Lana Divello is a new Zyia representative and a warrior (for real) selling activewear like it’s her business! Well, ok it IS her business.

I’m so excited to talk with Lana about this new adventure of hers and also to have you all read about it while she shares a little bit about her battle with cancer. She inspires in so many ways.

From corporate life to a Mom of three (all in the midst of her corporate life, wow!), to a breast-cancer survivor, to an F IT ALL I’ll-stay-at-home-and-raise-my-kids-and-sell-active-wear-while-doing-it kind of entrepreneur, Lana Divello is taking social media by storm! And let me tell you, she recently joined the social media platforms and is jumping in head first, bloopers and all. She will be the first to admit that she didn’t like to work out, that she needs a bloody mary, or that her mom is trying to kill her (WITH EXERCISE!!) SHE. IS. HILARIOUS.

Lana, how did you get into selling ZYIA?

My sister-in-law introduced it to me. She knew I was really enjoying being a stay at home mom but she also knew I wanted to make some money. She briefly mentioned it to me. At first, I wasn’t very interested. Once I ordered my first pair of leggings… I was hooked. A lot of us say “It all started because I fell in love with a pair of leggings.”  

How active were you when you decided to join?

I have always had this love/hate relationship with working out. So I haven’t been very consistent over the years, but I realized that being active doesn’t JUST mean you go to the gym and lift weights. I just knew I wanted to DO more: be outside, go for walks, move and get off the couch (even though I will say my leggings are comfy enough for the couch!) 😉 I am definitely more active now, going for a 30-minute run when I can or taking long walks. I do these little workout challenges in my Zyia Group on facebook. (like a push-up challenge!) I’ve never really put it together or realized how much your clothes can impact you. Zyia is functional, cute, and comfortable.  

How and why has that changed over these past months?

When you wear clothes that you can move in … you move. When I am wearing jeans or a dress – let’s face it – it just makes sense that I won’t be as active in those types of clothes. And here’s the thing – I still feel like I look good. I love how the clothes make me feel. So naturally, I am DOING and MOVING more. 

“It all started because I fell in love with a pair of leggings.” 

Some of the barriers that women face, which interfere with the hope of an active lifestyle, are family responsibilities, body image, and lack of energy. Are these some things that you have felt? And how did you overcome them?

I am able to work from home while my kids see me challenging myself. I love that. The clothes make me feel more confident about my body. Naturally, my energy level is higher when I feel this confidence! And the best thing is that not only does activity and exercise give me more energy but also I am EXCITED and HAPPY with what I am doing so, in turn, I have the energy for it! 

How has ZYIA impacted you and those around you?

Zyia is more than a clothing brand: It’s a community. They possess a complete abundance mentality. Everyone supports each other. We lift each other up and it’s contagious!

Why should women buy ZYIA?

Ahhh for so many reasons! Zyia is for EveryBODY. Zyia offers:

  • moisture control
  • temp control
  • strategic ventilation
  • breathability
  • anti Odor
  • sweat Wicking
  • slimming components
  • muscle support
  • adaptability
  • comfortable compression (Lana’s favorite)
  • AFFORDABLE $ 🙂 (everyone’s favorite!)

The leggings have different levels of compression. (choose what’s right for you) Zyia is compared to and stands with all of the high quality and expensive brands. For sure you are going to find tons of items you will want to wear. Here is a GREAT option: If you feel like your Zyia Cart is too full and you can’t spend the $$$… You can host an online party through your representative (Lana that is!) and earn crazy rewards! $150 towards Zyia and 4 items 1/2 off! Just for inviting friends to shop online. Helloooo that is a no brainer.

“When you wear clothes that you can move in … you move.”

What do you love most about being an independent representative?

Being able to do it my way. I can do whatever I want with the business. It’s my own. I am free to sell Zyia in person, online, at home, at conventions etc…WHEREVER! And I can be myself. 

What has been the most challenging part of this new adventure you are on?

Recording videos and taking pictures of myself. I get a little self-conscious but I am getting over it. It’s also the most fun part too. I love a challenge. (if you know Lana, she really does!)

“I’ve never really put it together or realized how much your clothes can impact you.”

How easy is it to get started if one wanted to turn to sales with ZYIA?

Oh too easy. You purchase the starter kit. It’s $395 – you receive 5 staple clothing items. PLUS $200 towards MORE Zyia. $50 worth of business tools and $30 for the website. It’s a no brainer. You really have nothing to lose. And so much to gain.  Here is the current starter kit. It changes frequently. 

What is your favorite ZYIA item so far? I know it’s probably difficult to choose. 

Yup very hard. If I must choose 1… Brilliant Scrunchy What Hi-Rise Leggings. I wear them ALL the time!!! But it’s hard because I like certain pieces for different activities – so I’ll break it down 

To workout: 

 To run around or everyday activities like driving my kids everywhere:

To just feel Cozy:

What are a couple of things that people don’t know about you?

I suppose most people don’t know that I am a Breast Cancer Survivor. I went through the whole bit – Chemo, Lost my hair, Double Mastectomy, multiple Reconstruction surgeries. I am a different but Better person now. 

If you can eat TWO things for the rest of your life and you had to name them right now as fast as you can…what are they?! Go go go!

Pizza. Aaaannnd ummmm Pizza. (No wonder we are friends Lana)

What book is on your bedside right now?

My notebook – basically my to-do list 😬

Coffee or tea?

Coffee. No question. Coffee.

@LANALOVESZYIA

I was 34 years old when I found out I had breast cancer. –
I did NOT have a lump. –
I was on a ski vacation with friends and happen to notice this little indent on the top of my left boob – I honestly thought it was either cellulite or from all of the falling from skiing…
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I ignored it.
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Months later – I noticed it again. (It never went away)- I just didn’t pay attention – I saw it now because I was wearing a swimsuit on a family vacation to Florida. –
Dr. Google wasn’t kind. The words Breast Cancer came up repeatedly. –
1 month later – I was at my yearly exam with my gynecologist- he scheduled a mammogram appointment – –
that lead to an ultrasound – –
which lead to a biopsy. All in 1 day. (I was by myself by the way.) not fun. –
That’s when I heard the words: “I’m not gonna bullshit you… this looks like cancer.”
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I had to wait an ENTIRE WEEK for my results to be confirmed… with Stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 2. The tumor was 3.5 cm –
I waited an additional 3 days to find out I was HER 2 positive and chemo was inevitable. –
I chopped my long hair and opted for a pixie cut in hopes it would be …. “easier?”
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I lost all of my hair and added a laundry list of crappy side effects from treatment. –
After months of chemo – I had a double mastectomy & a handful of reconstruction surgeries.
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My hair grew. –
The side effects lessened and in time, went away, completely. –
I am now Cancer Free. –
Could any of this been avoided? Who knows? What if I didn’t catch it when I did? Who knows? Could I have done something different? Not sure I will ever know? –
I just wanted you to know – look at yourself. Pay attention to your body. Take care of yourself.

YOU HAVE UNTIL NEXT THURSDAY TO ORDER AND SUPPORT BREAST CANCER 🙂

Follow Lana on Instagram or join her Facebook Group. And message her with ANY Zyia questions that you have before you order and feel like an even better version of you!

She’s nice all the time, not just when she loves her outfit. 😉

Meet Lana, a ZYIA rep and a Warrior.