Jenny Nguyen
Whether she’s behind the register of her family’s restaurant, traveling the world or planning cultural events for her community, Jenny’s sweet spot is using her own life experiences to bring others together to feel more supported and connected.
What keeps you up at night?
I find stress and anxiety in my chest when I feel unprepared or have no control over a decision/event taking place the next morning. Work can consume you. I’ve made big strides to separate my life in hours/baby steps.
Who is the biggest influence in your life? Why?
My parents are the biggest influence in my life. I’ve seen life in many lenses because of their journey as Vietnamese immigrants to business owners. I have inherited their core values surrounding love, loyalty, kindness, dedication and respect. Everything I do is to honor their legacy.
“I have inherited their (my parents) core values surrounding love, loyalty, kindness, dedication and respect. Everything I do is to honor their legacy.”
One year from today, how do you hope you’re different?
I hope to be nearing the end of construction on my new restaurant concept in the Asian District and I hope to have begun the construction of The Pink Building, an old vacant building bordering Military Park that will be redeveloped into a mixed use project consisting of a restaurant & bar, offices and an Asian Art Museum.
What’s the single biggest problem you’d like to solve in your community?
Public infrastructure like crosswalks, sidewalks, more green space and increasing safe walkability down Classen.
Jennifer is one of 100 women we have featured in the inaugural issue of Hundred Magazine. To learn more about her and the other 99 women, buy the issue.
