maria Oliver
New York
Rated 5 out of 5
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"Carine Chokote shares a moving message of resilience, faith, and transformation. Beautiful Scars touched my heart and left me encouraged."
Jane Stone
Los Angeles
Rated 5 out of 5
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"As a husband and father, I found Beautiful Scars deeply moving. Carine's story is honest, uplifting, and a powerful reminder that our struggles can shape us into stronger people."
— David R.
Maryland
Rated 5 out of 5

A writer’s greatest journey is not in how far the story travels, but in how deeply a single truthful sentence can reach into the heart and bring hidden meaning to light.

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Get a special copy signed by me

Request a signed copy of Beautiful Scars or connect with Carine for a speaking engagement, book signing, or meet-up session. Copies can be shipped directly or arranged for personal pickup when available. Please use the contact form to submit your request.

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