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Alex Tran is a 21-year-old Vietnamese-Chinese American entrepreneur, behavioral specialist, and founder of Fish Kings—a growing aquatic business based in Southern California. Balancing work in mental health with running a hands-on business, Alex has carved out a unique path grounded in purpose, discipline, and a desire to uplift others.

Raised in a challenging family environment, Alex chose early on to break cycles rather than repeat them. His quiet confidence, commitment to personal growth, and consistent dedication to fitness, reading, and his animals speak to a young man who leads with both heart and intentionality. What stands out most, though, is his desire to give back—to his friends, his community, and especially to the next generation of young people who might be watching.

In this episode, Alex opens up about the pressure to succeed, the weight of expectations, and the inner work required to build a life with meaning. It’s more than just a business journey—it’s the story of a young man choosing to rewrite his future, and what it looks like to carry both legacy and self-determination in the same hands.

This is the kind of episode that reminds us all that healing and leadership don’t have an age requirement. Alex’s story is one of quiet courage—and it’s just getting started.

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Music Credits
Intro
Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG
Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library
Outro
Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG

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