Miranda Krogstad is a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of the book Glass Half Full of Poetry. A spoken word poet, eternal optimist, and workshop facilitator, teaching life skills including self-confidence, self-expression, and community-building, she has performed hundreds of workshops in dozens of cities across Western Canada and beyond.  

Miranda’s poetry ranges in topic from child’s play to empowerment, giving life’s obstacles a feel-good finish.  A member of the 2016 national wild card team and the 2014 slam team, a member of the 2013 International spoken word program at the Banff center, a Calgary Arts Development grant recipient, and a 2-time Canada Council for the Arts grant recipient, she has since co-founded the spoken word network YYSpeak to create a communal and supportive space for spoken word artists. 

A big supporter of local arts, Miranda has featured at staples such as Feminine Voice, Expressions, Raw Voices, Say Word, CYHMN and U of C Spoken Word. She has also brought her poetry more widely into country and beyond, into cities like Honolulu, Portland, Montreal, and Winnipeg. She holds a BA in English Honours with a specialization in Creative Writing, and has published and performed her works in a variety of venues and literary magazines across Canada.

By day, Krogstad presents in schools and youth programs on creativity and empowerment, and has spoken at charitable organizations and events such as the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Immigrant Youth, the University of Calgary’s Mental Health Symposium, Sister to Sister, and more. Visit mirandakrogstad.com for more information.

You can find her on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and her website.