In 1997, Vanh proudly bought her first business. Then, in 2001, she opened the doors to her first, of what would become a chain, of My-Thai restaurants located in Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Burlington, Ancaster, Brantford, Cambridge, Guelph and Waterloo. As part of owning and operating a successful business Vanh has had the pleasure to give back to her community by taking part in multiple fundraising events, such as the Living Rock Ministry Soupfest, Catholic children's Aid, Night of Clumbas, Autumn Stroll for Rotary, Taste of Glenhurt, Dine Out for Hospice and many more. Vanh has recently travel back home country give back to the unfortunate and also part of the Lao Midwife Funding where women's health in rural area of her home country can be taken care of.

Additionally, in 2007, as part of Mohawk’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Vanh was honoured as one of the 40 Incredible Alumni who were recognized for their achievements in the community.