Anne Phung Nguyen

Hello, my name is Anne Phung Nguyen and I am a Vietnamese American entrepreneur residing in the beautiful Orange County California with my wonderful husband JP and my happy-go-lucky Dad Henry. Most people know me via my Instagram @annephung, where I record my personal life: the highs, the lows and everything in between. My parents took my family to America in 1990, when I was just a year old. It wouldn't be possible to share my story with you today without my parents' efforts to work to the max and sacrifice. As a child, I knew that I could have a shot at a better future I strived to impress them and was a shrewd entrepreneur when it came to success. My goals were set as follows: I'd attend university, find work in a corporate then marry, and purchase a home. I figured that was the definition of success. However, but life was not so sure to demonstrate the meaning of success. In 2013 I found myself anxious about going to work. job because the pay and prestige was not bringing me joy- I felt as if I had wasted my time for a paycheck when I knew I was meant for more. It was in 2013 that I discovered that my true passion was exercising. I also liked socializing and being able to assist other people. As I moved towards the new direction of my life, I found personal training. In this year, I am celebrating my 7th Anniversary. In 2014, I launched my own business. It's not common to see an Asian woman in this business. As coach, my mission is to inspire others to live a healthy and happy life by creating sustainable lifestyles that cater to every person's individual needs and desires. My goal is to inspire others to pursue their dreams, and to live the lives they have always wished for. My career was beginning to grow, I was struck by the most devastating loss of my life: my mother's loss of life. Her battle for 8 years with Scleroderma is over and she rests in Heaven. She will forever be on my mind and in my heart. mind. We can learn a lot from our experiences, though we might not be able to spot it in the moment. My loss has impacted my life in a variety of ways. I believe my death provided me with an opportunity to begin a new chapter. Her passing on Tet/Lunar New Year Day was an opportunity for her to begin a new life. For me, it was a second chance for me to lead a fulfilled life. In my 30's, I feel more alive than I ever have. It is true that I live now rather than just existing as I did in the past. The purpose of telling my story is to show you that, you are not alone. I would like you to believe that love is real and that therapy can be normal. Health is the most important asset you have. Because death is all that we can have I want you to enjoy the rest of your days and live without regrets.