Fostering Real Community with Mai Lyn Ngo
In this episode of Breath Sessions, I sit down with Dallas native and community builder Mai Lyn Ngo, the founder of Fitness Ambassadors and the powerhouse behind Fame Fest. For over a decade, she’s been creating spaces that connect people in real, lasting ways.
We dive into her entrepreneurial journey, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how she continues to show up for both herself and her community.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
The story behind Fitness Ambassadors and Fame Fest, and how they became staple wellness communities in Dallas.
The challenges and triumphs of building community as an entrepreneur.
How Mai Lyn balances self-care and leadership while showing up for others.
Practical tips for fostering real connection in a world that often feels disconnected.
The key ingredients to building a community that actually lasts.
How to stay grounded, authentic, and inspired while scaling your vision.
Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own community, looking to deepen your current one, or craving insight from someone who’s been at it for over a decade, this conversation is filled with wisdom, inspiration, and actionable takeaways.
About Mai Lyn Ngo:
Mai Lyn Ngo is a Dallas-based content creator, TEDx speaker, and founder of Fitness Ambassadors LLC, a community-driven wellness agency that turns 10 this year. Through Fitness Ambassadors, she’s built a thriving fitness membership program and produced over 500 wellness events — bringing together tens of thousands of people across Dallas for movement, connection, and fun.
Her core mission is simple but powerful: it shouldn't be hard to make friends or find things to do in your city. In what's often called the loneliest generation, Mai Lyn believes community is about showing up — for others and for yourself.
She has worked with brands such as Omni Hotels, Adidas, Under Armour, Electrolit, Michelob Ultra, Live Nation, and Downtown Dallas Inc., producing impactful wellness activations and consulting on large-scale events and corporate wellness strategy.
Mai Lyn is also the creator of FAME Fest, Dallas’ first experiential movement and music festival, now celebrating its 7th year. The festival highlights local fitness talent, DJs, artists, and wellness-focused businesses, drawing hundreds of attendees each year.
In addition to content creation, Mai Lyn regularly speaks on panels and at events, offering practical insight into wellness marketing, entrepreneurship, and community building — always with the goal of helping others grow their own paths to success.
Follow her at @mailynngo and her community at @fitnessambassadorshq.
