Anne Phung Nguyen

Anne Phung Nguyen, a Vietnamese American businesswoman, lives in Orange County California. I have a lovely fiance called JP and a frightened dad Henry. The majority of people are familiar with me from my Instagram @annephung where I document my life - highs and lows, as well as everything in between. The year 1990 was the time I emigrated to America along with my family, including my brothers and parents at the age of one and half. Without my parents' devotion to dedication and hard work it is likely that I would not share my life. Knowing I had an opportunity for a better life, I worked hard to make them proud and was a shrewd entrepreneur when it came to the success. My life was set out: I would attend university, find an employment in a company, marry and buy the house. The life I had imagined for myself was not what it turned into. 2013 was the year I realized it difficult to accept my job. Even though the compensation and position was good however, I wasn't sure if it was fulfilling. In reality, I thought I was spending my time. When I started to take steps to a new path in life I began to discover that personal training was what I wanted to do. I'm a sucker for fitness, and I love being in the company of people and am eager to help those around me. In 2014, I founded my small company and I will celebrate the 7th anniversary of my company by 2021. Being an Asian female in this industry there are a few of us. As coach, my mission is to inspire people to live a healthy and happy life by creating sustainable lifestyles that cater to each individual's needs and goals. In addition, I strive to inspire others to pursue their dreams and goals and achieve anything they wish to do. When my work began to take off, I experienced the greatest loss of my life to datethat of losing my mom. She fought a long and arduous struggle with scleroderma, and now rests in Heaven as well as with me in my thoughts and my heart all the time. Although you may not be able to see it initially, the universe is a way of offering us the things we need. It was my mother's sudden death that changed me for the better. And I really believe it gave me an opportunity to live my life. She passed away on Tet/Lunar New Year Day. The day was her chance to start her new journey. I was given a second opportunity to live a happy and fulfilled life. The thing I'm feeling now at the age of 30 is a sense of aliveness and awareness. It feels like that I'm living my life, rather than just surviving. As I share the story of my journey, it's to ensure that other people can relate to my experiences and thoughts. It is to know that they're not the only ones. It is also a sign of real love. Additionally, therapy is necessary and not unusual. Finally that wellness is your greatest wealth. Only one life is yours. I hope you live it to the fullest.