Josie Balka is a radio host, voiceover artist, poet, and the author of I Hope You Remember (Simon & Schuster). A New York Times and instant Globe & Mail bestseller, the collection debuted at #4 on both the Hardcover Fiction and Canadian Fiction lists, in addition to appearing on the Toronto Star bestseller list. Her second book, Loves of Our Lives, was published by Simon Element in January 2026.
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 resonant themes of friendship, lost love, and self-worth.
