Dr. Marissa Pei has turned her own trauma into a mission to guide others toward happiness and balance, inspiring change worldwide.
In the depths of struggle, where many would see only darkness, Dr. Marissa Pei saw the seeds of hope. Raised in a life marred by personal hardships and trauma, Dr. Pei turned her greatest challenges into powerful lessons in balance and happiness. Today, she is not only known as the “#AsianOprah” but also as a transformative force, empowering people across the world to reclaim their birthright to happiness and balance.
The Mission that Transformed a Life
Dr. Marissa Pei’s journey wasn’t always paved with success. Like many, she faced her own trials, emotional scars, the weight of overcoming trauma, and the search for inner peace. In a pivotal moment of her life, Dr. Pei realized that while pain is an inevitable part of the human experience, suffering is not. She also began to consider the statistic that 7 out of 10 people have had childhood trauma. Why did the majority feel like they were broken and had to be fixed?! Why did we, as one of the 7 out of 10 feel that we could never get ahead, never catch up? If we are the majority, there has to be a role that pain plays to help not hurt people. From this realization, she began a journey to help others navigate life’s challenges with a new perspective, that pain chisels us into power, that in effect, those raised with trauma had a unique opportunity to develop a super power, the ability to understand and help others discover the truth of who they are…not broken but shaped into the one of a kind wonderful individual that all 8 billion of us are on the planet! It is not what happens to you…but what happened FOR YOU to help embrace balance, happiness, and self-worth.
As a motivational speaker, bestselling author, organizational psychologist, and broadcaster, Dr. Pei’s mission is simple but profound: to inspire people to embrace their emotional well-being and choose happiness every single day. She founded her own unique framework for life balance, a philosophy that has now touched millions around the world.
A Life Built on Connection and Action
It’s not just her titles that make Dr. Pei stand out, her ability to connect on a deeply human level is what truly sets her apart. Through her number one bestselling book, 8 Ways to Happiness from Wherever You Are, she provides practical wisdom and actionable steps to reclaim joy. This book serves as a life manual, helping people rise above adversity and find happiness amid life’s chaos.
Whether on the airwaves of her award-winning radio show, Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It: Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa, or through her dynamic keynote speeches, Dr. Pei’s words resonate deeply. With a keen focus on leadership and self-awareness, she has shared her message at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and global conferences, leaving audiences inspired and eager for change. Her approach is not theoretical; it’s based on lived experience and pragmatic wisdom.
Her message extends beyond her books and speeches. As a consultant, Dr. Pei works with top companies to cultivate leadership and enhance workplace communication through her life balance framework. By combining emotional intelligence with organizational psychology, she is helping businesses not only thrive but transform their approach to employee well-being. Through executive coaching, leaders discover that you don’t have to be lonely at the top, and that companies can enjoy less stress and more joy that leads to better effectiveness with external and internal customers.
A New Path in Media: Filmmaking for Change
Dr. Pei’s creative evolution didn’t stop at speaking and writing. Recognizing the power of media to influence change, she made a daring leap into filmmaking. In response to the global challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Pei directed and produced PPP: Post Pandemic Possibilities and the thought-provoking docufilm The Road to Race: Ending Racism without White Privilege. These projects are part of her larger mission to create positive societal impact, focusing on healing and transformation in an ever-changing world. Her current project is a screenplay “Life by a Thousand Cuts” focused on the power of Personal Mastery which is more important that Professional Mastery because no matter how much fame and fortune you amass, if you can’t approve of yourself and you are afraid of failure, success and self-sabotage, you have nothing. Unfortunately we have seen this play out with a plethora of people…Robin Williams, Kate Spade & Anthony Bourdain to mention just a few.
The Power of the Number 8: Happiness Is a Practice
Embracing her Chinese roots, Dr. Pei’s work also reflects her cultural heritage. The number 8, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune in Chinese tradition, is central to her personal and professional philosophy. This belief is encapsulated in her Happy88 Mission, a campaign aimed at reaching 88 million people over the next eight years. This campaign embodies Dr. Pei’s vision for a world where happiness is not a fleeting emotion but a daily practice, accessible to everyone.
Her personal story of resilience, turning trauma into triumph, is an essential part of the message she shares with the world. Dr. Pei believes that happiness is not found in external circumstances but cultivated through intentional choices, and she offers tools for people to do just that, regardless of their past experiences.
Happiness, Transformation, and the Ripple Effect
Dr. Pei’s transformative approach to happiness isn’t just about self-help; it’s about creating a ripple effect. She encourages individuals to be the change they wish to see, starting from within and extending out into their communities and workplaces. Through her Balance Tai QiQong classes and personalized coaching, Dr. Pei teaches people how to build long-term emotional mastery, allowing them to stay grounded and joyful no matter what life throws their way.
Whether you’re seeking to unlock personal happiness, build a more balanced life, or improve the emotional health of your organization, Dr. Pei’s work offers a blueprint for sustainable transformation. Her energy is contagious, and her philosophy empowers individuals to take full ownership of their emotional health and well-being.
Dr. Pei’s Vision: A World of Balance and Happiness
Looking to the future, Dr. Pei’s work continues to evolve and expand. As her Happy88 Mission touches more lives, and as her films and books reach global audiences, Dr. Pei is carving out a new space for holistic transformation, one that connects people, organizations, and communities through shared values of happiness, health, and hope.
Join the Journey to Greater Happiness
Are you ready to reclaim your happiness and balance? Dr. Marissa Pei’s transformative message and actionable steps will guide you on a journey to emotional wellness and success. With her practical wisdom and energetic guidance, she helps individuals and organizations achieve the happiness they deserve. Join Dr. Pei’s global movement, explore her life-changing books, and learn how you can implement her balance framework into your daily life.
To start your transformation today, visit Dr. Marissa Pei’s website at www.drmarissa.life; follow her on Instagram at @docbalance and Free Subscribe to her www.YouTube.com/DrMarissaPei TV Channel where she is live at 9am PT every weekday morning. Embrace this thing called life, take control of your emotional health, and claim your birthright to be happy, 88% of the time!
