Who is Erika Kullberg?
🔍 Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Erika Kullberg |
| Date of Birth | May 21, 1990 |
| Age | 34 years old as of 2024 |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Lawyer, entrepreneur |
| Famous For | Videos on social media |
| Social Handles | @erikankullberg @erikakullberg |
🧠 Early Life & Background
Erika Kullberg is an award-winning lawyer and personal finance expert known for her insightful videos on social media. She was born and raised in the United States. A lover of academics, Kullberg attended the University of Notre Dame, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology and Japanese. She later on joined Georgetown University Law Center where she earned her Doctor of Law accolade. At Georgetown, she was the founder and president of the Georgetown Law Entrepreneurship Club.
Her love for education did not, however, come without a cost; while she was stacking up books, she was also stacking up a huge student debt. By the time Erika graduated, she had a student debt of over $200,000. However, being in debt worked in her favor as it grew a passion for personal finance in her, and after opting for a career in finance, she managed to pay off her debt in 2 years. She now helps other people learn about personal finance, get out of debt, and achieve financial freedom.
In addition, Erika is also the host of the podcast Erika Taught Me, a podcast where she invites guests who inspire her, and they share their best finance advice and tips as they have a conversation with Erika.
🚀 Career Highlights
- Erika worked as a legal intern at Verizon, in Arlington, Virginia, where she was tasked with several roles. While at Verizon, she supported senior attorneys in Verizon’s legal department in commercial, wholesale, and government contracts. She also engaged in wholesale and commercial contract negotiations and reviewed agreements, among other roles.
- Erika Kullberg worked as a law clerk in the Office of the Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C., from August 2014 to December 2014.
- From May 2015 to August 2015, she worked at Morrison & Foerster LLP as a summer associate, where she gained experience in capital markets, litigation, and mergers. Erika also worked as a corporate attorney from November 2016 to October 2019.
- In August 2015, Erika was employed by Foley & Lardner LLP as a startup legal advisor in Washington, D.C., where she advised startups in conjunction with the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Practicum.
- She started her YouTube career in October 2019, where she makes personal finance videos and covers several topics, including investing, student loans, and passive income.
Throughout her career, she has had an immense impact on many people and businesses. Her endeavors have led to her being featured on Inc. Magazine, the Today Show, Business Insider, and CNBC.
❤️ Personal Life
Erika Kullberg is married to her husband, whose identity she has managed to keep a mystery. Her father, with whom she is very close, worked in the Air Force. As her father traveled a lot, she spent half her childhood in Japan.
💼 Business Ventures
- Launched a successful podcast titled Erika Taught Me, where she teaches her followers about finance
- Erika launched a legal tech startup, Plug and Law, a legal tech startup aimed at simplifying legal processes for entrepreneurs and small business owners, further bridging her legal background with her entrepreneurial spirit.
- Erika launched her own website, erika.com, in October 2023.
📊 Net Worth
As of 2025, Erika Kullberg’s net worth is estimated to be between $3 million and $5 million. This figure is based on her YouTube channel’s ad revenue, where she has earned over $353,000 from YouTube ads alone over the past five years, social media sponsorships and advertisements, online courses that she offers, real estate investments, and her legal tech company Plug and Law that earns her around $30,000 every month.
Note: This is an estimate and may vary depending on available public data.
📸 Photos & Media
🗣️ Quotes & Lesser Known Facts
“I read the fine print so you don’t have to!” — Erika’s viral tagline.
- Erika spent a significant portion of her childhood in Japan, embracing a blend of American and Japanese cultures.
- After law school, Erika faced over $200,000 in student loans.
- Initially working as a corporate lawyer handling billion-dollar transactions, Erika made a significant career shift to become a personal finance content creator, leaving behind a salary of over $250,000 annually.
- Across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, Erika has amassed over 21 million followers.
