Thomai Dion is a pharmacist by trade, mom of 2 and owner of a small business called “td the science mom” where she promotes children’s STEM education through books and apparel that she creates – all of which can be found on her website: www.tdthesciencemom.com. (STEM = science, technology, engineering and mathematics.) Her professional background includes clinical practice as well as corporate business strategy and innovation.
Useful links:
- TDtheScienceMom.com
- TDtheScienceMom (Etsy Shop)
- Thomai on Twitter
- Thomai on Facebook
- Thomai on Pinterest
Show notes:
- [2:01] – Thomai shares the story of how science and art were both a part of her upbringing.
- [8:43] – Her ability to make things – sew, and the link.
- [10:10] – Selling on Etsy and self-publishing on Amazon.
- [13:02] – Pros and cons of traditional publishing versus self-publishing.
- [16:03] – Why she started TDtheScienceMom.com.
- [19:08] – How well are you communicating your message?
- [23:19] – How she balances motherhood and running her business.
- [26:08] – Giving yourself credit.
- [33:06] – Her success on Etsy thus far.
