Narrative Architect
Where Language Becomes Strategy

I help professionals turn language into strategy — through translation, brand storytelling, education, and admissions guidance.

A Multidisciplinary Journey Across Borders
Sherianne Chen brings together a rare combination of business, language, and educational expertise.
Having lived and worked across Taiwan, South Africa, and the United States, she developed an ability to navigate complexity through multiple cultural and professional lenses.
A Harvard Business School alumna and a qualified CPA/CA in three jurisdictions, her career spans the Big Four accounting firms, asset management, banking, and corporate governance. Sherianne is the Founder & CEO of JS Linguistics and serves as an independent director for publicly listed companies.
Today, she helps individuals and organisations turn complexity into clarity — through language, narrative, and strategic thinking.
What I Do
Services

Admissions &
Narrative Strategy
From Application Strategy
to Narrative Structure
Sherianne helps students connect their experiences with direction — shaping applications that are both compelling and executable.

Language &
Content Strategy
Applied Across Financial,
Legal & ESG Documentation
Applied across finance, legal, and ESG communications, with a focus on precision, structural consistency, and professional clarity.

Language Training &
Curriculum Design
Business & Academic
Communication Training
Language training in Business Chinese, Business English, and Children’s English, focused on communication skills and cross-cultural fluency.

Language Training &
Curriculum Design
Business & Academic
Communication Training
Language training in Business Chinese, Business English, and Children’s English, focused on communication skills and cross-cultural fluency.

About Me
Build Influence Through Experience

25+ years of cross-cultural communication experience

CPA/CA qualifications across Taiwan, the United States, and South Africa

10+ years leading JS Linguistics and advising clients across industries.

50+ corporate clients across finance, legal, healthcare, education, and technology sectors

Admissions outcomes at top U.S. universities

10+ years as an invited speaker for Big Four accounting firms, Rotary clubs, and TEDx

10+ years of teaching experience in AICPA and Taiwan graduate accounting entrance exam preparation programs
I think, therefore I am: Experiencing the power of language and the depth of life
Blog|Podcast
Martian Mad Mom | Parenting and Growth
Martian Mad Mom | Education and Decision Making
Vivo's Life | Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Podcast|Hi~ Martian Mad Mom!
- EP34. Harvard Business School Special - Stephen
- EP35. Rachel, the International School Expert Mom (1/4)
- EP29. A Wide Range of Questions: Psychological Problems of Teenagers
- EP20. The Daily Life of a Trilingual Family (Chinese, English, and Japanese) - Fion (Part 1)
- EP33. The Great Questions 3: Model United Nations (MUN)
Narrative Architect
Where Language Becomes Strategy

I help professionals turn language into strategy — through translation, brand storytelling, education, and admissions guidance.

A Multidisciplinary Journey Across Borders
Born in Taiwan and raised in South Africa, Sherianne is a Harvard Business School alumna and a qualified CPA/CA across Taiwan, the United States, and South Africa. Her career spans Big Four accounting firms, asset management, and banking. Sherianne is the Founder & CEO of JS Linguistics and serves as an independent director for publicly listed companies.
Sherianne helps transform complex ideas into narratives that resonate across cultures and industries. To her, language is more than a communication tool — it is a lever for clarity, influence, and meaningful change.
What I Do
Services
I think, therefore I am: Experiencing the power of language and the depth of life
Blog|Podcast
Martian Mad Mom | Parenting and Growth
Martian Mad Mom | Education and Decision Making

Admissions &
Narrative Strategy
From Application Strategy to Narrative Structure
Sherianne helps students connect their experiences with direction — shaping applications that are both compelling and executable.
Language &
Content Strategy
Applied Across Financial, Legal & ESG Documentation
Applied across finance, legal, and ESG communications, with a focus on precision, structural consistency, and professional clarity.

Language Training & Curriculum Design
Business & Academic Communication Training
Language training in Business Chinese, Business English, and Children’s English, focused on communication skills and cross-cultural fluency.


25+ years of cross-cultural communication experience

CPA/CA qualifications across Taiwan, the United States, and South Africa

10+ years leading JS Linguistics and advising clients across industries.

50+ corporate clients across finance, legal, healthcare, education, and technology sectors

Admissions outcomes at top U.S. universities

10+ years as an invited speaker for Big Four accounting firms, Rotary clubs, and TEDx

10+ years of teaching experience in AICPA and Taiwan graduate accounting entrance exam preparation programs
About Me
Build Influence Through Experience

Podcast|Hi~ Martian Mad Mom!
- EP34. Harvard Business School Special - Stephen
- EP35. Rachel, the International School Expert Mom (1/4)
- EP29. A Wide Range of Questions: Psychological Problems of Teenagers
- EP20. The Daily Life of a Trilingual Family (Chinese, English, and Japanese) - Fion (Part 1)
- EP33. The Great Questions 3: Model United Nations (MUN)

Narrative Architect
Where Language Becomes Strategy

I help professionals turn language into strategy — through translation, brand storytelling, education, and admissions guidance.
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A Multidisciplinary Journey Across Borders
Born in Taiwan and raised in South Africa, Sherianne is a Harvard Business School alumna and a qualified CPA/CA across Taiwan, the United States, and South Africa. Her career spans Big Four accounting firms, asset management, and banking. Sherianne is the Founder & CEO of JS Linguistics and serves as an independent director for publicly listed companies.
Sherianne helps transform complex ideas into narratives that resonate across cultures and industries. To her, language is more than a communication tool — it is a lever for clarity, influence, and meaningful change.
What I Do
Services

Admissions & Narrative Strategy
From Application Strategy
to Narrative Structure
Sherianne helps students connect their experiences with direction — shaping applications that are both compelling and executable.

Language & Content Strategy
Applied Across Financial,
Legal & ESG Documentation
Applied across finance, legal, and ESG communications, with a focus on precision, structural consistency, and professional clarity.

Language Training &
Curriculum Design
Business & Academic
Communication Training
Language training in Business Chinese, Business English, and Children’s English, focused on communication skills and cross-cultural fluency.

25+ years of cross-cultural communication experience

CPA/CA qualifications across Taiwan, the United States, and South Africa

50+ corporate clients across finance, legal, healthcare, education, and technology sectors

Admissions consulting results including Early Decision acceptances to top U.S. Business School and T30 university

10+ years as an invited speaker for Big Four accounting firms, Rotary clubs, and TEDx

10+ years of teaching experience in AICPA and Taiwan graduate accounting entrance exam preparation programs
About Me
Build Influence Through Experience

I think, therefore I am: Experiencing the power of language and the depth of life
Blog|Podcast
Martian Mad Mom | Parenting and Growth
Martian Mad Mom | Education and Decision Making
Podcast|Hi~ Martian Mad Mom!
- EP34. Harvard Business School Special - Stephen
- EP35. Rachel, the International School Expert Mom (1/4)
- EP29. A Wide Range of Questions: Psychological Problems of Teenagers
- EP20. The Daily Life of a Trilingual Family (Chinese, English, and Japanese) - Fion (Part 1)
- EP33. The Great Questions 3: Model United Nations (MUN)
Using language strategies to refine professional narratives

Translation and Language Consultant
IFRS accounting standards, annual financial statements, ESG reports,
High-precision Chinese-English translation of legal contracts, etc.
Strategy-driven language reshaping and customized content diagnosis (suitable for organizations, senior executives, and business elites)

College counselor/academic writing coach
One-on-one strategy consultant for UK and US university application essays
Assisting students in uncovering key strengths, reconstructing narratives, and designing authentic and feasible complete essay closures.

Language training/curriculum design
Business Chinese | Business English | Interactive English Teaching for Children
Provides personalized voice feedback, shadowing training, and cultural communication design.
TESTIMONIALS
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Cai Bingxian - Founder of Asia Telecom
"Having studied abroad myself when I was young, this time I needed to translate very professional documents, and I was deeply impressed by the strength of the Xuya team. They can modify existing translated content to make it more accurate and professional, which is rare in the industry."

Joseph Sun - Founder & CEO of Solaris Capital
"Fast, accurate, and professional, with a seamless integration of Chinese and Western cultures and various professional languages, it is a great helper in your career."
Prompt, accurate, and professional. Reliable in each and every way."

Milly Liu - CFO of Everglory Group
"Professional, dedicated, thorough, and committed to our promises; high-quality translations; a trustworthy and reliable partner."
Uly Cheng - CEO of Changsheng Technology
"Translating Chinese contracts directly into English was my biggest mistake! Outsourcing editorial translation to a third-party service for a word-for-word fee was my second biggest mistake! I was oblivious to these issues when signing the contracts, even enjoying the process, never imagining that any discrepancies in meaning would later lead to revisions or disruptions in my decisions! Looking back, I often found the mistake lay in a single, seemingly innocuous English word! But this will never happen at Xuya, because Xuya's service 'goes beyond professionalism'!"
Vivian Chang - AmTRAN Technology Project Manager
"Xuya's professionalism is beyond question, and their service provides an exceptional experience. This time, we collaborated with Xuya for our company website update. Unlike many other companies, Xuya immediately inquired about word limits upon learning it was for an official website, using highly specialized language to ensure both the website's layout and the intended message were conveyed. We highly recommend Xuya; they provide high-quality service and professional translation!"
Mai Shengwei - Deputy General Manager of the General Management Office of Qinmei Group
Professional, friendly, and punctual!
Working with Xuya on the Chinese-to-English translation project was a very pleasant experience. Xuya meticulously checked the wording and comparisons in the manuscript, demonstrating a high level of mastery of English terminology. The writing was very fluent and of international standard. Highly recommended!
Wan Guanli - General Manager of Jisi Creative Consulting Co., Ltd.
"Having actually worked with them and witnessed their success firsthand, I'm willing to strongly endorse and recommend them. Their ability to complete the mission on time and with high quality within a limited and urgent period not only fully demonstrates their trustworthy professional capabilities, but also showcases their enthusiastic attitude, putting the client's needs first and striving to do their best – a truly commendable and touching service!"
Jim Chien - Founder and Chairman of Giant Horn Group
"Thank you to Xuya for completing our translation needs promptly and to a high standard. The translation quality is excellent, with precise and appropriate use of professional vocabulary, and the long English sentences flowed naturally and smoothly. It was a fantastic experience!"
Carol Chen - Head of Huanqin International
"Xuya is the top choice for professional business translation! From document contracts to annual financial report translations, Xuya's professionalism and enthusiasm always give you peace of mind. For business translation, I absolutely and only recommend Xuya!"
Cai Bingxian - Founder of Asia Telecom
"Having studied abroad myself when I was young, this time I needed to translate very professional documents, and I was deeply impressed by the strength of the Xuya team. They can modify existing translated content to make it more accurate and professional, which is rare in the industry."
Joseph Sun - Founder & CEO of Solaris Capital
"Fast, accurate, and professional, with a seamless integration of Chinese and Western cultures and various professional languages, it is a great helper in your career."
Prompt, accurate, and professional. Reliable in each and every way."









