Tiffani A. Teachey explores how a business mindset can transform a professional career into children's book authorship, especially for those seeking to inspire young readers through STEM representation.
Overview
In this signature talk, the speaker explores the transformative power of a business mindset in shaping a successful career as a children's book author.
The presentation begins by challenging the audience to consider unconventional paths to career growth, leading to a discussion on common strategies for career advancement. The speaker then raises the prospect of writing children's books, a route that few professionals take.
The presentation also shares the speaker's personal journey, including overcoming challenges in a male-dominated engineering field and recognizing the lack of representation in STEM education.
Key Topics
- How to overcome self-limiting beliefs for business owner success in children's book transformation.
- How to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset for crafting career-based children's books.
- How to develop entrepreneurial resilience in crafting children's books.
Purpose
The presentation blends personal experiences, valuable insights, and practical strategies to inspire and guide individuals interested in embarking on a unique career path in children's book authorship.
Biography
Born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Tiffani Teachey is an international bestselling author, speaker, STEM advocate, engineer, and founder of Thrive Edge Publishing, LLC.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Tiffani is a science, technology, engineering, and math advocate who educates young children and parents about the importance of STEM careers and representation in those industries.
She is the award-winning author of the children's book What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z, available in Spanish, French, and Swahili, along with a coloring and activity book and teacher's guide.
She also wrote two books aimed at uplifting and empowering women: Saving Lives While Fighting for Mine: Stories Empowering Women to Win and Pretty, Paid, and Powerful: 40 Days to Empowering the Woman Within.
Tiffani has a passion for inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and enjoys traveling and serving as a youth mentor.
For children and young women, Tiffani Teachey is a STEM resource who strives to uplift and educate so stakeholders can be introduced to an industry they may never have considered before.