Episode 7: Cary Hokama- Growing up Japanese American, Asian Marketability in Media & Stepping out of a Second Class Mindset

Hello Beautiful People! Today's guest is the amazing Cary Hokama! Cary is Japanese American and shares what it was like growing up trying to find somewhere to fit in, too foreign for his American peers and too American for his Japanese peers.  He goes on to share what is was like being an Asian American trying to break into the music industry and being told he was not marketable and what it's like today. Lastly, he discusses how important it is to be your best self and to break away from a second class mindset. Cary shares his tale...

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