YM Places began as a quiet collection of travel notes and leadership reflections. Today it is a growing hub for thinkers and doers who believe progress is strongest when mind, craft, and soul move together. I am Yemi Mateola—technologist, mentor, and perpetual student of culture. Three decades in global IT leadership taught me that fresh ideas rarely respect team charts or time zones. They spark where open minds meet shared purpose.

Through concise stories, field‑tested tools, and cross‑industry lessons, YM Places helps readers—executives, creators, students—shape work that lifts people and communities. Expect plain language, honest wins and misses, and a bias for action. If a post nudges you to try a new habit, mentor one more person, or rethink a product with empathy, the mission is working. Join me as we explore leadership beyond borders, technology that serves people, and principles that anchor ambition. Together we can build futures that are smart, sustainable, and full of hope.