about
Every doll belongs in its matching dollhouse.
Our careers should represent our unique personalities & desired lifestyle.
Not all of us are built for the 9-5 life. Not all of us are motivated by climbing the "status ladder." Not all of us want to live in one location our whole lives. Not all of us want to wait until retirement to enjoy ourselves. Not all of us want a boss. And certainly, not all of us want to work a job that feels unfulfilling.
"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 their career is the right fit for you.
We are all dolls, each deserving support in finding our unique dollhouse.
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 she 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 to do it. Or the money for education.
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 different autonomous and unusual roles. Many of us don't understand what's possible or which passion to follow.
And with this in mind, Valerie finally found her perfect dollhouse. Doll & Dollhouse was born.
the careers that we feature
allow for autonomous work
We aim to foster authentic living by encouraging paths that feel true to us—beyond social norms, expectations, or the traditional way.
have relatively low barriers to entry
We believe in the opportunity to 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 stand on our own two feet.
our beliefs & values
"Love what you do, do what you love."
We should spend as much time in life doing what we love to do, no matter how long it may take to figure that out. We all have the right to express our most authentic selves.
"Careers are adventures!"
We should have the ability to experience all that life has to offer. Our careers provide avenues for exploration, so why not explore them all?
"The right dollhouse awaits every doll."
We are each unique and complex. Rather than molding ourselves to settle for a job or lifestyle, we can rest assured that there is something out there that fits each of us, down to our core.
"Support should be readily available."
We all deserve guidance and support—especially when living unconventionally. Just because someone doesn’t follow the norm doesn’t mean they should have to navigate it all alone.
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.
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continue exploring
You can either book another meeting with the same doll, or you can continue your search and explore other roles.
