What happens when a high-powered tech career collides with burnout… and turns into tiny worlds filled with wonder?

In this episode of Tiny Worlds, Big Stories, I sit down with miniature artist and former VP of Design, Erica Meade, to talk about creativity, career pivots, and the surprising power of making things with your hands.

After being laid off from a fast-paced tech startup, Erica found herself in an unexpected pause and used it to build something magical: a custom dollhouse for a “Tiny Client.” What followed was a creative awakening that reshaped her life.

We talk about:
✨ The moment burnout turns into breakthrough
✨ Why creative hobbies are powerful self-care
✨ The joy of making miniatures (and why details matter)
✨ Her viral dollhouse reveal and the “joy transfer” effect
✨ Building a creative life without monetizing everything
✨ The rebirth of Creatin’ 2.0 with two fellow miniaturists
✨ How her background in tech led to a new app for makers

This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered:
“What would happen if I gave myself permission to create?”
If you’ve been craving more creativity, calm, or meaning in your life, this one’s for you.
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https://www.minihouseontheline.com/
https://ericameade.substack.com/
https://www.practicemaking.com/
https://www.creatinchallenge.com/
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