Welcome to another inspiring episode of Easy Style with Sami! Today, we’re joined by Anna Maria DiDio, an adoptive mom who turned her personal experiences into a meaningful children’s book series. Anna Maria’s story is a testament to the power of turning life’s challenges into creative outlets that can help others.

In this episode we discuss
- How Anna Maria’s adoption journey led her to write children’s books about adoption, trauma, and identity
- The importance of representation and open conversations around adoption
- Anna Maria’s transition from the corporate world to self-publishing and the resources she discovered
- Strategies for celebrating small wins and staying motivated as a self-published author
- Anna Maria’s plans to continue sharing her message through speaking engagements and new book projects

Want to skip ahead?
02:30 Adoption often comes with trauma, even in cases where the child is adopted as an infant.
06:41 Representation in children’s books can be a powerful tool for prompting important conversations within families.
15:06 Self-publishing provides flexibility, but also requires learning new skills and finding the right resources.
22:45 Celebrating small victories, like awards and recognition, can help self-published authors stay motivated.
23:42 Anna Maria plans to continue writing, speaking about adoption trauma, and reaching more people with her message.

Resources
Self Publishing School: https://selfpublishing.com/

Anna Maria DiDio
amdidio.com
https://www.facebook.com/AnnaMariaDiDioMSW/
https://www.facebook.com/AMDiDio.author
https://www.instagram.com/annamariadidiomsw
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamariadidio/
https://www.amazon.com/author/annadidio

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