In this episode, Giang sits down with Michelle and Minhdoan Ngo—an immigrant couple who turned personal struggle into a powerful calling, building a thriving real estate portfolio and a soul-centered wellness retreat in Hawaii.
From Silicon Valley hustle to island healing, their story is a real look at what it means to chase purpose, build generational wealth, and stay rooted in family.
If you’ve ever felt burned out or dreamed of designing a life that actually feels good—this episode is for you.
⭐ Speaker Bio
Michelle and Minhdoan Ngo are a husband-and-wife team blending real estate, wellness, and mental health advocacy. Michelle, a former tech consultant, transitioned into real estate after witnessing schizophrenia impact her family. Minhdoan, a Marine Corps veteran and Vietnamese American, brings deep operational expertise and mentorship. Together, they co-founded Lotus Rising, a retreat space focused on healing and generational wealth—while growing a portfolio of 100+ doors.
⭐ Key Insights
💡 Merge passion with service to find purpose
💡 Turn pain into purpose for meaningful impact
💡 Take action—clarity follows momentum
💡 Build your business around family and values
💡 Systems are key to avoiding burnout
💡 People-first businesses need real human care
💡 Test, learn, and evolve your approach
💡 Know your strengths, and lean on others
⭐ Timestamps
00:00 – Meet Michelle & Minhdoan
00:30 – From Corporate Careers to Questioning Success
02:56 – Finding Purpose Through Pain
04:00 – Real Estate as the Gateway to Freedom
06:30 – Discovering Wellness and Building a Retreat
13:30 – Renovating While Pregnant & Hosting Their First Retreat
16:30 – Burnout, Systems, and Scaling the Business
25:45 – Balancing Family, Purpose, and What’s Next
⭐ Mentioned In This Episode
🔸 Frameworks
The Ikigai Framework
Find your purpose through passion, mission, vocation, & profession
https://links.theimmiwealthbuilder.com/the-ikigai-framework
Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold
Craft a clear and detailed future vision for your goals
https://links.theimmiwealthbuilder.com/vivid-vision
🔸 Charity Spotlight
Aerial Recovery Group
Supporting veterans, disaster relief, and anti-trafficking
https://www.aerialrecoverygroup.com
If this episode resonated, please consider supporting Aerial Recovery, a cause close to Michelle and Minhdoan’s hearts.
🔸 Projects
Lotus Rising Retreats
Transformational healing retreat in Hawaii designed to help individuals heal, connect, & recharge
Website: https://lotusrisingretreats.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/lotusrisingretreats
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@LotusRisingRetreats808
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/102959120/admin/feed/posts
Millionaire Mindset Mentorship
Michelle’s coaching program for women entrepreneurs
https://lotusrisingretreats.com/exclusive-mastery-program
Contagious Healer
Minhdoan’s movement helping men lead with purpose
https://www.instagram.com/contagious.healer
⭐ Connect with Our Guests
Michelle Ngo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miso.mind
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelleannwong
Minhdoan Ngo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minhdoan.ngo
⭐ Connect with Me
Giang Nguyen — One River Capital
Website: https://onerivercapital.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thatsalsainvestor
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thatsalsainvestor
FREE Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/giangnguyen/lets-connect-one-river-capital
FREE Guide to Investing in Multifamily Syndications: https://invest.onerivercapital.com/51863/your-ultimate-guide-to-multifamily-syndication
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