Episode #15 Part 2: From Saigon to Malibu – A Journey of Gratitude with Hung Le
02/18/19 • 33 min
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On today’s episode, we’re heading into Part 2 of our interview with Hung Le. If you listened to last week’s episode, you know that Hung Le is an Associate VP and head of the Registrar’s office at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. Episode 14 and this episode are about Hung’s totally amazing story of his journey to America as an 11-year-old refugee from South Vietnam at the end of the Vietnam war, and the many hurdles he overcame. As Hung shares his inspirational story, you’ll hear how GRATITUDE became a central theme in his approach to life.
Today Hung and Kelly discuss the recent fatal wildfires in Southern California that nearly burned all of Malibu down, and the simultaneous mass shooting that occurred at a college student hangout in Thousand Oaks, just a few miles from the Pepperdine Campus. A beloved Pepperdine freshman lost her life in the shooting tragedy. Hung and his wife Corinne, and many executives in the University’s leadership were instrumental in caring for a very hurting community and the parents of the young student, Alaina Housley, who lost her life. You’ll hear Hung’s take on life when bad things happen to good people – he was right on the front lines there at Pepperdine.
Tweetables:
“It was my job to continue the family name. Even at 11-years-old, I knew what that meant. I knew there was a chance that I would never see them again.” — Hung Le [0:10:13.1]
“With the bombs dropping all around us, we didn’t know who would live, who would die.” — Hung Le [0:10:23.1]
“I came to Pepperdine looking for a great education. What I found here, was a family.” — Hung Le [0:15:41.1]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Pepperdine University — https://www.pepperdine.edu/
Law Love Life TV — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz7Ky6CTSCgdXrm4UU3QOAw/featured
Text us your feedback or questions - we'd love to hear from you.
On today’s episode, we’re heading into Part 2 of our interview with Hung Le. If you listened to last week’s episode, you know that Hung Le is an Associate VP and head of the Registrar’s office at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. Episode 14 and this episode are about Hung’s totally amazing story of his journey to America as an 11-year-old refugee from South Vietnam at the end of the Vietnam war, and the many hurdles he overcame. As Hung shares his inspirational story, you’ll hear how GRATITUDE became a central theme in his approach to life.
Today Hung and Kelly discuss the recent fatal wildfires in Southern California that nearly burned all of Malibu down, and the simultaneous mass shooting that occurred at a college student hangout in Thousand Oaks, just a few miles from the Pepperdine Campus. A beloved Pepperdine freshman lost her life in the shooting tragedy. Hung and his wife Corinne, and many executives in the University’s leadership were instrumental in caring for a very hurting community and the parents of the young student, Alaina Housley, who lost her life. You’ll hear Hung’s take on life when bad things happen to good people – he was right on the front lines there at Pepperdine.
Tweetables:
“It was my job to continue the family name. Even at 11-years-old, I knew what that meant. I knew there was a chance that I would never see them again.” — Hung Le [0:10:13.1]
“With the bombs dropping all around us, we didn’t know who would live, who would die.” — Hung Le [0:10:23.1]
“I came to Pepperdine looking for a great education. What I found here, was a family.” — Hung Le [0:15:41.1]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Pepperdine University — https://www.pepperdine.edu/
Law Love Life TV — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz7Ky6CTSCgdXrm4UU3QOAw/featured
Previous Episode
Episode #14 – From Saigon to Malibu- A Journey of Gratitude with Hung Le
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It is 1975. An 11-year-old boy and his family are in the middle of chaos during the Vietnam War. The last thing you can imagine is this little boy being put on a plane, without his mother and siblings, to begin a long journey. A journey that brings us all the way to 2019, Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.
We’re in the midst of Season 2 of the podcast and this season is all about Journeys – the different life journeys we encounter.
On this episode, we’re talking about gratitude – we’re looking at how choosing thankfulness affects your life and the lives of those around you. And let me tell ya....I have a special treat for you!
My guest today is that 11-year-old boy – Mr. Hung Le. He is the Associate Vice President and Registrar at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. I can promise you this: his journey is one of gratitude, and the strength to love God... again. I’m thrilled to share Part 1 of this interview with you because Hung Le is one of the deepest, most insightful individuals I know.
Tweetables:
“It was my job to continue the family name. Even at 11-years-old, I knew what that meant. I knew there was a chance that I would never see them again.” — Hung Le [0:10:13.1]
“With the bombs dropping all around us, we didn’t know who would live, who would die.” — Hung Le [0:10:23.1]
“I came to Pepperdine looking for a great education. What I found here, was a family.” — Hung Le [0:15:41.1]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Pepperdine University — https://www.pepperdine.edu/
Law Love Life TV — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz7Ky6CTSCgdXrm4UU3QOAw/featured
Next Episode
Episode #16 – A Journey Through Cancer with Jami Buchanan McNees – Part 1
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Friends, we’re rolling into another powerful, 2 part interview today – this one is with an amazing cancer survivor, Jami Buchanan McNees.
Jami is, of all things, a Health Insurance broker – and she received the surprise diagnosis of her life – cancer. What Jami did in response was out of the ordinary – and her approach to the challenge of her life is something you’ve got to hear.
Now if you’re not dealing with cancer – don’t miss this interview. Because the inspiration in Jami’s experience and approach is something I know you’ll find useful for your own life – whatever it is you’re experiencing.
Jami wrote a book about her experience called Beautiful Cancer – and she then shared her message in a powerful TED Talk.
Listen to the end – because I’m going to make you an offer your can’t refuse...a chance to get Jami’s book.
Tweetables:
“A lot of people fight cancer and battle cancer. I’m not a good fighter. I decided that I needed to find words that I knew that I could win and that I could achieve.” — Jami Buchanan McNees [0:09:53.4]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Law Love Life TV — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz7Ky6CTSCgdXrm4UU3QOAw
Beautiful Cancer — https://amzn.to/2U7Ak5A
Beautiful Cancer Journal – https://amzn.to/2NuCVUI
Jami TED X https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wemia9JsAXg
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