Hello, I’m Nina.

I grew up moving between countries and cultures, and that kind of life stays with you. This space grew out of that movement—and a desire to share what it’s like to live in between, in case it feels familiar to you too.

Here, I share my thoughts on identity, belonging, and the in-between moments we don’t always talk about. Some posts explore work or purpose. Others reflect on culture or what it means to feel at home when you’ve lived in many places but don’t fully belong to any of them.

This isn’t meant to be polished or prescriptive. It’s a space to pause, reflect, and connect—where stories help us understand both ourselves and each other.

Thanks for being here. I hope something in these pages stays with you.

🪷 A few things:

• I used to take evening walks with my dad on the Great Wall of China when we lived in Beijing in the '90s.

• I studied Chinese painting, ballet, wushu, Ikebana, and learned to play the piano, erhu, and melodica. I don’t practice any of them now, but it all shaped me in quiet ways.

• I once froze on live television during a surprise interview on my 12th birthday. I’ve preferred being behind the scenes ever since.

• I spent a week in Inner Mongolia on a school trip and it’s one of my fondest memories—no photos, just stories my closest friends and I still laugh about.

• Our wedding was featured on the Travel Channel. Fun and equally chaotic.

✨ Curious about Third Culture Kids?

I write from that lens—growing up between countries and cultures, carrying pieces of each place with me. If this is new to you, this article and this short film are a great place to start.

One of my favorite quotes:

“Travel isn't always pretty. It isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that's okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.”

- Anthony Bourdain