Talia Mingey is a Spoken Word Poet, Teaching Artist, Writer, and Photographer. She has performed at the 2018 National Poetry Slam in Chicago, The March To End Rape Culture in Philadelphia, SoFar Sounds, and was a spotlight at Pecola Breedlove & The Freedom Party. She has been published by Thought Catalog, The Mighty, Unwritten, Your Tango, and SelfLoveBeauty. Her life's mission is to dismantle the patriarchy, end rape culture, and end the stigma around mental illnesses. She hosts a Monthly Survivor's Writing Workshop and is setting up a tour at local shelters. ​ Despite her sometimes sad work, she is an extremely happy individual. She enjoys cartoons, dancing, and above all else: a good nap!