Ep. 15: Talking Tall Life and big aspirations with 6’2” Top Influencer Zanna Van Dijk
Meet the person I want to be when I grow up, Zanna Van Dijk:-)
This is a 6’2” goddess with a deep understanding of who she is and a laser sharp focus on what she has to bring to this world. At 27 years old, this Blogger extraordinaire has Tons to offer us all. Zanna’s Ethos is clear and fought for. She walks the walk in everything that she does, bringing meaning to her life like no other.
Zanna is a powerhouse activist for Environmental Protection, Teaching us all on her socials and her website how to lead a more sustainable and empathetic life both at home and while traveling. Co-Founder of the sustainable swimwear line Stay Wild Swim, this social entrepreneur keeps showing up in order to show us all that it’s possible to be strong in one's resilience and in one’s body.
Last year, Zanna suffered from a Twisted Bowel incident that nearly killed her. She made it a point to get her body back and then some to the strong body she has a little over 12 months later. She travels endlessly around the world to fulfill her adventurous desires and bring awareness to all the projects that she holds dear.
ML with Zanna meeting at the Wing London
Zanna's Fitness blog is ranked in the Top 10 blogs in the UK.
She makes the list of The Times Top 100 Influencers!
She is the author of multiple books, including the inspiring Plant Based cook book Eat More Plants and Strong, an exercise and recipe guide for a fit and balanced body.
Zanna is a serial entrepreneur with a new line of Plant Powered Granola and the swimwear line Stay Wild Swim. As you might have guessed, everything in these products have been extremely thought after to provide the most sustainable and ethically made products, from the ECONYL® regenerated nylon yarn used in the swimwear fabric to the packaging of the granola.
She has spoken at the United Nations about using social media for positive change.
She was finalist for the Cosmopolitan Magazine UK Influencer of the Year Award in both 2018 and 2019 as a result of using her platform for good.
Zanna not only has a hard time finding clothes because of her height but she makes it even harder on herself by being conscientious of what she buys. She encourages us all to shop one’s wardrobe. She buys second hand when possible, definitely sustainable brands and only reverts to a high street find which carry Tall sections if absolutely necessary.
In this episode:
Get Tips on Sustainable Living from the expert.
Learn the right habits to be productive from this extremely organized solopreneur.
How to stay on point with your ethos.
How she quickly came to terms with her height.
Brands Mentioned:
Sezane: for effortless parisian chic which Zanna loves. I must admit, i'm also a fan of this brand and have posted about them many times. Beware though, the sweaters’ arm length is short for us so this is one of those looks where you might need to raise the sleeves to make it look good.
Reformation: dresses fit her pretty well.
Depop App: second hand shopping for fast fashion. Zanna's Tip: filter "Tall"
Topshop: Tall. Inseam up to 36" for jeans. Try their conscience collection too.
Elementy: For ethically produced coats that carry her length and a whole collection of clothes. Part of the Transparent Shopping Collective for an open, fact-sharing experience.
@onescoopstore London based, for curated second hand designer items.
Vestiaire Collective: Find verified luxury items, second hand, for a fraction of the original price. Right up Zanna’s motto of reusing clothes and accessories to reduce waste. Zanna’s indulgence: a gorgeous Givenchy bag.
Show Notes:
Website: Zanna Van Dijk
Instagram: @zannavandijk @staywildswim
References: Cowspiracy Documentary, which convinced her to adopt a plant-based diet. Eat Less Meat Report for clear information on massively reducing meat consumption.
Shop her style:
