Suzan Nguyen

Be Better, Not Bitter. Suzan Nguyen passionately supports students in growing from bitter to better. She empowers them to identify & embrace their scars to tell their stories.

TOPICS


  • AAPI Focused
  • Authenticity
  • Disability Awareness
  • Leadership
  • Mental Health
  • Motivation & Inspiration
  • Residence Life
  • Personal Growth
  • Resilience
  • Self-Esteem

KEYNOTES


Suzan Nguyen, empowering students to embrace their scars.

Getting to know

Suzan Nguyen

Suzan Nguyen is a Happiness Coach, 2x TedX Speaker, Published Author of ‘One Arm but Not Unarmed’, Instructor and Entrepreneur.

Suzan experienced a life altering event after a traumatic car accident. In waking up from this near- death experience, she was introduced to her new self, with the loss of her dominant arm. While re-learning how to accomplish basic life tasks, she also experienced re-learning to live life. Emotionally, she ventured into a very dark place, one that left her hopeless, bitter and vulnerable.

Until one day- she decided to take her life experience and #bebetter instead of bitter.

With the help of those around her, Suzan coached herself out of that bitter place. She learned how to create joy from within and began helping others do the same. Her mission in life became clear- to help others turn adversities into advantages. To empower others to be better, not bitter.

Suzan has completed coaching classes at Institute of Excellence in Professional Coaching and continues to stay educated about her passion- Positive Psychology.

Suzan was crowned Mrs. Universal Empire Queen in London. A pageant that celebrates, diversity, and women empowerment.

Suzan has also launched Be Better Life Academy; a global online course helping others overcome adversity. The content has been curated from her personal experiences and will empower those to recognize, confront and embrace their pain when faced with misfortune. Suzan is confident the course will change lives and potentially save lives.

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

To help you promote your event with Suzan, CAMPUSPEAK has created promotional templates you can use. In this folder, you will find resources for social media, a promotional poster for printing, and press photos you can use for your event.
Link to Promotional Materials.

LOGISTICAL MATERIALS

In-Person Event AV Needs (PDF)
Speaking Introduction (PDF)

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Ta Da….it’s Thursday! I’m sending you positive energy + happy thoughts. ✨✨#hellospring #houston #htown #bbnb #bebetter #goodvibes #positiveenergy #hugsyourway #loveyourselfthroughitall #keepsmiling #flowerpower #marchmadness #smilewhileyoustillhaveteeth #beautyiseverywhere #keepgoing
Like they say: ‘A picture is worth a thousand words’. I remember this 📸 shoot like it was yesterday. Ohh Amm Gee. It was very windy, the temperature made a severe drop and I was FREEZING BONE-CHILLING COLD. I was extremely uncomfortable, my nose was runny from the weather + my gown and hair was flying all over the place. I was so concerned about how the images would turn out plus nervous as heck we wouldn’t be able to capture the ‘right one’ for the cover. Fortunately, I had such an AMAZING team and photographer(s) on deck that literally turned this shoot into one of my best days + (RE-learning) experiences. Sometimes things don’t turn out how you might have envisioned it but ya gotta keep going! Being ‘adaptable’ is crucial in life. Adaptability expands your capacity to handle change. In my case on this day it was the weather which was completely out of my control. I needed to continue giving it my all by staying positive, ‘be in the moment’ and keep working that camera ☺️ 💁🏻‍♀️ Although in the midst of it all, it may seem like there’s no way things are going to turn out well but GUESS WHAT-  it can still turn out even better then you could’ve possibly imagined. This day was a huge reminder of just that. Looking back, I’m so proud of how it all worked out. Thank you to everyone that made it such a memorable day and for the most beautiful photos. 🥺✨🧡 @vivyd.magazine I love you Bobby Lee. 📸 #martin #raquel #keepgoing #keepsmiling #yeahyouvegotthis #photoshoot #covergirl #houston #texas #bebetter #bbnb #lifeisbeautiful #grateful #photoshootvibes #allsmileshere #staypositive #beinthemoment #werkit #ibelieveinyou #beautyiseverywhere #continuetosmile #itcanturnoutbetterthanyoucanimagine #apictureisworthathousandwords #staywarmandcool #alwaysadapt #amputeestrong #strengthfromwithin
I DOUBLE DARE YOU! Sometimes you just have to go for it.
Life is for living and taking chances AND doing so actually enables growth, encourages creativity, and opens up new possibilities 🍀🌈☀️ #bebetter #betonyourself #leapoffaith #ibelieveinyou #believeinyourself #yeahyougotthis #bbnb #bebetternotbitter #amputeestrong #noregrets #kiveyourbestlife #keepmotivating #movingforward #anythingispossible #keepdreaming #lifeisbeautiful #trusttheprocess #itsalreadyyours #justgoforit #livingwithhope #havefaithinyourself #always
I had the opportunity to share my #bebetternotbitter message over the weekend @universityofwisconsin_madison and it was an unforgettable experience. ✨♥️ My heart is full and I could not be more proud to be part of their #bebetter journey! #ACLC #universityofwisconsin #madison #keynotespeaker #bbnb #bebetternotbitter #adversityintoadvantage #strugglesintostrenghts #painintopower #keepmovingforward #yeahyouvegotthis #ibelieveinyou #faithoverfear #anythingispossible #youarepossible #loveyourself #campuspeak #fullofgratitude #motivationalspeaker #letsbebettertogether
I had the pleasure of meeting Bucky at @universityofwisconsin_madison over the weekend. He’s full of great energy and so charming. Haha! #universityofwisconsinmadison #bucky #gobadgers #goteam #uofw #madison #wisconsin #loveforbucky #discoverwisconsin #goodvibes #love #bestofwisconsin #university #mascot #buckybadger
⏳⏳ ‘Time is your most precious resource; make every minute count’. ✨ I took advantage of the time on the plane, during my layovers at the airport and at the hotel during my stay in Wisconsin so I could finally complete my ‘Sound Healing’ cert. 
🧘🏻‍♀️✨Last year I had my first experience with ‘Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation’ and I’ve been hooked ever since. Super excited about this. #soundhealing #meditation #healingbenefits #soundbowls #crystalsingingbowls #meditativestateofmind #release #positivevibes #feelgood #soundtherapy #healing #releasestoredemotions #stateofmind #stateofmine #relaxandletgo #goodrelease #peacewithin #healfromwithim #loveyourself #investinyourself #wellbeing #certified #onearmbutnotunarmed
🚀🚀 First Love Yourself to the core. “Your love for yourself sets the standard for others.” #youareimportant #youarevaluable #youareenough #ibelieveinyou #bebetternotbitter #bebetterthanyesterday #selflovejourney #selfloveisthebestlove #amputeestrength #keepmovingforward #continuetosmile #houston #texas #selflove #beautyiseverywhere #loveislove #beautyisfromwithin #loveyourself #thruitall #newbeginnings #letloveflourish
Some shots to share from my second shoot with www.jcp.com #adaptiveisessential #jcp #photoshootvibes #allsmiles #plano #texas #hq #beautyiseverywhere #amputeestrong #keepgoing #yeahyouvegotthis #adaptiveclothing #photoshoot #jcp #jcpenney
#latelatepost #sneakpeek 🎬 I had an ✨✨AMAZINGGG day shooting a commercial + also some upcoming content with @deilabs Extremely proud of your love, passion and dedication on re-educating corporate America on #DEI. I cannot wait for the BIG launch 🚀 and over the moon to be on this journey with you. Keep crushing it! #dei #diversity #equity #inclusion #inclusion #houston #commercial #diversitymatters #embraceall #include #everyBODY #community #socialjustice #humanesources #empowerment #empowered #equalityforall #belonging #loveislove #texas #commercial #goodvibes #filmingday
I was struggling with controlling and managing my emotions but ofc, always keeping a smile on my face. Enhancing my ability to reflect more and learn from my previous experiences has encouraged me to explore my options better and find different solutions to problems. Noting what happened and reflecting on my experiences has helped me (tremendously) to consider what I have learned and what I could or should have done differently. I’m forever learning about myself. #bebettereveryday #bebetternotbitter #keepgoing #pushingforward #thestruggleisreal #lifeistough #butsoareyou #ibelieveinyou #lifeisajourney #abeautifuljourney #yeahyouvegotthis #keepsmiling #reflection #reflectandlearn #trusttheprocess #believeinyourself #keepmovingforward #painintopower #humanexperience #momentsthatmakeyoustronger #strengthfromwithin #keepshining #loveyourselfthruitall #itwillalwaysgetbetter
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KEYNOTES

Be Better, Not Bitter

Suzan was involved in a traumatic car accident at the age of 22, and as a result of that, her right arm was amputated. She was in the worst place she had ever known. She wasn’t sure if she was going to recover and there were many moments where she wasn’t sure if she would make it out alive. Suzan had to retrain her brain to be positive, to remain resilient and to persevere. It wasn’t easy but giving up and giving in to the negativity was not an option.

In this keynote, Suzan shares her journey with students and teaches them to discover a path where they choose to Be Better, Not Bitter.

She shares her experience in overcoming major adversity and the trials and tribulations that led her to embrace and accept her new reality. Suzan connects with her audiences on a very personal and emotional level as she shares my journey through the darkness of being bitter, and into the light of being better.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this program, students will learn:

  • How to be vulnerable and recognize, confront and embrace their pain,
  • How to become resilient and to persevere through life’s obstacles, and
  • How to create joy from within which is crucial to living a happier life.
Dignity in Disability

Imagine starting your day as a fully-abled-bodied person, experiencing a life-changing car accident, and ending your day having lost an arm.

This was the reality Suzan Nguyen experienced at the age of 22 years young.

Learning to live as an amputee while facing significant life changes and navigating endless challenges put Suzan in her darkest moments.

In this program, Suzan takes you on a journey through life from a disabled lens. She will speak about her experiences from having to re-learn basic life tasks after the loss of her arm to facing daily microaggressions. Suzan will share how a mortifying incident at her local grocery store led to her training the store’s staff and inspiring a more inclusive and respectful culture toward the disabled community.

When living with a disability, you are given a choice to live with dignity or shame. In this inspirational program, audiences will learn how they themselves can live with dignity and give dignity to others.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this program, students will learn:

  • How to approach, empathize, and embrace people living with a disability.
  • Be a better ally by learning how to become more aware of language and unconscious bias.
  • Actionable insights and tools you can use immediately.

SUZAN’S BLOGS

The following are past entries Suzan has written for the CAMPUSPEAK Speaker’s Voice Blog