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Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators47. Why Representation in Children’s Books Matters—Especially for Black Boys with Tiffany Obeng, Sugar Cookie BooksIn this powerful episode of Literacy in Color, I’m joined by lawyer-turned-author Tiffany Obeng, founder of Sugar Cookie Books. Together, we unpack the significance of representation in children’s literature, especially for Black boys, and how her “Andrew Learns” series is challenging the traditional narratives and creating space for all kids to feel seen, celebrated, and inspired.Tiffany shares why statistics around literacy fuel her work and how we as educators and parents can build inclusive, representative libraries. This episode is a must-listen for anyone building a classroom or home library with intentionality and heart.Resour...2025-07-2933 min
The Former Lawyer PodcastFrom Biglaw Impostor Syndrome to Publishing Diverse Children's Books with Tiffany ObengYou're successful on paper but can't shake the feeling you haven't really "made it" without a prestigious law firm on your resume. Tiffany Obeng lived with that impostor syndrome for over a decade before finally getting her shot at Biglaw in 2023. Nine months later, she was back out. In this episode, Tiffany shares what she learned during those nine months that changed everything about how she views success, plus how she's built a children's book publishing company focused on diverse representation while working full-time in employment consulting. If you've ever wondered whether the gra...2025-07-2856 min
Career Unicorns - Spark Your JoyBlack Representation, Employment Discrimination, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Tiffany Obeng, Lawyer, Change-maker and Children's Book Author (Ep. 176) Disclaimer: Tiffany Obeng would like our listeners to know that the views expressed in this podcast are her own and my own views, and not that of any referenced organizations. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship, and you should consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Tiffany Obeng is a lawyer, a change-maker, and a children's book author on a mission to tackle diversity in the workplace. Seeing the daunting statistics highlighting the lac...2025-04-0247 minCareer Unicorns - Spark Your JoyBlack Representation, Employment Discrimination, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Tiffany Obeng, Lawyer, Change-maker and Children's Book Author (Ep. 176) Disclaimer: Tiffany Obeng would like our listeners to know that the views expressed in this podcast are her own and my own views, and not that of any referenced organizations. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship, and you should consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Tiffany Obeng is a lawyer, a change-maker, and a children's book author on a mission to tackle diversity in the workplace. Seeing the daunting statistics highlighting the lac...2025-04-0247 minCareer Unicorns - Spark Your JoyBlack Representation, Employment Discrimination, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) | Tiffany Obeng, Lawyer, Change-maker and Children's Book Author | Ep. 176 Disclaimer: Tiffany Obeng would like our listeners to know that the views expressed in this podcast are her own and my own views, and not that of any referenced organizations. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship, and you should consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation Tiffany Obeng is a lawyer, a change-maker, and a children's book author on a mission to tackle diversity in the workplace. Seeing the daunting statistics highl...2025-04-0147 min
GEMS with Genesis Amaris KempEp. 808 - Black Books Are For Everyone with Tiffany ObengDo not allow the cover of the book to deter you from opening and learning from the contents.
In this segment, Tiffany Obeng shares why black books are for everyone. We hear about the inspiration of her author career intersecting with her corporate career as a Lawyer and DEO professional.
WHO IS TIFFANY OBENG?
Tiffany is a lawyer and DEO professional of nearly 15 years. Tiffany became inspired to join the diversity and inclusion
movement after taking her first employment law...2024-09-2238 min
The Dream Catcher Podcast[Interview] Finding Our Voice: The Courage to Express Ourselves (Inspired by the life of Maya Angelou)Each one of us is a unique expression of the universe. There will never be another individual with our specific configuration of DNA and the talents that stem from it. That's why we all have something to say, whether expressed through art, science, numbers, imagination, or thoughts.
The remarkable life of Maya Angelou, a legendary memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist, is an exemplary example of exploring the deeper dimensions of who we are and sharing that with the world, and using the happenings in our life to form a coherent storyline that can serve others.
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The Black Crown Chronicles PodcastSeason II: Episode 3- Centering Black Boys While Tackling Hair Discrimination in Public SchoolsIn episode three, we reexamine hair discrimination in public schools and The CROWN Act. Author and Publisher, Tiffany Obeng, and Dr. Rowe discuss opinions about hair discrimination and bias in K-12 schools and the implications for Black boys who are often neglected in the conversation about hair discrimination. To connect with Tiffany Obeng, connect with her on Facebook and Instagram @sugarcookiebooks or on LinkedIn @tdillard.If you found this episode of The Black Crown Chronicles Podcast insightful and empowering, we invite you to take a moment to support us in our mission. Hit that "Subscribe"...2024-08-0635 min
The Water Bearer PodcastI Don't Know HerSpecial guest Tiffany Obeng explains why she's a Sagittarius who identifies as a Capricorn. Plus, we discuss her passion for equality, balancing family life and how she began her author journey with Sugar Cookie Books.2024-07-2657 min
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow To Use Your Law Degree in Non-Traditional Ways feat. Tiffany ObengTiffany Obeng, a lawyer specializing in employment discrimination, shares her journey of transitioning from practicing law to becoming a successful children's book author. Through her books, Tiffany aims to inspire young readers, especially Black children, to explore diverse career paths and embrace the power of literacy. Join us as Tiffany discusses the importance of representation in literature and the impact of alternative legal careers in shaping a more inclusive future.Lawyer Side HustlesSide hustles for lawyers can be a powerful way to explore passions outside of the legal field, as demonstrated...2024-05-1633 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiInspirational Indie Author Interview #154: Tiffany Obeng. Author Shows Diverse Kids—and Parents—That Their Career Choices Are LimitlessMy guest this episode is Tiffany Obeng, a children's book author from Houston, Texas, who also works in employment law. Through her job handling job-discrimination cases, she realized that black children like her own need to be aware of all the career choices they have. That's when she really started publishing her books with a mission. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of 2,000+ blog posts, and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. We invite you to join...2024-03-0315 min
Littler Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Podcast165 - Celebrating Black History Month: From Litigation to LiteratureAs February comes to a close, we end our celebration of Black History Month with a podcast featuring Littler attorneys and authors in honor of this year’s theme “African Americans and the Arts.” Littler attorney Karimah Lamar, has a thought-provoking conversation with fellow Littler attorneys Michael Wilder and Tiffany Obeng, who share their journey to becoming published authors and the influence it has had on their careers.2024-02-2922 min
Dimensions of DiversityIf You Can See It, You Can Be It: Representation in Media for Children of ColorOn this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is joined by Tiffany Obeng, employment attorney and principal author at Sugar Cookie Books. As a children’s book author, Tiffany focuses her books on teaching kids about potential careers, building their self-esteem, developing social-emotional learning skills, and exploring the seasons of the year.
During their conversation, Tiffany and Lloyd discuss Tiffany’s journey from law school to becoming a published author. They explore her desire to inspire children, specifically Black children, to be whatever they want to be and how the lack of diversity in children’s liter...2023-12-0625 min
Diversity Ever AfterYou Can Be Anything You Want to Be (Part 2)During our first episode in this two-part series, we had an engaging conversation with our guest Tiffany Obeng, who is an attorney and author, about representation and how it is an important step toward creating a sense of belong in workplace settings. In this episode, we continue this conversation by discussing how Ms. Obeng's children's books can help create more inclusive professions. Ms. Obeng's books contain images of BIPOC people in workplaces where they are either historically absent or severely underrepresented while also teaching children about the careers. These images and storytelling ignite children’s imagination as they read ab...2023-12-0125 min
The JabotKids Books And The Future Of The Legal Profession with Tiffany ObengKathryn speaks with Tiffany Obeng, author and lawyer, who shares her journey into law and children's literature. Inspired to become a lawyer at a young age, she highlights the need for diverse portrayals of professions in children's literature, starting with her book 'Andrew Learns about Lawyers.' Tiffany challenges the notion that black boys don't enjoy reading, and despite criticism, remains committed to writing books featuring black characters. She's hopeful that her work will not only diversify children's literature but also future workplaces by opening children's eyes to various careers, with an upcoming book exploring being a chef. 2023-12-0125 minDiversity Ever AfterYou Can Be Anything You Want To Be!Welcome to season 6! We have covered a lot of topics in our past seasons, but one that stands out is the importance of representation. Sometimes you do have to see it to believe it. So, in this episode, we are revisiting our conversation about representation with our guest, Tiffany Obeng. Tiffany is an attorney and children’s book author. During our discussion, we learn why belonging and representation is important for everyone but also why it’s so important that we expose children of diverse backgrounds to various professions so they can see themselves in any career and so that...2023-11-1024 min
The Black Crown Chronicles PodcastEpisode 3: Children’s books that educate, inspire and normalizeIn episode three, we widen our scope by exploring how images and narratives impact our children. Author and Publisher, Tiffany Obeng, and Dr. Rowe discuss opinions about hair discrimination and bias in K-12 schools and the implications for Black boys and girls who are often targeted. In particular, Tiffany shares a personal story with her son and his hair that launched her career to publishing over 20 titles that focus on self-esteem, social-emotional learning, future careers and much more. She also offers advice to aspiring authors who are interested in writing children's books, including her a journal to assist during...2023-10-2938 min
Keeping it Real on PurposeThe Writer's Journey: From Legal Brief to Bestseller with Tiffany ObengToday's guest is going to share her journey as an attorney to authorship then to becoming a publishing company. What she shares about her amazing book collect passes changing racism and sexism with you children and especially young boys. This interactive activity journal empowers kids to DREAM BIG about their future!It is never too early to talk to children about what they want to be when they grow up. Career exploration promotes self discovery and self awareness by helping children discover their skills and interests, discover a variety of careers, and better understand the wo...2023-10-1224 min
Nonfiction Authors PodcastTiffany Obeng: How to write nonfiction books for children2023-09-0636 min
The Best Advice PodcastThe Best Advice Podcast Summit - August 24th , 2023Listen in on an empowering, impactful, and inspirational hour of wisdom from eight, trailblazing women experts who provided their advice on Life, Love, Business, Health, and Career.
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That's Good ParentingFrom Legal Briefs to Children's Books: A Quest to Represent with Tiffany ObengSend us a textListen to today's episode, "From Legal Briefs to Children's Books: A Quest to Represent with Tiffany Obeng" as Attorney by trade, mama, and Children's Book Author, Tiffany Obeng joins Dori Durbin. Tiffany shares:From Lawyer to Kids' BooksUnderrepresented Groups in BooksNew Themes for Kids' BooksTiffany's Creative InspirationReading of "Andrew Learns About Lawyers"Different Books, Different IllustratorsFavorite Things About Being an AuthorWhere to Find Tiffany & Her BooksDid you love this episode? Discover more here: https://thepowerofkidsbooks.buzzsprout.comMore about Tiffany:Tif...2023-07-1027 min