Anne Phung Nguyen

Anne Phung Nguyen. I am an American-born Vietnamese entrepreneur living in Orange County in California. Alongside my amazing partner JP and my jolly father Henry. My Instagram account, @annephung, is where the majority of my followers are. I write about my daily life, my good and bad days. My parents accompanied me into America in the year 1990, at which point I was just one-and-a half. It wouldn't be possible to share my story with you today had my parents not worked to the max and sacrifice. My parents were the source of my inspiration and helped me become successful. My plan of life was as follows: I'd attend university, find work in a corporate then marry, and purchase the house. This was my vision of what success looked like. However, life was not so keen on my ideas. In 2013, my job as a corporate employee was something I dreaded. Status and money did not bring me joy. I believed that I was wasting away my existence to get a pay check. The passion I have for fitness as well as my passion for socializing with people helped me find my new calling as a personal trainer. The business I started was in 2014 and I'm celebrating my 7th year of business success in the year 2021. It is rare to find an Asian woman working in this field. My goal is to become a catalyst within the field to offer the best coaching and guidance to help others to become a healthier and happier individual by developing the most sustainable life that meets their personal needs and goals. I also strive to empower others to go after their desires and accomplish all they wish to achieve in their lives. While my professional life was taking off, I experienced the greatest loss of my entire life to datein the death of my mother. Her eight-year battle with Scleroderma is over and she rests in Heaven. Her memory will forever be on my mind and in my heart. brain. It is amazing how life gives us exactly the lessons we need even if we aren't aware of it. There are many ways that my mother's passing affected me in many ways. It is my belief that she offered me another chance to live through her demise. The day she died on Tet/Lunar New Year Day was an opportunity for her to begin a new life. It was a second chance for me to live a fulfilling life. In my 30's I am alive and conscious I truly feel that I live my life now rather than merely living as I did in the past. As I share the story of my life, it is in the hope that others will be able to understand my feelings and thoughts. To know that they are not alone. And that there is real love. Also that therapy is necessary and is not uncommon. Finally that health is your biggest wealth. My hope is to live your the life you want to live and have your final resting place is not a regret, because that's all we can count on in this life.