Hollis Wong-Wear

Hollis Wong-Wear is an award-winning multi-disciplinary artist and creative strategist who founded and serves as the Principal of hww.work, a creative production company focused on social change.12 Her work spans multiple creative fields, including music, poetry, and film.

Background and Career

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Hollis now divides her time between Los Angeles and Seattle.1 She graduated from Seattle University with a BA in History and minors in Philosophy and Global African Studies.1

Musical Achievements:: Hollis has released two solo albums, "half-life" and "Subliminal," which have gained recognition on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.1 She received a Grammy nomination for her collaborations with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis on "The Heist".1 Additionally, she was the lead singer of the Seattle electronic R&B trio The Flavr Blue.1

Film and Production:: Through her company hww.work, Hollis specializes in film, video, photography, and content creation.1 She has directed music videos and produced work for organizations such as ACLU of Washington, ArtsFund, and the Alliance for Gun Responsibility.1

Other Pursuits

Hollis is actively involved in various creative and social endeavors:

• She writes regularly on Substack about creativity, changemaking, and community building.2
• As a host and facilitator, she appears on-screen, on podcasts, and at in-person events.1
• Hollis is passionate about the intersection of creativity, technology, and financial self-determination.1
• She serves as a Google NextGen Policy Leader and has been an Interledger Foundation Ambassador.1
• Hollis co-hosts the Future|Money Podcast and the pop culture program Obsessed! on Uproxx.1

Her multifaceted career demonstrates a commitment to nurturing creativity, fostering community, and driving social change through various artistic mediums and platforms.