Ali McGhee, PhD, is a writer, storyteller, researcher, and teacher. She completed her PhD in English Literature from the University of Rochester in 2015. She is the co-founder of Appalachian Psychedelic Society, the People Operations Manager for 6AM City, and Co-Director of the Enneagram School of Awakening, as well as an International Enneagram Association (IEA) Accredited Professional. Her work has been published in Lucid News, the MAPS Bulletin, Dark Mountain, Slippery Elm Literary Journal, Holler, Scallywag, WNC Magazine, and others. She is a member of Asheville-based storytelling venue Story Parlor’s “Story Board.” She is part of the Chacruna Chronicles editorial team. For more information, see: alimcgheewrites.com.