I left corporate life for the sea — and found more than I ever expected.
I’m Julie Ann Gauthier — writer, first mate, and co-owner of a family fishing tourism business on Prince Edward Island.
After years in the corporate world, I traded boardrooms for the back deck of a lobster boat alongside my dad. What started as a leap into the unknown became a lesson in leadership, resilience, and building a life anchored in what truly matters.
From the Office to the Ocean
Some people dream about changing their lives — I went ahead and did it.
Working side by side with my dad, learning the rhythms of the tides and the business my family built, I found clarity in hard work, connection, and quiet moments at sea.
Now, I share the lessons I’ve learned from both worlds — about leadership, legacy, and what it means to create a life that feels honest and whole.
Reflections, Stories & Sea Lessons
Life on the water has a way of teaching you things — about patience, humility, and how to stay steady when the tides turn. Through my writing, I share reflections from the dock, the deck, and everything in between — lessons about leadership, change, and the beauty of carving your own path.