### Impact

- [Maternal mental health](/content/stories/maternal-mental-health/index.html)
- [Friends & Family](/content/stories/friends-family/index.html)

#### [Creating support for moms in the Down Syndrome community](/content/stories/impact/sheena/index.html)
When her son received a surprise birth diagnosis of Down Syndrome, Sheena wasn't sure where to turn.

#### [The New Remote Playbook](/content/stories/impact/the-new-remote-playbook/index.html)
The future of work is remote and hybrid. This discussion gets to the heart of how to manage those remote teams.

#### [This firefighting dad never has to miss a "first"](/content/stories/impact/this-firefighting-dad-never-has-to-miss-a-first/index.html)
Being a loving and devoted father comes with more than a few challenges when you're a firefighter.

#### [Creating deeper connections using Sharecast](/content/stories/impact/creating-deeper-connections-using-sharecast/index.html)
Carina has a Ph.D. in Design from the University of Minnesota. She taught design at the University of Minnesota for five years before starting Carina Gardner, Inc. She has taught Graphic Design Foundations, Typography, Design Theory, and Packaging Design at the University of Minnesota.

#### [A boy with autism connects with the world in a Polo](/content/stories/impact/a-boy-with-autism-connects-with-the-world-in-a-polo/index.html)
Following 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.

#### [How a top real estate agent serves clients using Marco Polo](/content/stories/impact/how-a-top-real-estate-agent-serves-clients-using-marco-polo/index.html)
Paige Schulte is a Realtor and neighborhood specialist in the Canterwood community outside of Seattle. In addition to heading the #1 real estate team in her area, Paige is a proud mom of three and founder of the Chelsea Paige Foundation, supporting nonprofit organizations of Gig Harbor.

#### [The power of video chat: How Marco Polo helped one woman catch skin cancer](/content/stories/impact/the-power-of-video-chat-how-marco-polo-helped-one-woman-catch-skin-cancer/index.html)
It was her daily chats with friends, and seeing her face in Polos, that drew Crystal's attention to an odd mark on her forehead.

#### [Building a healing community beyond bricks and mortar](/content/stories/impact/building-a-healing-community-beyond-bricks-and-mortar/index.html)
Creating virtual spaces for support, healing, and community connection.

#### [How Marco Polo keeps the peace in this law enforcement family](/content/stories/impact/how-marco-polo-keeps-the-peace-in-this-law-enforcement-family/index.html)
Managing family relationships and stress in high-pressure careers.

#### [How one mom built a community around maternal mental health support](/content/stories/impact/how-one-mom-built-a-community-around-maternal-mental-health-support/index.html)
Creating safe spaces and support networks for mothers struggling with mental health.

#### [When MS claimed her zest for life, she took it back one Polo at a time](/content/stories/impact/when-ms-claimed-her-zest-for-life-she-took-it-back-one-polo-at-a-time/index.html)
Overcoming health challenges and rediscovering joy through connection.

#### [How a day-of-wedding coordinator keeps bride and groom in a state of bliss](/content/stories/impact/how-a-day-of-wedding-coordinator-keeps-bride-and-groom-in-a-state-of-bliss/index.html)
Using personal connection to create perfect wedding experiences.

#### [In this accounting course, connection leads to lifelong discovery](/content/stories/impact/in-this-accounting-course-connection-leads-to-lifelong-discovery/index.html)
How educational connections extend beyond the classroom.

#### [How these musical influencers stay in tune](/content/stories/impact/how-these-musical-influencers-stay-in-tune/index.html) 
How These Musical Influencers Stay In Tune