Walking Through the Fire: Diana Vitantonio on Healing, Honesty, and Reclaiming Power

The Legacy Lounge

In this powerful installment of the Legacy Lounge’s Prescription to Purpose series, Brin’na sits down with yoga studio founder and author Diana Vitantonio to explore her journey from corporate burnout and broken partnerships to self-worth and solo leadership.

With 25 years in the yoga and leadership world, Diana shares the truth behind what “success” used to look like, and how ignoring her own voice led to years of stress, illness, and identity loss. But it’s not just a story of hardship—it’s a masterclass in resilience, boundary-setting, and conscious leadership.

Diana speaks candidly about:

• 🔥 The rage that led to clarity—and the wisdom that followed

• ✨ Her spiritual awakening on a lonely bike path

• 💔 Being told she was “replaceable” and how she rebuilt from that betrayal

• 🤝 Why healthy self-esteem is the ultimate leadership skill

• 🧘‍♀️ Creating a yoga studio culture rooted in safety, honesty, and empowerment

If you’ve ever felt silenced, stuck, or unsure of your own worth, this episode will remind you that you are not alone—and that the comeback can be stronger than the breakdown.

Key Takeaways:

• Self-worth isn’t inherited—it’s built, one hard conversation at a time.

• Rage can be a sacred messenger when boundaries are being crossed.

• Healthy leadership is about creating psychological safety, not power over.

• Creativity often blooms in seasons of grief and solitude.

• “Liars don’t heal”—honesty with yourself is the first step to change.

Links & Resources:

• Learn more about Diana’s studio: Yoga Nyla https://www.instagram.com/yoganyla/

• Read her book: The High Voltage Life

• Connect with Diana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianavitantonio