Pamela Aculey is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, speaker and immersive storytelling pioneer. She is the founder of MIXD Reality, a creative technology company using augmented reality to transform how stories, brands and learning experiences connect with audiences. Inspired by her eldest son Walter, who is autistic, Pamela created Buster Finds His Beat, the first inclusive and interactive children’s picture book of its kind, combining diverse representation with AR to bring pages to life in a more engaging, accessible and meaningful way. Through MIXD Reality, Pamela and her team work across publishing, education, entertainment, brand storytelling and inclusive innovation, developing immersive experiences that move beyond passive content and invite people to feel, explore and participate. At the heart of Pamela’s work is a simple but powerful belief: the future of storytelling should be more inclusive, more imaginative and more human. MIXD Reality is where “once upon a time” meets technology, and stories don’t just get told, they come alive.