60 acast.com Soul Wanderer : Mindful Travel for Women of Color https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/podcast en © 2024 Puebla York Travel LLC Solo Travel, Female Travel, Conscious Travel, Solo Female Travel,Women of Color Sequoia Armstrong
Sequoia Armstrong is a conscious travel consultant and entrepreneur. She comes from a restaurant background, has lived in 4 countries, and brings a lifetime of travel experience to the show. 

You'll learn ways to travel more mindfully and feel inspired to go on your next solo trip.

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Sequoia Armstrong is a conscious travel consultant and entrepreneur. She comes from a restaurant background, has lived in 4 countries, and brings a lifetime of travel experience to the show. 

You'll learn ways to travel more mindfully and feel inspired to go on your next solo trip.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> false Sequoia Armstrong info+668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4@mg-eu.acast.com 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 soul-wanderer https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2369028.rss episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4/1777400793934-ad3878c0-1107-4a58-9c9f-e17e212bfc31.jpeg https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/podcast Soul Wanderer : Mindful Travel for Women of Color https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 Why Japan? Leaning into My Personal Story to Create a Unique Business Why Japan? Leaning into My Personal Story to Create a Unique Business Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT 25:45 69e7effd07ecece42a4a191f false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/69e7effd07ecece42a4a191f 69e7effd07ecece42a4a191f 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 36 In this episode, I share why I chose Japan as one of two places I specialize in and go deeper into my personal connection to this country. This is a question I often get asked and I thought that answering it here and in depth would be insightful.


I dig into:


•Family, roots, and ancestry

•Having a bicultural and bilingual upbringing

•How I turned what was "me" into a unique business

•Where Japanese hospitality can start and what I hope for travelers who visit Japan



Episode referenced:


Ep. 35 Money, Freedom, and Solo Travel with Adriana Galvan



Join the waitlist for a small women's group trip to Japan this November 👇🇯🇵

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]]> In this episode, I share why I chose Japan as one of two places I specialize in and go deeper into my personal connection to this country. This is a question I often get asked and I thought that answering it here and in depth would be insightful.


I dig into:


•Family, roots, and ancestry

•Having a bicultural and bilingual upbringing

•How I turned what was "me" into a unique business

•Where Japanese hospitality can start and what I hope for travelers who visit Japan



Episode referenced:


Ep. 35 Money, Freedom, and Solo Travel with Adriana Galvan



Join the waitlist for a small women's group trip to Japan this November 👇🇯🇵

https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1013465/175772857917244815/share

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]]> 35. Money, Freedom, and Solo Travel with Adriana Galvan 35. Money, Freedom, and Solo Travel with Adriana Galvan Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:21:06 GMT 54:40 69c3d74d217ea6ceb7bf7125 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/69c3d74d217ea6ceb7bf7125 69c3d74d217ea6ceb7bf7125 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 35 In this episode Adrian Galvan and I have a conversation about money, freedom, and solo travel for women.


•Adriana shares what she does and who she helps with financial coaching and the largest emotion women of color feel around money

•Two solo trips that were especially impactful for her, one in Mexico and one in Morocco

•Adriana shares how she travels and how to utilize credit cards

•Safety measures she uses when she travels

•How she helped her client with a meaningful trip

•Finance tools to help budget and save for travel


"There's always some sort of healing process no matter where you go"


Adriana is a first generation Mexican-American whose personal mission is empower her community with Financial Literacy Education. After leaving a toxic job at the beginning of the her career and being laid off in 2022, she realized how important it is to have financial stability and how much power comes with it. Her business, Adriana Talks Dinero, was created to educate and empower the minority and disadvantaged communities around their knowledge of personal finance by building wealth, knowing their worth, fighting the system oppression and fighting the patriarchy. Adriana is in the work of breaking generational trauma and norms to better the individuals in the community.



Connect with Adriana:

IG https://www.instagram.com/adrianatalksdinero/?hl=en

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adrianatalksdinero

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/adrianatalksdinero


Website: https://adrianatalksdinero.com/

Lunch Money App: https://lunchmoney.app/?fp_ref=adriana88

Venture X Referral Link: https://i.capitalone.com/JlqIT92du


Relevant links:

Flight Angels https://flightangels.org/



Connect with Sequoia:

IG https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Website https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/

Trip Inquiry Form


Episodes you might enjoy:

Episode 3 Why You Should Travel Solo


Episode 22 Why You Should Travel Solo to Mexico


Episode 23 My Solo Summer: Traveling to Mexico


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]]> In this episode Adrian Galvan and I have a conversation about money, freedom, and solo travel for women.


•Adriana shares what she does and who she helps with financial coaching and the largest emotion women of color feel around money

•Two solo trips that were especially impactful for her, one in Mexico and one in Morocco

•Adriana shares how she travels and how to utilize credit cards

•Safety measures she uses when she travels

•How she helped her client with a meaningful trip

•Finance tools to help budget and save for travel


"There's always some sort of healing process no matter where you go"


Adriana is a first generation Mexican-American whose personal mission is empower her community with Financial Literacy Education. After leaving a toxic job at the beginning of the her career and being laid off in 2022, she realized how important it is to have financial stability and how much power comes with it. Her business, Adriana Talks Dinero, was created to educate and empower the minority and disadvantaged communities around their knowledge of personal finance by building wealth, knowing their worth, fighting the system oppression and fighting the patriarchy. Adriana is in the work of breaking generational trauma and norms to better the individuals in the community.



Connect with Adriana:

IG https://www.instagram.com/adrianatalksdinero/?hl=en

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adrianatalksdinero

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/adrianatalksdinero


Website: https://adrianatalksdinero.com/

Lunch Money App: https://lunchmoney.app/?fp_ref=adriana88

Venture X Referral Link: https://i.capitalone.com/JlqIT92du


Relevant links:

Flight Angels https://flightangels.org/



Connect with Sequoia:

IG https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Website https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/

Trip Inquiry Form


Episodes you might enjoy:

Episode 3 Why You Should Travel Solo


Episode 22 Why You Should Travel Solo to Mexico


Episode 23 My Solo Summer: Traveling to Mexico


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]]> 34. The Beauty and Gift of Birthday Trips 34. The Beauty and Gift of Birthday Trips Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT 20:15 6988bb12ba7d04f1d4b6db2b false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/6988bb12ba7d04f1d4b6db2b 6988bb12ba7d04f1d4b6db2b 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 34 In this episode, I share why I think birthday trips are special. I include examples of a few that were significant in my personal journey.


I cover:


• Why a birthday trip might be for you and why they add an additional layer of meaning to your travel

• Including astrology in your decision including utilizing astrocartography

• The birthday trip that changed how I travel and influenced my now business



Episode you might enjoy:


Ep. 30 How to Start Solo Female Travel


Book referenced:

Coffee in Japan by Merry White




Grab your complimentary guide to packing lighter https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/packing-list-download


Let me help you plan your birthday trip https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact


Read about this trip on my travel blog https://www.sequoiaarmstrong.com/blog/rivieramayabirthdaytrip


Connect with on IG https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/





https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/packing-list-download

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]]> In this episode, I share why I think birthday trips are special. I include examples of a few that were significant in my personal journey.


I cover:


• Why a birthday trip might be for you and why they add an additional layer of meaning to your travel

• Including astrology in your decision including utilizing astrocartography

• The birthday trip that changed how I travel and influenced my now business



Episode you might enjoy:


Ep. 30 How to Start Solo Female Travel


Book referenced:

Coffee in Japan by Merry White




Grab your complimentary guide to packing lighter https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/packing-list-download


Let me help you plan your birthday trip https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact


Read about this trip on my travel blog https://www.sequoiaarmstrong.com/blog/rivieramayabirthdaytrip


Connect with on IG https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/





https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/packing-list-download

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]]> 33. Off The Beaten Path Travel in Japan 33. Off The Beaten Path Travel in Japan Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:43:03 GMT 19:37 697110055393caa8480e36af false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/697110055393caa8480e36af 697110055393caa8480e36af 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 33 In this episode, I expand on what it means to get off the beaten path in Japan and how you can do so. If you’re wanting to travel solo, with a friend or partner, or your family to Japan this year, avoid the generic and lean into an off the beaten path itinerary. 


I expand on:


•Where to go and why traveling outside of the "Golden Route" is better for you and supporting Japanese businesses

•When to go as timing is key

•What to do and why leaning into your own interests and desires will have an impact on your travel experience

•Some surprising food facts you might not know about Japan




Episode referenced:

Episode 9 How to Avoid Adding to Overtourism


Book referenced:

Coffee in Japan by Merry White



Find out more:


Get your personalized Japan trip audit https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/japan


Be the first to know about the upcoming group coaching offer for women who want to begin traveling solo



DM me what you like or a question you on IG https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

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]]> In this episode, I expand on what it means to get off the beaten path in Japan and how you can do so. If you’re wanting to travel solo, with a friend or partner, or your family to Japan this year, avoid the generic and lean into an off the beaten path itinerary. 


I expand on:


•Where to go and why traveling outside of the "Golden Route" is better for you and supporting Japanese businesses

•When to go as timing is key

•What to do and why leaning into your own interests and desires will have an impact on your travel experience

•Some surprising food facts you might not know about Japan




Episode referenced:

Episode 9 How to Avoid Adding to Overtourism


Book referenced:

Coffee in Japan by Merry White



Find out more:


Get your personalized Japan trip audit https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/japan


Be the first to know about the upcoming group coaching offer for women who want to begin traveling solo



DM me what you like or a question you on IG https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

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]]> <![CDATA[32. End of Year Summary and What's Coming in 2026]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:41:04 GMT 8:59 69515837c9578c8cda196b53 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/69515837c9578c8cda196b53 69515837c9578c8cda196b53 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 32 In this very brief episode I share a summary of this year and what I'm aiming for in 2026, especially in helping women begin or continue to travel.


-Reflecting on this year in life and business

-What I'm proud of and loved

-An offering coming in 2026 and travel plans



Episode referenced:

Ep.25 Reflections and Lessons of a Solo Summer Trip to Oaxaca 



A visual year of my travels in a reel



Work with Me:

Trip Inquiry Form



Find out more:

Be the first to know about the upcoming group coaching offer for women who want to begin traveling solo


Take me to Japan https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/japan


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]]> In this very brief episode I share a summary of this year and what I'm aiming for in 2026, especially in helping women begin or continue to travel.


-Reflecting on this year in life and business

-What I'm proud of and loved

-An offering coming in 2026 and travel plans



Episode referenced:

Ep.25 Reflections and Lessons of a Solo Summer Trip to Oaxaca 



A visual year of my travels in a reel



Work with Me:

Trip Inquiry Form



Find out more:

Be the first to know about the upcoming group coaching offer for women who want to begin traveling solo


Take me to Japan https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/japan


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 31. Creating Intention with Your Travel in 2026 31. Creating Intention with Your Travel in 2026 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT 19:21 6931c24e7b164d34d82c67f9 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/6931c24e7b164d34d82c67f9 6931c24e7b164d34d82c67f9 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 31 In this episode, I share ways to approach your future travel plans for 2026 to create more intention. Intention begins much before your trip.


Here's what you'll learn:


•Why diving into your values is important

•Different styles of travel that create intention

•How my travel style changed in my late 20s and 30s

•Thinking about the present and the future versus the past you

•Considering the impact your travel will have on local communities



Episode referenced:

Episode 1 What is Conscious Travel?


Resources:

No Place Like Home Show with Antoni Porowski


Work with Me:


Trip Inquiry Form



Find out more:

Be the first to know about the upcoming group coaching offer for women who want to begin traveling solo


Take me to Japan https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/japan


Follow Sequoia on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode, I share ways to approach your future travel plans for 2026 to create more intention. Intention begins much before your trip.


Here's what you'll learn:


•Why diving into your values is important

•Different styles of travel that create intention

•How my travel style changed in my late 20s and 30s

•Thinking about the present and the future versus the past you

•Considering the impact your travel will have on local communities



Episode referenced:

Episode 1 What is Conscious Travel?


Resources:

No Place Like Home Show with Antoni Porowski


Work with Me:


Trip Inquiry Form



Find out more:

Be the first to know about the upcoming group coaching offer for women who want to begin traveling solo


Take me to Japan https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/japan


Follow Sequoia on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 30. How to Start Solo Female Travel 30. How to Start Solo Female Travel Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:00:15 GMT 24:20 6917515ee4a19aaf07d6a86c false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/6917515ee4a19aaf07d6a86c 6917515ee4a19aaf07d6a86c 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 30 In this episode, I share how women can start traveling solo and do so mindfully. It's never too late to begin traveling solo. I go over:


• Where to begin

• Figuring out where to go and how your interests can guide you

• Why it doesn't have to start with a big or far trip

• Seek out a diverse group of people to gain perspective (people you know, forums)

• Who to work with to help you and the benefits

• What you can do before and during your trip



Episodes Referenced:


Episode 17 Women's Safety, Travel, and Understanding Men with Alison Armstrong


Episode 4 Female Solo Travel in Japan



Episodes you might enjoy:


Episode 3 Why You Should Travel Solo


Episode 22 Why You Should Travel Solo to Mexico


Episode 23 My Solo Summer: Traveling to Mexico


Episode 25 Reflections and Lessons of a Solo Summer Trip to Oaxaca



Work with Me:


Take me to Japan https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/japan


Trip Inquiry Form



Find out more:


Top 5 Podcast Episodes


Be the first to know about the upcoming group coaching offer for women who want to begin traveling solo

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode, I share how women can start traveling solo and do so mindfully. It's never too late to begin traveling solo. I go over:


• Where to begin

• Figuring out where to go and how your interests can guide you

• Why it doesn't have to start with a big or far trip

• Seek out a diverse group of people to gain perspective (people you know, forums)

• Who to work with to help you and the benefits

• What you can do before and during your trip



Episodes Referenced:


Episode 17 Women's Safety, Travel, and Understanding Men with Alison Armstrong


Episode 4 Female Solo Travel in Japan



Episodes you might enjoy:


Episode 3 Why You Should Travel Solo


Episode 22 Why You Should Travel Solo to Mexico


Episode 23 My Solo Summer: Traveling to Mexico


Episode 25 Reflections and Lessons of a Solo Summer Trip to Oaxaca



Work with Me:


Take me to Japan https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/japan


Trip Inquiry Form



Find out more:


Top 5 Podcast Episodes


Be the first to know about the upcoming group coaching offer for women who want to begin traveling solo

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 29. Why a Special Event is an Intentional Focus for a Trip 29. Why a Special Event is an Intentional Focus for a Trip Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT 22:57 68ffc3c0ffe4007c05d29319 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/68ffc3c0ffe4007c05d29319 68ffc3c0ffe4007c05d29319 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 29 "Having a bigger why is going to have a significant impact on your experience"


In this episode I share the reasons why a special event is a wonderful and intentional focus for a trip. I use upcoming examples with special events like the FIFA World Cup 2026, F1® races, and total solar eclipses. You'll learn:


- More about my own interest and experience with events like these

-The specific reasons why a special event creates intention before and during a trip

-How it can be strategic financially to plan a trip like this

-How it suits solo travelers as well as those traveling with partners, friends, or families

-When, where, and ideas for how to experience upcoming total solar eclipses

-How working with a travel advisor or consultant like me can help



Resources:

National Solar Observatory Upcoming total solar eclipses listed under "Maps for Upcoming Events"


FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Schedule


F1® 2026 Schedule



Work with me to plan your special event trip https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact


Join this DeGoogling challenge

Connect with me Instagram @pueblayorkinc

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]]> "Having a bigger why is going to have a significant impact on your experience"


In this episode I share the reasons why a special event is a wonderful and intentional focus for a trip. I use upcoming examples with special events like the FIFA World Cup 2026, F1® races, and total solar eclipses. You'll learn:


- More about my own interest and experience with events like these

-The specific reasons why a special event creates intention before and during a trip

-How it can be strategic financially to plan a trip like this

-How it suits solo travelers as well as those traveling with partners, friends, or families

-When, where, and ideas for how to experience upcoming total solar eclipses

-How working with a travel advisor or consultant like me can help



Resources:

National Solar Observatory Upcoming total solar eclipses listed under "Maps for Upcoming Events"


FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Schedule


F1® 2026 Schedule



Work with me to plan your special event trip https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact


Join this DeGoogling challenge

Connect with me Instagram @pueblayorkinc

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]]> 28. How to Build Your Japan Itinerary 28. How to Build Your Japan Itinerary Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:07:28 GMT 15:18 68e805a5f513ad2b81bd2075 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/68e805a5f513ad2b81bd2075 68e805a5f513ad2b81bd2075 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 28 This episode was inspired by a current client who felt challenged with how to organize her upcoming trip to Japan. I share how you can make a Japan itinerary :


•That's unique to your interests and travel style

•Avoids being generic and overtourism by going to the same 2-3 places

•Allows you to have deeper experiences while traveling


Episodes mentioned:


Ep. 27 Expanding My Travel Business with Purpose


Ep.7 Choose Quality Over Quantity



Get clarity with your Japan itinerary with an audit https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/itinerary-audit


Have your trip designed by Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact

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]]> This episode was inspired by a current client who felt challenged with how to organize her upcoming trip to Japan. I share how you can make a Japan itinerary :


•That's unique to your interests and travel style

•Avoids being generic and overtourism by going to the same 2-3 places

•Allows you to have deeper experiences while traveling


Episodes mentioned:


Ep. 27 Expanding My Travel Business with Purpose


Ep.7 Choose Quality Over Quantity



Get clarity with your Japan itinerary with an audit https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/itinerary-audit


Have your trip designed by Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 27. Expanding My Travel Business with Purpose 27. Expanding My Travel Business with Purpose Sat, 27 Sep 2025 19:08:46 GMT 17:57 68d82e26136216b12f38bd8a false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/68d82e26136216b12f38bd8a 68d82e26136216b12f38bd8a 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 27 In this episode, I share why I'm expanding my business, how travel can be transformative, and why I want to bring that to more women.


  • The decision to expand where I help travelers plan trips to to countries besides Japan and Mexico
  • Decolonizing travel by starting with words
  • Feeling conflicted with speaking about Hawai'i in regards to tourism
  • Way in which I was blocking my own business growth



Episode mentioned:

26 Matcha Crisis: Inside Japan’s Matcha Shortage



Resources:

The history of the colonization of Hawai'i



Reel I mention with words I removed by doing decolonizing work

https://www.instagram.com/p/DOJFrFzDnLV/



Join this travel community for WOC https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-travel-community


Work with Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode, I share why I'm expanding my business, how travel can be transformative, and why I want to bring that to more women.


  • The decision to expand where I help travelers plan trips to to countries besides Japan and Mexico
  • Decolonizing travel by starting with words
  • Feeling conflicted with speaking about Hawai'i in regards to tourism
  • Way in which I was blocking my own business growth



Episode mentioned:

26 Matcha Crisis: Inside Japan’s Matcha Shortage



Resources:

The history of the colonization of Hawai'i



Reel I mention with words I removed by doing decolonizing work

https://www.instagram.com/p/DOJFrFzDnLV/



Join this travel community for WOC https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-travel-community


Work with Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[26. Matcha Crisis: Inside Japan's Matcha Shortage]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT 23:08 68ab7a30352b565deb6bc586 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/68ab7a30352b565deb6bc586 68ab7a30352b565deb6bc586 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 26 "Japan doesn't use ceremonial grade"


In this episode, I address the worldwide matcha shortage.


• What is matcha?

• Defining the crisis in terms of demand and supply

• Where did "ceremonial" grade match come from?

• What qualifies matcha as matcha

• How you can be more discerning as a buyer

• Tea regions, production and types in Japan including sencha, gyokuro, and hojicha



Relevant episodes:


Episode 5 Recommendations for First-Time Travelers to Japan


Episode 4 Female Solo Travel in Japan


Episode 18 Top Tips for High-Season Travel in Japan



Resouces:


Hojicha Co where I buy hojicha powder



Want to be carry-on only, grab this complimentary guide


Are you a WOC who wants a sacred space to connect, be supported, and make your travel dreams come true? Join our community https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-travel-community


Work with Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact


Follow Puebla York on on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

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]]> "Japan doesn't use ceremonial grade"


In this episode, I address the worldwide matcha shortage.


• What is matcha?

• Defining the crisis in terms of demand and supply

• Where did "ceremonial" grade match come from?

• What qualifies matcha as matcha

• How you can be more discerning as a buyer

• Tea regions, production and types in Japan including sencha, gyokuro, and hojicha



Relevant episodes:


Episode 5 Recommendations for First-Time Travelers to Japan


Episode 4 Female Solo Travel in Japan


Episode 18 Top Tips for High-Season Travel in Japan



Resouces:


Hojicha Co where I buy hojicha powder



Want to be carry-on only, grab this complimentary guide


Are you a WOC who wants a sacred space to connect, be supported, and make your travel dreams come true? Join our community https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-travel-community


Work with Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact


Follow Puebla York on on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 25. Reflections and Lessons of a Solo Summer Trip to Oaxaca 25. Reflections and Lessons of a Solo Summer Trip to Oaxaca Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:46:37 GMT 37:52 689a567be6e5400d47809dcf false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/689a567be6e5400d47809dcf 689a567be6e5400d47809dcf 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 25 In this episode I share why I chose to spend two weeks this summer traveling solo in Oaxaca, Mexico and the reflections and lessons of this trip.


  • What prompted me to decide to travel this summer in my life and business
  • Why Oaxaca?
  • Why I chose to support Indigenous and woman-owned businesses
  • Visiting the Oaxacan coast



Relevant resources:

What is water stress? https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/water-stress-global-problem-thats-getting-worse


Coolcation blog post https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/blog/why-taking-a-coolcation-is-a-conscious-travel-decision


Zapotec Travel https://zapotectravel.com/




Want to be part of #TeamCarryOn, grab this complimentary guide to packing lighter


Are you a WOC who wants a sacred space to connect, be supported, and make your travel dreams come true? Join us in Her Global Haven https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-travel-community


Work with Sequoia




See my Oaxaca highlights https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18069858167068943/

DM me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

My YoutTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@sequoiaarmstrong575

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]]> In this episode I share why I chose to spend two weeks this summer traveling solo in Oaxaca, Mexico and the reflections and lessons of this trip.


  • What prompted me to decide to travel this summer in my life and business
  • Why Oaxaca?
  • Why I chose to support Indigenous and woman-owned businesses
  • Visiting the Oaxacan coast



Relevant resources:

What is water stress? https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/water-stress-global-problem-thats-getting-worse


Coolcation blog post https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/blog/why-taking-a-coolcation-is-a-conscious-travel-decision


Zapotec Travel https://zapotectravel.com/




Want to be part of #TeamCarryOn, grab this complimentary guide to packing lighter


Are you a WOC who wants a sacred space to connect, be supported, and make your travel dreams come true? Join us in Her Global Haven https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-travel-community


Work with Sequoia




See my Oaxaca highlights https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18069858167068943/

DM me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

My YoutTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@sequoiaarmstrong575

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]]> 24. Challenges with Overtourism, Digital Nomads, and Gentrication in Mexico City 24. Challenges with Overtourism, Digital Nomads, and Gentrication in Mexico City Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:18:58 GMT 11:46 68713d8eb6e89a4128150678 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/68713d8eb6e89a4128150678 68713d8eb6e89a4128150678 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 24 In this episode, I briefly go over the challenges faces cities such as Barcelona and Mexico City. Both have had protests against tourism and while the situation is nuanced and complex is comes down to, especially in the case of Mexico City, a few things:


•Little governance or restriction for vacation rentals like AirBnB

•Pandemic era digital nomads or remote works choosing to live in Mexico which has less restrictions

•Higher rent in CDMX (Mexico City) due to American and European residents working remotely

•Increased numbers of visitors who often stay in the same neighborhoods

•Living without a visa, not learning Spanish, and/or connecting with the community




Learn more


Mexico City https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/world/americas/mexico-city-protests-rent-prices-tourists.html


Barcelona https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/15/new-demonstrations-in-spain-against-overtourism






Are you a WOC who wants a sacred space to connect, be supported, and make your travel dreams come true? Join this community https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-travel-community


Work with Sequoia



Follow my travels https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

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]]> In this episode, I briefly go over the challenges faces cities such as Barcelona and Mexico City. Both have had protests against tourism and while the situation is nuanced and complex is comes down to, especially in the case of Mexico City, a few things:


•Little governance or restriction for vacation rentals like AirBnB

•Pandemic era digital nomads or remote works choosing to live in Mexico which has less restrictions

•Higher rent in CDMX (Mexico City) due to American and European residents working remotely

•Increased numbers of visitors who often stay in the same neighborhoods

•Living without a visa, not learning Spanish, and/or connecting with the community




Learn more


Mexico City https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/world/americas/mexico-city-protests-rent-prices-tourists.html


Barcelona https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/15/new-demonstrations-in-spain-against-overtourism






Are you a WOC who wants a sacred space to connect, be supported, and make your travel dreams come true? Join this community https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-travel-community


Work with Sequoia



Follow my travels https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 23. My Solo Summer: Traveling to Mexico 23. My Solo Summer: Traveling to Mexico Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT 6:48 68657dc531a42ee04ef0b831 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/68657dc531a42ee04ef0b831 68657dc531a42ee04ef0b831 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 23 In today's quick solo episode, I share:


•What Solo Summer means

•Why I'm traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico




Want to pack lighter? Grab this complimentary guide


Want to be in a travel community with like-minded WOC? Join our community https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-travel-community


Work with Sequoia



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]]> In today's quick solo episode, I share:


•What Solo Summer means

•Why I'm traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico




Want to pack lighter? Grab this complimentary guide


Want to be in a travel community with like-minded WOC? Join our community https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-travel-community


Work with Sequoia



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 22. Why You Should Travel Solo to Mexico 22. Why You Should Travel Solo to Mexico Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:07:05 GMT 36:25 684d9c215cc6cddadae3d68f false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/684d9c215cc6cddadae3d68f 684d9c215cc6cddadae3d68f 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 22 In this episode, I share why, when, and where women might travel to in Mexico. I talk about my experiences and recommendations, including:


-Why I chose Mexico for my travel business

-Why I feel connected to the country

-Where to go and why I love pueblos mágicos

-Times of year to visit and the beauty of slow travel

-How to travel more consciously while in Mexico



Episode Referenced


Episode 17: Women's Safety, Travel, and Understanding Men with Alison Armstrong



Episodes That May Also Interest You


Episode 7: Choose Quality Over Quantity


Episode 3: Why You Should Travel Solo




Work with Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact


Mexico https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/mexico


Connect with me on Instagram

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]]> In this episode, I share why, when, and where women might travel to in Mexico. I talk about my experiences and recommendations, including:


-Why I chose Mexico for my travel business

-Why I feel connected to the country

-Where to go and why I love pueblos mágicos

-Times of year to visit and the beauty of slow travel

-How to travel more consciously while in Mexico



Episode Referenced


Episode 17: Women's Safety, Travel, and Understanding Men with Alison Armstrong



Episodes That May Also Interest You


Episode 7: Choose Quality Over Quantity


Episode 3: Why You Should Travel Solo




Work with Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact


Mexico https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/mexico


Connect with me on Instagram

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 21. An Intergenerational Conversation with Kyoko (my mom) 21. An Intergenerational Conversation with Kyoko (my mom) Wed, 28 May 2025 11:01:51 GMT 41:21 6836ea767b483718e037d54a false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/6836ea767b483718e037d54a 6836ea767b483718e037d54a 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 21 In this episode, I have a conversation with my mother about her travel experience throughout her life and our mother-daughter trips:


We speak about:


•Her first trip outside of her home country

•What she doesn't enjoy about flying

• How slow travel makes her feel

• Where she enjoys traveling to

• Her travel dreams



Want to pack lighter? Grab this complimentary guide


Work with Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact


Follow my travels https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

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]]> In this episode, I have a conversation with my mother about her travel experience throughout her life and our mother-daughter trips:


We speak about:


•Her first trip outside of her home country

•What she doesn't enjoy about flying

• How slow travel makes her feel

• Where she enjoys traveling to

• Her travel dreams



Want to pack lighter? Grab this complimentary guide


Work with Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact


Follow my travels https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 20. Guest Episode on She Can Heal Podcast : Creating Joyful Travel Experiences -Tips for Solo Female Travelers 20. Guest Episode on She Can Heal Podcast : Creating Joyful Travel Experiences -Tips for Solo Female Travelers Wed, 14 May 2025 09:13:34 GMT 56:47 68245af7571d171f046eef85 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/68245af7571d171f046eef85 68245af7571d171f046eef85 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 20 I guested on Keila Aldea's podcast, She Can Heal, earlier this year, where I talked about my story and how the travel business came. Keila and I get more in-depth about solo travel for women.


  • My background and how I started a travel business
  • What conscious travel is
  • Solo travel for women and where to start if it's new for you
  • Empowering women of color to travel -including solo travel




Join the waitlist for an online travel community for mindful women of color that launches late May. For WOC who want to learn, connect, and transform their travel in the next year.

https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/join-community


Want to pack lighter? Grab this complimentary guide


Work with Sequoia



Follow my travels https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> I guested on Keila Aldea's podcast, She Can Heal, earlier this year, where I talked about my story and how the travel business came. Keila and I get more in-depth about solo travel for women.


  • My background and how I started a travel business
  • What conscious travel is
  • Solo travel for women and where to start if it's new for you
  • Empowering women of color to travel -including solo travel




Join the waitlist for an online travel community for mindful women of color that launches late May. For WOC who want to learn, connect, and transform their travel in the next year.

https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/join-community


Want to pack lighter? Grab this complimentary guide


Work with Sequoia



Follow my travels https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[19. Reaction to Episode with Alison Armstrong & Romance While Traveling ]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:47:47 GMT 38:30 6812531cf3c711a5d01a0569 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/6812531cf3c711a5d01a0569 6812531cf3c711a5d01a0569 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 19 In this episode, I get more personal and share my experiences with romance while traveling. The episode topic is inspired by and is a reaction to episode 17 with Alison Armstrong.


  • Takeaways from the episode with Alison, as well as expanding on doing Alison's work myself, and machismo
  • Being outside of your comfort zone
  • Factors that women have to be aware of for safety
  • Self-development and awareness
  • Past romances during my travels
  • Romances that turned to friendships
  • Get curious about people's culture, history, and language


“Yeah, so just be aware of chemistry everywhere, but especially when you're traveling, because there's the enticement of the difference." Alison Armstrong



Episode referenced:


Episode 17: Women's Safety, Travel, and Understanding Men with Alison Armstrong



Resources:


Alison Armstrong Chemistry and Connection on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/alisonarmstrongvideos (Scroll down for all 6)


The mental health benefits of travel

https://www.abundancetherapycenter.com/blog/the-mental-health-benefits-of-traveling




Work with Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact


Say hello on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

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]]> In this episode, I get more personal and share my experiences with romance while traveling. The episode topic is inspired by and is a reaction to episode 17 with Alison Armstrong.


  • Takeaways from the episode with Alison, as well as expanding on doing Alison's work myself, and machismo
  • Being outside of your comfort zone
  • Factors that women have to be aware of for safety
  • Self-development and awareness
  • Past romances during my travels
  • Romances that turned to friendships
  • Get curious about people's culture, history, and language


“Yeah, so just be aware of chemistry everywhere, but especially when you're traveling, because there's the enticement of the difference." Alison Armstrong



Episode referenced:


Episode 17: Women's Safety, Travel, and Understanding Men with Alison Armstrong



Resources:


Alison Armstrong Chemistry and Connection on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/alisonarmstrongvideos (Scroll down for all 6)


The mental health benefits of travel

https://www.abundancetherapycenter.com/blog/the-mental-health-benefits-of-traveling




Work with Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact


Say hello on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 18. Top Suggestions For High-Season Travel in Japan 18. Top Suggestions For High-Season Travel in Japan Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:51:48 GMT 10:11 67fc1f52a4e5cd8ebac1c5e7 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/67fc1f52a4e5cd8ebac1c5e7 67fc1f52a4e5cd8ebac1c5e7 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 18 In this brief episode, I share my top tips for planning a trip to Japan during high season. Spring is incredibly popular, but this will apply to any holidays seasons and the fall.


  • Hotels
  • Trains
  • Where to go


__


Episodes you might also enjoy:


Episode 4 Female Solo Travel in Japan

Episode 5 Recommendations for First-Time Travelers To Japan


__


Want to pack lighter? Grab this complimentary guide


If you're planning a trip to Japan, you may consider getting a JR Rail pass for train travels


Work with Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact


Say hello on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this brief episode, I share my top tips for planning a trip to Japan during high season. Spring is incredibly popular, but this will apply to any holidays seasons and the fall.


  • Hotels
  • Trains
  • Where to go


__


Episodes you might also enjoy:


Episode 4 Female Solo Travel in Japan

Episode 5 Recommendations for First-Time Travelers To Japan


__


Want to pack lighter? Grab this complimentary guide


If you're planning a trip to Japan, you may consider getting a JR Rail pass for train travels


Work with Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact


Say hello on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[17. Women's Safety, Travel, and Understanding Men with Alison Armstrong]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 16:21:59 GMT 1:00:20 67dec3b1fa98b54cfa045bdb false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/67dec3b1fa98b54cfa045bdb 67dec3b1fa98b54cfa045bdb 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 17 In this episode, I have an insightful conversation with Alison Armstrong about women's safety as it relates to travel, and how understanding men can impact this.


Alison Armstrong’s exploration of human behavior began in 1991, with her decision to study men: “To find out how I was bringing out the worst in them. And hopefully, how to bring out the best.” Her success in understanding men naturally led to studying women’s behavior and making vital connections between the two.

As her work evolved over decades, Alison now illuminates human characteristics that precede and express themselves regardless of gender, age, and upbringing. She distinguishes normal human instincts that compel both men and women to behave in ways that contradict and undermine our own purposes, goals, values, needs, and relationships.

Besides fulfilling the need to understand “Why” people behave as they do, Alison offers practical,partnership-based alternatives. Through her seminars, books, online programs, and media contributions, she has been giving millions of people access to more fulfilling lives, loving relationships, stronger families andproductive organizations.

Alison is a sought-after speaker and thought leader amongst people who desire to live empowered lives. Her philosophy and approach are referenced and taught by other authors, speakers, business consultants, and therapists.


Timestamps:

5:10 What if men are responding to women?

6:56 Connection related to safety and travel

8:35 Emasculating men

14:13 What happens when it stops

16:20 Teaching women and writing The Queen's Code

23:15 Distinguishing safety between men and women

27:27 Safety through connectivity vs. productivity

31:31 Ways to act while traveling

33:44 Men don't realize their strength

36:10 Survival and hormones

38:32 Our part in safety

40:02 Receptivity, holding boundaries, and flight-fight-freeze responses

44:56 Testerone vs. Estrogen and how it affects the brain

48:50 Spectrum of diffused awareness and single-focused

52:00 Reframing machismo

54:35 Beware of chemistry


Resources:

Free Sample of Understanding Women


Thrive Your Life -- FREE

https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/products/thrive-life.html Add product to cart, choose "FOR ME" at checkout, and enter promo code Sequoia2025. Expires April 30th.


Chemistry and Connection on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/alisonarmstrongvideos (Scroll down for all 6)


Connect with Alison:

Website

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

___

Contact Sequoia

Connect on Instagram

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode, I have an insightful conversation with Alison Armstrong about women's safety as it relates to travel, and how understanding men can impact this.


Alison Armstrong’s exploration of human behavior began in 1991, with her decision to study men: “To find out how I was bringing out the worst in them. And hopefully, how to bring out the best.” Her success in understanding men naturally led to studying women’s behavior and making vital connections between the two.

As her work evolved over decades, Alison now illuminates human characteristics that precede and express themselves regardless of gender, age, and upbringing. She distinguishes normal human instincts that compel both men and women to behave in ways that contradict and undermine our own purposes, goals, values, needs, and relationships.

Besides fulfilling the need to understand “Why” people behave as they do, Alison offers practical,partnership-based alternatives. Through her seminars, books, online programs, and media contributions, she has been giving millions of people access to more fulfilling lives, loving relationships, stronger families andproductive organizations.

Alison is a sought-after speaker and thought leader amongst people who desire to live empowered lives. Her philosophy and approach are referenced and taught by other authors, speakers, business consultants, and therapists.


Timestamps:

5:10 What if men are responding to women?

6:56 Connection related to safety and travel

8:35 Emasculating men

14:13 What happens when it stops

16:20 Teaching women and writing The Queen's Code

23:15 Distinguishing safety between men and women

27:27 Safety through connectivity vs. productivity

31:31 Ways to act while traveling

33:44 Men don't realize their strength

36:10 Survival and hormones

38:32 Our part in safety

40:02 Receptivity, holding boundaries, and flight-fight-freeze responses

44:56 Testerone vs. Estrogen and how it affects the brain

48:50 Spectrum of diffused awareness and single-focused

52:00 Reframing machismo

54:35 Beware of chemistry


Resources:

Free Sample of Understanding Women


Thrive Your Life -- FREE

https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/products/thrive-life.html Add product to cart, choose "FOR ME" at checkout, and enter promo code Sequoia2025. Expires April 30th.


Chemistry and Connection on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/alisonarmstrongvideos (Scroll down for all 6)


Connect with Alison:

Website

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

___

Contact Sequoia

Connect on Instagram

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 16. Where Do You Want to Travel to in 2025? 16. Where Do You Want to Travel to in 2025? Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:31:21 GMT 20:42 67c34e52a7ca43b05ec694ae false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/67c34e52a7ca43b05ec694ae 67c34e52a7ca43b05ec694ae 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 16 In this episode, I share how you can think about future travel this year with intention, including:


• The value of creating a vision board and what's on mine for 2025

• Special occasion trips with a type of trip I enjoy

• The impact you have

• Reiterating points of conscious travel

• Planning a trip around festivities such as Lunar New Year



Episodes referenced:


15. Purpose, Entrepreneurship, and Travel Wellness with Youmie Jean Francois


9. How to Avoid Adding to Overtourism




Pack lighter for your travel by grabbing this complimentary guide


If you're planning a trip to Japan, you may consider getting a JR Rail pass for train travels


My personal blog


Work with Sequoia


Do you have an idea for the podcast or something to share?

DM on Instagram to tell me 😊

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode, I share how you can think about future travel this year with intention, including:


• The value of creating a vision board and what's on mine for 2025

• Special occasion trips with a type of trip I enjoy

• The impact you have

• Reiterating points of conscious travel

• Planning a trip around festivities such as Lunar New Year



Episodes referenced:


15. Purpose, Entrepreneurship, and Travel Wellness with Youmie Jean Francois


9. How to Avoid Adding to Overtourism




Pack lighter for your travel by grabbing this complimentary guide


If you're planning a trip to Japan, you may consider getting a JR Rail pass for train travels


My personal blog


Work with Sequoia


Do you have an idea for the podcast or something to share?

DM on Instagram to tell me 😊

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 15. Purpose, Entrepreneurship, and Travel Wellness with Youmie Jean Francois | Flex-n-Fly 15. Purpose, Entrepreneurship, and Travel Wellness with Youmie Jean Francois | Flex-n-Fly Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:32:29 GMT 1:07:26 67900c1bc4926bdc796589db false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/67900c1bc4926bdc796589db 67900c1bc4926bdc796589db 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 15

In this episode I welcome my first guest, Youmie Jean Francois.


Youmie Jean Francois is a transformational speaker, a brand strategist, a money trauma expert, a private pilot, an author, and the proud Founder/CEO of Flex-N-Fly, The Flex Bags, and The Flex-N-Fly Foundation.


Throughout her career, she's dedicated herself to enhancing the well-being of travelers and helping small business owners scale. She speaks 4 languages fluently and splits her time between New York and Colombia.


Flex-N-Fly, her award-winning travel and wellness company, has become a beacon of innovation. They bring wellness studios to airports. Providing stretching, yoga, and relaxation classes to airports, aiming to ease the stress that often accompanies modern travel. They've been featured in Forbes, Travel & Leisure, TripAdvisor, BlackEnterprise, Macy's, Belk, Flying Solo, and More. Youmie's best-selling poetry book, The Sacrifice: When Transition Looks Like Chaos, is available now.



Timestamps:

01:14 Youmie's intro

02:58 Recent trip to Mexico

04:49 Why and how Flex-n-Fly began

07:41 What was needed to start a travel business

10:21 Scaling and starting multiple businesses

11:19 Starting the Flex-n-Fly foundation

17:44 Who Youmie's non-profit serves

20:26 The Flex-n-Fly Foundation's goal for 2025

22:48 Representation of women as pilots and travelers

24:27 Why Youmie's non-profit exists

26:46 An important business lesson

28:07 Business finances

33:36 Having a team and growing Flex-n-Fly

39:12 Detachment in life and business

43:40 Living in alignment

48:25 Worthiness

50:48 Setting boundaries and being tested

51:56 Youmie's most transformative travel experience

54:54 Traveling as a Haitian woman

56:48 A beautiful message about being yourself

58:35 Friendship breakups

01:02:30 Communicating needs

01:03:50 Wrapping up and where to find and connect with Youmie


_____

Resources:

The Law of Detachment

____

• Learn more about Youmie here

• Join the Flex-n-Fly Travel Challenge

•Donate to the Flex-n-Fly Foundation

•Youmie on LinkedIn

•Tune into Youmie's LinkedIn Live in Your Power Series

•Subscribe to Flex-n-Fly

•Find Youmie on Threads

___

Grab this guide to packing lighter

Work with Sequoia

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]]>

In this episode I welcome my first guest, Youmie Jean Francois.


Youmie Jean Francois is a transformational speaker, a brand strategist, a money trauma expert, a private pilot, an author, and the proud Founder/CEO of Flex-N-Fly, The Flex Bags, and The Flex-N-Fly Foundation.


Throughout her career, she's dedicated herself to enhancing the well-being of travelers and helping small business owners scale. She speaks 4 languages fluently and splits her time between New York and Colombia.


Flex-N-Fly, her award-winning travel and wellness company, has become a beacon of innovation. They bring wellness studios to airports. Providing stretching, yoga, and relaxation classes to airports, aiming to ease the stress that often accompanies modern travel. They've been featured in Forbes, Travel & Leisure, TripAdvisor, BlackEnterprise, Macy's, Belk, Flying Solo, and More. Youmie's best-selling poetry book, The Sacrifice: When Transition Looks Like Chaos, is available now.



Timestamps:

01:14 Youmie's intro

02:58 Recent trip to Mexico

04:49 Why and how Flex-n-Fly began

07:41 What was needed to start a travel business

10:21 Scaling and starting multiple businesses

11:19 Starting the Flex-n-Fly foundation

17:44 Who Youmie's non-profit serves

20:26 The Flex-n-Fly Foundation's goal for 2025

22:48 Representation of women as pilots and travelers

24:27 Why Youmie's non-profit exists

26:46 An important business lesson

28:07 Business finances

33:36 Having a team and growing Flex-n-Fly

39:12 Detachment in life and business

43:40 Living in alignment

48:25 Worthiness

50:48 Setting boundaries and being tested

51:56 Youmie's most transformative travel experience

54:54 Traveling as a Haitian woman

56:48 A beautiful message about being yourself

58:35 Friendship breakups

01:02:30 Communicating needs

01:03:50 Wrapping up and where to find and connect with Youmie


_____

Resources:

The Law of Detachment

____

• Learn more about Youmie here

• Join the Flex-n-Fly Travel Challenge

•Donate to the Flex-n-Fly Foundation

•Youmie on LinkedIn

•Tune into Youmie's LinkedIn Live in Your Power Series

•Subscribe to Flex-n-Fly

•Find Youmie on Threads

___

Grab this guide to packing lighter

Work with Sequoia

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 14. 2025 Travel Planning: Using A Conscious Approach 14. 2025 Travel Planning: Using A Conscious Approach Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:39:05 GMT 28:23 675a000642ff44cc4d63c549 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/675a000642ff44cc4d63c549 675a000642ff44cc4d63c549 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 14

In this episode, I share recent life updates including travel, what's to come for my business in 2025, and ways you can mindfully plan for your travels in 2025.


Including:


• Looking into your Astrocartography chart to figure out why you're drawn to a place or what place is best for you

• Human Design type and authority to help inform you while you think about where to next



Resources:


What is Astrocartography?

Look up your Astrocartography birth chart

Astro Twins at Astrostyle


Human Design Find your design type



Episode referenced:


5. Recommendations for First-Time Travelers to Japan

10. When to Start Planning a Trip to Japan



Pack lighter for your travel by grabbing this complimentary guide


If you're planning a trip to Japan, you may consider getting a JR Rail pass for train travels



Work with Sequoia




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In this episode, I share recent life updates including travel, what's to come for my business in 2025, and ways you can mindfully plan for your travels in 2025.


Including:


• Looking into your Astrocartography chart to figure out why you're drawn to a place or what place is best for you

• Human Design type and authority to help inform you while you think about where to next



Resources:


What is Astrocartography?

Look up your Astrocartography birth chart

Astro Twins at Astrostyle


Human Design Find your design type



Episode referenced:


5. Recommendations for First-Time Travelers to Japan

10. When to Start Planning a Trip to Japan



Pack lighter for your travel by grabbing this complimentary guide


If you're planning a trip to Japan, you may consider getting a JR Rail pass for train travels



Work with Sequoia




Do you have an idea for the podcast or something to share?

DM on Instagram to tell me 😊

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]]> 13. My Fall 2024 Japan Trip: Takeaways and Tips 13. My Fall 2024 Japan Trip: Takeaways and Tips Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:32:58 GMT 34:39 673a060196b35bc45963ad80 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/673a060196b35bc45963ad80 673a060196b35bc45963ad80 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 13 In this episode, I share some tips and takeaways from my recent visit to Japan :


• IC cards will help make transportation easier in Japan. What are they and how do they work?

• Experiencing over-tourism in Kyoto and what a local friend hopes for

• Visitors to Japan are diverse both in where they're visiting from and age range

• What getting off the beaten path means for you



Episode referenced:

5. Recommendations for First-Time Travelers to Japan



Pack lighter for your travel by grabbing this guide!


If you're planning a trip to Japan, you may consider getting a JR Rail pass



Work with Sequoia


Did you like something in this episode?

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]]> In this episode, I share some tips and takeaways from my recent visit to Japan :


• IC cards will help make transportation easier in Japan. What are they and how do they work?

• Experiencing over-tourism in Kyoto and what a local friend hopes for

• Visitors to Japan are diverse both in where they're visiting from and age range

• What getting off the beaten path means for you



Episode referenced:

5. Recommendations for First-Time Travelers to Japan



Pack lighter for your travel by grabbing this guide!


If you're planning a trip to Japan, you may consider getting a JR Rail pass



Work with Sequoia


Did you like something in this episode?

DM on Instagram to tell me 😊

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 12. Designing a Meaningful Mother-Daughter Trip 12. Designing a Meaningful Mother-Daughter Trip Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:00:16 GMT 16:13 67220713b53ba2cacda29a7b false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/67220713b53ba2cacda29a7b 67220713b53ba2cacda29a7b 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 12 In this episode, I wanted to share suggestions for how you can plan a future mother-daughter trip based on numerous trips with my mom.


I cover these topics:


• What to book first and why

•The value and importance of space and time to yourself

• What to keep in mind for a better and more meaningful travel experience for you both





Want to pack light for your mother-daughter trip? Grab this guide!


If you're planning a trip to Japan, you may consider getting a JR Rail pass



Work with Sequoia


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]]> In this episode, I wanted to share suggestions for how you can plan a future mother-daughter trip based on numerous trips with my mom.


I cover these topics:


• What to book first and why

•The value and importance of space and time to yourself

• What to keep in mind for a better and more meaningful travel experience for you both





Want to pack light for your mother-daughter trip? Grab this guide!


If you're planning a trip to Japan, you may consider getting a JR Rail pass



Work with Sequoia


Did you like something in this episode?

DM on Instagram to tell me 😊

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 11. Financial Planning for Solo Travel 11. Financial Planning for Solo Travel Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:00:18 GMT 33:23 670ee59295a9a204755962e9 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/670ee59295a9a204755962e9 670ee59295a9a204755962e9 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 11 In this episode, I discuss a concern that solo travelers have about spending during solo trips and how you can be mindful of where and how you spend.


The topics I cover are:


•Using time to your advantage

•Aligning spending to your values

•An effective way to create change in your finances and the world

•Have a dedicated account for travel

•Using debit and credit cards

•Travel hacking

•Accommodation suggestions that can help you save





Episode referenced:

Episode 3 Why You Should Travel Solo


Resources:


The Dirty Dozen Banks


Find a sustainable bank near you BankGreen


Points and Miles Doc Instagram


What is Travel Hacking?




My referral link for Atmos Financial

Get $10, Give $10


Have you wanted to be #teamcarryon and pack lighter? Grab this guide!


If you're planning a trip to Japan, you might consider getting a JR Rail pass



Work with Sequoia


Did you like something in this episode?

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]]> In this episode, I discuss a concern that solo travelers have about spending during solo trips and how you can be mindful of where and how you spend.


The topics I cover are:


•Using time to your advantage

•Aligning spending to your values

•An effective way to create change in your finances and the world

•Have a dedicated account for travel

•Using debit and credit cards

•Travel hacking

•Accommodation suggestions that can help you save





Episode referenced:

Episode 3 Why You Should Travel Solo


Resources:


The Dirty Dozen Banks


Find a sustainable bank near you BankGreen


Points and Miles Doc Instagram


What is Travel Hacking?




My referral link for Atmos Financial

Get $10, Give $10


Have you wanted to be #teamcarryon and pack lighter? Grab this guide!


If you're planning a trip to Japan, you might consider getting a JR Rail pass



Work with Sequoia


Did you like something in this episode?

DM on Instagram to tell me 😊

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 10. When to Start Planning a Trip to Japan 10. When to Start Planning a Trip to Japan Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:00:32 GMT 31:00 66fc0ea6cb6b8e9ccc36f57b false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/66fc0ea6cb6b8e9ccc36f57b 66fc0ea6cb6b8e9ccc36f57b 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 10 In this episode, I answer an important question: when do you start planning a trip to Japan? I share my work process with past and future clients and more of what it's like to work with me.


I share these aspects of planning your trip to Japan:


• What to keep in mind when planning

• The ideal time frame for planning a trip

• How many nights for a trip

• Holidays and peak seasons to consider

• Flight first vs places first?

• Cherry blossom season



Episodes I reference:


Episode 4 Female Solo Travel in Japan

Episode 5 Recommendations for First-Time Travelers To Japan



Resources:

This blog post is about why fall foliage this year is delayed


Have you wanted to be #teamcarryon and pack lighter? Grab this guide!


If you're planning a trip to Japan, you might consider getting a JR Rail pass




Read about me



Work together


Did you like something in this episode?

DM on Instagram to tell me 😊

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]]> In this episode, I answer an important question: when do you start planning a trip to Japan? I share my work process with past and future clients and more of what it's like to work with me.


I share these aspects of planning your trip to Japan:


• What to keep in mind when planning

• The ideal time frame for planning a trip

• How many nights for a trip

• Holidays and peak seasons to consider

• Flight first vs places first?

• Cherry blossom season



Episodes I reference:


Episode 4 Female Solo Travel in Japan

Episode 5 Recommendations for First-Time Travelers To Japan



Resources:

This blog post is about why fall foliage this year is delayed


Have you wanted to be #teamcarryon and pack lighter? Grab this guide!


If you're planning a trip to Japan, you might consider getting a JR Rail pass




Read about me



Work together


Did you like something in this episode?

DM on Instagram to tell me 😊

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 9. How to Avoid Adding to Overtourism 9. How to Avoid Adding to Overtourism Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:40 GMT 21:11 66e9f70d286557876452d1e7 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/66e9f70d286557876452d1e7 66e9f70d286557876452d1e7 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 9 In this episode, I lay out ways to avoid contributing to overtourism in an area/city/country that is experiencing overtourism. As conscious travelers, we want to be mindful of overtourism and how we can help avoid it, instead of contributing to it.


I go into:


-When to visit

-The importance of working with local experts or guides

-Get off the beaten path and out into nature 

-How to know where to stay 



What I mentioned:


Liz On Leave Experiences


Blog post about why this year's fall foliage in Japan will be delayed




Work with Sequoia



Have an idea or question?

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]]> In this episode, I lay out ways to avoid contributing to overtourism in an area/city/country that is experiencing overtourism. As conscious travelers, we want to be mindful of overtourism and how we can help avoid it, instead of contributing to it.


I go into:


-When to visit

-The importance of working with local experts or guides

-Get off the beaten path and out into nature 

-How to know where to stay 



What I mentioned:


Liz On Leave Experiences


Blog post about why this year's fall foliage in Japan will be delayed




Work with Sequoia



Have an idea or question?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 8. How I Began Traveling 8. How I Began Traveling Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:00:03 GMT 31:55 66d7c1dc91ae4d209b575258 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/66d7c1dc91ae4d209b575258 66d7c1dc91ae4d209b575258 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 8 In this episode, I share how I became a lifelong traveler, my upbringing, education, visiting grandparents, and what I wanted to become as a child.


-How Human Design has helped me

-My first flight

-The closeness I had to my Japanese grandparents, particularly my grandfather

-Growing up bilingual



Episodes referenced:


Episode 7 Choose Quality Over Quantity

Episode 2 How Women Impact The Travel Industry



Resources:


Find your Human Design chart


Erin Claire Jones Instagram


Find out your Love Language 


Sustainable Aviation Fuel https://www.iata.org/en/programs/sustainability/sustainable-aviation-fuels/




Work with Sequoia


Have an idea or question?

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]]> In this episode, I share how I became a lifelong traveler, my upbringing, education, visiting grandparents, and what I wanted to become as a child.


-How Human Design has helped me

-My first flight

-The closeness I had to my Japanese grandparents, particularly my grandfather

-Growing up bilingual



Episodes referenced:


Episode 7 Choose Quality Over Quantity

Episode 2 How Women Impact The Travel Industry



Resources:


Find your Human Design chart


Erin Claire Jones Instagram


Find out your Love Language 


Sustainable Aviation Fuel https://www.iata.org/en/programs/sustainability/sustainable-aviation-fuels/




Work with Sequoia


Have an idea or question?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 7. Choose Quality Over Quantity 7. Choose Quality Over Quantity Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:24 GMT 19:37 66c34d26a294c7a6627ff493 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/66c34d26a294c7a6627ff493 66c34d26a294c7a6627ff493 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 7 In this episode, I share why I recommend choosing quality over quality when traveling.


-How to choose quality over quantity

-What questions to ask yourself

-Environmental benefits

-How this has guided me in other areas of my life

-Cultural contrast around friendship

-Heritage travel



Episodes and resources referenced



Podcast I mention

Yulia Denisyuk's podcast


‎ 

Work with Sequoia


Have an idea or question?

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]]> In this episode, I share why I recommend choosing quality over quality when traveling.


-How to choose quality over quantity

-What questions to ask yourself

-Environmental benefits

-How this has guided me in other areas of my life

-Cultural contrast around friendship

-Heritage travel



Episodes and resources referenced



Podcast I mention

Yulia Denisyuk's podcast


‎ 

Work with Sequoia


Have an idea or question?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 6. The Trip That Changed My Way of Travel 6. The Trip That Changed My Way of Travel Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:00:24 GMT 37:22 66b0e966ea19706c30130b3d false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/66b0e966ea19706c30130b3d 66b0e966ea19706c30130b3d 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 6

In this episode, I share about a birthday trip with friends that began the shift of how I travel.


-A 30th birthday trip to Mexico and Cuba and why we decided on these two places

-What went into organizing this trip

-How it differed from a previous trip I did with these same friends

-Why I moved to Mexico after one visit



What I refer to in this episode:


Third Places

https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/third-place-community-spaces/

My travel blog

https://www.sequoiaarmstrong.com/blog

Trinidad Posts

https://www.sequoiaarmstrong.com/blog/trinidadpt1

https://www.sequoiaarmstrong.com/blog/trinidadpt2

Cienfuegos Post

https://www.sequoiaarmstrong.com/blog/cienfuegos

Havana Post

https://www.sequoiaarmstrong.com/blog/havana




Work with Sequoia:


Japan

Mexico


Learn more about Sequoia https://pueblayorkinc.com/about


Website https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/


Find out more about the women's dinner series https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-dinner-series


Say hello on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/



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]]>

In this episode, I share about a birthday trip with friends that began the shift of how I travel.


-A 30th birthday trip to Mexico and Cuba and why we decided on these two places

-What went into organizing this trip

-How it differed from a previous trip I did with these same friends

-Why I moved to Mexico after one visit



What I refer to in this episode:


Third Places

https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/third-place-community-spaces/

My travel blog

https://www.sequoiaarmstrong.com/blog

Trinidad Posts

https://www.sequoiaarmstrong.com/blog/trinidadpt1

https://www.sequoiaarmstrong.com/blog/trinidadpt2

Cienfuegos Post

https://www.sequoiaarmstrong.com/blog/cienfuegos

Havana Post

https://www.sequoiaarmstrong.com/blog/havana




Work with Sequoia:


Japan

Mexico


Learn more about Sequoia https://pueblayorkinc.com/about


Website https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/


Find out more about the women's dinner series https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-dinner-series


Say hello on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 5. Recommendations for First-time Travelers to Japan 5. Recommendations for First-time Travelers to Japan Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:00:56 GMT 27:18 669d4a9456b8e1805ed5adfb false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/669d4a9456b8e1805ed5adfb 669d4a9456b8e1805ed5adfb 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 5 In this episode, I share tips if it's your first time traveling to Japan:


  • Footwear
  • How to behave on public transportation
  • Use of cash and contactless payments
  • Solo dining
  • Why I recommend staying at a ryokan (Japanese Inn)
  • Tipping culture -when and how
  • Knowing the Japanese language
  • Do I need a visa?


I also talk about my client's experience working with me on her first time trip to Japan


Episode that I reference:


Episode 4 Female Solo Travel in Japan


The language app that I recommend is Drops https://languagedrops.com/



Pack Lighter Guide


If you find it challenging to pack or tend to be an overpacker. I've created a free How to Pack Lighter guide and checklist

Get your guide here https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/packing-list-download



Work with Sequoia:


Japan

Mexico


Learn more about Sequoia https://pueblayorkinc.com/about


Website https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/


Find out more about the women's dinner series https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-dinner-series


Say hello on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode, I share tips if it's your first time traveling to Japan:


  • Footwear
  • How to behave on public transportation
  • Use of cash and contactless payments
  • Solo dining
  • Why I recommend staying at a ryokan (Japanese Inn)
  • Tipping culture -when and how
  • Knowing the Japanese language
  • Do I need a visa?


I also talk about my client's experience working with me on her first time trip to Japan


Episode that I reference:


Episode 4 Female Solo Travel in Japan


The language app that I recommend is Drops https://languagedrops.com/



Pack Lighter Guide


If you find it challenging to pack or tend to be an overpacker. I've created a free How to Pack Lighter guide and checklist

Get your guide here https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/packing-list-download



Work with Sequoia:


Japan

Mexico


Learn more about Sequoia https://pueblayorkinc.com/about


Website https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/


Find out more about the women's dinner series https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-dinner-series


Say hello on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 4. Female Solo Travel in Japan 4. Female Solo Travel in Japan Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT 38:23 Buzzsprout-15388739 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/668e9a1b92536da325b37773 668e9a1b92536da325b37773 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 4 In this episode, I share why Japan is a great choice for female solo travel- whether it's your first time or you're an experienced solo traveler.


I cover:

  • Safety
  • Transportation is efficient and clean 
  • Solo dining is common 
  • Tipping isn't customary 
  • With a weaker yen, this means that foreign currencies like the US dollar, Euro, and the British pound are strong and it makes traveling in Japan more affordable


Episodes referenced:


Episode 1 Defining Conscious Travel

Episode 2 Women in Travel


The language app that I recommend is Drops https://languagedrops.com/


Expo 2025 Osaka https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/



Work with Sequoia:


Japan

Mexico


Learn more about Sequoia https://pueblayorkinc.com/about


Say hello on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode, I share why Japan is a great choice for female solo travel- whether it's your first time or you're an experienced solo traveler.


I cover:

  • Safety
  • Transportation is efficient and clean 
  • Solo dining is common 
  • Tipping isn't customary 
  • With a weaker yen, this means that foreign currencies like the US dollar, Euro, and the British pound are strong and it makes traveling in Japan more affordable


Episodes referenced:


Episode 1 Defining Conscious Travel

Episode 2 Women in Travel


The language app that I recommend is Drops https://languagedrops.com/


Expo 2025 Osaka https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/



Work with Sequoia:


Japan

Mexico


Learn more about Sequoia https://pueblayorkinc.com/about


Say hello on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 3. Why You Should Travel Solo 3. Why You Should Travel Solo Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT 26:24 Buzzsprout-15304781 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/668e9a1b92536da325b37774 668e9a1b92536da325b37774 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 3 In this episode, I share some reasons to travel solo and what that can bring for you. I also reflect on my solo travels.

  • What to do if you've never traveled solo before to get comfortable with a solo trip
  • This report found that Americans are especially vacation-deprived
  • Why you're the one to define solo travel 
  • A solo trip in college that almost escaped my memory 
  • How your mindset and attitude impact your travel experiences




Work with Sequoia:


Japan

Mexico


Learn more about Sequoia https://pueblayorkinc.com/about


Website https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/



Say hello on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

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]]> In this episode, I share some reasons to travel solo and what that can bring for you. I also reflect on my solo travels.

  • What to do if you've never traveled solo before to get comfortable with a solo trip
  • This report found that Americans are especially vacation-deprived
  • Why you're the one to define solo travel 
  • A solo trip in college that almost escaped my memory 
  • How your mindset and attitude impact your travel experiences




Work with Sequoia:


Japan

Mexico


Learn more about Sequoia https://pueblayorkinc.com/about


Website https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/



Say hello on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 2. How Women Impact the Travel Industry 2. How Women Impact the Travel Industry Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT 16:10 Buzzsprout-15234959 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/668e9a1b92536da325b37775 668e9a1b92536da325b37775 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 2 This episode gives context to the travel industry and the impact of women in it. 


I also share more of my travel experience and having a mom who worked in hospitality. 

  • The economic power women have in travel 
  • Women working in the travel industry
  • Solo travel statistics about women including the biggest reason for solo female travel and the biggest concern
  • What's changing in the industry 


Learn more from Emily Anne Brant


Articles referenced: https://www.unwto.org/gender-and-tourism

https://www.solofemaletravelers.club/solo-female-travel-stats/



Episode mentioned Episode 1 Defining Conscious Travel 




Work with Sequoia:


Japan

Mexico


Learn more about Sequoia https://pueblayorkinc.com/about


Website https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/


Say hello on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This episode gives context to the travel industry and the impact of women in it. 


I also share more of my travel experience and having a mom who worked in hospitality. 

  • The economic power women have in travel 
  • Women working in the travel industry
  • Solo travel statistics about women including the biggest reason for solo female travel and the biggest concern
  • What's changing in the industry 


Learn more from Emily Anne Brant


Articles referenced: https://www.unwto.org/gender-and-tourism

https://www.solofemaletravelers.club/solo-female-travel-stats/



Episode mentioned Episode 1 Defining Conscious Travel 




Work with Sequoia:


Japan

Mexico


Learn more about Sequoia https://pueblayorkinc.com/about


Website https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/


Say hello on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 1. What Does Conscious Travel Mean? 1. What Does Conscious Travel Mean? Wed, 29 May 2024 19:00:00 GMT 8:11 Buzzsprout-15158906 false https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/668e9a1b92536da325b37776 668e9a1b92536da325b37776 668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4 full 1 If you're a female traveler, especially a woman of color, who wants to travel with more intention this is the show for you!


In this first episode, I break down what conscious travel is so that you can understand what it is, who it's for, and why it's important. 


This biweekly show is for the women who don't see themselves represented in the travel podcast space. This is also for women who want to or enjoy traveling solo and who like to hear travel lessons, stories, and tangible tips from other women




Work with Sequoia:


Japan

Mexico


Learn more about Sequoia https://pueblayorkinc.com/about


Website https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/


Find out more about the women's dinner series https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-dinner-series


Say hello on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> If you're a female traveler, especially a woman of color, who wants to travel with more intention this is the show for you!


In this first episode, I break down what conscious travel is so that you can understand what it is, who it's for, and why it's important. 


This biweekly show is for the women who don't see themselves represented in the travel podcast space. This is also for women who want to or enjoy traveling solo and who like to hear travel lessons, stories, and tangible tips from other women




Work with Sequoia:


Japan

Mexico


Learn more about Sequoia https://pueblayorkinc.com/about


Website https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/


Find out more about the women's dinner series https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-dinner-series


Say hello on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]>