Anh Phoong Featured in Hivemind Magazine: A Sac State Alumna Looks Back

TL;DR

• Hivemind Magazine, a Sacramento State student publication, interviewed Phoong Law founder Anh Phoong for its upcoming issue #3.
• The State Hornet, Sac State’s student newspaper, previewed the feature with an article and video in November 2026.
• The theme: Anh’s best lessons came from her scariest moments, starting with her time as a Sac State student.
• Hivemind issue #3 is set to release in December 2026 and will go deeper into her entrepreneurial inspiration and passion for Sacramento.
• Watch the State Hornet video below, and check back for the full issue.

Some of the most meaningful recognition comes from home. This November, students at Sacramento State turned their cameras and notebooks toward one of the university’s own: Anh Phoong, founder of Phoong Law and one of the most recognizable faces in Sacramento.

Student journalists from Hivemind Magazine sat down with Anh to talk about where it all started, the moments that scared her, and why those moments ended up shaping the business and community she cares about most. The State Hornet, the university’s independent student newspaper, previewed the feature in a short article and video.

What Is Hivemind Magazine?

Hivemind Magazine is a student magazine produced alongside The State Hornet, the student news organization at California State University, Sacramento, better known locally as Sac State. Student editors, writers, and multimedia staffers produce the magazine, which gives Sac State students hands-on experience reporting longer, magazine-style stories.

The feature on Anh is part of the magazine’s next print edition, Hivemind issue #3, scheduled for release in December 2026. According to The State Hornet, the issue “will dive deeper into Phoong’s entrepreneurial inspiration and passion for Sacramento.”

The preview was produced by State Hornet Multimedia Editor Eli Keller and Hivemind Magazine staffer Alina Nadeem.

What Did The State Hornet Report About Anh Phoong?

The State Hornet’s preview, titled “Hivemind magazine hosts Sacramento icon Anh Phoong,” focused on one central idea. In the paper’s words, “This popular Sacramento lawyer says her best lessons derive from her scariest moments.”

For the interview, the Hornet reports, Anh “relived memories of her time as a Sacramento State student.” That is a fitting way to frame the conversation. Long before the billboards, the radio spots, and the awards, Anh was a student in Sacramento figuring out what came next.

Watch the State Hornet Video

The State Hornet also published a short video version of the story on its YouTube channel.

Video: “Hivemind magazine hosts Sacramento icon Anh Phoong,” The State Hornet on YouTube.

Why Does Sac State Matter to Anh Phoong’s Story?

Sacramento State is woven into the story of how Anh came to build a law firm rooted in this city. Sac State serves tens of thousands of students each year, and many of them are the first in their families to attend college, working jobs while they study and planning to build careers right here in the region.

Anh’s path speaks directly to those students. She is a Sac State alumna who went on to become an attorney, open her own firm, and turn Phoong Law into a household name across Sacramento. That is not a story that happened somewhere else. It happened a few miles from campus, which is part of why the Hivemind feature resonates.

If you want the longer version of that journey, we covered it in Anh Phoong: From Attorney to Sacramento Icon.

Lessons From the Scariest Moments

The theme of the Hivemind feature is one that many entrepreneurs will recognize: the moments that felt most frightening are often the ones that teach the most. The full details of what Anh shared will appear in issue #3 in December, so we will not get ahead of the magazine. But the idea lines up with what Anh has said publicly for years about building a business:

• Starting is scary. Opening a law firm means taking on risk, payroll, and responsibility for clients who are counting on you during some of the hardest times of their lives.
• Fear can be useful. Facing uncertainty head on can sharpen focus and force better decisions.
• Community makes it possible. No one builds a business alone. Mentors, staff, clients, and neighbors all play a role.

Anh has talked about mentorship and resilience before, including in The Real Journey: Anh Phoong on Mentorship, Resilience and Justice. The Hivemind conversation adds a new layer by bringing those lessons back to the place where her own journey began.

Anh Phoong’s Passion for Sacramento

The State Hornet points out that issue #3 will explore Anh’s “passion for Sacramento.” Anyone who has driven through the region has seen that passion on billboards, but it shows up in other ways too.

Anh has been recognized as a 2026 Women Who Mean Business honoree by the Sacramento Business Journal, an honor that reflects her role as a local business owner and employer. She has also used her billboard space to lift up community causes, such as when she lent her billboards to Bream, a community that helps women over 50 build friendships.

For Anh, building a firm in Sacramento has always been about more than cases. It is about showing up for the people and neighborhoods that make up this city.

What This Feature Means for Sac State Students

Student media is where many future journalists, filmmakers, and storytellers get their start. When Sac State students choose to profile a local business owner, they are also telling their classmates something: a career built in Sacramento is possible.

For students who are nervous about what comes after graduation, Anh’s message about learning from scary moments is a practical one. Taking the first job, starting a business, or speaking up for yourself can all feel intimidating. Those are often the moments that shape you.

We are grateful to the Hivemind Magazine and State Hornet staff for their interest in Anh’s story and for the work they do covering the Sacramento State community.

When Does Hivemind Issue #3 Come Out?

According to The State Hornet, Hivemind issue #3 is set to release in December 2026. Once it is available, we will share a link so readers can see the full feature. In the meantime, you can follow The State Hornet for updates on the issue and other Sac State news.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Anh Phoong?

Anh Phoong is a Sacramento attorney and the founder of Phoong Law, a personal injury firm. She is a Sacramento State alumna and is widely known across the region for her community involvement and recognizable billboards.

What is Hivemind Magazine?

Hivemind Magazine is a student magazine connected to The State Hornet, the student news organization at California State University, Sacramento.

What did Anh Phoong talk about with Hivemind?

According to The State Hornet, Anh relived memories of her time as a Sac State student and discussed how her best lessons came from her scariest moments. The full feature focuses on her entrepreneurial inspiration and passion for Sacramento.

Where can I watch the interview preview?

The State Hornet posted a video preview on its YouTube channel, and it is embedded above.

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