Soul Wanderer : Mindful Travel for Women of Color

Sequoia Armstrong
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Soul Wanderer is a show that aims to inspire and empower women of color to travel solo and consciously. 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.

  1. Why Japan? Leaning into My Personal Story to Create a Unique Business

    2D AGO

    Why Japan? Leaning into My Personal Story to Create a Unique Business

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

    26 min
  2. 35. Money, Freedom, and Solo Travel with Adriana Galvan

    MAR 25

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

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

    55 min
  3. 34. The Beauty and Gift of Birthday Trips

    FEB 11

    34. The Beauty and Gift of Birthday Trips

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

    20 min
  4. 33. Off The Beaten Path Travel in Japan

    JAN 21

    33. Off The Beaten Path Travel in Japan

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

    20 min
  5. 32. End of Year Summary and What's Coming in 2026

    12/28/2025

    32. End of Year Summary and What's Coming in 2026

    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.

    9 min
  6. 31. Creating Intention with Your Travel in 2026

    12/05/2025

    31. Creating Intention with Your Travel in 2026

    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.

    19 min
  7. 30. How to Start Solo Female Travel

    11/14/2025

    30. How to Start Solo Female Travel

    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.

    24 min
  8. 29. Why a Special Event is an Intentional Focus for a Trip

    10/29/2025

    29. Why a Special Event is an Intentional Focus for a Trip

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

    23 min
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Soul Wanderer is a show that aims to inspire and empower women of color to travel solo and consciously. 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.

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