--- I'm not a conventional thinker.

Born in Smalltown, America, 30+ years on the planet, and almost 1/3 of my days spent in China, I've learned to see much less of the world in black or white. Rather than sitting on one side or the other, you can find me somewhere in between, connecting dots.

http://findingmyvoicehere.com/why reflects my predilection for questions. FMVH is a collection of questions and experiments, an extended exercise to better understand myself - and others.

Seems like the process is ever-evolving. How have you gotten to better know yourself over the years?

Beyond working towards greater self-awareness, I enjoy finding and creating ways to bring people together. Especially people that otherwise might not talk to each other. What's something interesting you recently learned from someone you're not close to?

I'm a language enthusiast, a recovering perfectionist, and a bic pen aficionado.

Find me in a good conversation or feel free to start one with me.

MCK

Once upon a time I've thought a lot about the following questions:

What does Feel-good Chinese food look like in America? Can it actually be healthy? Fast? Delicious? @ www.junzi.kitchen

How to do we disrupt the usual travel paradigm (in China, or anywhere)? How do we plan serendipity? @ www.linden-centre.com

How to transition from an entrepreneurial non-profit education start-up to an organization with meaningful, lasting impact across China? @ www.tfchina.org/en

What role does Design play in our personal and professional lives? What is the value of design-thinking? What is the value of branding, marketing, and communications? @ www.khakicreative.com

How do I Master the Chinese language, as well as master the ability to alternate between English and Chinese without hitting the pause button?