Soul Wanderer : Mindful Travel for Women of Color

In this episode, I'm unpacking what major sports events like the 2030 FIFA World Cup and Formula 1 mean for conscious travelers, and why Spain, Portugal, and Morocco should already be on your radar. I dig deeper into: Why major sports events like the World Cup and F1 matter to conscious travelers What's already changing in these countries with sports events like these Why now is the window to visi...

In this episode, I sit down with Siham Lahmine, the founder Morocco Travel Organizer, the first woman‑owned luxury culinary and heritage specialist in Morocco. We discuss Siham's community-driven, tailor-made luxury tours across Morocco that emphasizes slow travel, culinary heritage preservation, safety tips for solo female travelers, and connecting visitors with local families and lesser-known de...

In this episode, I share what happened when I returned to Japan on a solo research trip. This time as a conscious traveler with a completely different intention. I dig deeper into: Why I went back and what I was looking for The difference between visit before and after the shift of becoming a conscious traveler What the quiet, the pace, and the lower season did for my nervous system The conscious...

In this episode, I speak about one of my favorite solo trips. It's something I get asked from time-to-time and also an opportunity to share beyond the countries I specialize in for my travel consulting business. I cover: •The time off I had at one of the restaurants I worked in in New York City to be able to take this trip •Why I chose the two countries I visited •How I planned the trip from where...

In this quick episode, I share why I'm leading a small women's group trip to Japan this November and why it'll allow you to know Japan at a deeper level. •What I realized about in-person events and why I wanted a small group • The timing of it •Why this region •Who its best for Find out more details and reserve your spot here ➛ https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-group-trip-japan Soul Wanderer is...

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...

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 measu...

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 busine...

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...

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  Soul Wanderer is a podcast for mindful women...

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 y...

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 benefi...

"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 wh...

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 Purp...

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 Episo...

"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: Episod...

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-...

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...

In today's quick solo episode, I share: •What Solo Summer means •Why I'm traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico •Why I'm choosing the summer Soul Wanderer is a podcast for mindful women of color who want to travel deeper, not just farther. Each episode blends solo travel inspiration, destination storytelling, and honest conversations about what it means to move through the world with purpose and intention. F...

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: Wom...

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 Soul Wanderer is a podcast for mindful women of color who want to travel deeper, not...

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 Soul Wanderer...

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...

In this brief episode, I share my suggestions for planning a trip to Japan during the high season. Spring is incredibly popular, but this will apply to any holidays seasons and the fall. Giving yourself ample time to plan Reserving bullet train in advance How to avoid the crowds Resources: Booking your Shinkansen tickets online https://smart-ex.jp/en/lp/app/ Calculate whether the JR Railpass is ri...

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 l...