From Pain to Joy: Dr. Marissa Pei, the Asian Oprah, on Happiness, Healing, and Empowerment

In this illuminating episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Dr. Marissa Pei, organizational psychologist, motivational speaker, media personality, and bestselling author widely known as the Asian Oprah. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and over three decades of experience consulting for Fortune 500 companies, teaching at prestigious universities like UCLA Anderson and Boston University Brussels, and hosting her syndicated show Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It: Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa, she brings both depth and warmth to powerful conversations. Together, they explore how Dr. Pei transformed personal adversity into a mission of healing and happiness. She dives into her bestselling book 8 Ways to Happiness from Wherever You Are, highlights the one practice most empowering for women, and reflects on her 12-year journey creating her enduring talk show. This episode is a masterclass in turning pain into purpose, embracing resilience, and leading with joy. Because when SHE DECIDES to stand firmly in her story, she uplifts countless others to do the same. Website: drmarissa.life YouTube+14Marissapei+14Instagram+14UCLA Extension Watch her show: Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It: Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa, running over a decade and airing on platforms like iHeartRadio and CNBC News Radio Marissapei+15Marissapei+15speakerhub.com+15 Instagram: @docbalance