Featured Mixer Tam Vapes
Quick Tidbits About Featured Mixer Tam Vapes
- Active on All the Flavors and E-Liquid Recipes
- Has overcome many obstacles, and is the picture of perseverance and strength
- Hopes to inspire others to never give up and follow their dreams, no matter the obstacles
Tam Vape’s Introduction to Vaping
In 2007, Tammy had successfully quit smoking, prior to getting pregnant with her daughter. One week after her daughter was born, on October 16, 2008, Tammy suffered a massive brain hemorrhage which resulted in the need for brain surgery. Unfortunately, the damage had already been done. She had suffered a stroke due to the bleeding and swelling of brain and was left paralyzed on her left side.
After weeks of being in critical care and a month at Shepherds Center Rehab Hospital in Atlanta, GA, Tammy walked out of the hospital on her own 2 feet! To this day, she doesn’t have the balance that most have, but she walks pretty darn good! Most people don’t even recognize that anything so severe has ever happened to her. However, Tammy did lose quite a bit due to the incident – the function of her left hand and the woman she once was. Tammy had to rebuild her life according to her new abilities, but Tammy doesn’t accept the word “can’t”. If you tell her she can’t do something, chances are she will swiftly prove you wrong!
In 2013, Tammy went through another major life change – divorce. In attempt to ease the stress, she reached for smoking again and started drinking heavily. Fully aware that neither were good, in 2014, Tammy found vaping – vaping saved her life.
The Leap Into DIY Mixing
The political events of August 8th, 2016 is what inspired Tammy to DIY. She didn’t like the potential changes coming from the FDA.
Tammy adds, “I was vaping at 1.5 mg, so if I wanted to continue with that, was going to have to buy 2 bottles of juice at a time. 0 and 3 and mix together.”
Tam Vape’s Suggestions For Those That Want to Get Into DIY But Are Intimidated or Unsure
“Do it! Join some DIY Facebook Groups or just contact me. I will steer you in the right direction. Start with a couple of one shots so you have something to vape. Buy plenty of VG. Buy flavors based on Flavor profiles you like. Ask questions.”
Mistakes she made?
“Buying 30 large size bottles of flavors didn’t know about. Not flavor testing enough in the beginning. Not asking questions. I ran out of VG once. I had to buy shop Juice until I got it in the mail.”
Vape Community Involvement
“I am involved in the DIY community as much as possible. My passion is mixing eliquid. I love to help new mixers starting out, and anyone who has questions. I am admin of 3 DIY groups of on Facebook, am on a couple of DIY YouTube shows, Mixing in the Kitchen with Daytime Frank, and DIY Downunder Mixing with me Mates.”
Tammy aims to be available for anyone who has questions online! Reach out to her!
Active on:
All The Flavors – Search “TamVapes”
E-Liquid Recipes – Search “Tam Vapes”
Instagram – @tam_vapes
What is The Best Way For People to Advocate for Vaping?
“Contact your local representatives in legislation. Stay informed of what is happening with the laws, let others know so they can react for their city/state. Try to inform public of correct information from what the news is reporting on vaping. Vaping Saves Lives.“
That’s All Folks
A big THANK YOU to our featured mixer Tam Vapes for letting us write about her and for her willingness to share personal experiences with us all!
That’s all we have for now, but stayed tuned for more mixer features throughout the year!
Also, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns that you have.
