After graduating from UCLA, Wong returns to San Francisco and begins performing stand-up comedy at Brainwash Cafe, an open mic night venue. She faces the challenges of breaking into the comedy scene and developing her comedic voice.

Wong moves to New York City to further pursue her comedy career. She performs regularly in comedy clubs and experiences the competitive environment of the New York comedy scene.

Wong's talent and hard work are recognized as she is named one of Variety's '10 Comics to Watch,' marking a significant milestone in her career.

Wong releases her first Netflix stand-up special, 'Baby Cobra,' filmed while she was seven months pregnant. The special is a critical and commercial success, catapulting her to mainstream fame. Her frank and hilarious observations about pregnancy, marriage, and motherhood resonate with a wide audience.

Wong releases her second Netflix stand-up special, 'Hard Knock Wife,' filmed while she was pregnant with her second child. The special continues her exploration of motherhood and marriage, further solidifying her reputation as a fearless and relatable comedian.

Wong releases her third Netflix stand-up special, 'Don Wong,' directed by her then-husband Justin Hakuta. In this special, she humorously discusses her marriage, fidelity, and ambition.