Polina Marinova Pompliano

Jan 12, 2025 | readtheprofile.com | Polina Marinova Pompliano

Good morning, friends!It’s hard to believe, but I’ve been in journalism since I was 16 — that’s literally half my life. My love for reporting began when I joined my high school newspaper, and it’s only grown stronger since. I became obsessed with crafting stories that were not only truthful but compelling. Over time, storytelling has evolved from a passion into my career. I’ve been fortunate to work at places like CNN, USA TODAY, and FORTUNE magazine.

Jan 1, 2025 | readtheprofile.com | Polina Marinova Pompliano

This Q&A is the first installment of The Profile’s new series, ‘BUILT FROM SCRATCH:Conversations with founders who created something out of nothing.’ My goal is to make the Q&As as practical as possible. Any and all feedback is welcome. --Over the last four years, my husband and I have become great friends with Alex Zatarain and Matteo Franceschetti, the co-founders of Eight Sleep.They are some of the most ambitious, determined, and interesting people we know.

Dec 29, 2024 | readtheprofile.com | Polina Marinova Pompliano

Good morning, friends!For me, 2024 was unfortunately a year punctuated by loss. I lost two family members who were very, very dear to me in the first half of the year, and the grief extended far beyond. In my article, “Why All Love Stories Are Destined to End In Tragedy,” I noted that life is equal part love story and equal part tragedy. Each is a different side of the same coin. As author Nicholas Sparks said, “To me, love and tragedy are linked. You can’t have one without the other.

Dec 22, 2024 | readtheprofile.com | Polina Marinova Pompliano

Good morning, friends!Let’s talk about 2025. For the last three years, I’ve been largely focused on spending time with my kids. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to have been able to prioritize their earliest years and spend an inordinate amount of time with them. But as a result, I’ve stopped taking as many risks in my professional life. You’ll see thi…Keep reading with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to The Profile to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Dec 8, 2024 | readtheprofile.com | Polina Marinova Pompliano

Good morning, friends!As we near the end of 2024, I was reminiscing on its beginning. On Jan. 1, I was almost six weeks postpartum. I was just beginning to train for my half marathon (hah! Remember that?). I was also in a cloud of sleeplessness, newborn chaos, and learning to juggle two kids and my work. It honestly all feels like a hazy dream. The only proof of its existence is a daily journal I kept throughout this dream-like period.