Wonders of Wellness
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Event Details
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Venue: The Commons at Spectrum Terrace - 17520 Laguna Canyon Road, Irvine, CA 92618 (Map)
Admission: Member: $25 I Non-Member: $45 I Student Member: $10 I Student Non-Member: $15
Professionals - Bring a friend! 2nd ticket receives a $5 discount I Students - Bring a friend! 2nd ticket receives a $2 discount
Description
Discover the Wonders of Wellness!
Join us for an enlightening evening embracing wellness, promoting self-care and mental well-being. Engage in thought-provoking fireside chat on wellness, interactive self-care workshops, affirmation rock activity and the option to take part in the offerings of an energizing strength training work out, and relaxing yoga.
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Dress Code: Yoga/Workout Attire
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We invite all participants to come dressed in comfortable yoga or workout attire for our upcoming wellness event. This will allow everyone to fully engage in the activities and workshops planned throughout the day. Please ensure your attire is suitable for movement and relaxation.
Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you there!
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For any questions/concerns, please reach out to Nancy Anantavara nancywanant@gmail.com, Michael Wang michaelwang5@kpmg.com, Tse, Anita anita.tse@experian.com, or Mindy Pham-Bui Mindy.Pham-Bui@ey.com.
Agenda
4:30 PM:
Check-In
5:00 PM:
Opening Remarks
5:15 PM:
Fireside Chat with Jim H Lee - P.I.E.S. : Managing your personal health energy for sustainable career growth
6:00 PM:
Concurrent Wellness Events
7:00 PM:
Networking
Speaker

Jim H Lee
Founder and Chief Executive Coach
B-SPOKE
Jim H. Lee, Founder and Chief Executive Coach of B-SPOKE, is passionate about empowering Asian professionals to thrive by embracing their unique strengths and managing their personal energy as a tool to thrive. As a McKinsey Asian Executive Coach, Jim Lee specializes in coaching Asian professionals to navigate cultural dynamics, build resilience, and achieve sustainable career growth. At the upcoming event, Jim will present P.I.E.S.: Managing Your Personal Health Energy for Sustainable Career Growth. This transformative session will explore how Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social energy can be intentionally aligned to fuel personal well-being and professional success. Jim's approachable style and culturally attuned insights help participants reframe challenges, uncover their leadership potential, and take actionable steps toward long-term success. His mission is to inspire Asian professionals to lead with authenticity, energy, and purpose.
Instructors

Nancy Anantavara
NASM, CPT
With over 20 years of extensive experience in the banking and finance industry, I am an accomplished leader with a deep understanding of financial products, market trends, and strategic planning. Throughout my career, I had worked with large corporate companies across various industries, including large healthcare companies reach their strategic growth plans. In addition to my professional achievements, I am an enthusiast in health, fitness, and overall well-being. I believe that paying attention to your fitness, well-being, and mindset is an important investment in yourself, building equity for the long term. I obtained my NASM Certification in Personal Training and find it rewarding coaching others in fitness. My journey in health and wellness has allowed me to connect with people on a personal level, helping them achieve their own fitness goals.

Dena Nguyen
Senior Associate, Human Capital
I'm Dena Nguyen, a certified yoga instructor and a Senior Associate at KPMG specializing in Organizational Change Management and Training. My yoga journey began over 10 years ago, seeking physical benefits, but it evolved into discovering the profound impact on mental wellbeing and personal transformation. This transformative experience led me to become a certified instructor three years ago, allowing me to share these powerful practices with others. Through my practice and teaching, I've cultivated deep gratitude and compassion, qualities that naturally complement my professional work in helping organizations and individuals navigate change. Just as I guide organizations through transformational journeys in my corporate role, I'm deeply committed to creating an inviting yoga environment where practitioners of all levels can thrive. My unique background in both wellness and organizational change allows me to understand how mindfulness and intentional movement can support personal growth and professional development. I'm excited to share these transformative practices with the ASCEND API community, bringing together my passion for yoga and my expertise in facilitating meaningful change. Whether on the mat or in the workplace, I believe in creating spaces where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to grow.
Executive Program Sponsor

Safety of our guests is paramount to Ascend. Attendees are responsible for monitoring their own condition and agree to comply with the safety, hygiene and CDC identified pandemic level communicable illnesses (including COVID-19) guidelines established by relevant health authorities. We request that attendees not attend an event should they test positive or if they experience COVID symptoms prior to the event.