She got her cosmetology license to pursue hair and makeup artistry. Her clients included Nancy Reagan, Sugar Ray Leonard, Patty Duke, and Lloyd Bridges. She founded T.H.E. Artist Agency in 1985 to help D.C. area models and stylists. She started the James and Paula Coburn Foundation after her best friend passed away from cancer. She is a member of the Washington ballet’s Women’s Committee. She formerly served on the board of Fashion Group International and created Beauty Within. She is broken up with Ebong Eka.
