Have you ever wondered if you were living your best life? Or perhaps, you might be wondering, “what is your best life?” In this podcast episode, we are thrilled to be discussing this topic with Dr. Anhlan Nguyen. She is a professional speaker, author, and ICF certified professional life coach, specialized in Emotional Intelligence and Coaching for Transformation. She is an active community leader and youth program developer. Today, we dive into her childhood and career to understand how she thrives using the GRACE mindset model. GRACE stands for Gratitude, Respect, Accountability, Courage, and Engagement. Dr. Nguyen also incorporates unconventional morning routines to make sure she starts the day full of light. When you incorporate this practice, you’ll learn how to keep your cup full and still be able to serve others. “If you can change your story, and you can change your life.” - Dr. Anhlan Nguyen Websites:  Living Your Best Life with GRACE Dr. Anhlan Nguyen Book: Living in Grace - Live Your Best Life Now --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lostandrefound/support

Continuing our discussion with Jenny Li (Yan’s mom) with Part 2. Jenny describes the tough lessons she learned during her first years in America as a new young immigrant in the late 80s. She shares how luck and a very good friend helped her get a student visa, how she got her first job even though she didn't speak any English, the struggles that showed her how resilient she was, and the kindness of people along her journey that allowed her to shape her career. Despite the difficulties Jenny has experienced, she always had hope. That hope guided her to maintain the resilience soul she possesses to this day. #HERstory If you have any questions, please contact us below Checkout our website: https://www.lostandrefound.com/ Follow Lost & Refound on Instagram: @lost.and.refound  Follow Yan on Instagram: @fabmomlife  Follow Evonne on Instagram: @smile.wave.repeat  Email us: [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lostandrefound/support

Today’s episode marks the first episode for Asian American History Month. Given the political climate in the US right now, and that this is the month to celebrate both Evonne and my heritage, we wanted to dedicate this entire month to celebrate inspirational Asian women’s stories. We are kicking off the first episode with none other than my (Yan’s) mom. Like many kids I grew up stuck in my own head, caring only for myself, and have never truly asked my mom to tell me her childhood stories. Sure I know of some things she has mentioned here and there, but never the story in its entirety. That’s why I am sooooo honored to finally have my mom on the podcast. It took me months to convince her, but I know it’s hard on her to dredge up all of those traumatizing memories. I am thankful to finally have heard her childhood story, and have a whole new appreciation for the truly inspiration, strong, compassionate, graceful, and generous women she is. If I can be half as strong as her, can make half of the sacrifices she has made for her family, I would be very proud of myself. Thank you mom for coming on! I love you so much! If you have any questions for my mom, please contact us below Checkout our website: https://www.lostandrefound.com/ Follow Lost & Refound on Instagram: @lost.and.refound  Follow Yan on Instagram: @fabmomlife  Follow Evonne on Instagram: @smile.wave.repeat  Email us: [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lostandrefound/support

As many of our listeners know by now (because we can’t shut up about it), Evonne and I are both from the beauty industry. While we both have learned a lot, there is still so much we don’t know. That’s why we are so excited to have Sajana with us on this episode. Sajana is a holistic skincare and nutrition coach. Her goal is to help you not only find the right products for you skin, but also improve your mind and body at the same time. I hope you learned something new from this episode. To learn more about Sajana: Checkout her website: https://www.skincarewithsajana.com/ Instagram: @skincarewithsajana  Facebook: @skincarewithsajana  Youtube: @skincarewithsajana  Email: [email protected] Thanks again for listening to this episode. We really appreciate your support for our little podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to us if you can leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify. This will help more people discover our podcast. To get in contact with us: Checkout our website: https://www.lostandrefound.com/ Follow Lost & Refound on Instagram: @lost.and.refound  Follow Yan on Instagram: @fabmomlife  Follow Evonne on Instagram: @smile.wave.repeat  Email us: [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lostandrefound/support

Sickle cell Anemia is an inherited red blood cell disorder, it is a genetic condition that is inherited when a child receives two sickle cell genes. It’s reported that about 100K people in the United States have sickle cell, with 90% of that population from African descent. However this disease also affects people of Hispanic, South Asian, Southern European, and Middle Eastern ancestry. Unfortunately there is very little information about this painful and life threatening disease that majority affects minorities. We are so honored to have Ylan Hunt join us today to spread awareness for this disease. She has suffered from this her entire life, and we get a first hand account of what is like to live with this condition, how discrimination and stereotyping prevent patients from getting proper treatment, and how a holistic treatment approach might better manage symptoms. To learn more about sickle cell: https://www.scaasf.org/ To get in contact with Ylan: [email protected] Thanks again for listening to this episode. We really appreciate your support for our little podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to us if you can leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify. This will help more people discover our podcast. To get in contact with us: Checkout our website: https://www.lostandrefound.com/ Follow Lost & Refound on Instagram: @lost.and.refound  Follow Yan on Instagram: @fabmomlife  Follow Evonne on Instagram: @smile.wave.repeat  Email us: [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lostandrefound/support

Yan and I are thrilled to be speaking again with Ashley Lauren. You might remember her from last summer, where she was one of our first guests in Episode 3. Singer, Songwriter, Speaker, Worship Leader, Visionary...where does she find the time to do it all? Join us as we discuss how she sets boundaries, her recent journey in faith and her unwavering trust in God.  To learn more about Ashley Lauren: Website: https://www.ashleylaurensmusic.com/ Instagram: @ashleylaurenofficial Thanks again for listening to this episode. We really appreciate your support for our little podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to us if you can leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify. This will help more people discover our podcast. To get in contact with us: Checkout our website: https://www.lostandrefound.com/ Follow Lost & Refound on Instagram: @lost.and.refound  Follow Yan on Instagram: @fabmomlife  Follow Evonne on Instagram: @smile.wave.repeat  Email us: [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lostandrefound/support

Our pets are part of our family, they are our constant companions, BFFs, therapists, workout buddies, and so much more. Just as they bring so much joy to our lives, we are responsible for providing them with the best life possible. That’s why I’m so happy to finally have Jeremy Moran on the podcast today. Jeremy is the founder of Hopeful Holistics, where their mission is to help people and their pets heal naturally through the use of nutrition, supplements, plant medicines, and a little bit of hope. Jeremy has been a family friend for over 10 years now, and he is our go-to source for any dog related questions. In this episode we discuss everything from dog food, water, exercise, vaccinations, and more. This has been such an eye-opening episode to record, and I hope you find this information helpful in caring for your fur babies. To learn more about Hopeful Holistics: Website: https://www.hopefulholistics.com/ Email: [email protected] Facebook: @hopefulholistics  Thanks again for listening to this episode. We really appreciate your support for our little podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to us if you can leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify. This will help more people discover our podcast. To get in contact with us: Checkout our website: https://www.lostandrefound.com/ Follow Lost & Refound on Instagram: @lost.and.refound  Follow Yan on Instagram: @fabmomlife  Follow Evonne on Instagram: @smile.wave.repeat  Email us: [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lostandrefound/support

Growing up in India, Mitadru Dey was never interested in spirituality. It was only when he came to the United States, he started noticing how unhappy people seemed in their day to day lives. In his own pursuit of happiness, as well as constantly looking for ways to be more productive in his day to day life, he found the practice of Vedanta. Vedanta is one of the world’s most ancient spiritual philosophies and one of its broadest, based on the Vedas, the sacred scriptures of India. It is the philosophical foundation of Hinduism; but while Hinduism includes aspects of Indian culture, Vedanta is universal in its application and is equally relevant to all countries, all cultures, and all religious backgrounds. Vedanta affirms: The oneness of existence, The divinity of the soul, and The harmony of all religions. (Taken from https://vedanta.org/what-is-vedanta/) Vedanta helps you attain: Peace of Mind Efficiency and Concentration Clarity in Thinking Stress-free Relationships Realization of Life’s Purpose (Taken from https://www.vedantausa.org/) To get in touch with Mitadru: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitadru-dey To learn more about Vedanta: https://www.vedantausa.org/ https://vedanta.org/ Thanks again for listening to this episode. We really appreciate your support for our little podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to us if you can leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify. This will help more people discover our podcast. To get in contact with us: Checkout our website: https://www.lostandrefound.com/ Follow Lost & Refound on Instagram: @lost.and.refound  Follow Yan on Instagram: @fabmomlife  Follow Evonne on Instagram: @smile.wave.repeat  Email us: [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lostandrefound/support

Evonne and I are both huge book lovers, and we have a special place in our hearts for YA novels. That’s why we are sooooo extremely blessed to have bestselling author Laurie Forest on our podcast today to discuss her book series The Black Witch Chronicles. In this episode we discuss Laurie’s inspiration for this book series, her writing process, and what we can expect in her next two books in the series. I hope you enjoy! Checkout The Black Witch Chronicles: Book 1: The Black Witch: https://amzn.to/30zL8hD Book 2: The Rebel: https://amzn.to/3qJD20F Book 3: The Iron Flower: https://amzn.to/3bwwWMC Book 4: The Shadow Wand: https://amzn.to/3vgcM12 Book 5: The Demond Tide (coming in Sept): https://amzn.to/3cjiE0Z To learn more about Laurie Forest: Website: https://laurieannforest.com/ Instagram: @laurieannforest  Facebook: @laurieforest  Thanks again for listening to this episode. We really appreciate your support for our little podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to us if you can leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify. This will help more people discover our podcast. To get in contact with us: Checkout our website: https://www.lostandrefound.com/ Follow Lost & Refound on Instagram: @lost.and.refound  Follow Yan on Instagram: @fabmomlife  Follow Evonne on Instagram: @smile.wave.repeat  Email us: [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lostandrefound/support

Depression is a lonely illness, even when you are surrounded by ones who love you. Depression is a self imposed isolation. It’s like you are screaming in your mind, but your lips have been sewn together with invisible threads. Depression is living in darkness even when you are surrounded by light. I have dealt with depression most of my life. I have high functioning depression, which means I can still do everything that’s needed with a smile on my face, but inside I am slowly dying. In this episode Evonne and I discuss my life long journey with depression. This was a difficult episode to record, filled with real emotions. I apologize if at times I sound like I’m slurring my words (I was!). It’s hard to open up about depression, but I am doing so for two reasons. One, by speaking up, I am taking my power back. And two, I am sharing my experience  in hopes of inspiring others to speak out about their own depression, in doing so, also taking back their power. I am forever grateful for having the support of my husband, who is always gentle yet firm in dealing with my depression, but always do so with loving understanding. As well as for my cohost Evonne, and all my friends who reached out to me, even if I didn't want to share in detail, your support meant the world to me and was an integral part of my recovery journey.  Thanks again for listening to this episode. We really appreciate your support for our little podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to us if you can leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify. This will help more people discover our podcast. To get in contact with us: Checkout our website: https://www.lostandrefound.com/ Follow Lost & Refound on Instagram: @lost.and.refound  Follow Yan on Instagram: @fabmomlife  Follow Evonne on Instagram: @smile.wave.repeat  Email us: [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lostandrefound/support