Julie Lewis — adventure-seeker, resilience coach, and the woman who traded skyscrapers for sunsets. From climbing icy peaks to leading soulful beach cleanups, Julie’s journey is all about pushing limits and embracing nature’s magic. Hit play to discover how Ras Al Khaimah became her creative sanctuary, why the ocean is her ultimate therapist, and what it means to truly live vibrantly.
Interview Highlights
🏔️ That first mountain climb 23 years ago? Total game-changer. It shifted Julie from sports science to a life of adventure and soulful exploration.
🌊 Moved to RAK “just to write a book”… and stayed because the sea refused to let her go. Spoiler: That book hit #1 in four Amazon categories!
📚 She’s started beach cleanups, a mermaid club (yes, with actual tails), moon circles, and probably your next favorite WhatsApp group.
✨ Julie calls RAK a “base camp for greatness” — ideal for creatives, wellness warriors, and anyone craving ocean views and real community.
👩💼 Big advocate for women in business, she dreams of a pet-friendly community hub where ideas (and lattes) flow freely.
🧘♀️ Believes nature is the best therapy — and if you ever feel stuck, just go stand by the ocean and let the wind untangle your mind.
💙 She’s all about Blue Mind — that calm, focused state you reach near water — and wants RAK to be the epicenter for wellness and leadership retreats.
🌟 Gave a big shoutout to WOW-RAK for being the go-to digital compass for life in RAK — from events and eats to arts and community vibes.
Pull out quotes
“Water loves me. I swim, I write, I sleep, I breathe by the ocean.”
“If you can’t find the WhatsApp group for it in RAK… just start it.”
“I walk the talk. Sometimes barefoot. Usually in blue.”
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About the Collaboration (WOW-RAK × E-Find RAK)
When storytelling meets discovery — you get a front-row seat to Ras Al Khaimah’s most inspiring journeys. That’s exactly what happens when WOW-RAK, the city’s lifestyle voice, joins hands with E-Find RAK, the digital compass for local talent and businesses. Think of it as your backstage pass to the people shaping RAK — with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of personality.
Together, we’re lifting the curtain on the movers and makers behind the emirate’s glow-up. From boardrooms to beach walks, RAK Icons brings you real stories from real legends — all rooted right here in Ras Al Khaimah.
Together, we’re putting the spotlight where it belongs: on the people behind the scenes — the dreamers, doers, and change-makers who are building, creating, and inspiring in Ras Al Khaimah. From accountants to artists, chefs to CEOs, RAK Icons is our way of saying, “Hey, have you met this amazing human yet?”
Because Ras Al Khaimah isn’t just about the views — it’s about the visionaries. And this collaboration is here to tell their stories, one incredible local at a time.
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