Not Asian Enough, Not White Enough: Living In Between | Kar Wong @sketchykarr | #121

ft. Sketchy Kar on identity, Cantonese culture & finding home

“I’m not Hong Kong enough. I’m not white either.”

Sound familiar?

In this episode, Kyle sits down with Sketchy Kar to unpack what it really means to grow up between cultures.

From Brampton to Hong Kong to London, Kar shares her journey navigating identity, internalized racism, and the pressure of never feeling like you fully belong.

We talk about:

•  Being labeled “whitewashed” 
•  Trying to reject your own culture 
•  Finding your way back to Cantonese identity 
•  Using creativity to heal and reconnect 

If you’ve ever felt caught between worlds, this episode is for you.

Kar's Bio:

sketchykarr is the illustrative alter ego of Kar, a London-based HongKonger creative (and doer of too many things). Her visual storytelling blends cross-cultural and lived experiences with lighthearted humour to create cute and cheeky art. Her art is inspired by childhood memories, third-culture kid stories, mental health advocacy, and growing up Asian. Beyond art, she’s also a brand marketer, drinks business founder, dog mom, and just a typical perpetually tired, peak millennial woman trying to navigate the ever-changing world.

Follow Kar!

Instagram: @sketchykarr 

Website: sketchykarr.com