About Dr. Mykim Tran

Dr. Mykim Tran is a humanistic psychologist, entrepreneur, inspirational leader, keynote speaker, and author. She is on a mission to unlock human potential and is committed to helping individuals create meaningful and purposeful lives. Her journey into this field began with a desire to learn more about human motivation and its role in enhancing health, wellness, and self-confidence. While pursuing a master’s degree in health psychology, Dr. Tran discovered humanistic psychology, which captivated her immediately. This led her to pursue her PhD in humanistic psychology at Saybrook University. Humanistic psychology empowers individuals to embrace their authenticity, kindness, compassion, and understanding while leveraging their unique strengths, talents, and creativity to contribute to society. Dr. Tran found and serves as the CEO of the Wake-Up Foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers people to become agents of social change and strengthen communities. Additionally, she is a national bestselling author of “Self-Esteem Building: How to Live Your Life as YOU” and the co-author of “Secrets to Drama-Free Love,” where she emphasizes the importance of self-esteem, self-acceptance, and self-love in nurturing healthy relationships.​​