Building Community One Tile at a Time | Erin Braddock

What does a cancer diagnosis, a heavy duffel bag full of tiles, and a two-and-a-half-hour mahjong lesson have in common? In this episode of Making the Connection, I sit down with Erin Braddock, Founder of Mahj Pit. Erin shares how a life-altering health journey reshaped her priorities and gave her the courage to ask "why not me?" She talks about spotting a gap in the mahjong market, building confidence by starting small, and why she believes your job in corporate America may not be as secure as you think.But this conversation goes deeper than entrepreneurship. Erin and Angela explore why mahjong, and games like it, are filling a real void in our increasingly isolated lives, the power of low-stakes social rituals, and how recurring gatherings build relationships that no dinner party ever could.Wear your pajamas. Bring a bag of chips. Press play.To learn more about Erin’s work, check out: https://mahjpit.co/If you’re interested in the June 2026 pop-up, check out: https://www.tiletravelersmahjongretreats.com/savannah-june—-------Tune in to Making the Connection every other week to learn about how to develop genuine professional relationships.Stay in touch with host, Angela Chong, on LinkedIn & on Instagram @ makingtheconnectionpodcast