Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Diana Mayers of Downtown LA

Diana Mayers shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Good morning Diana, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
My mornings are my grounding ritual. I start by brushing my teeth and drinking a full glass of water — it wakes up my system, supports hydration, and helps my body transition smoothly after sleep.

After that, I meditate to clear my mind and set my intention for the day. Then I make a smoothie, prepare breakfast, and enjoy my essential cup of coffee. Only then do I head into the shower. This routine helps me begin my day centered, energized, and fully aligned.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’ve actually been interviewed before and answered a similar question, but I realize that today my answer comes from a slightly different place. Over the past year, I’ve refined the direction of my career and allowed myself to embrace more of my creative identity.

At my core, I’ve always been an artist — that part hasn’t changed. I continue to work as a model with many years of experience, a field that has shaped my sense of aesthetics, storytelling, and expression. More recently, I discovered a talent for writing: I started a personal blog and began working on my first book, which has opened a completely new creative dimension for me. And although I took acting classes over a year ago, it’s only recently that I truly committed to developing my career as an actress.

So today, I can confidently say that I am a model, actress, and writer — three paths that allow me to express myself, explore my inner world, and share my story through different mediums.

Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I’ve never really listened to anyone telling me who I should be. I was a stubborn child, and once I reached an age where I could make my own decisions, I never allowed anyone to dictate who I was or how I should live my life. That independence is the reason I’ve achieved everything I have today and turned my biggest dreams into reality.

What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
One of the defining wounds of my life was the end of a long-term relationship that had become toxic and emotionally consuming. It was a bond I couldn’t seem to leave, even though it was hurting me. When it finally ended, the pain was overwhelming — I cried for days, and for a while alcohol felt like the only thing that softened that emptiness.

That breakdown pushed me to seek help. I started therapy, and my therapist prescribed antidepressants, which helped stabilize me enough to begin the real healing. Time played its part too, and so did my relocation — changing my environment gave me the distance and clarity I needed to rebuild myself.

Looking back, that experience taught me resilience, self-respect, and the strength to walk away from anything that destroys my peace.

Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes — maybe even more than people expect. I don’t like lies, flattery, or pretending to be someone I’m not. I’m a very direct person; some might mistake that for harshness, but in reality, I simply speak the truth. And many people actually appreciate that, because they’re tired of insincerity and performative kindness.

If I give a compliment, it’s a real one — never flattery — and I give them rarely. If something doesn’t resonate with me, sometimes I prefer to stay silent so I don’t hurt anyone’s feelings. I’m polite and kind, but I won’t lie just to please people.

So the public version of me is the real me — straightforward, sincere, and unapologetically honest.

Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m completely alone with myself — early in the morning or late at night, when the world finally goes quiet. Moments of stillness, when I can breathe, reflect, write, or simply exist without expectations or noise.

There’s a special kind of peace that comes when I’m creating — whether I’m writing, meditating, or even just making my morning coffee. These small rituals reconnect me with myself and remind me that calm isn’t something you find externally; it’s something you create within.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.dianamayers.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianamayersofficial/
• Twitter: https://x.com/dimayers
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558198673132
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Di-Mayers

Image Credits
Photographer: Glenn B Wellman