Emma self-built her tiny house on wheels with the desire for financial independence. In the process discovered she really enjoyed building things. She is now happy applying skills with a hammer and a paint brush on larger renovation projects. Emma is an IT professional; she is an experienced project manager who previously worked in central government. She is interested is growing the community and furthering the tiny house movement. Emma presented at the NZ Tiny House & Alternative living Wellington based conference in 2017 and 2018.