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
S1E6: Kindred Spirits & New Horizons | Life-Changing Crossings on the Queen Mary
Join Auntie Rae, your hot pants-wearing, truth-telling storyteller, as she dives deep into the soul-soothing embrace of the legendary Queen Mary 2. After years of corporate exhaustion, Auntie Rae finds the ultimate antidote in the calm elegance of Cunard, feeling her spirit expand and breathe for the first time in years.
In this episode, Auntie Rae recounts serene days at sea, unexpected connections forged over fish and chips with globe-trotting veterans Richard and Debra, and a profound realization about finding kindred spirits beyond complexion. But the tranquility is shattered by a ship-wide medical emergency that sends the Queen Mary 2 on a dramatic detour, forcing Auntie Rae to confront human vulnerability and the preciousness of every breath.
Experience the powerful "plot twist" of an emergency evacuation, a poignant encounter with history near the Titanic's resting place, and Auntie Rae's vow to stop waiting to live. This episode is a testament to slowing down, finding presence, and discovering that joy, love, and wisdom are companions, not distant goals. From the quiet rituals of balcony reflections and elegant tea times (and one too many hazelnut tarts!), to forming an unexpected tribe of resilient souls, Auntie Rae discovers that sometimes, the greatest leaps of faith are taken in stillness.
Tune in to witness how a transatlantic crossing becomes a profound journey back to self—grounded, lit up, and truly ready for whatever new horizons await.