Tiffany Hammond and A Day with No Words

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11/09/23 • 40 min

In this episode we sit down with author and mother Tiffany Hammond, better known online as "Fidgets and Fries," to discuss her new book "A Day with No Words." We discussed how Tiff found her voice as a writer, where her got the idea for the book, the importance of amplifying the experiences of non-speakers, and what type of work she'd like to do next. You can learn more about the book and get a copy for yourself online on the official website - adaywithnowords.com. You can find Tiffany online on the following platforms:

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