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Becky Diamond

About

Becky Diamond is an award-winning journalist, college educator, and motivational speaker. She teaches video storytelling and reporting, and speaks about risk-taking and resilience. Her search for the story has taken her to war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan and across the U.S. reporting on presidential politics. As a reporter for CNN, Diamond became one of the first solo video journalists to produce, shoot, and edit breaking news from the field. Whether it’s local news or a complex military operation, her goal is the same: She looks for the heart of the story, to shine light on the human experience. Her work has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and the Fox News Channel.

Recent Posts
Academic Achievement Isn’t the Only Way to Succeed

Too many school age kids get the wrong message. Getting straight A’s isn’t the way to win in life. The real road to success is wide open.

Too many school age kids get the wrong message. Getting straight A’s isn’t the way to win in life. The real road to success is wide open.

Are Moms to Blame When Their Kids Behave Badly?

A Personal Perspective: Moms are shamed when kids act out. But unwelcome behavior isn’t necessarily willful disobedience. It might be a sign of a courageous kid and a brave mom.

A Personal Perspective: Moms are shamed when kids act out. But unwelcome behavior isn’t necessarily willful disobedience. It might be a sign of a courageous kid and a brave mom.

Students Need More Support. That's Not Coddling.

Students need more than determination to put mind over matter in school. I tweaked my curriculum and helped my students succeed. I don't consider that coddling.

Students need more than determination to put mind over matter in school. I tweaked my curriculum and helped my students succeed. I don't consider that coddling.

The Battle Over Homework Has Begun—I Win By Not Fighting

A Personal Perspective: Struggling over schoolwork stinks, for my son and for me. I’ve learned that sometimes, in serious situations, it’s good to laugh a little.

A Personal Perspective: Struggling over schoolwork stinks, for my son and for me. I’ve learned that sometimes, in serious situations, it’s good to laugh a little.

Going Gluten-Free Saved My Son and Me

Personal Perspective: My son struggled in school, and it wasn’t ADHD. It was celiac disease. Learn more about how biology drives behavior.

Personal Perspective: My son struggled in school, and it wasn’t ADHD. It was celiac disease. Learn more about how biology drives behavior.

I Met “Maverick” and Fell for a Romantic Fantasy

I fell for a fighter pilot fantasy that was a romantic illusion. But accepting red flags as reality and facing a painful truth allowed me to find true love.

I fell for a fighter pilot fantasy that was a romantic illusion. But accepting red flags as reality and facing a painful truth allowed me to find true love.