Dr. Marissa Pei is an organizational psychologist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and internationally syndicated radio and television host. With over two decades of experience, she has worked with Fortune 500 companies, public agencies, and global audiences to promote effective leadership, organizational change, and personal well-being.

She is the creator and host of Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It: Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa, a long-running talk show focused on happiness, resilience, and conscious living. Dr. Pei is also the author of 8 Ways to Happiness from Wherever You Are, a #1 Amazon bestseller that offers practical tools for creating balance and inner peace.

Known for blending psychology, real-world insight, and humor, Dr. Pei’s work centers on empowering individuals to live with greater clarity, compassion, and joy, both professionally and personally.

• (00:00:01) - Interviewing Dr. Marissa Pay
• (00:00:39) - In the Elevator With Oprah
• (00:09:12) - Adam Levine: Suffering Is Optional
• (00:12:50) - How to Find a Happy Medium
• (00:19:49) - Service Is the Order of Happiness
• (00:21:49) - Stop Worrying
• (00:27:37) - The Mental Illness Ranting
• (00:28:38) - Jon Stewart on Mental Health
• (00:31:18) - More Personal Mastery Than Professional Success
• (00:35:44) - How to Get to the Next Level of Your Career
• (00:40:42) - Steve Jobs on Purpose in Life
• (00:43:37) - Feelings of happiness and achievement
• (00:47:34) - Abraham Hicks: Don't Get Complacent With Your Life
• (00:51:39) - The Real Story of Childhood Trauma
• (00:55:37) - Asian Oprah on How to Not Complain

Numa Palmer an Italian singer, songwriter, producer, and multifaceted entertainer known for her radiant artistic style and commitment to empowerment-focused creativity. With a career that bridges music, television, social advocacy, and international collaboration, Numa has become a distinctive and recognizable figure within Italy’s contemporary artistic landscape.

From an early age, Numa cultivated an interest in global music traditions, vocal expression, and spiritual well-being — influences that later shaped her signature sound. Her music blends pop, soul, world-fusion, and melodic storytelling, often infused with uplifting messages centered on personal growth, resilience, and emotional authenticity. Over the years, she has released an array of singles in Italian, English, and Spanish, developing a multilingual repertoire that has helped her reach audiences beyond the Italian market.

Numa has collaborated with notable international musicians and producers, further expanding her artistic footprint and strengthening her reputation as a versatile performer comfortable across genres and cultures. Her live performances, noted for their warmth and energetic sincerity, combine musical craft with a message-driven approach that resonates deeply with listeners.

Beyond her musical achievements, Numa Palmer has made a significant impact as a television and media personality. She has appeared in various Italian entertainment programs, reality shows, and cultural broadcasts, showcasing her charisma, creativity, and ability to connect with a broad audience. Her television presence has contributed to her status as a dynamic public figure whose work spans multiple facets of the entertainment world.

A strong advocate for humanitarian and social-welfare causes, Numa dedicates considerable time to projects focused on community support, education, and global solidarity. Her philanthropic work often intersects with her artistic mission, emphasizing the power of music and communication as instruments for healing, unity, and positive change.

Characterized by her expressive voice, optimistic philosophy, and dedication to personal and collective empowerment, Numa Palmer continues to evolve as an artist and public figure. Whether through her music, her media work, or her social initiatives, she stands as a vibrant example of creativity guided by purpose and passion.

• (00:00:00) - UNICEF's Special Guest
• (00:04:55) - How to Save the World
• (00:07:49) - Lady Gaga on her musical career
• (00:10:28) - The Real Story of Being a Geek
• (00:14:45) - "Let Me Go"
• (00:16:21) - YOU Drive Me Crazy
• (00:19:41) - I Had the Honor to Work With George Michael
• (00:23:40) - The Art of Music
• (00:25:26) - Moody Blues Blues Song Promised Land
• (00:29:48) - "Self-Empowerment"
• (00:34:31) - Dancing is one way to help yourself
• (00:37:27) - Intro Dialogue
• (00:39:43) - Numa
• (00:42:22) - Silvia on America becoming her new family
• (00:45:29) - Thank You Numa Palmer
• (00:49:36) - "I'm in Miami..."

Christopher Dundy is the founder and CEO of Flagship LMS, a full-service Moodle hosting and administration company. With over 18 years in the e-learning industry, he has led the design and launch of more than 1,000 custom online training courses. A former U.S. Marine officer, Christopher brings a systems-driven, no-nonsense approach to business and training operations.

His mission is to help organizations stop wasting money on bloated in-house training departments. He believes that companies should focus on managing training—not building it—and that outsourcing course design and LMS operations is not only more cost-effective, but also smarter, faster, and more scalable.

Christopher frequently speaks on creating lean, strategic training teams that survive budget cuts, spotting bad LMS vendors, structuring LMS governance, and using training to drive measurable performance rather than just checking boxes.

Topics he often addresses include:

Stop building your training—start managing it

Why in-house instructional design is often a waste of money

The hidden costs of bad LMS vendors and how to spot them

What great LMS governance looks like and why it matters

From chaos to clarity: using checklists and Kaizen in training operations

Why your LMS should support the entire employee lifecycle

The real ROI of outsourcing: performance, not just savings

Common misconceptions organizations have about online training

Why authoring tools like Captivate and Storyline may be hurting your training—and what to use instead

• (00:00:00) - In the Elevator With Rashad Woods
• (00:00:26) - How to Build a Learning Management System
• (00:05:42) - Learning Management Systems: Differences in how people learn
• (00:07:33) - Did Your Deployment Overseas Help You?
• (00:09:58) - Should I Outsource My Learning System?
• (00:14:04) - The Future of Training
• (00:19:47) - On the Quality of Training
• (00:25:01) - LMS for Business: Industry-specific LMSs
• (00:27:35) - How to Talk to Christopher Dundee about Training
• (00:28:53) - Learning Management System, 13 of us
• (00:29:39) - Christopher Dundee on the Randomness of Nothing Podcast