Anne Phung Nguyen

Anne Phung Nguyen. I am an American Vietnamese business owner living in the city of Orange in California. Alongside my amazing partner JP and my jolly father Henry. Many people are familiar with me via my Instagram account @annephung, where I share my life- my highs, lows and all between. My parents brought my family to America in the year 1990 when I was just one-and-a half. I would not be able to share my story to you now without my parents' efforts to work to the max and sacrifice. Knowing I had an opportunity for a better life, I strived to make them proud and had tunnel vision when it came to the success. My goal was to attend school in order to finish my studies and secure a good job. And then I wanted a wife and kids. I figured that was the definition of success. However, but life was not so sure to demonstrate what success meant. In 2013 I found myself dreading going to my corporate job because the pay and prestige was not bringing me joyand I was feeling as if I had wasted my time for a paycheck even though I knew I was destined for something more. It was in 2013 that I discovered that my true passion was fitness. I also enjoyed socializing and being able to help other people. On the path towards this new direction in life, I discovered private training. The year 2014 was the year that I established my company and I will celebrate 7 years since my birthday in 2021. It's rare to meet an Asian female in the business. As a coach, my goal is to inspire people to live a healthier and happy life by creating sustainable lifestyles that cater to each individual's needs and goals. I am also committed to supporting others so that they can reach the goals they set, pursue their passions and live your life to the fullest. My career was beginning to grow, I was struck by the biggest loss in my life - my mom's loss of life. In Heaven she now rests following an eight-year fight against Scleroderma. Yet, I keep her with me and think of her every day. It is true that life has the capacity to give us exactly what we need even if we are unable to grasp the lessons at the time. It was my mother's abrupt death that altered my life for the better. And I really believe I was given a second chance to experience the next stage of my life. On Tet/Lunar New Year Day, she died. The time was right for her to transition to her next chapter as well as my opportunity to lead an authentic and satisfying life. In my 30's I feel alive and aware I truly feel like I'm living my life today instead of merely surviving as I did in the past. As I share the story of my journey, it's with the intention that people will be able to understand 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 necessary and is not unusual. Also, health is your biggest wealth. I pray to live your every moment to the fullest and have a end is without regrets because that's all we can count on during this lifetime.