Anne Phung Nguyen

Hello, my name is Anne Phung Nguyen and I am an Vietnamese American entrepreneur residing in the beautiful Orange County California with my wonderful husband JP and happy go lucky Dad Henry. People know me best through my Instagram account @annephung. Here I tell my life story. The highs, the lows and all in between. My parents brought me into America in the year 1990 when I was only one and a half years old. I wouldn't be sharing my story to you now without my parents' efforts to work to the max and sacrifice. Given the chance to live an improved life, I wanted to do my best to please them. I determined to achieve my goals. There was a specific plan for me in life: go to university, get a job, get married, buy the house, and then have kids. This was my vision of what success would look like. But life had other plans. It was 2013 when I found that I hated being in my job as a corporate employee. The status and the money didn't not excite me. I felt like I was just wasting my time in exchange for a paycheck. It was in 2013 that I realized that my passion was exercising. I also enjoyed getting out and about to assist other people. In the process of pursuing this new direction in life, I discovered personal training. The business I started in 2014. It is my 7th birthday this year. Within this industry there is a lack of Asian women. As coach, my mission is to encourage others and empower them to live a healthy and enjoyable life by establishing viable lifestyles that are suited to every person's individual needs and desires. Also, I want everyone to be able to pursue their goals and achieve anything they desire in their life. As my career started to grow, I was struck by one of the greatest losses in my life, my mother's loss of life. Her battle for 8 years with Scleroderma is over, and she lies in Heaven. She will forever remain in my thoughts and mind. The universe has the capacity to give us exactly what we need even when we're unable to comprehend the lesson in the time. My mom's death changed my life in so many ways and I am convinced that my mom offered me a second chance to be alive through her passing. She passed away on Tet/Lunar New Year Day. It was the day she decided to enter her next life. I was given a second chance at living the life of a fulfilled and happy. In my 30's, I feel more alive than I ever have. It is true that I live now rather than just existing just like I did in the past. As I share the story of my experiences, it's with the intention that people are able to relate to my thoughts and feelings. It is to know that they are not alone. Also, that there exists true love. Additionally, therapy is necessary and is not uncommon. In the end, your wellness is your greatest wealth. Only one life is yours. I want you to be the best version of yourself.