FEATURES
MELANIN MAJORITY
Featured April 2017: “Meet Franny the Traveler: ‘I am a Black Woman, Plus Size Traveler, Unapologetically…’ “
Featured September 2017: “Franny the Traveler Fills Us in on the Top 10 Must-Dos in Thailand”
Featured January 2018: “Franny the Traveler Explains 9 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Sleep on Haiti”
TRAVEL NOIRE
ESSENCE
Featured May 2019 “48 Times Black Women Thanked Mom for Teaching Them to Love Travel“
Featured July 2019 “48 Times Black Women Thanked Mom for Teaching Them to Love Travel“
Featured February 2020 “52 Couples Who Sealed Their Love With A Kiss Around The World“
SD VOYAGER
Featured May 2019: “Meet Princess ‘Franny the Traveler’ Francois of Franny the Traveler in Downtown San Diego“
Featured July 2020: “Meet Princess Francois: Travel Blogger & Assistant Principal“
MIND HAPPY, LOVE GABI
Featured February 2020: “Traveling, Teaching and Changing Your Path with Franny” *Podcast Feature
THE BLACK ENTERPRISE
SISTERS TRAVELING SOLO
Featured April 2017: “My Journey; Unapologetic Plus Size Traveler!“
Featured June 2017: “How Does Travel and STEM Connect“
Featured July 2017: “My Clapbacks for Domestic Travel“
BLACK AND ABROAD
Featured September 2017: “10 Things You Must Do In Thailand”
Featured December 2018: “Curvy Girl Travels: 10 Plus Size Travel Bloggers You Should Follow!“
BLACK TRAVEL TUBE
Featured March 2019: “Eating Your Way Through Morocco: Top 7 Traditional Foods“
Featured January 2019: “10 Ways to Explore Lisbon in 48 Hours“
Featured January 2019: “14 Reasons Why Portugal Deserves Its Own Trip“
YOUR MORNING LIPSTICK
Featured February 2020: “In Conversation with Princess “Franny” Francois: Educator and Avid Travel Queen“
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Social Media Takeovers
BLACK & ABROAD SNAPCHAT TAKEOVERS:
Check out the videos from my Black and Abroad snapchat takeovers!
THAILAND: February 2017
PORTUGAL: July 2017
FAT GIRLS TRAVELING INSTASTORIES TAKEOVERS:
Check out the video from instastory takeover!
MOROCCO TRIP: April 2018
Travel Talks
Journey with Jo Publishing: Watch this video as I chat with Journey with Jo Publishing as I discuss my experience with writing and releasing my book and all the succewss s since I have released my book.
IG Live: December 2022
Travel N Sh!t Podcast: Watch this video as I chat with about my take on The Green Book. My iteration of the directory of safe spaces for Black travelers is rich with history, nuance and anecdotes. I discuss my inspiration for the book, experiences as a traveler and what I hopes we can all accomplish with the help in this book.
Podcast: November 2022
The Divine Purpose Podcast: Watch this video for an inspiring conversation on how I’ve embraced my purpose and focused on education, career path, and professional growth. I talk about my passion about Black communities, Learning, Amplifying, and Celebrating Black in general.
Podcast: November 2022
Travels in my Lifetime: Watch this video as I discuss who is Franny the Traveler and the inside scoop behind creating my new book, “Support Black Periodt.”
IG Live: October 2022
The Nomadic Network
Watch this video as I give a workshop detailing how to intentionally educate oneself on Black history and culture as well as support Black-owned businesses while traveling.
WORKSHOP: February 2022
Adventures with Pictures
Watch this video as I take part in a debate the effects social media can have on your vacation and the importance of taking a break from social media.
TRAVEL PODCAST & VIDEO: October 2021
Latino World Travelers
Watch this video of a panel I participated in about maximizing domestic travel
LATINO TRAVEL FEST: March 2021
Adventures with Pictures
Check out this video as I share about my favorite places to travel both domestically and internationally. I also introduce some of the “Untouched” areas of New York as well the destination to give you that international feeling and vibes while still staying stateside. In addition, I also talk about travel do’s and don’ts and supporting Black businesses while traveling
TRAVEL PODCAST & VIDEO: March 2021
Red Lips and Passports
Check out this video as I share my tips for planning a successful micro-cation! Learn what a micro-cation is and how to plan one so you can travel frequently with a full-time job without breaking the bank.
SIP & CHAT: February 2021
Latino World Travelers
Check out this video as I share my tips for traveling to St. Louis, Missouri
VIRTUAL TRAVEL PARTY: June 2020
Latino World Travelers
Check out the video from my participation in a dialogue regarding how Latinos & Black Americans can support each other
BRIDGING THE GAP: June 2020
Hosteling International (HI USA) Travel Talks
Check out the video from my participation in a travel panel!
WOMEN TRAVELING SOLO: September 2018
Social Media Takeovers
BLACK & ABROAD SNAPCHAT TAKEOVERS:
Check out the videos from my Black and Abroad snapchat takeovers!
THAILAND: February 2017
PORTUGAL: July 2017
FAT GIRLS TRAVELING INSTASTORIES TAKEOVERS:
Check out the video from instastory takeover!
MOROCCO TRIP: April 2018