diff --git a/src/lib/views/MeetingsList.svelte b/src/lib/views/MeetingsList.svelte
index c1b4497..7ae5716 100644
--- a/src/lib/views/MeetingsList.svelte
+++ b/src/lib/views/MeetingsList.svelte
@@ -52,7 +52,9 @@
     bind:value={query}
     oninput={onSearchInput}
   />
-  {#if meetings.list.length === 0}
+  {#if meetings.list.length === 0 && meetings.loading}
+    <p class="muted">Loading meetings…</p>
+  {:else if meetings.list.length === 0}
     <p class="muted">No meetings yet. Click ● Record to start.</p>
   {:else}
     <ul>