Pamela Eugenia
Author
A transracial adoptee, lives with her husband and young adult children. She enjoys gardening on her land, surrounded by butterflies, and practices yoga to stay limber and centered. A lover of dancing and singing, Pamela travels frequently and embraces positive affirmations. She has always been a writer at heart, journaling for nearly 4 decades. She founded Mosaic Experience in 2008, collaborating with her husband. Her extensive experience includes 30 years of facilitating groups on cultural competency and emotional intelligence, using her intuition to support others. Connect with Pamela on Instagram @iampamela19.
Her book is titled "My Color".
“Where am I? Where is my mother? What happened? I felt confused, the moments after I came onto the Earth, 58 years ago. No mother to hold me. No celebrations. Just stillness and confusion. I still do not know what occurred to me during my first five days of life...”
EXCERPT OF "MY COLOR"
My Color
A journey of self-discovery
In My Color, Pamela's journey begins as an adopted child raised on a Kansas farm, where innocence meets the harsh realities of racial identity. A single moment in school shatters her world when a classmate uses a racial slur, igniting a quest for understanding her place in a society that sees her differently. With her mother's words, “We are raising you White”, echoing in her mind, Pamela grapples with her identity, feeling the weight of expectations to conform while knowing her true self is more complex.
As she navigates her childhood, Pamela experiences the sting of prejudice and bias, feeling like a black bean in a bowl of rice. This metaphor captures her struggle to fit in while embracing her heritage. Through her reflections, she uncovers the stories of her ancestors, learning to appreciate the richness of her background. Pamela's journey is one of resilience, as she confronts the internal conflict of wanting to belong while honoring her true identity.
Ultimately, My Color is a powerful memoir about self-discovery, gratitude, and the transformative power of embracing one's true self in a world that often demands conformity.
...more about the author.
Pamela Eugenia is also the founder and president of Mosaic Experience, an executive coaching and team building consultancy firm, where she has helped organizations shape their culture and work environments for more than 18 years..
Pamela was the co-founder of Bridge Communications, where she mentored adoptive parents how to raise a child in an inclusive, multiracial home.
She has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Fox News Chicago, and Evanston RoundTable and has spoken on the Oprah show. Most recently, she was a featured speaker at CAFFA.
Pamela has been a teaching artist at the University of Chicago and Lookingglass Theatre. At Mosaic Experience, she merges her talent and creativity in the performing arts with corporate coaching, interactive assemblies and public speaking. She obtained a BA in Theatre and Film from the University of Kansas.
Over the last few years, Pamela has also worked as a life coach, assisting individuals to find life balance, while meeting the demands of everyday life. Visit MosaicExperience.com for more information.
