The Diary of a Black Pearl

by Pamela Russell

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.

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.

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.

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.

168 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 20, 2021

About the author

Pamela Russell is a financial adviser, economics professional, and entrepreneur who has provided investment advice and economic insight to clients for over fourteen years. Her background is diverse in financial markets, macroeconomics, international research, statistics, forecasting, and data science.
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She specializes in macroeconomic trends, investment management, investment strategies, wealth generation, financial planning, and risk management. She has held various security licenses: Series 7, 63, and 66. Along with a prior life and health license and completed several modules toward the Certified Financial Planner. Russell has worked for companies such as Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan Investments, and TD Ameritrade.
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Russell completed an Associate of Business degree with high honors from Scottsdale Community College. Later on, she graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a minor in Business. She continued her education and completed an IBM Data Science Professional Certificate from Coursera while battling COVID-19. This program covered a variety of software programs and applications (SQL, Python, etc.), including technical data science concepts, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and algorithms. Further, she has recently opened her own financial consulting firm, Russell AI Investment Strategies. https://www.russellaiinvestments.com/

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Pamela is an advocate for financial education, inequality, and climate change. Russell currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and her hobbies include hiking, meditation, travel, international studies, tennis, and reading. She speaks English and Spanish and has been learning French.

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Reviews

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars! This is a page turner. The author unapologetically articulates how she overcame challenges in life - one being the virus. As if the virus isn't enough on its own. Her story captures her rebelliousness and wit. The stories had me going through all sorts of emotions: happiness, sadness, and anger. She provided a glimpse into her world as a Financial Advisor to Consultant and the ever changing economy. The author also offers data and research supporting her science and economic-related statements which us data fans appreciate. Loved it so much I bought extra books for family and friends. Hope to see more novels from this author. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[Mary Reyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is written very well and the research was great. I learned that many people experience such different symptoms than others. However, it is a wonderful inspiration that the author researched her own symptoms and questioned her ability to progress. I like that she does not give in to what others may disregard. I found myself laughing quite a few times of how she had to handle certain situations in her stories, but it did not deter her from her goals in life. I hope she continues to succeed in the future, as I am sure she is a very strong woman.
* Mary R.*

[Beverly Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was very well written for a first time author. It was a page turner and I hope she continues to write I will definitely buy and read it. It was very impressive how she overcame so many obstacles and created a successful life for herself. Her illness with Covid and writing about it was particularly informative. I loved the honest and clean writing style and look forward to more offerings in the future.

[Yasin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of research work being done by Author in short time period not only that
fighting with covid in her real life experience also
which I have had covid virus unpleasant welcome my job was contact with many people never had it just at home cought me bit shocking. looking forward to complete second book of NAVIGATING FINANCIAL MARKETS AND GENERATING WEALTH IN THE NEW WORLD