about
Every doll deserves a dollhouse that reflects who they truly are.
Our work should feel like home — a match for our personality & desired lifestyle.
Some of us were just never built for the 9-5 life. We crave meaning, autonomy, and a way of living that actually fits us. We want to work in a way that feels fulfilling, not performative or only mildly interesting to us.
"I think I want to do feng shui. But what is that even about...?"
We are a platform that aims to give you a taste of various, unique careers and cost-effective access to seasoned entrepreneurs to help you figure out your path. Each entrepreneur - "career doll" - offers virtual career tours: information sessions to help you discover whether what they do is the right fit for you.
Life is not a straight line, so why should our careers be?
Doll & Dollhouse was created by Valerie Chiang, a multipassionate doll who struggled to find the perfect dollhouse that fit her free-spirited and unconventional personality.
Over the span of a decade, she explored various roles and industries all across the world. Some she loved, others not so much. No matter where traveled to, she met many people who shared two common complaints:
1) "I hate my job! I wish I could do my own thing. But I don't know what else to do. And even if I knew, I probably wouldn't have the skills or money to get started...
2) I like 10 different things, so how can I just choose one?"
Good fortune and serendipity carved a path for Valerie to be able to explore & create for herself so many different roles. But most people don't get to see what’s possible. Most don't even know where to start.
And with this in mind, Valerie finally found her perfect dollhouse. Doll & Dollhouse was born!
the careers that we feature
allow for autonomous work
Experience the freedom of shaping your entire business so that your work reflects your most authentic self.
have relatively low barriers to entry
We can continually explore new roles at any stage of our lives, without the need for expensive education or large initial investments.
offer the potential for lucrative earnings
Where our hearts take us should also bring forth financial abundance, allowing us to live comfortably and independently.
community matters to us
- we love advocating for your freedom to be fully you -
Lifting others up is our purpose.
We feel deeply grateful to be part of a shared journey of creativity, courage, and growth.
our beliefs & values
"Do what you love in life."
We believe in spending as much of life as possible doing what brings us joy—whether that’s a career, a project, a place, or a way of living.
"You are fully free to be yourself."
We believe in learning to fully honor ourselves - our desires, values, intuition - even if others may not approve. Embrace your individuality!
"There is no correct way to live."
We believe that everyone's journey is different and unique. You don't have to follow a prescribed path or fit into someone else's mold. It's your life, so do it your way.
"You are allowed to transform."
We believe that the whole point of life is to grow and evolve. We are allowed to shed old skin and become someone new, no explanations needed.
browse the various roles & categories
Get an idea of what types of jobs exist, what ideas are in demand, and who has succeeded in launching successful businesses or autonomous work lifestyles in those areas.
create an account or log in
You will need to create an account in order to make a purchase.
find and schedule a meeting with a career doll
Each Career Doll on our platform is available to chat about all topics related to their career, such as qualifications, the nature of their role, a realistic "day in the life" breakdowns, previous experience, industry insights, helpful resources, etc. Schedule availability and meeting setup are dependent on each individual.
leave a review
Writing reviews and feedback for those you have spoken with is immensely helpful for all parties involved.
join our community page
Join our Dollhouse Lounge to connect with like-minded individuals, brainstorm ideas for yourself, receive support, and hype each other up!
continue exploring
You can either book another meeting with the same doll, or you can continue your search and explore other roles.
