About Me

Ken Reiman is a  United States diplomat  experienced in guiding  Fortune 100 companies to expand and enter new markets across Asia, Africa, South America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.  He is a global foreign affairs leader with a proven track record in foreign policy formulation, implementation, lobbying, and strategic external engagement.  When significant contracts, collateral and resources are at stake, Ken has the international business acumen to achieve success in high-paced and high-stress operating environments.

Ken combines his passion for foreign policy and international business to resolve complex political, economic, and operational challenges.  He has worked in Tokyo, Japan as a Business Development Manager to address Japan’s energy security needs.  He brought technological innovation hubs to Africa, among his numerous other noteworthy accomplishments.  Ken’s love of innovation and strengthening cross-cultural connections stems from his Japanese American roots and multicultural background.

When Ken is not guiding organizations and individuals to succeed in foreign operating environments, he is an author who enjoys chronicling/composing, as well as raising two energetic boys.

A Simple Life Is A Good Life

I used to think that leading a jet setting busy life was the key to success and happiness. I’ve since learned that the opposite is true. The simple things in life are often the best things in life.  The more things I have in my life, the more distractions and less gratitude. The less I have..

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Overcoming Fear

Fear is not always an indicator that something is wrong. It may be the strongest sign telling us what we have to do.
 

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Conquer One Monkey Bar at a Time Says My Son

This is how you move your #butt! Early and often and with #purpose. If a 4 year old can pick himself up after falling 5 times, we can get up and conquer the #monkeybars in our #life.

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Peace Bug

Kids love riding in a VW Peacebug. Thumbs up to peace, love, and tolerance. Who wants to ride with us? From our family to yours, peace be with you!

 
 

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Run Your Own Race

It’s not your job to tell yourself no. It’s not your job to reject yourself or grade yourself or debate the value or worthiness of your ideas. Your job is to create. Your job is to share. Your job is to overcome fear and run the race. Yes, if you build something people might judge it or dislike..

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Brotherly Love Sweetened with Ice cream and Mochi

Brothers sharing Korean shaved ice cream with red beans and mochi at Soricha Tea and Theater. Does life get better than this? Yum. All smiles on a Friday. You can’t go wrong with kids, mochi and ice cream.

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What do kids of Diplomats do When stuck?

Someone asked me this question recently: what do kids of diplomats do when stuck? Answer: same thing as what their parents frequently do: they ask for help!

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Who is the Truly Rich Man?

I may not be famous, I may not be wealthy, and I may not be powerful. But family comes first and in their eyes I’m number 1. That’s all that matters.  Happy Monday from our family to yours! Keep accumulating real wealth – the relationships that matter to you most. You can never..

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Your Dreams Matter

Don’t spend your life chasing someone else’s dreams. Go after yours!

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