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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!

Adventure in the Dreaded Middle Seat of a Plane

Dian Thomas2023-02-17T04:56:46+00:00February 17th, 2023|Dian's Journey, Travel, USA|

On March 12, 1992, I boarded a plane that was flying from Salt Lake City to San Diego. This flight was just another one of my weekly trips to California. I had made such trips for the past several years. The airport staff made seat assignments [...]

The Biggest Adventures in Life is to Follow Your Dreams
The Biggest Adventures in Life is to Follow Your Dreams

The Biggest Adventures in Life is to Follow Your Dreams

Dian Thomas2023-03-24T20:26:38+00:00February 17th, 2023|Career, China, Dian's Journey|

I learned from a sightless eighty-two-year-old man on the top of the Great Wall of China that the biggest adventure in life is to follow our dreams! For the past seven years, I have been a tour director for people traveling to China. In a recent [...]

Fair Brings Kids and Family Together
Fair Brings Kids and Family Together

Fair Brings Kids and Family Together

jsteffan2023-03-08T05:27:44+00:00February 16th, 2023|Dian's Journey, Kids|

After writing an article last month about day adventures I have been much more aware of opportunities to get out of the office and find day events to enjoy. A friend called me and asked me if I would like to go to the Utah State [...]

An Appearance with Johnny Carson Changes Your Life
An Appearance with Johnny Carson Changes Your Life

An Appearance with Johnny Carson Changes Your Life

Dian Thomas2023-02-16T04:02:02+00:00February 16th, 2023|Career, Dian's Journey|

On June 4, 1975, I made a 13-minute appearance on NBC’s Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. It was an experience that changed my life. You may wonder how such a brief experience changed my life. It brought incredible opportunities to meet people and be in the [...]

Top Things I have Learn in Past 30 Years
Top Things I have Learn in Past 30 Years

Top Things I have Learn in Past 30 Years

jsteffan2023-01-04T22:19:56+00:00December 29th, 2022|Dian's Journey, Featured|

As we come upon another holiday season, it is time to look back and reflect on the past and past holiday seasons. I took a little time and decided to write down the top ten things I have learned in the past thirty years. Now [...]

“I Can’t Read” and the Angels in My LIfe
“I Can’t Read” and the Angels in My LIfe

“I Can’t Read” and the Angels in My LIfe

jsteffan2022-10-18T14:28:38+00:00December 15th, 2022|Dian's Journey|

Recently I was talking to a friend, Marsha Warner, who has been a real support to coach me to get my house organized. There are those times in our lives when we have to stop and regroup and toss some of the items that we [...]

The Adventures of a “Slow Reader”
The Adventures of a “Slow Reader”

The Adventures of a “Slow Reader”

jsteffan2022-10-18T14:28:22+00:00December 13th, 2022|Childhood, Dian's Journey|

I have had such an interesting response from my article that I wrote last week. I have decided to follow it up with a few more thoughts, feelings and insights. I do not know the number of people that do not read well but I [...]

How to Fly First Class through Life
How to Fly First Class through Life

How to Fly First Class through Life

jsteffan2022-10-18T14:26:09+00:00December 8th, 2022|Dian's Journey|

Once on a Delta airplane, I read an announcement in the in-flight magazine. The airline was beginning a new frequent flier program. There were three categories — silver, gold, and platinum. The announcement stated that if a traveler accumulated 100,000 miles in a year the next [...]

Remembering Favorite Christmases
Remembering Favorite Christmases

Remembering Favorite Christmases

jsteffan2022-10-18T14:21:47+00:00November 29th, 2022|Christmas, Dian's Journey, Holiday Fun|

When I stop to reflect upon my favorite Christmases, they have very little to do with the gifts that I have received though the years. For me, it is not the presents that I have received that stand out; it is the messages of love and [...]

Coloring Outside the Lines
Coloring Outside the Lines

Coloring Outside the Lines

jsteffan2023-02-13T23:04:21+00:00November 8th, 2022|Dian's Journey|

If you know me well, you know I have spent my life coloring outside the lines. My philosophy has been, " No just means next ," and I can usually find a way to get most things that I want. I remember one time when [...]

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