Wendy Yu and Huong Thai are the co-founders of Happy Humble Hub, a unique community space in Alhambra, California designed to bring people together in meaningful ways. Their stories of resilience, risk-taking, and vision are deeply rooted in the San Gabriel Valley, and their work is inspiring a new wave of creativity and connection across Southern California.
About Wendy Yu
Wendy grew up in the San Gabriel Valley as the eldest daughter of a Chinese immigrant family. From a young age, she shouldered responsibilities far beyond her years—acting as a translator, financial planner, and advocate for her parents while excelling in school and work. She became the first in her extended family to graduate from college and later the first to step into entrepreneurship. Her life experience taught her the value of perseverance, education, and community support, and she now channels that into Happy Humble Hub.
About Huong Thai
Huong emigrated from Vietnam to California at the age of four and spent her formative years in the San Gabriel Valley. After building a successful career in San Diego in both tech and healthcare, she felt called to return to her hometown. Leaving behind financial stability and career security, Huong took a leap of faith, moving back into her parents’ living room without a clear plan. That decision ultimately led her to meet Wendy, and together they launched Happy Humble Hub as a place where others could also take risks, pursue passions, and build community.
About Happy Humble Hub
Happy Humble Hub is a creative “third space” beyond home and work, located in Alhambra in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley. The Hub hosts a wide variety of events, including weekend pop-up markets for local artists, stand-up comedy shows, yoga classes, board game nights, and community workshops. It is designed as a venue where people can gather offline, connect in authentic ways, and celebrate creativity. With its lush, immersive atmosphere and flexible event spaces, Happy Humble Hub is quickly becoming one of the most exciting new destinations in Los Angeles County.
In this episode, Wendy and Huong share their personal journeys—navigating immigrant family dynamics, career transitions, and the courage to start something new from scratch. Their stories highlight the resilience and vision that fuel entrepreneurship and community building in the San Gabriel Valley.
If you are interested in entrepreneurship, community building, small business development, or the future of creative spaces in Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley, this episode is for you.
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Music Credits
Intro
Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG
Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library
Outro
Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG
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