Youmie Jean Francois joins Matt in-person for this conversation in Dakar, Senegal.  They start talking about their time together in Dakar and what they love about Senegal.  Then, they discuss the “Stylish Minimalist Packing” workshop that they co-facilitated for other world travelers on the Remote Year program and give tips on how to travel the world with carry-on luggage only.  Next, Youmie talks about her experience growing up in Haiti and moving to New York City at age 6.  She reflects on coming up in the Bronx during the golden era of hip hop, becoming a professional dancer, and then eventually leaving the industry, becoming a location-independent entrepreneur, and starting to travel the world.  Youmie tells the story of her first solo trip to Montreal, reflects on how she fell in love with world travel, and explains why she now loves Colombia so much.  She then opens up about her own journey with mental health and wellness, and explains why it is such a central part of her life, her business, and her personal values.  She shares advice on travel wellness for nomads, gives specific tips for entrepreneurs, and talks about the overall importance of prioritizing Black mental health and wellness.  Youmie then shares her entrepreneurial journey founding Flex-n-Fly to bridge the gap between travel and wellness, talks about her products, The Flex|Bag and The Flex|Mat, and also shares resources on how to patronize more Black-owned businesses.  Finally, she reflects on what travel means to her.  FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT www.TheMaverickShow.com