Thriving in the Age of Disruption

How Motherhood Ignited My Entrepreneurial Spirit: Truong Ngoc Phung (Vietnam)

Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra & Ms. Truong Ngoc Phung Season 3 Episode 9

Dr. Ramesh catches up with Truong Ngoc Phung, a mother of two and a passionate entrepreneur. Motivated by a desire to become the best mother to her daughters, Phung pursued an entrepreneurial journey in early childhood education.

Phung underscores the importance of embracing crises with acceptance and love, viewing them as opportunities for growth. She also shares her commitment to nurturing an ecosystem that supports Montessori education in Vietnam, promoting interdependence and sustainability.

3 Key Insights from this Podcast:

  1. Entrepreneurship Spurred by One's Own Challenges: Phung finds inspiration in her personal challenges to juggle career and motherhood by tapping into her entrepreneurial mindset to found her own business aligned with her passion.
  2. Facing Crises with Acceptance: Such an approach can create opportunities for growth and clarity, rather than crises solely being sources of stress.
  3. Spirituality Fuels Purpose: Drawing inspiration from spiritual practices, as Phung does with Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings, generates happiness, understanding and love.


Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Founder of Impact Velocity

Guest Speaker: Ms. Truong Ngoc Phung, Co-founder of The Caterpies and Montessori Center, Vietnam.

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