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
  • 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)

Connect with Suzan
💫 Life takes you places you never planned to go. Joining the @funandmoving team as an ‘Adaptive Movement Coach’ gives me so many feels. I’ve learned a ton thus far and we’re just getting started. This role has completely  taken  me  out  of  my  comfort  zone + has challenged  me  on  so  many  levels but through it all- It Has Helped Me #bebetter ✨ Being able to help others  h e a l  through movement has been very fulfilling. Whether you’re recovering from illness, going through rehab or feeling ‘stuck’, count on @funandmoving to motivate Y O U to get ‘unstuck’ and live your best life. We have an amazing team that truly cares about your wellbeing and overall health; both physical and mental. If you don’t feel good about yourself it’s hard to feel good about anything else. Let’s go. I got you‼️ #funandmoving #filmingday #dreamteam #recovery #rehabilitation #getunstuck #motivationmatters #letsgo #onearmbutnotunarmed #mue #mrsuniversalempirequeen #amputeestrong #ibelieveinyou #letsgetphysical #workoutwithme #workoutmotivation #letsdothistogether #youcandoit #yesyoucan #findus #onyourcomputer #onyourphone #onyourtv #atyourfingertips #wegotyoucovered #wecareaboutyou #bbnb #bebetter #onelifetolive
just a small town girl 🎵🎶 fun fact: born in (P)ort (A)rthur (T)exas and moved to Houston in my early teens. I’m a Texas gal through and through. Rep yo city! #dontmesswithtexas #PAT #UGK #ayeee #texaslove #bebetternotbitter #bbnb #smallrowngirl #mue #mrsuniversalempirequeen #letsbebettertogether #texaslife #keepsmiling #ladyinred #spreadlove #andkindness #goodvibesonly #cheese #ilovetexas #texasgirl
My first experience with a Vampire Facial:

• Cleanse face and prep skin with toner and serum
• Dermaplane to remove dead skin cells and vellus hair which holds bacteria
• Wipe away impurities with gentle antiseptic
• Apply medical grade numbing cream for 20-30 minutes
• Draw blood from vein with small butterfly needle and spin in centrifuge to separate PRP from all other blood components
• Second face cleanse and apply gentle antiseptic 
• Apply extracted PRP onto skin to use as a glide serum during microneedling
• Create micro channels and intended micro injuries for PRP to enter skin with microneedling pen
• Apply cooling mask which contains arnica and zinc to promote healing
• Enjoy 15 minutes of Red Light Therapy
•Apply and massage remaining PRP serum until it is fully absorbed into the skin, which will remain on the face for 24 hours. After the sixth day, my skin was pretty much back to normal. My skin feels tighter, a nice glow and soft. Best results occur in 6-8 weeks. @natural.balance.cosmeticrn She’s my go to for everything skin. She’s professional, kind and very detailed in her work. Love you @natural.balance.cosmeticrn
Just admit it! You’re so freakingg D O P E. Happy Friday you beautiful human. Sending ❤️ and ✨ #dopesoulsgoodvibes #friyay #longweek #workingweekend #soblessednonetheless #onearmbutnotunarmed #mue #mrsuniversalempirequeen #letsgo #keeppushing #keepmovingforward #yeahyougotthis #ibelieveinyou #believeinyourself #youaresoamazing #capableofanything #beautyiseverywhere #lookwithin #bebetter #notbitter #bbnb #joyfromwithin #liveyourbestlife #keepsmiling #noregrets #onelifetolive #enjoythejourney
Rid those (A)utomatic (N)egative (T)houghts 🐜 🐜 A few ways to do just that 📍📍 Challenge those thoughts- put those thoughts on trial. 💭 Is there any evidence to support that thought? Is this evidence based on the past and WHY DOES IT APPLY TO THE NEW EXPERIENCE? Focus on ‘credible’ evidence not feelings and/or thoughts. Focus on the evidence that DOES NOT support that ANT. 📌📌 The Power of Positive Thinking can lower depression, distress and pain. It can lead to better psychological and physical well-being and overall health. 📍📍 Try not to overlook the good things about a situation + get wrapped up in the negatives. 📌📌 ‘Reframe’ your thoughts and look for the good in every person and situation. I believe in Y O U! #bebetter #notbitter #bbnb #challengeyourthoughts #ANTS #ridtheANTS #practicepracticepractice #youcandoit #yeahyouvegotthis #positivevibes #thoughtscanheal #keepmovingforward #keeppushing #positiveaffirmations #onearmbutnotunarmed #mue #mrsuniversalempirequeen #thoughtsarethings #empoweryourself #youcandothis #mindsetmatters #yourthoughtscreateyourreality #youarenotalone #continuetoshine #kalientegirls #westcoast
Thank you @howdyhomemadekaty for allowing me to host ‘Connecting with the Community’ event on Saturday. 

✨A gathering for me to simply ‘check in’, connect and remind others they are heard, seen and accepted. 
I made some beautiful connections and new friends. Grateful.
Congrats to the prize winners: Ana & Christina #CWTC #connectioniskey #connectionmatters #mue #mrsuniversalempirequeen #onearmbutnotunarmed #painintopower #keepgoing #keepmovingforward #yeahyouvegotthis #ibelieveinyou #believeinyourself #sootherscanbelieveinyoutoo #strugglesintostrenghts #howdyhomemadeicecream #katy #houston #texas #bebetter #notbitter #bbnb
Austin with @howdyhomemadekaty melted my heart with his kind words yesterday at our ‘Connecting with the Community’ event. As you can see, we both got a little emotional from allll the love in the room. Yesterday was sprinkled with some very special moments and this was definitely one of them. BTW, the f o u r scoops of ice cream Austin chose for me was Y U M M Y 🍦😋 One of them being a @drpepper flavor and it was my fav for sure. #communityfirst #checkin #connectingwiththecommunity #CWTC #howdyhomemadeicecream #katy #houston #mue #mrsuniversalempirequeen #onearmbutnotunarmed #loveislove #loveothers #hear #see #acceptall #beautyiseverywhere #connectioniskey #communitylove #connectionmatters
Love yourself harder today and every single day 🌈✨ #loveyourself #selfloveisthebestlove #loveislove #ibelieveinyou #yeahyouvegotthis #mue #mrsuniversalempirequeen #loveyourselfmore #loveyourselftothemaximum #youmatter #youareenough #youarebeautiful #youareamazing #painintopower #amputeestrong #selflovejourney #workinprogess #bebetter #notbitter #bebetternotbitter #bbnb #happiness #keepsmiling
T E A S E R‼️‼️ 📣📣 We truly are the ‘Netflix’ of Healthcare Routines! I am so darn proud to be an Adaptive Movement Coach for @funandmoving helping those in recovery and/or rehab to get ‘unstuck’ and motivated to #bebetter @comcast will be rolling out @funandmoving by Mid March to their 16 million viewers through subscription based Video on Demand. How exciting is THAT? #catchmeoncomcast #bebetter #keepmoving #keepmovingforward #yeayoucan #youvegotthis #youarenotalone #letsgo #wevegotyoucovered #fam #funandmoving #mue #mrsuniversalempirequeen #onearmbutnotunarmed #amputeestrong #ChiefEncouragementOfficer #ibelieveinyou #believeinyourself #movementislife #movementismedicine
Thank youuu @kalientegirls & @dashradio for the collab. A little motivation goes a long way, beginning next week- catch me on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday’s for a little pick me up. 📻 #motivationgoesalongway #inspiremyinstagram #mue #mrsuniversalempirequeen #westcoast #la #houston #weallneedmotivation #bebetter #letsbebettertogether #catchmeifyoucan #likethispost #yeahyouvegotthis #ibelieveinyou #youcandohardthings #youcandoanything #believeinyourself #monday #wednesday #friday #catchmeifyoucan #kalientegirls #dashradio #tunein
At the end of the day, loving ourselves is a crucial step in loving other people, loving our lives, feeling grateful and feeling happy. If today is the day you need that reminder, then here it is‼️‼️ #loveyourself #alittleharder #evenmore #everysingleday #loveislove #youareeverything #youareenough #bbnb #bebetternotbitter #yeahyouvegotthis #keepgoing #keepmovingforward #ibelieveinyou #mue #mrsuniversalempirequeen #firstqueen #beautyiseverywhere #lookinthemirror #onearmbutnotunarmed #amputeestrong #keeplovingyourself #selfloveisthebestlove #youarethereason #loveisloveislove #houston #texas
Full length video of my PSA on kindness and compassion‼️ #disabilityawareness #bekind #letsbebetter #together #advovacy #kindnessmatters #compassioncounts #itsfree #bekind #nootherway #painintopower #keepsmiling #wecandobetter #mue #mrsuniversalempirequeen #amputeestrong #onearmbutnotunarmed #love #hope #light #disABILITY #iampossible #dignityindisability
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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.

SUZAN’S BLOGS

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