Louise Nichol fell in love with Dubai when she moved here in 2005. Originally from the UK, you probably know her best as editor of fashion magazines Grazia Middle East and Harper’s Bazaar Arabia. 

Most recently Louise has made a career switch to indoor cycling instructor and can be found leading legendary and much sought after classes at Crank. 

Her impossibly glamorous life always fascinated me and I couldn’t wait to talk to her about her experiences in the world of publishing, how she balances raising three children with a career and how she manages to stay grounded - especially when surrounded by the glitz and celebrity  of the magazine world. 

Louise is warm, candid and down to earth and I loved her take on life in Dubai, making big career changes and bold choices whatever age you are and how to find connections and community. Last but not least, I loved our conversations around wellness and taking responsibility for our own health.

Louise says: It’s humbling, terrifying and life-affirming to start from scratch at the bottom, to go from being the most experienced to the least. The power of learning is truly formidable.

I learned so much from my conversation with Louise and I know you will too. Please do enjoy it.

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Immerse yourself in some of the books we discussed: 

JRR Tolkien - Lord of the Rings

https://magrudy.com/book/the-lord-of-the-rings-9780618645619/

Justin Cronin - The Passage

https://magrudy.com/book/the-passage-9780752883304/

Robin Hobb - Assassin's Apprentice

https://www.amazon.ae/Assassins-Apprentice-Farseer-Trilogy-Book/dp/000756225X