Mission

This is my mission — rooted in healing, remembrance, and gratitude.

A portion of the proceeds from Jasmine in the Wind is donated to causes close to my heart, including veterans’ organizations and orphanages in Vietnam.

It’s my way of honoring those who served — and those who were left behind.

I carry the spirit of my grandmother, Ba Noi, with me in all of this. She taught me kindness in the midst of war — and that is the kindness I continue to share today.

I also carry the memory of Gary Lord, whose courage to heal reminded me why stories like mine matter. Their lives — one from Vietnam, one from America — inspire me to give back with love and compassion.