The Friday Morning 115: Designing a Joyful Workday Hosted by Mrs. Annie Vu
Hoai Trinh
Join Mrs. Annie Vu, Tubudd’s energetic CEO & Co-founder, in The Friday Morning #115 as she leads a vibrant session on designing a joyful workday. Explore team bonding, creativity, and what truly makes employees happy.
In the latest The Friday Morning #115, Mrs. Annie Vu, Tubudd’s passionate CEO & Co-founder, turned a regular Friday into a burst of inspiration with Designing a Joyful Workday. Known for her boundless energy, positivity, and creative spark, Annie brought her team together to rethink the daily grind. As the visionary behind Tubudd’s mission to connect travelers with Local Buddies, she believes work should feel like an adventure, not a chore. This session was all about bonding, boosting creativity, and discovering what makes a workday joyful for each employee.
A Leader Who Radiates Joy
Annie Vu is no ordinary CEO.Annie Vu is no ordinary CEO. Her leadership is a whirlwind of enthusiasm and imagination, shaped by her deep passion for people and innovation. “I want every day at Tubudd to feel alive,” she said, her eyes lighting up as the event began. “Work can be tough, but we get to choose how we show up.” With her vibrant spirit, she guided employees into a morning of reflection and fun, rooted in Tubudd’s culture: respect every perspective, embrace positivity, and decide your attitude. Annie’s goal? Help her team design days that spark happiness, not just productivity.
Crafting Happiness Through Connection and Creativity
The event was a lively blend of discussion and discovery, reflecting Tubudd’s ethos of focusing on the good and shaping your mindset.
The event was a lively blend of discussion and discovery, reflecting Tubudd’s ethos of focusing on the good and shaping your mindset. Annie kicked off with a simple question: “What’s one thing at work that made you happy this week?” Answers flew— a teammate’s support, a clever fix, a shared laugh—warming up the room. She then posed three big ideas: What connects you to the team? What fuels your creativity? What’s your joyful workday? “Happiness is yours to define,” she said, encouraging everyone to dig deep.
From there, the team split into groups to dream up their ideal workday. Suggestions poured out—morning dance-offs for energy, quiet nooks for focus, storytelling breaks for fun. Annie bounced between tables, her excitement contagious. “Yes, and…!” she’d cheer, pushing ideas further. A hands-on twist followed: a “Happiness Board” where everyone pinned notes—words, sketches, quotes—about what lifts them up. “Seeing it makes it real,” she grinned as the board burst with color. She wrapped it with a challenge: “Try one idea next week and tell me how it goes!”
Her insights were gold: Connection matters—“A quick chat can change your day.” Creativity unlocks joy—“Think big, and work feels light.” Attitude is key—“We can’t shift deadlines, but we can tackle them with a smile.” Annie stressed that joy thrives in teams. “At Tubudd, we rise together,” she said. Employees left buzzing, with ideas like team “vibe checks,” creative breaks, or daily “wins” to test out.
A Culture That Celebrates Every Voice
Tubudd’s culture—valuing all perspectives and choosing positivity—shone brightly. Tubudd’s culture—valuing all perspectives and choosing positivity—shone brightly. Annie made space for every voice, whether someone craved calm focus or loud brainstorming. Long meetings turned into “brainstorm parties,” tough tasks into “team quests.” “We can’t control everything,” she noted, “but we can design our response.” The session wasn’t just talk—it built bonds. One employee raved, “Annie’s energy makes me want to make Monday fun!” Another said, “She showed us joy’s a team effort, not a perk.”
The takeaway? Start small—a stretch, a kind word, a tweak—and watch joy grow. Annie’s passion proved a joyful workday isn’t a fantasy; it’s a choice we craft together.
A Blueprint for Happier Days Ahead
The Friday Morning #115 was Annie Vu at her best—energetic, positive, and fiercely creative. She didn’t just lead a session; she ignited a shift. By weaving team bonding with a creativity boost, she helped her team uncover what makes them tick and how to bring that to work. In true Tubudd spirit, it reminded us that while circumstances vary, our attitude is ours to shape—and that’s where happiness starts.
“Thanks, Annie,” one attendee whispered as the room emptied, “for making work feel like play.” With her challenge in motion, the team’s ready to test their ideas and design days worth celebrating. Here’s to work that lifts us up—one joyful step at a time.
