Ep.6 | Identity, Disability & Feeling Like You’re Enough with Artist, Writer & Illustrator, Sophia Hutong

This episode sees Michael Campion step in as host as we welcome Sophia Hotung to the podcast. Sophia’s family were trailblazers in this city; her great-great Grandfather Sir Robert Hotung being the first one to really pave the way for Eurasians in society during a time of racial segregation in HK. Naturally, we touch upon some of that fascinating history but we also wanted to ensure that we captured the present and did justice to Sophia’s journey, because she is an inspiration to many and a very talented artist and writer in her own right.

Sophia is the illustrator behind 'The Hong Konger' and we talk about dropping out of the corporate rat race early, the struggle of entrepreneurship against the backdrop of her 7 (yes 7) autoimmune diseases. We discuss Eurasian identity, disability, and belonging. We talk about the pressures of tiger parenting, societal scorekeeping, self-esteem, and thus the importance of keeping something sacred. Having a hobby or passion that is yours, that nobody else can touch. We end the podcast on some principles and inspirational words to live by.

Guest: Sophia Hotung
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Guest Host: Michael Campion
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