Meta Layoff Becomes a Creator's Leap into Indie Games

Emily Pitcher, laid off from Meta in 2023, pivoted to indie game development and content creation, teaching herself coding, striking brand deals by reaching out to dream partners, and sharing her work early to build an audience. She’s now partnering with a publisher to launch Lily's World XD and says loss can spark new careers if you take initiative, learn new skills, and stay authentic.