Diana Elizabeth Lima Sagui’s story takes you across borders and industries, starting in Mexico, winding through Germany, and landing in North America with a perspective you don’t hear every day. She breaks down what it’s really like building a career in the chemical world, finding her footing in oil and gas, and navigating culture shock while proving herself in STEM. It’s a mix of grit, curiosity, and those “figure it out as you go” moments that shape a career more than any degree ever could. Her path is full of leadership lessons, cross-cultural surprises, and a refreshingly honest take on what success actually looks like when you stop chasing titles and start trusting your own direction.

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00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Diana’s Background
03:17 - Vink Chemicals - The Beginning
05:09 - What are Chemicals?
12:40 - Advantage of Speaking Spanish in Germany
13:35 - First Job Experience
19:30 - Working Internationally and Multilingualism
23:52 - Career Path Overview
28:10 - Mergers and Acquisitions in Business
29:15 - Moving to the US for Work
34:53 - Why Choose Houston?
39:34 - Defining Success in Business
41:18 - Importance of Personal Branding
45:18 - Understanding Success
51:00 - Insights from Women’s Conference
52:52 - The Rude German Experience
56:25 - Women in the Energy Industry
58:47 - Perceptions of Houston Before and After
01:03:11 - Enjoying Conversations
01:04:56 - Paying It Forward in Business
01:05:19 - Mexican Food: LA vs Houston
01:06:30 - Outro

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