Anne Phung Nguyen

Anne Phung Nguyen. I am an American-born Vietnamese entrepreneur living in Orange County in California. My wonderful husband JP and my jolly father Henry. The majority of people are familiar with me from my Instagram @annephung where I record my personal life: highs, lows, and all in between. My parents took my family to America in the year 1990 when I was just a year old. I would not be able to share my life story today had my parents not worked for their dreams and put up with sacrifices. Knowing I had an opportunity for a better life, I worked hard to be their proudest and had a clear vision for achievement. In my mind, I had a plan for life. Go to college and then graduate. Be married. Get a home. Have kids. The life I had thought I would have wasn't what it turned out. The year 2013 brought me to the realization that it difficult to accept my job. While the pay and status were good, I didn't feel like it fulfilled me. It was more like I was wasting my time. I was passionate about fitness and having fun and helping people as I navigated towards my new career path. I discovered my passion for personal training. In 2014 I started my small business and this 2021 will see me celebrating my 7th year anniversary. It is rare to find Asian women working in this industry. To lead in my field and offer quality coaching, to enable others to achieve a happier and healthier life by creating a healthy lifestyle to meet their needs and help them achieve their targets. It is my goal for me to help others chase their goals and achieve the life they've always dreamed of. While my professional life began to take off, I was struck by one of the biggest losses in my entire life to date- the passing of my Mom. She fought a long and arduous fight with the disease and is resting in Heaven and with me in my thoughts and heart at all times. It's amazing how the world can give us the exact lessons we need even if we aren't aware of it. My Mom's passing changed me in so many ways. I believe my Mom gave me another chance at life through her death. She passed away at the age of 87 on Tet/Lunar New Year Day. The day was her chance to enter her next life. I got my second chance at living the life of a fulfilled and happy. In my 30's, it is the first moment that I feel as if I am alive. As I tell my story I hope that my thoughts will resonate with you. My hope is to help you realize that you're never truly alone. You have the ability to achieve anything that your heart desires. I hope to live your life at your best and never have regrets when it comes to the end of your life. Death is our only certainty in the world.