Welcome, I’m Amanda Raymond: part visionary, part wellness warrior, and 100% heart. I lead with love, live with intention, and invite others to do the same. As a licensed mental health therapist, international retreat leader, wellness educator, and artist with over 20 years of experience, I’ve devoted my life to helping people reconnect—with themselves, with nature, and with each other.

Whether I’m guiding women through transformational retreats in the Azores or delivering backpacks filled with supplies to children in need around the world, I’m in the business of saying YES to life—and supporting others as they learn to say yes to themselves.

Travel has helped me feel more alive than ever. I’m constantly moved by how other cultures celebrate connection—how they love their families, gather around food, honor nature, and live with rhythm. I soak in the colors, flavors, scents, sounds, and textures of every place I visit. And I bring that aliveness home—inviting others to taste, feel, and fall in love with the world in a way that awakens something deep within.

From the rural Berkshires to the beaches of the Galápagos, my work is grounded in the belief that self-care isn’t selfish—it’s sacred. That rest is brave. That joy is a portal to healing. And that we don’t have to do any of this alone.

ONE LIFE. LIVE IT. isn’t just a name—it’s a movement. Through thoughtfully curated domestic and international retreats, I hold sacred space for transformation, healing, and playful reconnection. We honor our innate gifts. We embrace adventure and stillness. We feed our bodies and our souls. And we give back—because every retreat includes a meaningful act of generosity to children in need.

I invite you to open your heart, rediscover joy, and embrace the beauty of your one precious life—through barefoot moments, belly laughs, brave rest, and bold dreams.

Glitter optional. Gratitude guaranteed. ✨