Cheryl Strayed is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, which was made into an Oscar-nominated film and documents her solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail and the transformative experiences she encountered during her journey.

Cheryl has authored other notable works, including Tiny Beautiful Things, a collection of advice columns offering compassionate insights to readers facing life's challenges. These have inspired an adaptations as a television show on Hulu as well as a widely staged play. Her critically acclaimed novel, Torch, and the bestselling collection Brave Enough, bring together more than one hundred of her inspiring quotes. Her books have resonated with readers worldwide, selling over five million copies and being translated into forty languages.

Her impact extends beyond the written word. Cheryl’s award-winning essays and short stories have been featured in respected publications such as The Best American Essays, the New York Times, the Washington Post Magazine, and Vogue. She has also made a mark in the podcasting realm, co-hosting the popular podcast Dear Sugars with Steve Almond and hosting the podcast Sugar Calling. She lives in Portland, Oregon.