Fishing Without Bait 514: Joanna Lowe Returns: Spoken Word, Courage & Creating Your Own Path

We’re excited to welcome Joanna Lowe back to Fishing Without Bait as we begin a new multi-part conversation.

In this first installment, Joanna shares the origin story of her spoken word career—something she never planned. In fact, it started in a moment where she felt small and powerless. Instead of retreating, she stepped onto a stage, terrified, and performed for the first time.

What followed wasn’t just applause—it was transformation.

Joanna reflects on the idea that courage isn’t about being fearless. It’s about acting anyway. She also explores a powerful mindset shift: no one “makes” us feel anything—we allow those feelings to take hold.

Beyond her personal journey, Joanna continues to create across multiple platforms:

🎶 The Occasional Epiphany:
https://ceeteecee.bandcamp.com/album/the-occasional-epiphany

🎙️ The Grin Reapers Club Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/66bwzvlXpuOcdxbk3a2ygo

🎬 Cup a Joe Productions:
https://www.facebook.com/cupajoprod

This episode sets the tone for a deeper conversation to come in Part 2.