Anne Phung Nguyen

Anne Phung Nguyen. I am an American-born Vietnamese entrepreneur living in the city of Orange in California. Alongside my amazing partner JP and my jolly father Henry. I am most well-known through my Instagram account @annephung. This is where I share my story-the highs, the lows, and everything in between. At the age of 1 and a half years old my family, me and my parents moved into America. If it wasn't for the hard work of my parents, I wouldn't exist today to share this life with people like you. Knowing I had an opportunity to have a brighter future, I aimed to be their proudest and had tunnel vision in the direction of achievement. Within my head, I could see the path I wanted to take for my future. Go to college and get a degree. Wed. Purchase a home. Create children. I thought that was the definition of success. However, life had other plans to teach me the meaning of success. It was 2013 when I found that I hated working at my corporate job. Money and status did not excite me. I felt like I wasted my time to earn money. I was passionate about fitness and having fun and helping people as I navigated towards the new direction in my life. I found my calling in personal training. It was in 2014 that I founded my small company and it will be 7 years since my birthday in 2021. Being a Asian female in this industry we are among the few of us. My goal in this industry is to build a more durable and healthy lifestyle that meets the needs of my customers. Also, I want everyone to be able to achieve their goals and be able to achieve whatever it is they wish for in life. When my business was taking flight and I was advancing, my mom passed away. The loss of my mother is hardest of everything. To be in Heaven she is now in peace following an eight-year fight against Scleroderma. Yet, I keep her with me and think of her daily. Even if you can't see it initially, the universe is a way of providing us with what we truly need. My loss has impacted my life in several ways. I believe her passing gave me the chance to start a new chapter. It was the Tet/Lunar New Year Day when she passed away. The opportunity was there to embark on a new journey as I was given the chance to lead an enjoyable and satisfying life. In my 30's, it is the first moment that I feel as if I'm living my life. When I share my experience I hope that my words will resonate with you. My hope is that my words will help you realize that you're never truly alone. I believe that you are blessed with the ability to achieve everything you desire. I hope that you enjoy the life you want to live and end it without regrets, as dying is the only thing that is promised to us in our life.