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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. 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 founded 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.

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Work Philosophy

Dr. Tran is an expert in humanistic psychology. Using humanistic principles, Dr. Tran teaches and guides individuals to develop authentic lives filled with meaning, purpose, joy, and happiness. Dr. Tran uses three models to guide her work. 1) The Hierarchy of Needs (Self-Actualization), 2) The Life Purpose Pyramid, and 3) The Life Success Formula.

Research Goal

Dr. Tran's research goal is to discover a pathway to help every student realize and use their passion to do great work so they can make a social impact.

Active Research

Discovering the missing life skills in graduated high school students between 2014 – 2024.

Areas of Service

“What a man can be, he must be, this needs we call

self-actualization.”

Abraham Maslow

  • Authenticity (Self-actualization)

  • Passion and Purpose

  • Motivation

  • Mindset

  • Self-mastery

  • Psychological well-being

  • Productivity

"One's only failure is failing to live up to one's own possibilities."

Abraham Maslow

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