Styled for Travel Begins: Real Talk, Styled Escapes

Welcome to the very first episode of Styled for Travel! I’m Dianna Janas, a travel stylist passionate about turning travel dreams into unforgettable memories. In this episode, I’ll be sharing my journey—from a retired hairdresser to becoming a travel consultant—and why I’m so dedicated to helping you find your perfect, styled getaway.

Expect candid stories, insider tips, and a fresh perspective on mixing luxury with practicality. Whether you’re a busy professional, a parent looking for a stress-free vacation, or a dreamer wanting to see the world, this podcast is for you.

💼 Styled travel isn’t just about booking a trip—it’s about creating experiences that fit your life.
💫 Let’s make memories—one styled journey at a time.

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Transcript

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Close your eyes and picture where your heart wants to go. Maybe it's drifting through Europe on a river cruise, sipping cocktails by the sea, or exploring hidden corners of the world with the ones you love. I'm Diana, your travel stylist and founder of Style For You Travel, and I'm here to turn those dreams into styled escapes. This is Styled For Travel, where every journey begins with inspiration and ends in unforgettable memories. Hi there, it's Diana, the owner of Style For You Travel. So, what am I doing here? Well, welcome to Styled For Travel. And like I said, I'm Diana Janis, and I am going to become your go-to travel stylist. And because I'm connected with Travel Best Bets, I can get you some amazing exclusive travel Insider tips. I'm here to turn your travel dreams into real memories. And today I'm so excited to be launching this podcast with you. And truly, I have no idea what I'm doing. But if you're a busy woman, I know what that is. If you're a professional juggling life, family and business, I know what that's like too. Or if you're just part of a family who loves to experience and explore new cultures and new places together, I get that as well. So this podcast is for you, all the people who fit in the same categories that I fit. This is your space to learn how to travel better. Whether you're dreaming about your very first cruise on the Med or the Caribbean, or cruising the gorgeous European rivers, planning that perfect sun-soaked all-inclusive, or you just want to enjoy a little bit of luxury without blowing your entire budget, you're absolutely in the right place because I believe in styling first. So, what's with this whole podcast thing? You might be wondering. Why another travel podcast, Diana? Well, a little bit about me. Before I started out as a travel agent and opened up Style For You Travel, I spent decades, 25 years, I owned new attitudes at Hairwaves and I helped people style their lives in a literal way. I helped clients feel their best, live beautifully. And that's always been my passion. And going from a salon to opening up style for you travel. It just kind of fit. And along the way, my husband and I lived as expats in Ecuador for 10 years. We have explored over 50 different cruises and have experienced everything from ultra luxury to rugged adventure, sweeping on dirt floors. And all those years of styling life of traveling, of really living, they taught me a lot and they taught me something very important. Travel should be effortless or at least feel effortless. It should feel like something you get to do, not just another project to completely stress about. I believe you can mix in champagne or wine moments with smart savings. That luxury isn't about a price tag. It's about the feeling, the feeling of being cared for, the feeling of feeling special. And that real quality travel doesn't always mean choosing the most expensive option. Sometimes quality travel means choosing the cheapest, the most budget option, option because it's the one that is right for you and that's the heart of styled for travel travel done smart travel done beautifully travel done your way so what are you going to expect from me each week It's going to be crazy because if you've ever seen any of my lives, you know that I like to ramble. But every week I'm planning to be sharing curated travel tips, destination inspiration, and real stories from my own adventures. The good, the bad, and the ugly from around the world. And you'll hear tips on how to style trips that fit you. Your taste, your time, your budget. Trips that feel right for you and your family, not just Instagram moments and that, you know, look good on brochures. We're going to talk about everything from how to plan your first cruise. And everybody has to do a cruise at least once in their life. And how to enjoy luxury experiences even when you're on a budget. To how to choose the resorts in Mexico that fit you. Navigating flights and all that goes with that. The hidden gems in Europe and other parts of the world. And so much more. And I'm hoping to bring in special guests. Cruise insiders. other travel specialists, even a few real travelers, friends that you can hear the inside scoop from people who live and breathe travel, just like I do. So I don't believe in cookie cutter advice. Anybody can go on to chat GTP and ask. This is about real travel for real people, people like you. People like me who want every trip to feel as good as it looks. And why does this matter to me? That is not just a cookie cutter podcast. Well, for me, helping my clients travel better is personal. I homeschooled, I owned my own businesses, and I know what it's like to juggle a real life and still want real adventure. I know what it's like to want more out of your vacations, more connection with your family and with the cultures, more ease and more beauty without feeling like you have to spend a fortune or Spend months and hours and hours and hours of planning. When I help you style your trip, I'm thinking about all of that. I'm remembering back to my days as a busy entrepreneur and mom. And I want to make sure that I get what is going to make you smile when you're there. But I want to make sure we get all the points that 20 years down the road, when you remember something, it brings a big smile. I want to help you plan the type of travel that sticks, the kind of travel that helps shape your life, not just fills in your schedule. And that's the best part. So here's what I'd love you to do, if you could. First of all, please hit the follow button wherever you're listening or watching this so you don't miss out on a single episode because I guarantee I'm going to make a fool of myself at least once or twice a month. I got a lot of exciting stuff coming up and I don't want you guys to miss it. Second, if you're already thinking about your next podcast, getaway, wondering what's possible for me? What could I do with my budget? Check out the link in the show notes and you can request a free style trip consultation with me. We'll talk either in person if you live in the Lower Mainland or on Zoom. We'll talk about what fits your life and start designing something amazing. Something that 20 years down the road is going to bring a big smile to your face. And one more thing, if there's a destination you're curious about, a travel challenge that you're facing, or any topic that you would love me to cover on the show, Send me a DM. Send me a message. Send me an email. I'd love to include your questions or your ideas in future episodes. This podcast, I think of it as a conversation with my clients. And I want you to be part of it. So, thank you so much for spending this 15, 20 minutes with me. I appreciate it. And this is my very first episode of Styled for Travel. And I'm so excited for the journeys that we're going to have ahead. And I can't wait to help you turn your travel dreams into lasting, beautiful memories. The kind that you're gonna look back upon and smile. Even the good, the bad, and the ugly drips. Because for years to come, if it's styled for you, even when things go catastrophically wrong, they should still bring a smile to your face. Maybe not while you're going through the issues, you know, but 20 years down the road. So thank you so much for joining me. Talk to you guys next week.