Marco Polo® is on a mission to help people feel close. Here we share stories of real people using the app to rediscover the blessings of authentic relationships with people in all corners of their lives, from family and close friends to colleagues and clients. Read More
In my 16 years of teaching math, I’ve never tired of witnessing that “light bulb” moment when a student and a concept click. Math can be challenging, particularly when English is a second language, which is the case with many of my students. I’m always thinking about creative, out-of-the-box ways to engage them and set […]
In a tough town built around make-believe, how do you find and maintain authentic friendships? We got some insight from Amy, Andrea, Annie, Gillian, Kara, Lindsey, and Sasha, a seasoned group of entertainment insiders carving out meaningful lives in LA as they navigate work, relationships, motherhood, The Bachelor, and a ton of traffic. Twenty-three seasons […]
Read More The Hollywood connection: How these industry insiders stay close amid the sprawl
Communication takes up eighty percent of any entrepreneur’s time, and a few years ago, I was drowning in it. Managing the daily onslaught of email and phone calls separated me from my family, sapped my enjoyment of life, and took away from the most important aspects of my work: leading my company and developing strategies […]
After a new treatment all but eliminated the symptoms of Andy’s Parkinson’s Disease, he experienced an unexpected and heartbreaking side effect. Andy’s wife, Michelle, shares the story of Andy’s journey – and how Marco Polo helped him reconnect with the people he loved. My husband, Andy, has lived with Parkinson’s disease since 2005. It has […]
Read More A Marco Polo Parkinson’s Miracle
My wife Sonya and I love guiding others in creating happier, healthier lives. It’s why we take our practice worldwide to lead workshops, seminars, and retreats. At some point in our travels, we realized we wanted to find a way to create this group environment even at a distance. We wanted to bring people together […]
Life in law enforcement creates significant challenges for officers and their families. It’s a career that involves irregular hours, long shifts in the field, and disruptions during the holidays, all of which can take a steep toll. Find out how Rebecca and her husband use Marco Polo when he’s away, both to carve out meaningful […]
Read More How Marco Polo keeps the peace in this law enforcement familyAt 85, Jonita had made it her life’s work to raise and nurture her eight children. But as they grew up, moved away, and started families of their own, the technology that was supposed to make it easier to stay in touch was actually leaving her behind. This is the story of how with love, […]
Read More For the sake of family, this great-grandma stepped out of her comfort zoneWhen Zach, a personnel officer with the U.S. Air Force, headed off to South Korea for a year-long tour of duty, he knew it would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But he couldn’t have imagined it would also be the catalyst that brought him closer to his siblings – and the perfect setting to receive a […]
Read More When he was far from home, Marco Polo kept this Air Force officer in the foldFollowing her son Beckham’s diagnosis of autism, Lisa felt pulled to connect. So she used Marco Polo to foster a community of autism families. These were the people she could bond with, share information with, laugh and cry with. Then Beckham himself began using Marco Polo to communicate – with powerful results. When our son, […]
Read More A boy with autism connects with the world in a PoloFour months from now, do you see yourself swept away in a romance that began on Marco Polo – two strangers brought together by a chance introduction? Preston and Sydnee certainly didn’t. And yet, that’s exactly what happened. Preston: It was kinda comical when my friend, Abby, claimed to have met my future wife. She’s […]
Read More How love happened over Marco Polo
