Planeta Juan: authenticity and rhythm in the art of storytelling.

After so much theory, it’s time to talk again about someone who has inspired me (and surely many others) to tell stories:

Planeta Juan.

His real name is Juan Díaz, better known through his YouTube channel and social media as Planeta Juan. He is an engineer by profession, and although he is Panamanian by birth, he identifies as Colombian thanks to his mother.

I got to know him when I was looking for information about moving to Canada. Because he lived there, he shared his success story and also made travel videos, interviews with people who migrated, and some reflective adventures. What really caught my attention was how he spoke.

Today, Planeta Juan no longer focuses only on Canada, but on traveling across the world and showing both the bright side and the less visible one. He stands out for documenting stories of migration, Latin American identity, and personal experiences, combining travel with social and cultural commentary.

Many people think that being Colombian means speaking with the paisa accent, known for words like “papasito” or “mor.” But Planeta Juan grew up with the rolo accent. As a viewer, I found his way of speaking captivating, because he uses different tones—some more friendly and warm.

And even more importantly, I fell in love with Colombian culture, which—alongside Mexico—I consider as a brotherly nation because of the always good relationship between our countries.

Setting emotions aside, it’s time to look at Planeta Juan as a true storytelling reference.

His videos carry the intimacy of a face-to-face conversation. He can tackle serious subjects, yet weave in comparisons and a subtle humor that keeps the viewer engaged and connected.

He alternates moments of tension with lighter pauses, ensuring the viewer never disconnects. That is key in storytelling: managing tempo as if it were music.

His main value is authenticity. He doesn’t depend on fancy visual effects, but on the natural way he talks. That’s what makes his content memorable.

With today’s technology, subtitles can translate automatically, and some videos even change the audio from Spanish to English. It’s not the same as hearing him speak, but the message stays the same. The key is to remember your audience is human, and the closer you are, the more they’ll stay engaged.

A bit cold, perhaps? Maybe. But let’s not forget that in this Inspiration section, the focus is precisely on analyzing the person in question and showing why I consider him the best—or among the best—at what he does.

Planeta Juan does more than share stories—he reminds us that every screen hides a person longing for connection. His gift lies in transforming a simple narrative into a human bridge, and that is what elevates him as a true storytelling reference.

I invite you to follow him on his social media, which are shown below.

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And these are some of my favorite videos:

“Saludos a la abuela”

"Greetings to grandma”