What does it look like to carry your passion with you no matter where life takes you?

In this heartfelt episode of Tiny Worlds, Big Stories, Lara sits down with master miniaturist Tammie Knight, whose work is as emotionally rich as it is visually stunning.

From a childhood spent wandering New York City museums with a mother who believed art belonged to everyone, to building a decades-long career that spanned both corporate leadership and deeply personal creative practice, Tammie’s story is one of devotion, resilience, and purpose.

Miniatures were never just a hobby. They were her constant.
A place to play, to express, and to tell stories.

A defining moment at Parsons affirmed what she already knew deep down: this was her path.

And yet, like so many artists, she navigated a world where creativity and career don’t always align, she continued to build her miniature worlds quietly, persistently, and with extraordinary care.

In this episode, we explore:

The influence of childhood creativity and access to art
Finding belonging and identity through creative expression
Holding onto your artistic voice while building a career
The emotional and storytelling power of miniatures
And what it means to truly live in your purpose

Tammie’s work invites us to slow down, look closer, and reconnect with a sense of wonder. This conversation is a reminder that the things we love most—especially the ones we loved as children—often hold the key to who we’re meant to become.

https://www.smallmattersminiatures.com/

https://www.instagram.com/tammieknightminiatures/

"Beyond Color" Exhibit: https://www.bedfordgallery.org/exhibitions/past-exhibitions/beyond-color-the-language-of-black-and-white

2021 Mic Drop Minis interview: https://anchor.fm/miniatureobsession/episodes/EP-30--Tammie-Knight---Small-Matters-Miniatures-e1bhdh6

"Raise Your Floor" article: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lathamturner_a-good-society-needs-floor-raising-institutions-share

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Lara's art:

https://www.instagram.com/lara_miniaturist

https://www.larablairartstudio.com/

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