Today we’d like to introduce you to Tiffani Teachey.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I initially wanted to be a lawyer because I could debate. However, it was with the help of my parents that I was guided towards becoming an engineer. My mom is a retired school teacher and my father was an entrepreneur. My parents had my brother and me in a Math & Science Saturday Academy in which we learned about problem-solving and how to build on our math and science skills and excel in our classes. It was also my father’s client who was a civil engineer that encouraged his kids to go into engineering as it’s a great career to consider.
Well, both my brother and I became engineers. I went to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for both my bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering and my master of science degree in Engineering Management. I am going on eighteen years in the industry.
As an engineer, I’ve always been asked to talk to the kids about how they can become an engineer and what engineers do through school visits. It was then that I realized that many kids have never been exposed to engineering or STEM careers. I wanted to put it in writing and become an international best-selling of What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z children’s book.
I have since been able to have the children’s book translated into Spanish, French, and Swahili, a coloring and activity book, and a teacher’s guide. I have been booked to speak at several conferences and podcasts, became an international TEDx Speaker with the University of South Africa, became a radio show host, and featured on various media platforms such as WE Magazine, Medium, Swag Her Magazine, Brainz Magazine, and Woman to Woman Talk Magazine. I have also been featured on NBC, Fox, and CBS. I have had the opportunity to go to three different countries in Africa, including Ghana, Johannesburg, and Botswana all within 3 months, and speak and share my books with the kids in Africa.
I have a passion for inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers, enjoy traveling, and being a youth mentor.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I’ve learned to walk in my purpose by being resilient, being my authentic self, and being persistent. I have dealt with the loss of my father to cancer to dealing with being laid off from my company. I was able to return to my company in addition to receiving my service years back and relocated to a new city. I was able to reflect, grow, and appreciate life more during this time.
I went from a young woman with failures and doubts in life to becoming an unstoppable courageous woman who is living my life like it’s golden. The journey has not been easy, however, it challenged me as an African American female engineer in a male-dominated field, As a young engineer out of school, I struggled with imposter syndrome and felt as if I had to prove myself and my competence at times. Despite the various challenges and awareness that come with being in a male-dominated field, it shows me the importance of and needs for more women in STEM fields to have a seat at the table.
As you know, we’re big fans of Thrive Edge Publishing and Inspired Authors Publishing. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Tiffani Teachey is the owner of Thrive Edge Publishing and has published over a dozen children’s books, translated into Spanish, French, and Swahili, a coloring and activity book, and a teacher’s guide. The goal is to create books that depicted more representation of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers, therefore including inspiring and easy-to-read alphabet picture books that teach our next generation about STEM careers.
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10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations eBook at http://www.stemistheway.com
Contact us today to learn more at http://www.tiffaniteachey.com
Inspired Authors Publishing:
Tiffani Teachey is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. Make a lasting impact in your industry with a children’s book. Inspired Authors Publishing can take your career and bring your vision to life and create a children’s book that will be loved by both kids and parents. We specialize in Children’s Book Publishing, Coloring Book Publishing, and Journal Publishing. The services include ghostwriting, editing, and translation services.
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Pricing:
- $12 – What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z (paperback)
- $16 – What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z (hardcover)
- $8 – What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z Coloring & Activity Book
- $10 – What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z Teacher’s Guide
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.tiffaniteachey.com
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