Anne Phung Nguyen

Anne Phung Nguyen, a Vietnamese American businesswoman, lives in Orange County California. I am married to a beautiful man named JP as well as hapless father Henry. Many people recognize me as @annephung on Instagram and I write about my journey - from the ups to the downs. In 1990, my family relocated to America. At the age of one and a quarter I was accepted into my parents. Given the chance to live a better life I wanted to try the best I could to please them and was focused on my success. My goals were set as follows: I'd study at university, land a job in a corporation then marry, and purchase an apartment. My plan for success was to go to university to graduate, then get an executive job. Then I'd get married then buy a house, and then have children. But life had different plans. The amount of money I earned and the importance of my job didn't make me feel happy. I was convinced that I wasted my life for the opportunity to earn a salary. I possessed a love of exercising and enjoyed getting out and about with friends. as I navigated towards my new career path. I discovered my passion for personal training. In this year, I am celebrating my 7th Anniversary. In 2014 I began my own small business. In the field of coaching there is a lack of Asian females. In the coaching industry I'm determined to make a difference through providing high-quality training that will help others become healthier and happier. Also, I want everyone to be able to pursue their goals and accomplish whatever they want throughout their lives. When my work was taking off, I experienced one of the biggest losses in my life- the passing of my Mom. She fought a long and arduous battle with Scleroderma and is now in Heaven as well as with me in my mind and heart at all times. Even if you can't see the signs at first, God has a funny way of offering us the things we require. My loss has impacted my life in a variety of ways. It is my belief that her death gave me an opportunity to begin an entirely new chapter. On Tet/Lunar New Year Day, she passed away. The time was right to go on to her next chapter as well as my opportunity to lead an authentic and satisfying life. In the 30's I am more alive than ever. I am able to say that I live my life today and not just surviving as I did in the past. I share my life and experiences with you, hoping that you will resonate with my stories and thoughts in order to let you feel secure knowing that you're not the only one, to be aware that you are beyond capable of anything you set your mind to the fact that real love is there and therapy is a necessity and normal that health truly is your best source of wealth. My prayer is to live your every moment to the fullest and have a death be without regrets, as that's the only thing you can count on in this life.