I'm Back! Huge Life Update & Plans For This Channel

[@magnolia7322]

Hearing you say as a mom you outgrow yourself put tears in my eyes. I’ve never heard it put that way and it’s something I’ve been struggling with lately ❤

[@GabBy19961]

It's such a beautiful perspective. Would be lovely to hear Raya share more of how she views the change of becoming a mother!

[@AurorAmy]

As a mom with a 9 year old in the school system in the UK i would recommend home education over schooling anytime and i regret every day not starting off as home educating when my little one was younger. I would love to see more herbalism after you touched on it on your other channel and also quick family friendly Vegan recipes x

[@dandelionsdandelions1517]

I just searched the new channel and saw that you went through a whole pregnancy and now have a baby! Omg congratulations!! 🥹

[@weeklydoseofkiteboarding7387]

Haha me too 😂

[@RayaWasHere]

Ahh thank you!! It’s a lot to catch up on for sure 😂

[@mastandstars]

Absolutely I’m following along on the Raya & Louis channel ☺️ ☀️☀️☀️ Raya- - - - Please know (I’m speaking only for myself) you don’t need epic vlogs, time consuming editing or wildly exciting content to have me as a viewer. Sit down is great, cooking is welcome, art.. yes please. Make it real, make it feminine, make it self-love & connection. You do you. You needn’t bend over backwards. Come as you are ❤ Really looking forward to seeing some videos from you! No stress 😎

[@gemmcraft]

Totally agree! Any way that you want to share your energy, thoughts and interests with us is welcome Raya

[@bethb7965]

I agree as well!!

[@chelseaarnold9292]

Yes agree!!! ❤

[@Kimbojangles]

Agree 100% Some of my fave vloggers are chill women’s channel’s just living everyday life. Nothing fancy or excessive editing. Raya, please just upload what you’re up to and we’re up for it 😄

[@_minervaaa]

So happy to see an upload on this channel too! The jungle diaries are really good!💗

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@ladymc2021]

Agree!!! Love that part of the series and vlogmas!!!❤❤❤

[@sjwells04]

I’d love really casual videos. Maybe you could try new things/hobbies and just chat about how you’re doing that day xx

[@RayaWasHere]

Definitely want to film vlogs like that!

[@rachaelpowell1730]

Never overthink your videos . Your audience signed up to the channel for you and you being you only. I have seen you guys evolve over the years. Costa rica makes you guys happy. Cherish every second. ❤️

[@kathykaehler7304]

Motherhood agrees with you.... you are glowing from all that love !!!

[@MoeMaiSue]

I love everything that you mentioned. I would love to see you do fun arts and crafts for just you and/or you and Neo. Thrifting your festival outfits. Making more vegan recipes or even testing recipes for vegan desserts like cake or ice cream. I love it when you touch up on mental health, self love, and motherhood too.

[@reginabarrett51]

i had to reinvent myself once my kids became teenagers, college age, empty nesters, and now retirement. the ups and downs of being a mom and woman. be gentle with yourself!💕💕

[@lydiarowlands7155]

Excited to have recently discovered you and your family channel. As a first time mum of a now 1 year old (this week!) I’m here for your mum-related content and would love to see how you manage travel and day-to-day life in different environments with little Neo in tow. X

[@amandaraezhu7099]

I'm here from the Raya & Louis channel! I'd love to hear more about motherhood, our kiddos are just a month apart! Also love to see more of your cooking and just hear more about you! :)

[@PreciousMetals88]

Excited to see you back. I’m not a mom yet but am looking forward to that hopefully happening. Beautifully said about outgrowing your old self instead of losing yourself. I feel like it’s mostly looked at in a negative aspect. & I can understand why parents can feel that. But I absolutely loved how you described it.

[@luisa219JB]

yes! veggie recepies with products from the tropic!

[@teachermarti-pr9mo]

I love that you will use this as your outlet and as a way to celebrate who you are both as a mom and as an individual. As a mom of teens I know how important it is to maintain your own identity and allow that to evolve within all life’s changes.

[@heatherhinson5801]

So glad that you're creating this space for yourself! And would love mom content!! My husband and I are trying for our first child and I know I'm going to be full force researching soon lol love the Costa Rica updates on your shared channel 🥰

[@windsongdesigns6655]

So glad you are back. It's really important that you take time for yourself. I'm really loving the Jungle Diary segments. Hugs from Canada.

[@nicolecorsillo]

Oh I love this! ♥️ I found you on the other channel and didn’t know about this one! YT suggested this video so I’m glad they’re sharing it! And I’m a new vegan and would love some recipes! All the natural fruit and vegetables where you are, are such a dream!!

[@luvalwaysapril]

My partner and I have been following Louis for a long time and the channel you both have together as well ❤ love that you are exploring your own thing as well again! Share all the things that make you happy, you're passionate about, life updates and we will follow along ❤

[@etownem9]

The change of identity was difficult for me when I became a mom and I didn't feel like anyone was talking about it. Thank you sharing your new path. It isn't always easy taking time for yourself and savoring the moments with your family and all the other stuff in life. I took a pottery class to do something for myself. That was 3 years ago, I still go every Monday evening and it's amazing for quieting my mind. :) and my kids as they are getting older love seeing what I create and sometimes we do little collaborations.

[@jennifersanchez4040]

Welcome back! Although I follow you and Louie on all platforms here channels and on instagram! But still excited to see you here!!!

[@bastillemyheart]

My baby is exactly a month younger than Neo, so I love hearing about your journey with motherhood!

[@navmoon22]

So proud of you, so happy for you, so excited for the upcoming videos 💖 You're such an inspiration, lots of love!

[@Skiridr22]

The wedding series was great, thank you for sharing it with us.

[@gemmcraft]

I would love to hear how you're connecting with the feminine at this stage of life - as a mother and a woman, especially your takeaways from the womens circles you mentioned you've been going to at the property in Costa Rica, and how you connect with your creative energy when you're a busy mumma. I've been curious about both of these things as I'm having a little one soon, so would love to learn from your perspective!

[@hennagal7360]

Welcome back - I can heartily recomnend online learning - we think it may become the norm - our daughter is now doing an online degree and loving it

[@nataliereyes2447]

So excited to watch you on this channel. All the ideas you threw out seem soooo good!! I can't wait. Thanks for bringing us along :)

[@ericabellew8809]

I feel you on this mom journey! I’ve been following the other channel, but our babies are only a few days apart :). Becoming a mom has been so amazing but as I near a year of motherhood I’m so ready to start finding a few things for myself! I’ve been thinking of picking up embroidery!

[@RootedTreeWellness]

You’re learning so much about herbs! It would be so cool to learn their properties and how you use them in salves and such. ❤

[@Joi123]

So fun seeing you rediscover your own channel again! I just became a first time mom last month of a sweet little Raya girl ❤

[@jovannajimenez937]

I’m so happy you uploaded on your own channel. I have been waiting a while and so excited! I love your other channel but I was always curious about you as a person and your creativity. I’m super excited for your content! I want it all. Like I’m so excited. I feel like you have so much to offer. I’m not a mom just yet but I feel like you give a different perspective which is exciting! I can’t wait!! ❤

[@chelseaarnold9292]

I love how you stated outgrew your self prior to being a mom! This really speaks to me. Share what you can but don’t have to make the vlogs long. I love watching a 10-15 min update of someone’s passions. If you thrifted something just take us along and a few second video of the clothes, don’t over think it the ones who like you will watch!

[@cateparker9321]

I'd love to hear more about your journey into motherhood. I hope I can join you in the enxt year ❤

[@pivana]

Woohooo! ❣ Btw. Your hair looks amazing, it frames your face so nicely!

[@crystalsard]

I've been following all along on the other channel, but still excited to see you back here!

[@juliekrone5293]

I would love to see you share what you are learning with plant based products like the hair growth oil and other products that could be made ourselves naturally. It seems like you are exposed to a new world of healthy living and I'd love to learn everything you are learning while you are in costa rica!

[@judettelmoe8339]

Also wanted to say you are radiating happiness.

[@clairenevans6877]

It’s so important to put time into you when you’re a Mum. I’ve struggled to do that and my twins are now 11 and I imagine them not needing me so much in a few years and know I have to put time into me so that I am whole when they take flight on their own path, both for them to feel comfortable finding their own path and for me to have a fulfilling life of my own. Definitely better to start with that as soon as you can.

[@panniszucs]

This makes me so happy! Can't wait to see you more on this channel, too! :)

[@RayaWasHere]

Thanks so much ☺️❤️

[@samiam74]

Your confidence has grown leaps and bounds since becoming a mother. You are radiant. Your journey within yourself builds confidence, poise, compassion and inner strength. This you pass to your son. Your journey is also teaching him by example to always self reflect. Know yourself. Be confident within your entire being. I wish you a beautiful adventure!

[@amandag5388]

I’d love to see your examples of how you start deep conversations. Based on your channel and what Louis and your friends on KZbin say it seems like you’re an excellent conversationalist and good and starting those conversations that get below the surface. I’d love for you to share examples especially considering I’m so bad and starting conversations and I’m really not into surface chit chat and I’m sure many can relate. I hope you share! Thank you Raya. You’re lovely ❤️

[@Mel.H_]

LOVE this!!!❤❤❤❤

[@nathanking3552]

Welcome back! Live your and Louie's channel!

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you!

[@yarnandpets]

Yay! Im so happy you’re doing your own channel again. I can’t wait to see what you share!!

[@cathyholt5215]

Good for you! It makes you a very interesting human. Thanks for sharing your interests.

[@auag19]

I forgot I was subscribed to your channel, but this is fun! I'm about to become a new mom myself. And I'm also looking to lean more into my creativity. Once I'm done with maternity leave I will be looking for a job again and I don't want to hate what I do for a living

[@leldemotivane]

I been following you guys for a while, so all you shared, I already knew and watched weekly as time went .. but.. just wanted to say.. sick nice little video ♥️♥️ teared up 😍 you look so happy and zen, it is lovely to watch. And can't wait for more 🤩

[@clubcocotravels]

As a mom putting everyone before yourself, we all do it, having our own thing, space, time is CRUCIAL for our wellbeing. Wether it’s walks, alone time, solo coffee, sunsets, trips! Whatever it is, we NEED IT. :) 💪🏿

[@user-pt4zy1ub1l]

We've missed the travel content and would love to see more travel!!

[@oliviabeins9038]

I would love to see the mom content! Watching you and Louis has helped me realize that becoming a parent doesn’t mean you have to give up everything you love doing. I want to learn more about how you manage it all!❤

[@veeemit9719]

This is a bonus to see you over here too😊

[@dennisjames17]

Welcome back. Yes have been following on your other channel.

[@yasminealexandras]

So glad you have a creative outlet of your own here (though I love your channel with Louis 😍)! As a mom of a 8 month old, I get the discover your new self part, it's definitely a phase. Thrifting videos sound great and also would love to see more your take on cooking for a baby and food related stuff in general. But whatever floats your boat, you do you 💗

[@laurendodaro5738]

Can't wait to see more RayaWasHere videos!!!

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@lynnecollins3284]

I felt I got lost with my 3 children. Working, school and life and then they have left home and starting their own lives. I got to 50 yo and asked where did that time go. It went so quick and I wish I had a place to have made record of what I did with my children. I think what you plan to do it fabulous. I just enjoy what you and Loui are doing and will be the same here. Look forward to your next post. This one popped up on my feed as I have already subscribed.

[@Mamotrio]

I would love to hear more about your herbal therapy/treatment journey ❤ welcome back!!😊

[@RayRay-sq9vi]

Hi Raya!! Just subscribed and I'm so excited to watch your videos:) I'm a stay at home mom of a 3 yr old and a 1 yr old. I can definitely relate to your journey of rediscovering yourself and your passions. I am currently trying to push myself outside of my comfort zone with new hobbies, but it's scary. I love your comment on how you feel as if you outgrew your old self...it's such a gentle way to see yourself. Thank you for offering that mindset. :) Personally, I am struggling with feeling connected in general, especially making female friends and having enough time alone with my husband. I would love a video on your feelings.

[@melissapeters3570]

Yay!! So excited! You’re getting your pink back as some people say 🦩

[@The-devllopperBlogspot]

Congratulations on the baby, still remember your Morocco trip, best of luck in tjis new journey

[@monicasabina5042]

Happy you are back here! I would love it if you could share your journey learning about herbalism

[@patriciafoster5624]

I am so excited to see you taking time for you!

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you! ❤️

[@armyofemus]

Welcome back!! Love these ideas, especially the cooking. I am always looking for inspiration. I am a mom of two littles under 5.

[@EntyseAndBriJoRae]

Yaaaaaayyyy!!! OMG! I’ve so missed this channel! Definitely LOVE everything you do girl- this channel and otherwise! Take our time, have fun! Be LOVE! That’s why I’ve always enjoyed watching you! THIS channel was always your heart! I loved just hearing you share what was on your mind… your uplifting self love vlogs… encouraging and teaching others how to love the earth and one another! I loved your series about living in community which you’ve only grown into even more! So… anything and everything you said sounds great! Your journey and your big beautiful heart! That’s what we love here! Excited to see more of YOU! Especially as I’m learning to share more of my own heart with others in my life too. It’s always an encouragement to see another woman on a similar life path, just taking steps to wholeness and wellness alongside me! Even through this little internet-window. 🥰 Makes me feel less alone in that. So I thank you ALWAYS! We love you girl!

[@TheMassport]

Mom of an almost 2 year old little boy and I’m in the same spot you are finding yourself in. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to your new content!

[@KaneAndPia]

Congrats on everything ❤

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@AnaBeatrizPessoaMesquita]

You are awesome and such an inspiration!

[@nicolepiechotta9952]

Your story resonated with me so much as a mom myself, thank you for the inspiration. You have a beautiful soul and heart Raya. 🤍☀️🦋

[@thewritingtraveler]

Yay so happy you're back here as well 🎉❤ Inspire us even more by just being you, sharing you and your radiant energy ✨️ RAYAISHERE 🤗

[@aaarbel]

Love the jungle diaries! Honestly any one of the things you mentioned I would love watching. I just came back from costa rica...sending hugs!

[@Lovellyplantsandthings]

Would love the thrifting vlogs and seeing you sharing new hobbies. ❤ Excited to see the next one!

[@beladegouveia621]

Hi Rays from South Africa. You are such an amazing mom. Watching you reminds me of when my son was turning one. Reliving the times…. This is so special

[@heatherbrooks7189]

My kiddos are older and I understand though redefining who you are now. It was one of the hardest things that I had to learn how to do and I love that you are learning that so early. I would love if you did just videos of yoga and let us do yoga with you. You have such a calming soul, you literally make my heart smile.

[@Megs4drama]

Would love to hear about things you are passionate about, new hobbies you discover, adventures of being a mom to Neo, your vegan recipes are inspiring and delicious! Would love to hear about the thrifting scene in Costa Rica or how things are going at the school you and Louis just helped out at. In answer to your questions, I am a mom of a now almost 10 year old and a regular viewer on your Raya and Louis channel. I'm glad you are carving a space out for yourself again. Oh! I know, since we can't all go to your women's circle, a highlight of what content was covered (not filmed there of course, but like, last night we had some wonderful conversation about using these natural herbs or here is what wisdom I learned that I thought might be beneficial to share with you all. etc.) Sending love and so glad to see sweet Neo is on the mend!

[@stephaniedelaporte-mathuri4871]

Also a mum, my baby girl is 3 weeks younger than Neo so it’s been so empowering and relatable following you all through pregnancy and motherhood ❤ Also following on your other channel and enjoying watching you travelling as a family!

[@chelseydipasquale-hunton3259]

💚💜💙💗 I have been binging the couples channel and loved it. Welcome back and sending so much love!!

[@RayaWasHere]

Aw yay thank you!

[@AguaAbigail]

That is wonderful that you have two places to live, I believe Neo would love that!

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you! I hope so ❤️

[@kbaroudy]

following u everywhere :) glad ur back on this channel

[@judettelmoe8339]

Regarding homeschooling. Research requirements in the different places you are considering a base. Here in the USA each state has their own requirements. I was surprised to find out that there were limitations on amount of time spent in certain states regarding homeschool registration. Meaning if I had a Homebase in one state and registered there if I spent over six months in another state I had to reregister in that other state which is something I didn’t want to do. So I simply adjusted my travel time to accommodate keeping my registration in my home state It all worked out fine and we were still able to travel around and homeschool away from our home state. It also depended on which curriculum was being used. Local state homeschool programs didn’t allow for hardly any travel. Hope that was not confusing.

[@aletalot]

Mum of 21 year old twin boys. Not sure I can say that any more as young men now 😊. I am really enjoying your Rays & Louis channel so thought I’d join you here too.

[@marloesk9753]

your come back is epic no matter what the form of the video

[@jenniferadderley2566]

Congratulations on your new chapter. Can't wait for your new videos ❤

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you! ❤️

[@jenniferadderley2566]

@@RayaWasHere You're welcome ❤

[@sjager1964]

I "met" you through Louis and Reya. Excited to get to know you on your own

[@MyGugulina]

Great to see an upload from you! :) Actually, I am from Ruse and I follow you for years now :) So, I can imagine you have been through a lot - you come from northern Bulgaria, then moved to NY and you traveled so much with Louis, finally building a life so far away. Can you share a bit more about what kept you so focused on the journey :) I mean what helped you daily and what were your fights. So So proud to follow such an inspirational woman like you! :)

[@ururegilsdottir9646]

So happy to see you back on here, but I also love the couple's channel

[@candacecookvassallo4404]

I’d love to see you travel around the village or towns. I’d also like to know about the bugs and snakes that you have to be aware of.

[@Pixief13]

Yay welcome back to your Chanel Raya 😊 As a fellow mum to a 17 month old I would love to see real life motherhood chats, day in the life, what you eat/cook, thrifting all the good stuff!

[@kellyraeparker9172]

Hey Raya, welcome back 😊 I’ve been following along on your Raya and Louis channel. I’m so interested in the herbalism class you did but really I just wanted to say share here whatever excites you, and you’ll discover both yourself in this new chapter and attract your right tribe. Lots of love ❤️ Xx

[@paulah4476]

so happy to see a new video from you

[@stephimarion]

Welcome back 💕 I'm current pregnant with baby #1 and would love to hear must haves and food inspo (outside of brands specific as I am 🇨🇦 so very different than uk or USA stores :)

[@catherineb5191]

I’ve been watching the RayaandLouis channel for a few years and this popped up in my suggested feed before I saw your latest video over there, so the algorithm is working!

[@Lolokoko22]

Yess so excited 😊 been following along on the new chanel but have always loved your personal videos to! Have always found your videos inspirational. Al your video ideas sound lovely! Most excited about thrift content as I’m not a mom yet, but also interested in your personal journey as a mom and Neo. Stay true and kind to yourself :)

[@annabellegettingwell1531]

Raya! So happy you are also reviving your channel!!

[@Lea-dv3ob]

Raya, I'm so excited you started your separate channel again! My son is ~4 weeks younger than Neo so I've been enjoying your content so much since pregnancy. It felt like we were going through similar experiences at the same time. I absolutely felt when you said "you outgrow yourself as a mom." I'm also on the journey of rediscovering myself now that I'm a mom and that's why I'm super excited to follow along your journey and be inspired by what you find out 🥰

[@cookinginthecucinawithrose2214]

How about some blogs about your women's circle? I am really loving alegria. Retirement not too far off❤

[@cheydallg1]

As a new second time mom. Having a space or thing for you is so important. Sending love & best wishes on this channel.

[@RayaWasHere]

Really appreciate that, and congratulations! ❤️

[@AmyScrutton-xi9xz]

Hi Raya, Yay!!! I am a mum of a 10 year old girl in a week!!! It’s scary to think that I am week she’ll be 10!!!! 10 years age we were thinking of just me & my husband. I’ve had a stroke too. I’ve put on weight since my pregnancy & the stroke. I’ve started to become ok with myself. I was just thinking of you. You seem so confident in yourself. How or when did you start to love yourself? I love this channel. Great work Raya!!! Amy 😊☀️

[@susanfifer5744]

It’s been wonderful to see you grow as a woman and a mom ❤️❤️❤️Have enjoyed all the videos you both have posted.. Yes you have wonderful ideas bring them on .. Watching you vlog on life especially living in a different country with a young child would be awesome for young moms .. shopping, cooking your yummy foods,

[@BMW7series251]

Hi Raya. Came to this channel via R&L. Love your videos. Plenty more please. Love from the UK.

[@marymary1976]

You’re so amazing and so much love to give. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@emilyunfolding]

It's so cool to see you take a break, shift priorities, and come back to something just for yourself - you don't need to apologize at all. You're so inspiring :)

[@fayeberman9218]

Oh, I’m excited too see all of your content on this channel too.

[@maschahelena]

Aaah I’m so happy you’re back! I’ve been following you on ig and your couples videos but I loved seeing you here as well. I’ve recently been rewatching your videos from this channel so I’m so happy to see new ones here :) Hope you’re doing well!! Much love, Mascha

[@RayaWasHere]

Ahh thank you so much!! Really appreciate it ☺️❤️