During her conversation, Mary DeMichele sheds light on the mental and emotional advantages derived from participating in improv, offering a deeper understanding of how this creative practice can positively impact one's well-being. Mary is a certified educator, consultant, and author whose work in education, clinical and professional settings has helped thousands of people take those first critical steps in the world of improv. Mary is featured in Psychology Today, Forbes and the documentary, “Act Social-Using YES AND to Save the World from Within,” starring Collin Mochrie of the television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway,” . A certified academic and special needs teacher, DeMichele is the author of books, published research, articles, and her blog and courses at OneRuleImprov.com. DeMichele has her master’s degree from Syracuse University.