Anne Phung Nguyen

Anne Phung Nguyen, a Vietnamese American businesswoman, lives in Orange County California. I have a lovely fiance called JP as well as hapless father Henry. Many people recognize my username as @annephung on Instagram and I write about my life from ups to the downs. In 1990 I moved to America along with my family, including my brothers and parents as I reached the age of one-and-half. If it wasn't for my parents' love of dedication and hard work and sacrifice, I wouldn't be here sharing my life. As a child, I knew that I could have a shot at a better future I aimed to make them proud and was a shrewd entrepreneur for achievement. I believed that my future would unfold a certain way: graduate from college, get a corporate position, marry and begin an family. My plan for success was to go to college after graduation, and then find a corporate job. After that, I'd marry to buy a home and start a family. Life had other ideas. My corporate job in 2013 was a job I hated. Money and status were not what I needed to feel happy. I felt I was wasting away my time to make a living. I had a passion for fitness and being social and helping others while I walked my new career path. I was drawn to personal training. I began my business in 2014. I am celebrating my seven-year anniversary in this calendar year. It is rare to find Asian women working in this industry. My goal is to be a change maker within the business to offer high-quality coaching that allows others to become a healthier and happier individual by developing a sustainable lifestyle cater to their personal needs and goals. Also, I strive to inspire others to go after their goals and achieve anything and everything they want to in life. When I began my professional profession, the loss of my mother was the greatest blow to my life. To be in Heaven she rests now in peace after a long battle with Scleroderma. But I still carry her with me and think of her daily. There is a lot we can learn from our experiences, though we might not be able to see it now. In so many ways, the loss of my mother affected me in many ways. I honestly believe that she offered me another chance to be a part of her story after she passed away. Her passing at Tet/Lunar New Year Day was her opportunity to start a new life. To me, it was my second chance to lead a fulfilled life. At the age of 30 I am awestruck by the feeling of living and being alive. I don't feel as if I'm just a mere existence anymore. In sharing the tale of my journey, it's to ensure that other people are able to relate to my experiences and thoughts. In order to feel that they're not the only ones. It is also a sign of genuine love. Also that therapy is a necessity and it isn't uncommon. In the end, your the health of your body is the most valuable thing you have. You have only one life. I hope you be the best version of yourself.