Soul Wanderer

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=enTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adrianatalksdineroLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/adrianatalksdineroWebsite: https://adrianatalksdinero.com/Lunch Money App: https://lunchmoney.app/?fp_ref=adriana88Venture X Referral Link: https://i.capitalone.com/JlqIT92duRelevant 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 MexicoEpisode 23 My Solo Summer: Traveling to Mexico

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 businessEpisode you might enjoy:Ep. 30 How to Start Solo Female Travel Book referenced:Coffee in Japan by Merry WhiteGrab your complimentary guide to packing lighter https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/packing-list-downloadLet me help you plan your birthday trip https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contactRead about this trip on my travel blog https://www.sequoiaarmstrong.com/blog/rivieramayabirthdaytripConnect with on IG https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/packing-list-download

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 OvertourismBook referenced:Coffee in Japan by Merry WhiteFind out more:Get your personalized Japan trip audit https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/japanBe the first to know about the upcoming group coaching offer for women who want to begin traveling soloDM me what you like or a question you on IG https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

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

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 soloTake me to Japan https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/japanFollow Sequoia on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc/

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 tripEpisodes Referenced:Episode 17 Women's Safety, Travel, and Understanding Men with Alison ArmstrongEpisode 4 Female Solo Travel in JapanEpisodes you might enjoy:Episode 3 Why You Should Travel Solo Episode 22 Why You Should Travel Solo to MexicoEpisode 23 My Solo Summer: Traveling to Mexico Episode 25 Reflections and Lessons of a Solo Summer Trip to OaxacaWork with Me:Take me to Japan https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/japanTrip Inquiry Form Find out more:Top 5 Podcast EpisodesBe the first to know about the upcoming group coaching offer for women who want to begin traveling solo

"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 helpResources: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/contactJoin this DeGoogling challenge Connect with me Instagram @pueblayorkinc

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 travelingEpisodes mentioned:Ep. 27 Expanding My Travel Business with PurposeEp.7 Choose Quality Over Quantity Get clarity with your Japan itinerary with an audit https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/itinerary-auditHave your trip designed by Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact

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 ShortageResources:The history of the colonization of Hawai'i Reel I mention with words I removed by doing decolonizing workhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DOJFrFzDnLV/Join this travel community for WOC https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/womens-travel-communityWork with Sequoia https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/contact