Today we’d like to introduce you to Pamela Jones.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Hello! I am Pamela, a content creator and Award-winning Photographer that creates images that captivate, inspire and intrigue Editorial and advertising clients worldwide. I have always been an entrepreneur and love what I do whether is taking creative photos for major brands, organizing wellness retreats around the world, or my latest venture of creating The Ultimate Wellness Guide for the Conscious Connoisseur, Miami Edition.
I just love creating and never let my fear stop me. I have an idea and I follow thru and love seeing the completion of a beautiful project brought to life. I am a soul-lead conscious creator and visionary storyteller with over 25 years of experience. I am also a Yoga Teacher, Wellness Aficionado + Entrepreneur, and Retreat Leader of Extraordinary Experiences. I have led Luxury Wellness retreats around the world for the last decade.
My Retreats have benefited various global organizations and NGOs around the World. My brand, OmLuxe Lifestyle has raised over $100,000 to date for important causes dear to my heart. My Photography work has been featured in Conde Nast Traveler, Yoga Journal, Mantra Magazine, Forbes, Virtuoso Life, Disney Magazine, Haute Living, and on the Global Fashion Channel.
I have donated my time and photographic expertise to Operation Smile missions in Southeast Asia and NGOs in South Africa working with HIV and women and children where I also started a yoga program. I have also worked with Matt Damon’s foundation Water.org shooting documentary projects of their work in India.
My ongoing body of photography work is titled “Wanderlust” and 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 traveling are guiding forces in my work.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I would say starting new businesses and projects is always a challenge. There is always a learning curve and you are constantly trying to figure out what works and what people like.
One of my favorite projects empowered a group of young women in India to start a sewing collective they were making beautiful handbags and yoga accessories for my OmLuxe Lifestyle Brand but the distance from India, shipping, and import taxes became challenging and I had to stop the project which was heartbreaking letting these women down. So yes there are always challenges but I would take those over the safety of working in a comfortable job any day.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I started as a Professional Photographer traveling the world shooting for Luxury and Lifestyle brands and from there went on to become a Yoga Teacher and lead Wellness Retreats with Purpose in Beautiful Destinations from Bali to Marrakech. My latest project is The Ultimate Wellness Guide for Miami that I launched earlier this year.
My Brand, The OmLuxe Lifestyle is a Conscious Wellness Brand for elevated living and my mission is to inspire Holistic Health and Wellness through organically curated guides, content, and retreats. Life is a constant journey of self-discovery, I believe 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, are the elements I believe make for a truly meaningful life.
The Ultimate Wellness Guide is a true Soul Searcher’s guide to high vibrational living. I have carefully curated an inspiring collection of Miami’s most beloved yogis, modern mystics, sacred experiences, healthy cafes, elevated spas, hotels, and a broad range of yoga + fitness classes and studios. I hope it lights the way on your wellness journey or inspires a new one. Wellness is a new Luxury…
We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
That Human Connection is more important than ever and slowing down to just be present and creating a simpler, slower way of living was one of the greatest gifts of the pandemic.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.omluxe.com
- Instagram: @omluxe
- Facebook: @Omluxe Lifestyle
- Twitter: @omluxe
