Diana Lee works with leaders and changemakers to use AI in a way that’s practical, human, and impactful. She helps people make their lives easier, their voices louder, and their work go further, showing them how to use AI in a way that feels natural and moves them forward.
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Host: Richard Lowe | Guest: Diana Lee
Summary of Transcript
In this episode of Leaders and Their Stories, host Richard Lowe sits down with Diana Lee, an AI strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Waggle.ai, to explore how artificial intelligence can be used as a thought partner to amplify human potential. Diana frames AI as a tool for clarity, customization, and empowerment, both in business and in life.
Diana’s Journey with AI
Diana opens up about how she redesigned her life and business using AI in a way that fits her lifestyle and values. As a mother balancing entrepreneurship, she shares how she’s helped clients, from overwhelmed solopreneurs to startups, tap into AI’s potential without sacrificing their authenticity.
She’s created over 80 “micro tools” that use ChatGPT to simulate expert-level support in areas like personal branding, podcast planning, content strategy, and emotional processing. Her goal is to make AI accessible, conversational, and useful, even for people who aren’t tech-savvy.
The H.I.V.E. Framework
To make AI easier to understand, Diana developed the HIVE Framework, which helps people have more intentional and productive conversations with ChatGPT. H stands for Hero, where you define the AI’s role or expertise. I stands for Impact, where you clarify your goal. V stands for Variables, where you give context like your preferences, needs, and constraints. E stands for Execution, where you ask for a specific plan, output, or guidance.
She demonstrates this using examples like planning a podcast, creating content strategies, or meal planning using just a photo of what’s in your fridge.
AI in Daily Life: From Wellness to Parenting
Diana and Richard both share personal use cases that go far beyond marketing or copywriting. Richard uses ChatGPT to analyze client book chapters, simulate beta readers, manage his marketing strategy, and even assess his long-term health risks. Diana uses it to calm anxiety as a parent, plan meals, and help others make career and spiritual breakthroughs.
They both emphasize that AI works best when you’re transparent and open, willing to admit when you’re stuck and want help. AI doesn’t judge, which is crucial for leaders and entrepreneurs who may struggle to ask for support elsewhere.
AI is a Partner, Not a Replacement
Both emphasize the value of critical thinking. AI can hallucinate or offer bad advice if given poor input. But when you provide context, preferences, and a goal, it can generate customized, high-level insights that would otherwise require expensive consultants.
They caution against viewing AI as just a content mill. Used strategically, it becomes an amplifier for creativity, insight, and execution.
AI Platforms and Tools
The conversation branches into favorite platforms. Richard prefers Leonardo for image generation and Brave Search for privacy, and notes his long experience with Microsoft. Diana uses Midjourney for consistent visual branding and custom GPTs to guide tasks like LinkedIn profile optimization.
They both note how many platforms today suffer from poor usability, and how AI can make things easier when it’s integrated with intention.
On Fear, Change, and Perception
The latter part of the discussion touches on broader themes: public fear of AI, political pressure on big tech, and how resistance often stems from a fear of being replaced. Diana shares a personal story where a peer overreacted to AI image generation, highlighting how emotional and societal resistance to change can block innovation.
Richard reflects on how these fears echo past decades of social and technological upheaval, reminding listeners that change is constant, but how we use it is a choice.
Final Takeaways
Diana ends the episode with a powerful message: AI is not a replacement, it’s an amplifier of impact. It gives you the opportunity to redesign your life, your business, and your possibilities.
She encourages listeners to start simple. Use ChatGPT’s free version, express where you’re stuck, and let AI help you bridge the gap between your current state and your potential.
Find Richard Lowe at TheWritingKing.com.