Julie Lewis - Still Positive. From an HIV diagnosis to building affordable healthcare projects.

Julie Lewis, is a 38-­year HIV survivor, and mother to Grammy Award winning musician, Ryan Lewis. Julie was infected with HIV in 1984  following a blood transfusion but not diagnosed until the early 1990s when she was given three to five years to live. After years of silence about her disease, she found an unlikely community of friends to fight alongside and began using her story to make a difference.

More than 38 years later she is living life to its fullest and her priority is to make quality affordable healthcare available to those in underserved communities. Through the non-profits she founded the, 30/30 Project  has raised funds to build 30 health facilities in 9 different countries including Africa, India, South America and the US.

In her book STILL POSITIVE Julie outlines her experiences as a woman living with AIDS and offers insights about grief and loss, caregiving, spirituality, and the importance of community in the midst of tragedy. All net proceeds from the book will go to support the 30/30 Project Legacy Fund. In this podcast:

  • How one phone call can change the track of your life

  • Navigating an HIV diagnosis

  • Preparing your family for your death

  • The importance of having a foundation for the future

  • Building the 30/30 Project

You can find out more about Julie at https://stillpositive.com or purchase her book STILL POSITIVE.

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