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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
S1E4: The Gala Dress Hunt | From Hoodie to Hollywood
From Zoom-call hoodies to Cunard glamour! Join Auntie Rae on a frantic, fabulous hunt for the perfect gala dress.
Welcome back to "Not Your Average Hot Pants Wearing Auntie Travel & Adventures"! In this sparkling episode, Auntie Rae dives into a true pre-trip crisis: the wardrobe emergency. With Cunard's "Black Tie Optional" emails serving as divine instructions, she faced a formidable challenge: transforming from years of stretch pants and work-from-home comfort to "Gala-Ready Grace Kelly."
Join Auntie Rae on a frantic hunt through consignment boutiques and department stores, where every dress is either whispering sweet nothings or "hollering disrespect." Experience the humor and frustration of zippers fighting for their lives and bust darts betraying her, as she searches for magic, drama, and most importantly, comfort. Discover the profound moment when she finds "the one"—a black and gold dress that didn't just fit, "it forgave."
This episode isn't just about fashion; it's about reclaiming joy and self-expression that got sidelined by years of corporate expectations. It’s about packing confidence, swagger, and a little bit of "just-in-case magic" to sparkle, shimmy, and maybe even shut down a chandelier or two on the high seas.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
- Auntie Rae's "wardrobe emergency of the highest order" before her grand cruise.
- The humorous and relatable challenges of transforming from a work-from-home persona to red-carpet ready.
- Her frantic hunt for the perfect gala dress and the dresses that "hollered disrespect."
- The emotional triumph of finding an outfit that "didn't just fit—it forgave."
- Why her meticulous packing, complete with backup platforms for her knees, is an act of "packing joy."
- A powerful message about reclaiming self-expression and dignity after years of feeling overlooked.