Blisshood: Pamela, you are such a multi-faceted woman that it is hard to summarize your body of work in just one or two lines. So, why don’t you introduce yourself?

Pamela Jones: Sure, I am a Seeker of Soulful + Sacred Living, an Award-Winning Photographer, Brand Content Creator, Wellness Entrepreneur, and Retreat Leader of Extraordinary Experiences.

I have lead luxury wellness retreats around the world for the last decade which have benefited various global organizations and NGO’s around the World. My brand, OmLuxe has raised over $100,000 USD to date for important causes dear to my heart.

I am also a certified 200 HOUR RYT and Yin Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master, Sound Alchemist, and creator of The Art of Living Well Mastermind. Plus, a Desire Map Facilitator.

In terms of philanthropy, I have donated time and photographic expertise to Operation Smile missions in Southeast Asia and NGOs in South Africa working with HIV+ women and children where I also started a yoga program. Plus, I have worked with Matt Damon’s Foundation Water.org photographing documentary projects of their work in India.

My ongoing body of work is titled “Wanderlust” and it is a collection of photographs from over thirty countries on six continents around the world. My passion for connecting with people, immersing myself in world cultures, and travel are guiding forces in my work.

Blisshood: As you mentioned earlier, one of the services that you offer through OmLuxe is a series of “Luxury Wellness Retreats”, can you tell us why you picked these destinations and how you were able to create long-lasting partnerships with the local charities?

OmLuxe Bali Retreat Photo Credit: Pamela Jones

Pamela Jones: I love to travel to places that feel sacred where ritual is a big part of daily life. Some places I have lead retreats to such as India, Bali and Cambodia have such beautiful temples, rituals and a daily connection to Higher Source I feel. In choosing some of these sacred destinations I did research beforehand to find out what local issues my OmLuxe group could help fundraise for and then selected NGO’s or charities that were in alignment with the OmLuxe mission and were mainly women-based.

Blisshood: Your belief in the importance of empowering women is something I really admire about you, how does your OmLuxe fashion line contribute to this cause?

Pamela Jones: I truly believe that when women support each other incredible things happen and always say “Empowered Women, Empower Women”. My line of handbags, caftans, and yoga accessories was born from a yoga retreat I lead to India in 2015. Our group raised over $10,000 USD to help a group of Indian women in Kerala to start a sewing collective so that they could become sustainable and make a living for themselves sewing items for their local community. They also made some of the handbags I carry online and a portion of the proceeds from these sales were donated back to these women to help sustain their work.

Blisshood: How do you translate the OmLuxe tagline “wellness is the ultimate luxury” into your personal life?

Pamela Jones: I truly believe wellness is the ultimate luxury. In these times of a global pandemic, it has never been more important to take care of ourselves and stay healthy. Without our health, nothing else really matters. I always make time for self-care from getting enough sleep each night to eating clean, working out, yoga, and meditation just to name a few daily rituals I always do. With the OmLuxe Lifestyle Curated Collection of Wellness Recommendations, I have put together tips designed to inspire, rejuvenate, and reconnect you with yourself. I hope to inspire other women to improve their well-being from the inside out and live life with more intention.

Life is a constant journey of self-discovery, You are here to create a life that is an expression of your soul. To create an epic life is an art. The art of balance, self-care, connection, service to others, adventure, creativity, spirituality, friendship & love, these are the elements that make for a truly meaningful life.

Blisshood: What podcasts do you recommend?

Pamela Jones: I will be launching my own podcast later this summer called “Wellness + Wanderlust”… So stay tuned…

I have so many podcasts that I love and listen to but my top 3 would be:

1. On Purpose with Jay Shetty

2. The Robin Sharma Mastery Sessions

3. Bulletproof Radio with Dave Asprey.

Blisshood: What is one book that changed your life?

“The Untethered Soul” by Michael A. Singer, truly life-changing for me and a real eye-opener to understand the workings of our minds. This book was a game-changer.

Blisshood: Finally, in Blisshood, we believe in and encourage women to follow their bliss. Due to the co-vid 19 crisis, there are so many people that feel like it is no longer possible to follow their bliss…what would you say to them? What does bliss look and feel like for you, now?

Pamela Jones: I would say to them to remember the impermanence of everything and that this too shall pass. It will not be this way forever.

I am actually having more blissful moments during these times because I feel life has slowed down and there is actually time to just be without feeling like I need to be doing and accomplishing a million things all the time as I did before.

Bliss to me is the feeling of peace, deep inner peace of knowing everything is unfolding exactly as it’s meant to and I am right where I am supposed to be.

I am just trying to stay positive each day and refuse to succumb to the fearful thinking being imposed on us right now and I believe it’s more important than ever is to believe in your dreams and to keep pushing towards them right now. It gives a sense of hope in these unsettling times.