Step Into Freedom

I'm Yari — Financial Architect, full-time nomad, and 20-year business owner. I didn't just leave my "place." I decolonized my mind, automated my businesses, and set out to backtrack my ancestors' journeys.

If you're here to fund your exit strategy, find your financial footing, or remember who you were before the world told you who to be — you're in the right place.

The old systems are crumbling. Your skyscraper is waiting.

  • Kas, Turkiye Desk

  • Kalkan, Turkey Villa Desk

  • Kalkan, Turkiye Desk

  • Evening view of a terrace with potted plants and a lit seating area, overlooking a Greek church with a blue dome and bell tower, surrounded by trees and hillside buildings.

    Santorini, Greece Cave Desk

  • A glass of coffee with foam served on a wooden tray with a small snack on a napkin labeled 'cafo roasters.' The tray is on a table with a chair in the background.

    Athens, Greece Desk

  • Beachside bar and seating area with people, umbrellas, and swings at dusk.

    Santorini, Greece Desk

  • View of a sandy beach with clear blue sea, partially shaded by a thatched canopy. Two people are sitting near the water. The foreground shows someone's legs and driftwood on the sand. Hills are visible in the background.

    Mykonos, Greece Desk

  • A peaceful patio scene with wicker furniture, a table set with a cup of coffee and a book, overlooking a garden and distant landscape through an archway. A dog is lying on the stone floor near plants.

    Sicily, Italy AirBnB Desk

  • Evening beach scene with people sitting on orange benches, a boardwalk, straw umbrellas, and a lifeguard tower.

    Santorini, Greece Desk

  • Person relaxing on a sunbed overlooking the sea, next to a dog, with palm trees, flowers, and a clear blue sky.

    Mykonos, Greece Desk

  • View from a terrace overlooking a seaside marina with a clear blue sky. A person is holding a tablet displaying financial data. A black backpack is on the ground nearby.

    Procida, Italy Hotel Balcony Desk

  • Open window view from a room featuring exterior of an urban building. Inside the room, part of a bed with a white hat, a laptop on a small table, and some items on the floor are visible.

    Procida, Italy Hotel Desk

  • A cozy, well-lit living space with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. The coffee table has books and magazines. There's a bookshelf filled with books against the wall and a dining table with chairs near large windows. The decor includes plants, a candelabra, and various decorative items. The space has a warm, inviting atmosphere.

    Rome, Italy Villa Desk

  • Cityscape view from a high-rise with a glass window, showing buildings, a body of water, and mountains in the background. A laptop is visible on a dark table by the window.

    Yeongdo, Busan, South Korea Desk

  • Ocean view from a balcony with a table and glasses of wine.

    Santorini, Greece Desk

  • High-rise city view at sunset from hotel room with large windows, a TV and laptop showing a movie, and a bed and suitcase visible in the foreground.

    Yeongdo, Busan, South Korea Desk

  • View from a cafe window showing a drink on a table, a street with parked scooters, and traditional Balinese architecture in the background.

    Caangu, Bali, Indonesia Desk

  • Hotel lobby interior with a marble table, a laptop displaying a photo gallery, a computer mouse, and a view of the staircase and seating area.

    Shanghai, China Desk

  • Outdoor cafe seating area with cushioned benches and tables under a straw parasol, surrounded by tropical plants and a blue sky overhead.

    Caangu, Bali, Indonesia Desk

  • Interior of a dimly lit cafe with hanging lights, wooden floor, and a window view of an outdoor area with plants and a building with a red-tiled roof.

    Caangu, Bali Desk

  • Hotel room with a neatly made bed, red cushions, a mirror, desk, and a window with curtains overlooking a small garden patio.

    Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Desk

  • Outdoor seating area with a wicker table and cushioned seating overlooking lush greenery. A colorful lantern hangs from the ceiling. In the foreground, a plate with a wrapped dish and fresh greens is placed on the table.

    Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Desk

  • Home cinema room with a woman relaxing on a large sectional sofa, wooden flooring, and a decorative "CINEMA" sign overhead.

    Pandawa Beach, Bali, indonesia Desk

  • Outdoor workspace with laptop, notebook, pen, coffee mug, syrup bottle; pool and ocean view with palm trees.

    Costa Rica Desk

  • Cluttered kitchen or office space with a computer on a desk, cardboard box on the floor, basket with yarn, and a refrigerator in the background.

    Oakland, California Desk

  • Computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse on a desk with a sign reading "The Future is Female."

    My Daughter's Desk

  • Room with orange walls, a blue office chair, a wooden desk with a mirror, and various items like water bottles, bags, and books on the desk.

    Treasure Beach, Jamaica AirBnB Desk

  • A scenic view from a balcony overlooking a lush green landscape and ocean in the distance. A laptop with a charging cable is on the wooden railing, alongside a black bowl and a backpack. The sky is clear and blue.

    Jamaica Outside Desk

  • Smiling person sitting at a table in a modern room with a plant and large windows in the background.

    Florida Conference Room Desk

  • Laptop on wooden table with coffee mug, surrounded by blue railing and lush greenery.

    Dominican Republic Outside Desk

  • A laptop with stickers on a table in front of an open doorway leading to a balcony. The balcony has a wooden dining table and chairs with a colorful tablecloth, surrounded by green trees and a bright sky.

    Dominican Republic Casita Desk

  • Small kitchen table with two chairs and various items, including a bowl of fruits, a protein container, and a fly swatter. A colorful painting with palm trees hangs on the wall above the table.

    Puerto Rico Casita Desk

  • Laptop on a wooden desk with a cup and pencil case, facing an open door to a balcony with a view of lush greenery and a rocking chair.

    Dominican Republic Eco Lodge Desk

  • Elegant living room with classic decor, featuring a large painting, arched double doors opening to a garden with a sculpture, a sofa, chairs, and a laptop on a glass table.

    Santa Teresa, Rio De Janeiro Brazil Desk

  • Room with large windows, a wooden table, chairs, a small Christmas tree on a side table, and blue curtains. Outside, urban buildings are visible.

    Isabela, Puerto Rico AirBnB Desk

  • View from a window featuring a laptop on a desk, a microphone, and a coffee cup. Beyond the window, there is a cityscape with a building, palm trees, and the ocean under a blue sky with clouds.

    Miami Beach, USA Hotel Desk

  • A laptop displaying a calendar application is on a dark table in a dimly lit room. Next to the laptop is a notebook and a blue phone holder. In the background, there's a painting on the wall, chairs, and a floor lamp.

    Rome, Italy Marriott Hotel Desk

  • A workspace with a wooden desk featuring a laptop, tablet, desk lamp, planner, notebook, pens, a mouse, and a container. A white chair is in front of the desk.

    Pompei AirBnB Desk

  • Wall with motivational quote: "Wake up every morning with the thought that something wonderful is about to happen."

    Pompei, Italy

  • White mug with motivational quote "Do more of what makes your soul happy" next to a calendar.

  • A woman sitting on a beach chair under palm trees, reading a book or tablet. She is accompanied by two dogs lying on the sand. The ocean with a few people under umbrellas can be seen in the background under a clear blue sky.

    Condado Beach, San Juan, Puerto Rico Desk

  • A room with a wall-mounted TV showing a movie scene, a laptop on a wooden table, and a chair with a white hat. The kitchen is in the background.

    Naples, Italy AirBnB Desk

  • A cluttered coffee shop table with a latte featuring latte art, a laptop displaying a video call, a reusable water bottle, wireless earbuds, a leather bag, and a small plate.

    San Juan, Puerto Rico Desk ~ Meeting with Thisis Media

  • View from an indoor space through large windows, showing tall buildings, including a prominent skyscraper, with a laptop, papers, and a cup on a table in the foreground.

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Desk

  • Two people smiling and taking a selfie in a bright, modern living room with a large window, laptops, and various items on a table.

    Cheongsapo, Busan South Korea Desk

  • Interior of a modern cafe with wooden tables and stools, overhead lighting, and a counter displaying pastries and beverages. A person in a coat is near the counter.

    Incheon, South Korea Desk

  • A kitchen counter with a tablet displaying a stock market graph and a laptop showing a landscape image on a website. The background includes pineapples and kitchen items.

    Visiting my daughter in Florida, USA Desk

  • Two people sitting in a modern cafe with a laptop, colorful wall art, and hanging lights.

    Coffee-shop-in-Florida-with-my-son Desk

  • White desk with a chair, tablet, mouse, mirror, kettle, and brush in a room with patterned floor and curtains.

    Chaing Mai, Thailand Homestay Desk

  • Cafe interior with large windows showing a view of a bridge and city skyline, laptop on table, coffee cup, and notebook.

    Gwangali Beach, South Korea Desk

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🌍 Italy Road Trip Post 2 of 2 - The Volcano Was Already Erupting When We Arrived
🌍 Italy Road Trip Post 2 of 2 - The Volcano Was Already Erupting When We Arrived

We arrived in Sicily as Etna erupted.

Then came the dog crate hunt, two airport trips, and a rental car I abandoned at the curb.

Here's what actually happened.

🌍 Travel: Italy Road Trip - Post 1 of 2 We Almost Died Three Times Before We Even Got to the Volcano (Summer 2024)
🌍 Travel: Italy Road Trip - Post 1 of 2 We Almost Died Three Times Before We Even Got to the Volcano (Summer 2024)

There's a version of this story where everything goes smoothly. Where the GPS works, the weather holds, the rental car company is honest, and you arrive at your glamping tent to a glass of local wine and a sunset view instead of a lightning bolt hitting the fence six feet from your window.

That is not this story.

⛓️‍💥 The Business of Being Free — Post 2
⛓️‍💥 The Business of Being Free — Post 2

I have never undercharged for my work.

I want to say that clearly because it is the foundation of everything that follows.