Paulette Perhach
Contributor
Paulette Perhach is a writer, author, and coach who blends creativity with business acumen to help others turn their passions into sustainable careers. Her work has been featured in publications like the New York Times, Vox, Slate, Elle, and Vice, where she covers personal finance, career development, and the business side of creativity.
Paulette is the author of Welcome to the Writer’s Life, selected as one of Poets & Writers’ Best Books for Writers. Through her blog, podcast (Can We Talk About Money?), and coaching, she guides individuals in building profitable side hustles and businesses that align with their values. She also leads workshops on balancing creative pursuits with financial success, empowering people to navigate the challenges of self-employment.
Her commitment to helping others build financially stable creative careers is rooted in her own journey. With a magazine journalism degree from the University of Florida, Paulette has spent over a decade refining her craft and earning recognition such as the Made at Hugo House fellowship and a Jack Straw Fellowship.
When she’s not writing or coaching, Paulette enjoys helping others find balance through mindfulness and creativity. After a decade in Seattle, she now lives in Florida, where she continues to inspire and empower others to achieve financial freedom and creative success.
Education
- University of Florida: B.S. in Magazine Journalism
Media Mentions
Connect with Paulette on LinkedIn to learn more or check out her latest articles on DollarSprout.
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