Anne Phung Nguyen

I am Anne Phung Nguyen and I am an Vietnamese American entrepreneur residing in beautiful Orange County California with my amazing husband JP and my happy-go-lucky Dad Henry. The majority of people know me via my Instagram @annephung, where I share my daily life, highs and lows, as well as everything in between. When I was just 1 1/2 years old my family, me and my parents came into America. If it weren't for the hard work of my parents I might not even be here today sharing my life with the world. Since I was confident that I would have a brighter future, I was determined to achieve my goals and make my parents happy. I thought my life would be one way or another: I'd graduate from college, land a corporate position, get married and start a family. My idea of success was to go to college to graduate, then get a corporate job. I would then marry then buy a house, and have kids. Life had other ideas. The money and the status of my job did not make me happy. I felt as if I had wasted my time for the opportunity to earn a salary. When I began to navigate my way through a different job, I realized that I was meant to become personal trainer. I loved working out, I liked being around people and I loved helping people. This year I'll be celebrating my 7th Anniversary. In 2014, I started my own business. There are few Asian females working in the field. My goal is to be a positive influencer in the industry to provide high-quality coaching that allows individuals to be healthier and happier person by establishing a sustainable lifestyle cater to the individual needs and desires. In addition, I wish for others to be empowered to follow their dreams and be able to achieve whatever it is they wish for in their life. As my professional career took off, I lost my mother. It was the most devastating of them all. The battle she fought for eight years with the disease is over, and she lies in Heaven. She will always remain in my thoughts and mind. It is possible to learn from life, even though it may be difficult to see it now. The passing of my mother changed me in so many ways and I believe my mom offered me a second chance at life through her passing. In the morning of Tet/Lunar New Year Day, she died. The time was right to go on to the next chapter of her life and my chance to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. The 30's are the only time I really feel I'm living my life. In sharing my story I hope my story will be a source of inspiration for yours. I hope that my words will aid you in understanding that you're never truly alone. You have the potential to accomplish whatever you want to achieve. I pray that you live your life to the fullest and to die with no regrets because death is the only thing promised to us in our life.