Book Coming April 2017 - "My Father The Badass"
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[April 11, 2017] Download the CONDENSED version of book (PDF format). Final book to be on Amazon.com later this month. I'm looking for review comments and feedback - contact@mikinguyen.com.
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INTRODUCTION chapter (Sample):
My life and journey has been an ever flowing spiral of constant change. The twists and turns that have made up the bulk of my existence within this Universe are the type that most people never have to face or blessed to receive from above. Things like jumping out of a helicopter at the age of 6.5 to save your own life and then some 40 years later, partying with the Kennedy’s. On a darker theme, I had to struggle through personal family health and drama, death and more recently my own divorce. But on a small bright note, my favorite introduction line now is… “In 2015, I was involved in an Oscar-nominate film…” – this usually gets the audience attention pretty quick. How many people get the chance to say that? So it sure does feel good every time I get the [read more on the introduction...]
My life and journey has been an ever flowing spiral of constant change. The twists and turns that have made up the bulk of my existence within this Universe are the type that most people never have to face or blessed to receive from above. Things like jumping out of a helicopter at the age of 6.5 to save your own life and then some 40 years later, partying with the Kennedy’s. On a darker theme, I had to struggle through personal family health and drama, death and more recently my own divorce. But on a small bright note, my favorite introduction line now is… “In 2015, I was involved in an Oscar-nominate film…” – this usually gets the audience attention pretty quick. How many people get the chance to say that? So it sure does feel good every time I get the [read more on the introduction...]
Miki Nguyen's story told by Rory Kennedy [yes the Kennedy's]
Rory Kennedy talking about Miki Nguyen's father, Ba Van Nguyen, and his amazing heroic feat in her 2015 Oscar-nominated film "Last Days in Vietnam". <3 Thank you Rory, Moxie Films and WGBH in Boston - much love to you guys! <3
Miki Nguyen Background
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Miki Nguyen (Dọc tiếng việt) was honored by the opportunity to appear in the 2015 Oscar nominated film "The Last Days in Vietnam" directed and produced by Rory Kennedy - the youngest daughter of Robert F. Kennedy. Miki not only shares of his father (CNN: the "Bad Ass"), Ba Van Nguyen’s story of bravery during the last few days in the fall of Saigon, but also conveys a message of courage and hope. Miki shares how he overcame obstacles, and how he and his family worked very hard to assimilate in a country that they had never stepped foot in before. While the opportunity to come to American was amazing, Miki soon discovered that it would not be without its challenges. He shares even more on his father and personal life in his new book "My Father The Badass".
** Images of the actual Chinook helicopter above are courtesy of the USS Kirk Association and its crew members. For more information on the USS Kirk please check out - www.kirk1087.org.
** Images of the actual Chinook helicopter above are courtesy of the USS Kirk Association and its crew members. For more information on the USS Kirk please check out - www.kirk1087.org.
Miki Nguyen Projects in the USA and Vietnam
This is his story…one of courage, conviction and hope. The film, “The Last Days of Vietnam” not only held audiences on the edge of their seats, but leaves everyone who has the honor of viewing it feeling inspired – this is a true “life story" and the universal message is one of resilience and bravery.
Miki has his own "Lifestyle" Fashion and Accessories brand, is a writer and a celebrated speaker. For years he has spoken at various film screenings and motivational speaking events. He weaves his historical experiences with the life lessons learned from his father and others, as he seeks to inspire those around him to strive to be not only better humans but also to share their enlightenment with others. Miki does an amazing job reaching out to individuals, sharing with them the message of love, compassion, "doing the right thing despite, challenges", overcoming barriers, and creating opportunities. It is a message and a story worth telling that is timeless. Join Miki as he takes the audience on a journey that is colored with historical reverence, enlightened wisdom and life lessons that only he can teach. His story among many other stories in the film were so compelling and inspiring that, while the film was nominated for an Oscar, Miki was left wanting to share more and help others understand what they can achieve if they only reach inward for strength and courage.
Miki has his own "Lifestyle" Fashion and Accessories brand, is a writer and a celebrated speaker. For years he has spoken at various film screenings and motivational speaking events. He weaves his historical experiences with the life lessons learned from his father and others, as he seeks to inspire those around him to strive to be not only better humans but also to share their enlightenment with others. Miki does an amazing job reaching out to individuals, sharing with them the message of love, compassion, "doing the right thing despite, challenges", overcoming barriers, and creating opportunities. It is a message and a story worth telling that is timeless. Join Miki as he takes the audience on a journey that is colored with historical reverence, enlightened wisdom and life lessons that only he can teach. His story among many other stories in the film were so compelling and inspiring that, while the film was nominated for an Oscar, Miki was left wanting to share more and help others understand what they can achieve if they only reach inward for strength and courage.
Miki is also a Business Consultant to international companies wanting to do business here in Vietnam (his new home now is in Nha Trang, Vietnam - a short distance to Saigon or Hanoi). With more than 25 years of international business experience working for major corporate America, his strengths are in marketing, sales, business development, branding, product development and design (BSME at the University of Washington, Seattle). Also if you are seeking a speaker for your next corporate or community event, industry conference, or business meeting, please consider Miki Nguyen. If you are looking for someone who is inspiring, captivating, memorable and fun -- Miki is all of these and more! Your audience will be entertained, educated and motivated ensuring that they will leave encouraged to take on any personal, career or work related challenge with a renewed vigor that can only come from the wisdom of someone who has intimate knowledge of what overcoming life’s challenges do for you.
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