Anne Phung Nguyen

Anne Phung Nguyen is my name. I'm Vietnamese American Entrepreneur living in Orange County California. My wonderful husband JP and my wonderful Dad Henry are also part of our extended family. Most people are familiar with me from my Instagram @annephung, where I document my life - highs and lows, as well as everything in between. It was 1990 that my family moved to America. When I was of one quarter I was able to join my parents. My parents were my inspiration and I worked to be prosperous. I thought my future would unfold one way or another: I'd graduate from college, get a corporate position, get married and start with a family. I thought that was the epitome of success however, life has other plans to demonstrate what it meant to be successful. My corporate job in 2013 was one I had a fear of. The status and wealth didn't bring me happiness. I believed that I was living a solitary life to earn a paycheck. I was passionate about exercising and enjoyed getting out and about with friends. when I was navigating this new path in life I discovered my passion for personal training. I began my business in the year 2014. My company is celebrating its 7th birthday this year. It's rare to meet an Asian woman working in this field. My mission in this field is to build a more healthy and sustainable lifestyle that meets the needs of my customers. My goal is to inspire others to pursue their goals and achieve the life they've always wished for. As my career started to take off, I had one of the greatest losses in my life - my mom's loss of life. Her eight-year battle was won. battle with Scleroderma and is resting in Heaven and is with me in my mind and heart always. It's amazing how the world will teach us the exact lesson we need, even when we do not realize that it is there. In so many ways, my mother's passing affected me in many ways. I truly believe she provided me with another chance to be a part of her story after she passed away. Her passing at Tet/Lunar New Year Day was her opportunity to start an entirely new chapter. For me, it was a second chance for me to live a full and happy life. What I'm experiencing as I enter my 30s, is a sense of aliveness and awareness. It feels like that I'm living my life, instead of just being. When I tell the story of my life, it is in the hope that others can relate to my feelings and thoughts. To know that they are not alone. Also, that there exists real love. Therapy is a necessity and it isn't uncommon. Also, the health of your body is the most valuable thing you have. Because death is all we have in life I want you to enjoy your life and die without regrets.