Matthew Lu
Bio
Educator, Writer, Founder of C^2 CollectiveAppears in 10 Episodes
Travis Tookey - The Seahorse of Shanghai: A Japanese Canadian's Path from Au Pair to Lululemon China
Travis Tookey — known here as Haima, “seahorse” in Mandarin — grew up third-generation Japanese Canadian in Vancouver, in a family whose Japanese roots ran through int...
Rochester Buddhist Kid to a Beijing Lifer: Gideon Goldfeder on Two Decades of Reinvention in China
In this episode, we sit down with Gideon Goldfeder—American educator, longtime Beijing resident, and self-described old Beijinger—to trace a life built on curiosity, a...
Third Culture Kid to Third Space Builder: Ruby Pak on Identity, Friction, and Designing Belonging in Shanghai
In this episode, we sit down with Ruby Pak—hospitality entrepreneur and third-culture operator—to trace a life shaped by constant movement across systems, cities, and ...
From China's Education System to Startup Side-Quests: Gab Liu on Curiosity, Culture, and Career Detours
In this episode, we sit down with Gab Liu—entrepreneur, cultural observer, and prolific side-project builder—to explore how a life lived across systems shapes the way ...
From Movement to Stillness: Ming Khor on Nomadism, Burnout, and Building a Life That Fits
In this episode of Liminal Space, we sit down with Ming Khor (education entrepreneur, former digital nomad, and cross-cultural bridge-builder) to talk about identity, ...
From Oregon to Vietnam to China: Owen Sutter on Ethical Making, Art, and Life in Motion
In this episode, we sit down with Owen Sutter—an Oregonian who crossed the Pacific in search of opportunity, challenge, and a life that would never feel boring. From t...
A Chef's Journey Between Shanghai and Melbourne: Tina Zhao on Food, Identity, and Creative Freedom
What happens when love sends you halfway across the world, and food brings you back home?In this episode, Susan and I sit down with Tina Zhao — chef, entrepreneur, and...
From Chinese Rock Star to Cross-Cultural Storyteller: Henry Kong on Music, Identity, and Cultural Exchange
What does it mean to grow up with music, and then grow into it?In this episode of Liminal Space, we speak with Henry Kong—festival organizer, music promoter, and 75th ...