Lyndsay Rush

Lyndsay Rush is a comedy writer, poet, and co-founder of a creative agency. Her work has been featured in Reductress, McSweeney's, New York Magazine, and The New York Times. In 2022, her poetry gained significant attention, leading to her Instagram account, @maryoliversdrunkcousin, amassing over 80,000 followers within a year. She believes that humor is a powerful tool for epiphanies, change, and growth, subscribing to the adage: "humor is the truth having fun." Her poems are crafted for those who may not have previously appreciated poetry and for anyone who finds value in combining deep life truths with humor. After spending most of her adult life in Chicago, she now resides in Nashville with her husband, Caleb, and their dog, Puffin Dorito. In her leisure time, she enjoys elaborate nail art and dining at upscale restaurants. Her poetry can be followed on Instagram at @maryoliversdrunkcousin, her business endeavors at Obedient Agency, and her personal updates on Twitter and Instagram under the handle @rushbomb.