About me
I’m a storyteller who finds magic in ordinary moments and turns them into unforgettable journeys on the page.
THE STORY OF
Carine Chokote
Carine Mouna Epse Chokote, MSN, RN
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Student | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Candidate
Carine Mouna Epse Chokote, MSN, RN, is an author, registered nurse, mental health advocate, entrepreneur, artist, wife, mother, and founder of Soul Therapy TV. With nearly a decade of nursing experience, she is passionate about advancing mental healthcare through compassionate, evidence-based practice while inspiring healing through storytelling, faith, and authentic human connection.
As a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) candidate, Carine is dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome life’s challenges, prioritize emotional wellness, and discover purpose beyond their pain.
Today, she serves veterans, individuals facing mental health challenges, and vulnerable populations through compassionate, evidence-based care while using her voice as a writer to inspire healing beyond the clinical setting.
- Published Bestselling Author
- Featured in Literary Magazines & Book Blogs
- Speaker at Writing & Creativity Events
Biography
Carine Mouna Epse Chokote is a registered nurse, healthcare leader, author, speaker, founder, and advocate whose life’s mission is to help people heal, grow, and discover purpose through compassionate care, authentic storytelling, and servant leadership.
With nearly a decade of nursing experience, Carine has dedicated her career to improving the lives of individuals facing some of life’s greatest challenges. Her professional journey spans psychiatric and behavioral health nursing, veteran-centered care, occupational health, correctional nursing, long-term care, regulatory compliance, homelessness services, and community-based healthcare. Throughout every role, she has remained committed to delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered care while advancing quality improvement and healthcare excellence.
Carine currently serves as a Registered Nurse Case Manager with the Washington DC VA Medical Center’s HUD-VASH Program, providing compassionate care and support to veterans experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and complex medical needs. She also serves as a Registered Nurse with Federal Occupational Health (FOH), promoting workplace health, wellness, and safety for the federal workforce.
Earlier in her career, Carine served as a CMS-Certified State Nurse Surveyor with the Maryland Department of Health’s Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ), where she helped ensure healthcare organizations met rigorous federal and state standards for quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Her dedication to compassionate, veteran-centered care earned her the prestigious VA I CARE Award in recognition of her commitment to Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
Committed to lifelong learning and professional excellence, Carine earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) while preparing to become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Her doctoral work focuses on healthcare leadership, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, mental health, and advancing equitable healthcare for underserved populations. She is also a proud member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, recognizing her academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to excellence.
Beyond healthcare, Carine is passionate about emotional healing, resilience, and the transformative power of storytelling. She is the founder of the Beautiful Scars Museum, a global storytelling movement that preserves authentic stories of grief, resilience, healing, and hope. Through this growing community, she creates a safe space where people from every culture and background can courageously share their journeys, inspire others, and discover that healing begins when we feel seen, heard, and understood.
She is also the creator of Soul Therapy TV, a platform dedicated to emotional wellness, personal growth, faith, and authentic conversations about life’s challenges. Through videos, reflections, and inspirational content, she encourages others to embrace healing, strengthen their resilience, and live with greater purpose.
As an author, Carine believes every person’s story has the power to transform lives. Her debut memoir, Beautiful Scars, shares her deeply personal journey through loss, immigration, responsibility, faith, and resilience. Written with honesty and vulnerability, the book reflects her belief that our deepest wounds often become the foundation for our greatest strength.
Above all, Carine treasures her roles as a wife and mother. Her family remains the foundation of her strength and continues to inspire the compassion, faith, and perseverance that shape both her personal life and professional calling.
Whether caring for patients, leading healthcare initiatives, mentoring future healthcare professionals, writing, speaking, or creating spaces for healing through storytelling, Carine remains committed to one purpose: helping people transform pain into purpose and discover hope beyond their scars.
Because every scar has a story. Every story has a purpose.
Personal Story
Born and raised in Cameroon, Carine’s story is one of perseverance, courage, and transformation.
From humble beginnings as a young girl selling homemade frozen yogurt on the roadside, she learned early lessons about hard work, determination, and hope. Those experiences shaped the foundation of a life that would later cross continents, overcome personal hardships, and embrace extraordinary opportunities.
Her journey to becoming a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, and author was not without challenges. Like many women navigating multiple roles and responsibilities, she faced seasons of loss, uncertainty, sacrifice, and personal growth. Yet through every obstacle, she discovered a deeper strength within herself.
The experiences that once threatened to break her ultimately became the very stories that would help others heal.
Today, Carine shares her journey openly because she believes that our scars do not define us—they reveal the strength it took to survive.
Faith & Resilience Foundation
Faith has been the cornerstone of Carine’s life and healing journey.
Through seasons of grief, disappointment, transition, and personal trials, her spiritual foundation provided the strength to endure when circumstances seemed impossible. She believes that healing is not merely about recovering from pain but about discovering purpose within it.
Her faith-centered perspective informs both her professional practice and her writing. It reminds her that resilience is not the absence of hardship but the courage to continue moving forward despite it.
Through her work, Carine encourages others to embrace hope, trust their journey, and recognize that even life’s deepest wounds can become sources of wisdom, compassion, and transformation.
Soul Therapy TV
Awards & Recognition
Carine’s commitment to excellence in healthcare, leadership, and advocacy has earned recognition throughout her professional journey.
Professional Highlights
- Master of 2023 Waldon Adams Educational Award
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Candidate
Registered Nurse (RN), Maryland Board of Nursing
CMS Certified State Surveyor
Veteran-focused Psychiatric Case Management Leader
Healthcare Educator and Mentor
Founder of Soul Therapy TV
Advocate for Mental Health Awareness and Emotional Wellness
Her greatest achievement, however, remains the lives she has touched through service, compassion, and encouragement.
2023 WALDON ADAMSEDUCATIONAL AWARD
CERTIFICATE OF COMMITMENT AWRD
GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY AWRD
I write to give moments a voice—so the quiet feelings, forgotten dreams, and hidden wonders can finally be heard.
I write because stories heal.
I write for the woman who feels unseen, the person carrying silent pain, the dreamer rebuilding after disappointment, and the soul searching for hope in difficult seasons.
Writing allows me to transform experiences into bridges—bridges that connect hearts, encourage healing, and remind people they are not alone.
My words are rooted in compassion, faith, and authenticity because I believe our stories have the power to inspire courage, restore hope, and create lasting change.
If my journey helps even one person find strength in their own, then every page has fulfilled its purpose.
Because healing begins when we dare to tell the truth about where we’ve been—and believe in the possibility of where we’re going.
The Purpose Behind Beautiful Scars
Beautiful Scars was born from a desire to transform pain into purpose.
More than a memoir, it is an invitation into a deeply personal journey of healing, faith, identity, loss, resilience, and redemption. Through honest storytelling, Carine shares the realities of life’s struggles while offering hope to those walking through their own seasons of pain.
The book was written for anyone who has ever questioned their worth, carried invisible wounds, experienced loss, or searched for meaning in difficult circumstances.
Its message is simple yet powerful:
Your scars are not evidence of defeat—they are proof that you survived.
Through vulnerability and truth, Beautiful Scars reminds readers that healing is possible, purpose can emerge from pain, and every story matters.