Cambodia & Book: From "Good Girl" to Accomplished Woman: The Resilience of Piyané Ung

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Galerie of Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the Cambodian public will have the rare opportunity to meet Piyané Ung, author of the book Good Girl, in an intimate conversation full of inspiration and authenticity. From 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, this open meeting promises to be a suspended moment, where confidences, emotions, and empowerment will mingle.

An Author Between Two Worlds

Born between two cultures, Cambodian by her roots and a citizen of the world by her experiences, Piyané Ung embodies the generation of women who dare to combine tradition and self-assertion. Long imprisoned by the need to please and the gaze of others, she undertook an inner journey that led her from social submission to personal freedom. Her novel, Good Girl, is a moving testimony: a sincere and clear-eyed narrative about rebuilding, the quest for identity, and transforming pain into strength. In a literary style both sensitive and sharp, Piyané Ung explores the invisible wounds left by societal and family expectations while celebrating the rebirth of a woman who finally chooses to belong to herself.

A Meeting at the Heart of Emotion

The event organized by Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra is part of a series of appointments highlighting contemporary female voices from Asia. For one hour, the author will revisit decisive moments in her life and the reflections that nourished her writing. She will share how, from fear of judgment to creative momentum, she was able to transform her scars into art. The audience will be invited to an honest exchange, beyond appearances, around the essential question: how to become oneself in a world that glorifies conformity?

The interview promises to move both readers and young entrepreneurs or artists seeking inspiration. Admission is free, a rare detail that emphasizes the desire to make culture accessible to all and to build bridges between the intimate and the collective.

When Writing Becomes a Rebirth

Through Good Girl, Piyané Ung demonstrates that vulnerability is not a weakness but a bridge to strength. Her journey recalls that of many women today, torn between loyalty and freedom, between expectations and personal dreams. The Sofitel Phnom Penh event will bring this universal resonance to life: a moment of sharing where words turn into momentum, and where every voice—even trembling—finds its power.

On October 25, at the Galerie of Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, it will be much more than a simple book presentation: a celebration of the courage to say "no," the right to choose, and the beauty of finally being oneself.

About the Author

Born in Cambodia, Piyané Ung is a committed writer and entrepreneur. Passionate about personal development and artistic creation, she uses writing as a tool for liberation and transformation. With Good Girl, she shares her unique journey, mixing personal experiences and universal reflections, encouraging her readers to embrace their truth and dare to live fully. She is also recognized for her work supporting women leaders in Asia, where she advocates for greater inclusion and autonomy.