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As a media personality for over 25 years, Dian Thomas has conquered television, radio, newspaper, magazines and the Internet, making an impact on the lives of millions of viewers and readers.

Dian has taken her experiences of growing up in Utah as a Forest Ranger’s daughter and used them to inspire, entertain and motivate audiences all over the world. Starting with Roughing It Easy (New York Times Best-seller) and continuing on through to How to Get a Million Dollars’ Worth of Free Publicity™, her books have sold over a million copies and continue in popularity. Her innovative ideas are delightful, her outdoor recipes are mouth-watering and her enthusiasm for life is contagious!

But it’s not all about family fun, indoors and out. To Dian, it’s about empowering her audience to reach new heights and to truly savor life. Her speeches and presentations are filled with passion, creativity and fun…and a lot of sizzle! She mixes her messages with eye-catching and amazing demonstrations that enthrall the audience. It’s always fun when Dian comes to town!

Inspiring Weight Loss Journeys: Steve’s 90-Pound Transformation and Healthy Pancake Tips
Inspiring Weight Loss Journeys: Steve’s 90-Pound Transformation and Healthy Pancake Tips

Inspiring Weight Loss Journeys: Steve’s 90-Pound Transformation and Healthy Pancake Tips

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T16:02:15+00:00January 16th, 2025|Delicious Food, Dian's Journey, Health, Wellness and Lifestyle|

Since I have lost over 100 pounds and have a new life, I am always on the outlook to meet others who have also succeeded at the weight loss game. The journeys are often similar, and it always interesting to share stories in hope to [...]

Exploring the Stunning Beauty of Temple Square’s Flowers During Conference Weekend
Exploring the Stunning Beauty of Temple Square’s Flowers During Conference Weekend

Exploring the Stunning Beauty of Temple Square’s Flowers During Conference Weekend

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T15:57:14+00:00January 16th, 2025|Dian's Journey, LDS Church Experiences|

Those who live in Salt Lake City will know that the place to check out the most beautiful flowers is on Temple Square. They seem to be especial amazing near conference weekend. Every year I look forward to walking Temple Square to see the colors, [...]

How the Jawbone Up Transformed My Weight Loss Journey: A Personal Review

Dian Thomas2024-12-13T22:03:33+00:00January 16th, 2025|Dian's Journey, Fitness and Lifestyle|

Mastering Weight Loss with the Jawbone Up This is the age of technology and if I picked up and mastered every tool that comes by I would not have time to live life–so I am a little cautious on what I pick up, as each [...]

Food Creates Special Memories When You Travel
Food Creates Special Memories When You Travel

Food Creates Special Memories When You Travel

Dian Thomas2024-12-09T22:55:32+00:00January 11th, 2025|Career, Delicious Food, Travel|

Food Creates Special Memories When You Travel Whenever I travel, my mind flashes back to my favorite class at Brigham Young University. As I neared my senior year I had missed taking a class in the nutrition department. The only class that I can work [...]

Sparking a Love of Travel
Sparking a Love of Travel

Sparking a Love of Travel

Dian Thomas2024-11-30T22:10:18+00:00January 4th, 2025|Career, Travel, USA|

Sparking a Love of Travel When I was 16, I made my first trip to New York. I remember my seminary teacher Brother Josephson saying to us, “There is going to be a great trip to New York and you should not miss it.” It [...]

LDS Travelers Can Now Connect with LDS Guides Around the World
LDS Travelers Can Now Connect with LDS Guides Around the World

LDS Travelers Can Now Connect with LDS Guides Around the World

Dian Thomas2024-11-30T22:09:09+00:00December 28th, 2024|Career, LDS Church Experiences, Travel|

Discover LDS Tours with Local Guides Worldwide For more than six years, I traveled with BYU Education Weeks all over the United States and Canada. One of the nicest benefits of this was that we were met by our hosts and often had the most [...]

Defying Expectations on the Road to Success
Defying Expectations on the Road to Success

Defying Expectations on the Road to Success

Dian Thomas2024-11-30T22:13:12+00:00December 2nd, 2024|Career, Dian's Journey|

When I was in high school, I took an aptitude test in the tenth grade. When the score came back, the school counselor called me into her office. I remember her asking me what I was planning to do after high school I stood up [...]

Vacationing with a Purpose
Vacationing with a Purpose

Vacationing with a Purpose

Dian Thomas2024-11-25T22:10:31+00:00November 29th, 2024|Dian's Journey, Fitness and Lifestyle, Travel|

A Paradise for Health and Wellness I have been on the road for thirty-plus years and have never lost a pound while traveling. My biggest worry whether I am on a business trip or a vacation is how much weight I will gain. This [...]

Learning in New Ways
Learning in New Ways

Learning in New Ways

Dian Thomas2024-11-25T00:06:18+00:00November 27th, 2024|Dian's Biography|

A Rocky Start to Learning For someone who did not like to read and write, life has really changed. When I was called in high school to the counselor’s office after taking an aptitude test, my counselor told me not to go on to college, [...]

Behind the Scenes in Television
Behind the Scenes in Television

Behind the Scenes in Television

Dian Thomas2025-01-29T21:15:02+00:00November 25th, 2024|Career, Media|

I was blessed to have the opportunity to work on TV in the golden age of Television when there were three main stations, NBC, ABC, and CBS. I wrote a book called Roughing it Easy that was released in 1974. It was March 28 when [...]

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