Meet the Author | Joyce L Skala
JOYCE SKALA, known to many as Joyce Behind The Mic, is a writer, singer, storyteller, artist and creative entrepreneur whose background spans live music, podcasting, performance, and community building.
She founded Cypress Music Scene and hosts ‘Joyce Behind The Mic’, her podcast centered around connection, conversation, and the human experience.
Skala’s work explores identity, culture, and personal transformation. Her writing has appeared in print and digital publications, spanning memoir, cultural commentary, and long-form narrative.
There’s No Such Thing As Bad
is her memoir.
Joyce Skala’s
Awards & Recognition
2024 JULY
PinPointe Magazine | Cover Feature
2024 MAY
Cypress Lifestyle Magazine 2024 ‘Women of Influence’
2024 JANUARY
Houston Chronicle Newspaper
2022 OCTOBER
Wharton Journal Spectator Newspaper
2020 JUNE
Fairfield Gazette Magazine | Cover Feature
Becky
“Such an inspiration! God definitely put you in my life for a reason!”
— Community Member
Colleen
“OMG you’ve really been through hell and back BUT you still smile and are always there to pull others up out of their deep dark holes (me being one of those people). Your inspirational words that you may think nobody’s reading? We read them!!
I’m sure you hear this a lot but you’re going to hear it again... you are an amazing person whose inner beauty shines through and touches those of us who need and appreciates it. Its people like you who keeps hope alive in a world that looks so damn bleak.
Thank you for being you!!!
You’re such an upbeat beautiful soul with a smile that could light up any room. I’m truly grateful to have you in my corner even though we have never met, yet I feel a connection with you that feels familiar, a safe place. Maybe we knew each other in a past life? It’s ok if you think I’ve lost my mind.
I never open up to even my closest friends or family but you’re different, not sure why that is, but I’ll take it.”
— Community Member
Jessee
“Hi Joyce, l don't think we've ever met, but after reading your story l felt the need to reach out.”
— Community Member
Tracy
“You are very brave, Joyce, and you are to be commended. I think I met you only two or three times, and from the first impression I said to myself, “that’s one special lady” and you certainly are! Thank you for sharing your words. I’m pretty sure they hit home in the hearts of many.”
— Community Member
DISCLAIMER
This coverage reflects the author’s work and career prior to the publication of There’s No Such Thing As Bad