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
A Letter from Vlada & Michał Bortnik, Founders If you’re a longtime member of the Marco Polo community, you likely remember the Big Bet we made last year, when we rolled out Marco Polo Plus, our premium subscription plan. Our intention was to start becoming a financially sustainable business, admittedly, during a very challenging year. […]
Read More One Year In: What You Made Possible
Meet the leader: Kelly Ballard launched CITYGIRLMEETSFARMBOY to share the joy of creating beautiful spaces on a budget. Four years later, thanks to the power of community and the magic of brand collaboration, she’s built a thriving full-time business. Kelly’s passion: Elevating all things DIY and home décor in promotional partnership with companies from across […]
Compassion. Peace. Love. These are the principles that guide former professional athlete turned holistic health and mindfulness practitioner Brenden Durell. For the last decade, Brenden has worked wherever his heart takes him. Bali, Hawaii, Miami, Ghana, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Uganda are just a few of the locales where he has recently alighted. For Brenden, […]
By Laure X Cast It seems that no piece of information is too private or personal to be surveilled, monetized, and aggregated into a 360-degree view of your life. The end result of all of this is that you are no longer the customer, you’re the product. —Tim Cook, Apple CEO Connection is everything. The […]
Meet the leader: Jenn Kautsch is a third-generation entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Sober Sis, a thriving community of women who are renegotiating their relationship with alcohol without labels, shame, judgment, or rules. Jenn’s passion: Launching and promoting new ventures and bringing people together in the process. “Personal development and growth mindset have always […]
Ethan Suplee’s biggest fans know him as an actor on famed shows like My Name is Earl and Santa Clarita Diet and as a successful podcast host. Many also know of his public journey through gaining and losing weight – a lot of weight. Following every diet and fitness plan under the sun taught Ethan […]
In 2015, stifled by the time-consuming, inflexible demands of the corporate world, Tracy Pleschourt traded in her 20-year career as an advertising executive to pursue her real passion: life and weight loss coaching. Today, through Self-Made U, Tracy mentors men and women across the United States who are motivated to achieve health and wealth. Here’s […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Marco Polo team members spent time reflecting on the women who, directly or indirectly, helped steer their course. Heartwarmingly, many mothers and grandmothers made the list. Other figures, from pop stars to Nobel Peace Prize winners, have made a global mark by claiming their passions, making deep personal sacrifices, […]
Read More Passionate, fearless, and determined: The Marco Polo team spotlights a few of our favorite women
In her 27 years of consulting, business strategist Dr. Terri Levine has helped more than 6,000 clients in dozens of service sectors transform their businesses. Using her trademark Heart-repreneur® method, Terri teaches entrepreneurs how to scale their businesses efficiently and effectively to create an ongoing stream of qualified prospects, make a guaranteed 200% return on […]
After spending more than a decade raising three spirited kids, Robin Finn went back to school and earned a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology. Through that experience, she re-discovered her love of writing. She began writing essays close to her heart and her home, offering funny, irreverent, and poignant insights into parenting a son with […]
