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Wanda Bryant, Stylus & Suitcases Podcast
Welcome to Wanda Bryant Stylus & Suitcases, your passport to a world of captivating storytelling that journeys deep into the heart and soul. I’m Wanda Bryant, and this is where extraordinary tales come alive.
I created this space because I couldn’t find storytelling that truly spoke to women like me—seasoned, soulful, and still beautifully becoming. So, I made it. Here, we celebrate the spirit of becoming untethered through diverse narratives, one powerful story at a time.
Within Wanda Bryant Stylus & Suitcases, you'll discover:
- Not Your Average Hot Pants-Wearing Auntie: Traveling Adventures featuring Auntie Rae: Dive into the remarkable journey of Auntie Rae—inspired by my grandmother and two formidable aunts who lived life on their own unapologetic terms. Through her global escapades, expect travel reflections, vibrant food moments, insights into healing, movement, and joy reclaimed. This series is specifically about Auntie Rae and her unique travel experiences.
- And So Much More: Beyond Auntie Rae's adventures, explore a curated collection of original narratives from my own pen, including gripping espionage stories, thrilling murder mysteries, and other heartfelt short tales about my beloved aunts and the women who shaped my world.
Whether you crave quiet laughs, deep sighs, or that profound feeling of being seen, Wanda Bryant Stylus & Suitcases offers something for every soul. This is where storytelling for the soul truly comes alive.
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Wanda Bryant, Stylus & Suitcases Podcast
S1E2: Cruising - My Home on the Open Seas
Why does Auntie Rae call the open seas "home"? Discover how cruising became her ultimate form of freedom and self-reset.
Welcome back to "Not Your Average Hot Pants Wearing Auntie Travel & Adventures"! In this episode, Auntie Rae takes you deep into her lifelong love affair with cruising. Beyond the common misconceptions, she reveals why the structured yet liberating rhythm of the open seas feels like pure freedom, peace with room service, and the perfect balm for a soul tired of insomnia.
Join Auntie Rae as she shares her unique travel philosophy: from meticulously planning every detail with her "planner itch" to trusting her gut about which ports truly "whisper to her spirit." She’ll whisk you away to the whitewashed flirtations of Santorini and the cobblestone secrets of Tallinn, showing you how each destination, even if just a "sampler plate," expands her bravery and joy.
Discover how her upbringing, rooted in "Mama's order," shaped her appreciation for the consistency of life at sea. Hear the pivotal moment when the Cunard Queen Mary 2's invitation felt like an ancestral whisper, confirming her path to radical self-reintroduction after being "cut loose" from her old life. This episode is a testament to how stepping onto a ship can truly be a "resurrection" – the soft launch of a new, soulful chapter.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
- Auntie Rae's unapologetic reasons for loving cruises, defying common perceptions.
- How the predictability of ship life offers deep peace and consistency.
- Vivid sensory details from her favorite ports like Santorini and Tallinn.
- The profound spiritual connection that guided her to sail the Queen Mary 2.
- Her journey of self-rediscovery on the open seas: reintroducing her curiosity, courage, and calling.
- The genesis of her idea to build a storytelling and content creation brand.
- Why cruising became her therapy, her reset button, and her personal "resurrection."
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