Welcome to my little corner of the web!


Emporia: Named after the Kansas town where my parents met.

Meng: My heritage as the 77th generation descendant of the philosopher Mencius.

With deep roots in both Malaysia and China, I’ve called the United States home for the past decade, living in Connecticut, upstate New York, and now NYC. Here, I co-founded EMPI DREAM, a funded, expert- and science-backed beta app for lucid dreaming, and Sense of Agency, a NYC-based marketing agency specializing in digital and social strategy.

Throughout my career, I’ve taken on roles within the luxury fashion, adtech, and luxury real estate industries, working with brands such as NPR, Vera Wang, Brown Harris Stevens, Ports 1961, and more. My academic background includes an M.S. in Information Management with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction, and a B.S. in Advertising with a focus on Account and Project Management, as well as a minor in Art Photography. Committed to continuous learning and nonprofit work, I aim to make a positive impact in every project I take on.

View below for more info on my ventures.

  • EMPI DREAM (beta)

    EMPI DREAM is a pre-seed, funded, AI-powered app designed to make lucid dreaming accessible to everyone. In Q4 2023, it closed its pre-product angel round at a $3 million valuation. With scientifically-backed features, it empowers users to understand, enhance, and explore their dreams.

    Get in touch: hello@empidream.com

  • SENSE OF AGENCY

    Sense of Agency is a boutique marketing agency delivering bespoke solutions for social media, creative strategy, events, content creation, and production. Catering to luxury hospitality, F&B brands, and esteemed public figures, it offers tailored services to elevate their presence and impact.

    Get in touch: hello@sense-of-agency.com