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!

[@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!!!❤❤❤

[@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!💕💕

[@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 😂

[@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. ❤️

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@kathykaehler7304]

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

[@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 ❤

[@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 🤗

[@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 🥰

[@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. ❤

[@luisa219JB]

yes! veggie recepies with products from the tropic!

[@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.

[@cateparker9321]

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

[@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

[@navmoon22]

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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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. :) 💪🏿

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@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! :)

[@laurendodaro5738]

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

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@veeemit9719]

This is a bonus to see you over here too😊

[@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.

[@Mamotrio]

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

[@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!! ❤

[@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

[@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 ❤

[@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. 🤍☀️🦋

[@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

[@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!!!❤❤❤❤

[@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.

[@KaneAndPia]

Congrats on everything ❤

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@bastillemyheart]

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

[@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!

[@pivana]

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

[@judettelmoe8339]

Also wanted to say you are radiating happiness.

[@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 🤩

[@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!

[@user-pt4zy1ub1l]

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

[@cassidytrenor]

Welcome back Raya!! Have missed your content so much 🤍 Would love to see fashion content/ sustainable thrifting shopping vlogs/ daily life/morning routine just all the girly stuff 💓

[@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!

[@jennifersanchez4040]

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

[@melissapeters3570]

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

[@yarnandpets]

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

[@marymary1976]

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

[@crystalsard]

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

[@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 💗

[@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!❤

[@nathanking3552]

Welcome back! Live your and Louie's channel!

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you!

[@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!

[@panniszucs]

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

[@RayaWasHere]

Thanks so much ☺️❤️

[@chelseydipasquale-hunton3259]

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

[@RayaWasHere]

Aw yay thank you!

[@helenwarner6140]

Raya has really evolved on so many levels, so natural and confident- motherhood makes you shine whilst you’re planning your next moves🙏

[@cathyholt5215]

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

[@The-devllopperBlogspot]

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

[@AnaBeatrizPessoaMesquita]

You are awesome and such an inspiration!

[@patriciafoster5624]

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

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you! ❤️

[@cookinginthecucinawithrose2214]

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

[@AguaAbigail]

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

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you! I hope so ❤️

[@jenniferadderley2566]

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

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you! ❤️

[@jenniferadderley2566]

@@RayaWasHere You're welcome ❤

[@LauraSasss]

So glad you are back.

[@marloesk9753]

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

[@tabethathomas7862]

So happy you’re finding your you! Can’t wait to go with you on this journey! ❤❤

[@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 :)

[@paulah4476]

so happy to see a new video from you

[@christinearbuckle2079]

May God bless you and your Chanel, good luck ❤

[@katlynngriffin7931]

Im honestly interested in really any part of your life that you wanna share 🖤🖤 especially learning new hobbies and thrifting 😍

[@Tashawashh]

I’d love to see anything you post on here! Casual vlogs, recipes, sit down chatty videos etc! I’m not a momma and am still unsure of if I want to be but I still thoroughly enjoy seeing/hearing content about people experiences and recommendations❤ I’d say go for whatever lights you up and you feel called to share! The people who resonate will stick around💖🌸

[@armyofemus]

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

[@Tlds1995]

Can’t wait for all the beautiful videos you’ll be sharing with us! ❤ Lots of love

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you! ☺️❤️

[@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!

[@fayeberman9218]

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

[@dennisjames17]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@monicasabina5042]

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

[@Mari.119]

Would love to see thrift shopping for dresses and what you’ve learnt from herbalism! 🌺🌸

[@bettinamcdonald5394]

So happy to see that you are posting again for you. It’s hard when we marry and have children we lose a part of ourselves. I’m 60 and have been married for 32 years, no children but have always done for others. No I’m retired and have no idea what to do for myself, what I like or have a passion for. Looking forward to see what you have in store for your channel. Take care & Blessings to you, Louie & Neo💐🤗😊

[@dennis.35th]

Nice to have you back here. Always loved your beautiful videos full of good vibes 🙏✨

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@rachelwilch9468]

Here for all the authentic mom vlogs 👌👌 happy to have you back!!

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@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! ❤️

[@kbaroudy]

following u everywhere :) glad ur back on this channel

[@madigoes]

Aww Raya!! I'm so excited for this and you!! I could feel the love and passion emanating from you through the screen. I am nervous to potentially have a child in the future but watching you go through your journey gives me hope and inspiration that I can do it. Thank you!

[@RayaWasHere]

Ahh thank you!! That makes me so happy to hear ❤️

[@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,

[@alicjarogalsky87]

All the best to you and your family.Love,Love ❤❤❤

[@RayaWasHere]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@willlow_trees]

Raya's Back! I'm a mom and you can make authentic videos about your mom journey. OMG people just want relatable content.

[@julboyle]

How about meditation or journaling- relaxation ❤

[@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.

[@wicklawalker9495]

Welcome back beautiful lady ❤

[@SparklyPsychic]

I love sit down, talking vlogs! I wouldn't mind more of those ☺️💕

[@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.