Anne Phung Nguyen

Anne Phung Nguyen. I am an American-born Vietnamese entrepreneur living in Orange County California. With my wonderful partner JP and the happy-go lucky father Henry. Most people are familiar with me from my Instagram @annephung, where I record my personal life: the highs, the lows and everything inbetween. When I was 1 1/2 years old My family and I came into America. If it weren't due to the dedication of my parents, I wouldn't even be here today sharing this life with people like you. As I knew I could achieve a better future I set out to succeed and make my parents proud. My mind knew what the plan was for life. Attend college, and then graduate. Get married. Buy a house. Get kids. Although I was convinced that this was the definition of success, life had different plans. In 2013 I found myself looking forward to going back to work. job because the pay and prestige was not bringing me joy- I felt that I was throwing my time for a paycheck when I knew I had a destiny. While navigating my way through a different job, I realized that I was supposed to work as an instructor. I was a fan of exercising, I enjoyed being around people and I enjoy helping others. In this year, I am celebrating my 7th Anniversary. In 2014 I began my own company. There are very few Asian women work in the industry of fashion. As a coach, I want to be a positive influence by providing quality training to assist others in becoming healthier and more content. Additionally, I want to encourage others to go after their goals and achieve whatever they would like to in life. When my business was taking flight, I lost my mother. It was the hardest of all. After battling for eight years for a condition called Scleroderma, she's now resting in Heaven. I am forever grateful to her and always remember her in my mind and in my heart. It is amazing how life will teach us the exact lesson we need, even if we aren't aware of it. My mother's death affected me greatly and I believe she gave me a second chance at life. Her death at Tet/Lunar New Year Day was the chance to create an entirely new chapter. It was a second chance for me to live a full and happy life. The thing I'm feeling now in my 30s is an experience of vitality and awareness. It's like I am truly living, rather than just surviving. When I tell the story of my life, it is to ensure that other people can relate to my experiences and thoughts. In order to feel that they're not on their own. Also, that there exists true love. Therapy is necessary and not unusual. Also, wellness is your greatest wealth. I hope that you enjoy your life to the fullest and end it without regrets as death is the only thing that is promised to the people in our lives.