Hola! Today I’m chatting with Erica Perez, a mom, a wife, an artist, and a financial advisor. She was born and raised in Chicago, moved to New Orleans for 8 years, and returned in the summer of 2021 to get back to her roots in the Puerto Rican Community. Erica likes to say she has lived many lives and isn’t afraid of a good pivot. She went to DePaul University to study finance, then moved into education, worked in community engagement, leaned into her inner artist, and found her purpose in financial advising. She finds the link between all of them to be purposeful. When Erica’s not at her scrollsaw creating a new art piece or in meetings helping clients reach their financial goals, she is spending time with family, dancing, singing, or just sitting in quiet. She lives a multi-passionate life that suits her and helps her thrive.
Instagram: @nolatainoart & @erica.perez.financial.advisor
Website: ericaperez.nm.com
Linked In: Erica Perez, MAT
What a great conversation and how encouraging that Erica shows us that we can hold space for the many passions and skills we invite to our lives.
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