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The travel industry has been gravely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped entrepreneurs from pivoting their businesses as business travelers and essential workers still frequent airports for work-related assignments. After her travel schedule and frequent flying began to weigh on her health, one Black woman decided to create a new travel brand with an emphasis on wellness.
Youmie Jean Francois is the founder and CEO of Flex-N-Fly, a yoga and lifestyle brand centered around travelers. The brand also includes in-flight programs that feature a collection of 1-to-10-minutes videos consisting of yoga exercises, positive affirmations, and meditations for travelers on long-haul flights.