Josie Balka is a radio host, voiceover artist, and poet, and the author of I Hope You Remember (Simon & Schuster), a New York Times and instant Globe & Mail bestseller, debuting at #4 on both the Hardcover Fiction and Canadian Fiction lists, as well as appearing on the Toronto Star list. With a diploma in radio and television broadcasting from Niagara College, Josie has worked for some of the largest media companies in North America. In October 2023, she began sharing videos of herself reading her poetry on social media, exploring themes of friendship, lost love, and self-worth. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @josiebalka.