Anne Phung Nguyen

Hello, my name is Anne Phung Nguyen and I am an Vietnamese American entrepreneur residing in beautiful Orange County California with my wonderful husband JP and my happy-go-lucky Dad Henry. The majority of people have come across me through my Instagram platform @annephung where I write about my experiences- the highs the lows and everything between. In 1990 I moved to America together with my family, including my brothers and parents when I turned one and half. If it wasn't for my parents' love of hard work and sacrifice it is likely that I would not be with you sharing my journey. Since I was confident that I would be a successful person, I was determined to achieve my goals and make my parents happy. I thought my life would be one way or another: I'd graduate from college, land a corporate position, marry and begin a family. I believed that this was the epitome of success but life was not so sure to demonstrate what it meant to be successful. The money and the status of my job didn't make me feel happy. I was convinced that I had wasted my time for a paycheck. The year 2013 was when I discovered that my true passion was fitness. I also enjoyed getting out and about to aid others. As I moved towards this direction change in my life, I started to find the personal training I needed. It was in 2014 that I established my company which will mark 7 years since my birthday in 2021. It's not common to see an Asian female in the business. As an instructor, my aim is to encourage others and empower them to live a healthy and fulfilled life through creating viable lifestyles that are suited to each individual's needs and goals. In addition, I wish for people to feel empowered to pursue their goals and accomplish whatever they want in life. My professional career began to take off when I was enjoying the highest happiness in my entire life. However, my mother passed away at the same time that my career began to take off. In Heaven she rests now in peace after a long battle with Scleroderma. Yet, I keep the memory about her each day. It's incredible how life gives us exactly the lessons we need even when we do not realize it. Many ways, my mom's death changed me. I truly believe she gave me another opportunity to be a part of her story after she passed away. When she passed away on Tet/Lunar New Year Day it was her time to start her new life, and also I was given a second chance of living a happy, fulfilled and meaningful life. When I reach my 30's, I feel more alive than ever. I am able to say that I am living my life now, and not just surviving as I did previously. My life is shared with me so that I may be able to share my stories and thoughts. This will help you know you're not alone. You are capable of getting anything you'd like in your life. Therapy is necessary and is normal. Health is the greatest asset. I pray that you live your life to its fullest and to die with no regrets, as dying is the only thing promised to the people in our lives.