Mimi Hayes is a writer, comedian, and educator who specializes in helping people turn complicated, messy life experiences into stories that actually make sense on paper.

A brain injury survivor herself, Mimi teaches from both lived experience and nearly a decade of leading writing workshops for survivors in group and one-on-one settings. Her approach is structured, accessible, and designed for brains that don’t always follow linear paths.

Before transitioning into the arts, Mimi was a high school history teacher, where she learned how to break down big ideas into clear, engaging lessons—and how to keep people paying attention even when their brains would rather be anywhere else.

As a performer, she has shared original work on stages around the world, including with the famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Phamaly Theatre Company, one of the nation’s only disability-affirming theater companies. She is also a published author (I’ll Be OK, It’s Just a Hole in My Head) and is currently developing a documentary about invisible disability, Between 2 Bleeds.

Her work lives at the intersection of storytelling, disability, and dark humor—and she’s deeply committed to helping others feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.