ISBN: 9798592446504

Category: Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs

Page count: 208

<p>Pamela Russell grew up without a father, ran away from home at seventeen, and fled a physically abusive relationship. None of those events kept her from purchasing her first house at twenty-one, putting herself through college, and eventually becoming an investing expert, financial advisor, and economist. When Russell received her COVID-19 diagnosis, it came as a shock, especially since she had researched it for months before her flight and prepared accordingly. She uncovered the virus with mindfulness, but she approached her situation as another opportunity through the power of positive thinking.</p> <p>The Diary of a Black Pearl is Russell's inspirational memoir about overcoming life's obstacles. Both a self-help book covering science, finance, and economics and a nonfiction account of one woman's journey of self-discovery.The Diary of a Black Pearl tells of the challenges that inspired one woman to change her thinking and highlights the incredible victories you can achieve through Russell's unique approach to self-help, business, and the coronavirus.</p> <p>Russell was first diagnosed with the coronavirus in early March of 2020. In her book, she discusses overcoming many obstacles throughout her life, including her gripping story about how she uncovered her diagnosis early on from her prior research. Using her advanced research knowledge and data science skills, she saved her life and the lives of others. She is a survivor and long-hauler of over a year, but she breaks her silence to help others.</p> <p>Pamela Russell is a financial advisor and entrepreneur who has provided investment advice and economic insights to clients for over thirteen years. She graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a minor in Business. Her background is diverse in macroeconomics, research, statistics, forecasting, data modeling, and programming. She finished her Data Science Professional Certificate from Coursera in April 2020 while battling the coronavirus.</p> <p>Pamela currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona, where she enjoys hiking, culture, meditation, and adventure. A fervent advocate for financial education, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship, she strives every day to learn and grow as a person.</p>