Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Diana London. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Diana, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?

I spent 16 years as a specialty plumber, eventually running the company—no college degree, just grit and determination. I loved helping people, but I never imagined I’d one day become an investment advisor. Truthfully, I didn’t think I was capable. My mentor told me, “There will be tests—we’ll help you pass them.” After that first exam, something shifted. I realized this was my path.

Since then, I’ve grown in ways I never thought possible. The person I was then, compared to who I am now, is tenfold. What started as doubt became my greatest strength. Today, I’m the president of a local BNI chapter, I speak in front of crowds weekly, I guide clients and colleagues, and I’ve learned more than I ever imagined.

Now, I get to help people achieve what they once thought was out of reach. That’s what lights me up—because empowerment isn’t just powerful, it’s transformative.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I didn’t follow the traditional path into finance—I spent 16 years as a specialty plumber, running crews and running the company with no college degree, just grit and determination. What I discovered along the way is that I love helping people rise above what they thought was possible. That passion eventually led me into financial advising, where I now guide clients to build wealth, create independence, and gain confidence around money.

What sets me apart is my journey. I know what it’s like to doubt yourself and push through anyway, and that’s the energy I bring to my clients. My work isn’t just about numbers—it’s about empowerment, freedom, and teaching people how to take control of their financial future. Today, I’m not only an advisor but also president of my local BNI chapter, a speaker, and a mentor who thrives on helping others step into their own power.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

A big lesson I’ve had to unlearn is the belief that I wasn’t “smart enough” or “qualified enough” to do something different with my life. I didn’t go to college. I was a specialty plumber for 16 years and eventually ran the company—but in my mind, my path was set. I thought people like me didn’t get opportunities outside of what they already knew.

When the chance to become a financial advisor landed in my lap, every limiting belief showed up at once: You’re not capable. You don’t belong in that world. You’ll fail. But my mentor told me, “There will be tests, and we’ll help you pass them.” That encouragement cracked something open. After passing the first exam, I realized those doubts weren’t truth—they were just stories I had been carrying.

Unlearning those beliefs has completely changed my life. Today, I’m a financial advisor, president of a local BNI chapter, and a speaker. More importantly, I help my clients unlearn their own limiting beliefs about money—that they can’t save, can’t invest, or can’t build the future they dream of. Empowerment starts when we stop believing the lies we’ve been told about what we’re capable of.

Any advice for managing a team?

One of the most transformative lessons I’ve learned is the power of servant leadership. Too often, leadership is seen as standing at the front, directing others. But true impact comes when you stand behind your team—supporting, encouraging, and creating the conditions for them to thrive.

Simon Sinek reminds us that people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it. Leadership works the same way. People don’t follow because of a title; they follow because they know you genuinely care about them and their growth. Servant leadership is about asking, “What do you need from me to succeed?”—and then actually showing up with actions, not just promises.

The result? Teams that trust, collaborate, and grow. Productivity rises, but more importantly, people feel empowered, valued, and willing to take risks. Servant leadership creates loyalty, culture, and impact that outlasts any single project or role.

At its core, leadership isn’t about being in charge—it’s about taking care of the people in your charge. When you live that out, the success of the team and the mission takes care of itself.

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