Jun 28, 2021
I have the pleasure of interviewing many amazing women on this podcast and today I’m excited.
My guest, Diana Watson, is a woman who stands out from the crowd.
Diana’s journey started in the US, and like many looking to do something different, she decided to venture abroad eventually landing in Taiwan (where she is now based).
Like many Smart Black Women, Diana has accomplished a lot, but unlike many, Diana embraced Mandarin and later went on to win a Chinese Speaking competition.
Diana is an author, four-time national speaking champion and cultural immersion expert. Her latest speech in Mandarin "Am I Strange?" had over 1,000,000 views only two weeks after it was posted on YouTube and transformed how the world views black women (and men) who speak Chinese.
Diana trains individuals and organizations on how to effectively immerse in other cultures by emphasizing foreign language public speaking, cross-cultural leadership and cultural intelligence, so they will obtain critical knowledge that leads to profitable outcomes ultimately making a positive impact on the local culture.
Her book, “The Speaking Seed: Secrets to Successful Foreign Language Public Speaking,” is the first book ever dedicated to foreign language public speaking.
Diana recently co-authored her latest book “Called to Lead: Success Strategies for Women” and it is now available on Amazon.
Diana has lived in Taiwan for almost 16 years and considers it home.