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| 25. Reflections and Lessons of a Solo Summer Trip to Oaxaca | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:37:52 | |
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.
Resources mentioned in this episode: 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 Contact Sequoia See my Oaxaca highlights https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18069858167068943/ DM me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24. Challenges with Overtourism, Digital Nomads, and Gentrication in Mexico City | 12 Jul 2025 | 00:11:46 | |
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 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 this community https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-travel-community Work with Sequoia Contact Sequoia Follow my travels https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15. Purpose, Entrepreneurship, and Travel Wellness with Youmie Jean Francois | Flex-n-Fly | 22 Jan 2025 | 01:07:26 | |
The start of Season 2 features 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: ____ • 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. | |||
| Season 2 Trailer : What's coming this season | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:06:27 | |
Happy New Year, travelers! A brief trailer to share what's ahead for season 2 of Soul Wanderer. • A mix of solo and guest episodes • My upcoming workshop about vision boards • What I'm looking forward to Episode referenced: Episode 14: 2025 Travel Planning: A Conscious Approach + Season Wrap-Up Sign up for the Imagine and Wander: A Conscious Travel Vision Board Workshop this Friday, January 3, 2025. Join the travel family here and receive a complimentary guide to packing lighter! Work with Sequoia Do you have an idea, question, or something to share? DM on Instagram to tell me 😊 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14. 2025 Travel Planning: A Conscious Approach + Season Wrap-Up | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:28:23 | |
In the last episode of season 1, I share recent life updates, 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: 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 😊 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13. My Fall 2024 Japan Trip: Takeaways and Tips | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:34:39 | |
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 | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:16:13 | |
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. Consciously Spending as a Solo Traveler | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:33:23 | |
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: Find a sustainable BankGreen Points and Miles Doc Instagram 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 | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:31:00 | |
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 | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:21:11 | |
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: 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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| 8. How I Began Traveling | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:31:55 | |
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: Erin Claire Jones Instagram 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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| 7. Choose Quality Over Quantity | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:19:37 | |
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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| 23. My Solo Summer: Traveling to Mexico | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:06:48 | |
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 Contact Sequoia Follow my travels https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 6. The Trip That Changed My Way of Travel | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:37:22 | |
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 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 | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:27:18 | |
In this episode, I share tips if it's your first time traveling to Japan:
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 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 | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:38:23 | |
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. Including the following:
I mention these previous episodes: 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: 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. | |||
| 3. Why You Should Travel Solo | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:26:24 | |
In this episode, I share some reasons to travel solo and what that can bring for you. I also reflect on my solo travels.
Work with Sequoia: 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 | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:16:10 | |
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.
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: 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. | |||
| 1. What Does Conscious Travel Mean? | 29 May 2024 | 00:08:11 | |
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: 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. | |||
| 22. Why You Should Travel Solo to Mexico | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:36:25 | |
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 Join this travel community for mindful women of color Work with Sequoia Follow my travels on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21. Where She Wants to Go- an intergenerational conversation with Kyoko (my mom) | 28 May 2025 | 00:41:21 | |
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 Join the waitlist for an online travel community for mindful women of color launching soon. This is for women of color who want to learn, connect, and transform their travel experiences in the next year. https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/join-community Want to pack lighter? Grab this complimentary guide Work with Sequoia Contact Sequoia Follow my travels https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20. My Guest Episode on She Can Heal Podcast : Creating Joyful Travel Experiences -Tips for Solo Female Travelers | 14 May 2025 | 00:56:47 | |
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.
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. | |||
| 19. Reaction to Episode with Alison Armstrong & Romance While Traveling | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:38:30 | |
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.
“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 Travel community launching soon: 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 your travel in the next year. https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/join-community Work with Sequoia Say hello on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18. Top Tips for High-Season Travel in Japan | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:10:11 | |
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 in Japan as well.
__ Episodes you might also enjoy: Episode 4 Female Solo Travel in Japan Episode 5 Recommendations for First-Time Travelers To Japan __ In the Phoenix area and want to connect with like-minded women and support a local restaurant? Join me as I host this dinner on Saturday, April 26th https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/store/p/womens-dinner-phoenix 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 Say hello on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17. Women's Safety, Travel, and Understanding Men with Alison Armstrong | 30 Mar 2025 | 01:00:20 | |
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: ___ Contact Sequoia Connect with/ Sequoia on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16. Where Do You Want to Travel to in 2025? | 01 Mar 2025 | 00:20:42 | |
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 If you'd like to help me with market research for a women's travel community, you can fill it out here (deadline March 9, 2025) 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 😊 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||