Mimi Truong shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Mimi, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
I used to think I had a black thumb; every plant I brought home ended up dead within weeks. But after buying my house, I made a pact with myself: I was going to turn that black thumb into a green one. I’d put in real effort to care for a plant and see if I could keep it alive.
A year later, I’ve got 13 thriving plants in all kinds of varieties. Watering them and watching them grow has brought me real joy, not just because they’re still alive, but because every new sprout feels like a quiet little win.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m the founder of IGZOLTED—a space where spiritual insight meets grounded ritual. IGZOLTED was born from my own journey of coming home to myself after years of living for others. I was raised between two worlds: between tradition and truth, between sacrifice and self. Like so many people, I lost pieces of myself trying to fit into expectations that never felt true. Reclaiming my voice changed everything—and now I help others do the same.
At its core, IGZOLTED is about helping people reconnect with who they really are and create the inner space to hear themselves clearly. No more shape-shifting. No more shrinking. Just soul, story, and truth—your way. My offerings are designed to support that return to self through deeply intuitive and practical tools. I offer astrology sessions that decode your soul blueprint, using your natal chart and current transits to uncover where you are, why, and how to move forward. I also offer Akashic Record readings that help clients understand karmic patterns and ancestral contracts, giving them soul-level clarity that reaches beyond this lifetime. For those seeking to ground their growth in everyday life, I’m a certified trainer of the Bullet Journal Method, teaching a system that supports intentional living towards a clear goal without burnout.
Right now, I’m focused on expanding the IGZOLTED ecosystem—creating new resources, building deeper connections with community, and continuing to make healing both personal and powerful. The life you want begins with the space you create within yourself. That’s what IGZOLTED is here for.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
One moment that shaped how I see the world happened when I was five years old, standing next to my mother as she did the dishes. It was part of our nightly rhythm: me talking, her listening. But one night, she turned to me and said, “When you grow up, you must become a doctor.” I asked her why. She said it was the most stable job, one that would allow me to provide for my future family.
Something in me rejected that answer immediately, viscerally. I remember pushing back, saying that if everyone became a doctor, who would be the teachers? The bus drivers? The people who collect our trash every week? I didn’t have the language for it then, but I knew even at that age that there was something limiting in the idea that success only looked one way.
That conversation was the first time I consciously disagreed with my mom—and said it out loud. And no, I didn’t become a doctor. Not because I couldn’t, but because I didn’t believe that one job, or one definition of stability, was the answer to a meaningful life. Even as a child, I believed in the value of diverse talents and callings. That belief still shapes how I see people, purpose, and possibility today.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
One of the defining wounds of my life has been the experience of losing touch with who I truly am because I spent so much of my life reflecting what others wanted or expected me to be. I became a mirror, constantly adapting to meet the needs, perceptions, and projections of the people around me. My mother wanted me to be obedient and become a doctor. A professor once paused the entire class mid-quiz just to call out my use of white-out, labeling me a perfectionist. When I met my husband, he told me I should take over my mom’s business. Meanwhile, I was secretly dreaming of opening my own restaurant. At every turn, I was being seen, but not as myself. It felt like everyone had a different version of me, except me.
That dissonance built into deep confusion, frustration, and resentment. I internalized the idea that who I was—my real desires, my voice, my dreams—was somehow wrong or irrelevant. I didn’t just feel misunderstood. I felt invisible, even to myself.
My healing didn’t come from one breakthrough moment. It came from the choice to keep seeking. I worked with both cognitive behavioral and somatic therapists to untangle the mental and physical patterns that kept me stuck. I invested heavily in personal development programs, not just to learn, but to unlearn. Volunteering as a mentor for high school students became its own medicine. I was able to offer them the support, validation, and space I never had at that age, and in doing so, I began to re-parent the younger version of me.
Becoming a certified Akashic Records reader was a turning point. It taught me to stop looking outside myself for approval or direction and start tuning into my own intuition. That work opened the door to a deeper trust in myself. Later, the Bullet Journal Method became a grounding practice that allowed me to spend time with myself in silence. It helped me listen to my own thoughts without judgment and follow them with confidence. It wasn’t about having all the answers; it was about creating space to ask the right questions.
I don’t believe there’s one single tool or event that healed me. Healing came from the commitment to keep showing up for myself, to stay curious, stay open, and keep learning. Over time, those layers of noise and expectation began to peel away. What I found underneath was someone I actually recognized. Someone I trust. And someone who finally belongs to herself.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Where are smart people getting it totally wrong today?
Where I think a lot of smart people get it wrong is in overvaluing intellect as the primary tool for success. We’re taught, especially in households like the one I grew up in where higher education was everything, that being book-smart is the golden ticket. But over time, I realized that intellect alone has its limits.
Getting straight A’s doesn’t teach you how to navigate emotional depth, how to be vulnerable, or how to really listen. In personal relationships, success doesn’t come from knowing the right answer. It comes from presence, empathy, and emotional intelligence. No textbook teaches you how to hold space for someone else’s pain or how to truly connect without judgment.
I believe real success comes from being well-rounded, grounded in lived experiences, curious enough to admit when we’re wrong, and humble enough to learn from people who see the world completely differently than we do. Too often, highly intelligent people fall into the trap of being know-it-alls, and that mindset blocks growth. It takes humility to say, “I don’t know,” and even more courage to ask, “Can you show me?”
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people say that I lived without regret—that I showed up fully for my life, left no stone unturned, and never held back from what mattered most. That I built a meaningful career doing work I was truly good at, work that made an impact. And that I didn’t sacrifice joy or connection along the way—that my personal life was rich, full of love, laughter, and real presence.
More than anything, I hope they remember that I didn’t have it easy—and that I didn’t let that stop me. That I faced adversity, and instead of letting it define me, I let it build me. I want my story to be one of strength turned into service, of resilience channeled into purpose. If I’ve inspired others to rise by being fully myself, that’s a legacy I’d be proud to leave behind.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.igzolted.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.igzolted/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimitruong/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mimi.truong.008
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