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
S1E5: The Grand Voyage Begins | From Chaos to Queen Mary 2
From night-before chaos to the majestic Queen Mary 2! Auntie Rae takes on the ultimate travel challenge and proves that freedom is worth every struggle.
Welcome back to "Not Your Average Hot Pants Wearing Auntie Travel & Adventures"! In this exhilarating episode, Auntie Rae throws open the doors to the wild, last-minute chaos of her travel day. After her fierce wardrobe hunt, the real test begins: navigating the final, frenzied hours before her transatlantic flight to the Queen Mary 2.
Join Auntie Rae as she hilariously recounts the pre-dawn madness of her "Grand Adventure," from her sister's 4 AM "Bryant Uber" drop-off and a frantic game of car Tetris with her multiplying luggage. Discover how she strategically booked not just one, but
four back-to-back Carnival cruises through the Mediterranean, embracing the "gift of sudden unemployment" as a catalyst for a "Sea, Sip, and Self-Discovery Tour".
Experience the unfiltered reality of modern air travel: a red-eye flight into LaGuardia, the "Hot Mess Express" through the airport, battling airlines that behave like a "sitcom". But through every obstacle, every missed nap, and every unexpected 'what if,' witness Auntie Rae's unwavering faith and her ultimate triumph as she lays eyes on the magnificent Queen Mary 2. Feel the "pure, uncut, soul-wakin’ magic" as she finally steps aboard, the culmination of decades of wanderlust and a defiant choice to live free.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
- The humorous, yet real, chaos of Auntie Rae's night before her grand transatlantic voyage.
- Her strategic (and sometimes audacious) booking of a multi-cruise European adventure, fueled by newfound freedom.
- The unfiltered reality of air travel: from airport dashes with overflowing bags to navigating challenging public transit.
- Auntie Rae's profound philosophy on facing fear and trusting flow, no matter what sideways turns travel throws.
- The triumphant, soul-stirring moment of seeing the Queen Mary 2 for the very first time and realizing dreams are worth chasing.
- A reflective look back at her 17-year-old self, connecting past dreams to her present courage and gratitude.