WEBVTT 00:00:01.980 --> 00:00:04.110 - If you are considering becoming an ambassador, 00:00:04.110 --> 00:00:06.510 this has been such a positive experience. 00:00:06.510 --> 00:00:08.010 - I really didn't know what it was all about 00:00:08.010 --> 00:00:10.830 but it has been so rewarding. 00:00:10.830 --> 00:00:13.530 - I thought I was just getting this fun opportunity to share 00:00:13.530 --> 00:00:15.780 about an app that I love and use all the time 00:00:15.780 --> 00:00:17.520 but it turned out to be a lot more than that. 00:00:17.520 --> 00:00:19.830 It turned out to be this really beautiful experience 00:00:19.830 --> 00:00:22.680 getting to be a part of an organization. 00:00:22.680 --> 00:00:25.261 - I felt like an extension of the team in a way. 00:00:25.261 --> 00:00:27.990 It wasn't like a set it and forget it, where 00:00:27.990 --> 00:00:30.900 they give you promo code and you're off to the races. 00:00:30.900 --> 00:00:32.220 There was ongoing training. 00:00:32.220 --> 00:00:36.210 The entire team from Marco Polo was incredibly responsive. 00:00:36.210 --> 00:00:39.720 - I had the privilege of getting to have one-on-one chats 00:00:39.720 --> 00:00:41.340 with the Marco Polo team. 00:00:41.340 --> 00:00:44.490 - Firsthand information from Marco Polo people 00:00:44.490 --> 00:00:46.200 about what's coming next. 00:00:46.200 --> 00:00:49.230 - It allowed me to get behind the scenes, 00:00:49.230 --> 00:00:52.530 understand the why, the vision, and the mission behind 00:00:52.530 --> 00:00:53.610 Marco Polo. 00:00:53.610 --> 00:00:56.160 - I really gained a deep understanding 00:00:56.160 --> 00:00:58.380 of why this company was founded 00:00:58.380 --> 00:01:01.290 and how much they care about people. 00:01:01.290 --> 00:01:03.600 - It's not about selling data or getting 00:01:03.600 --> 00:01:04.433 the biggest numbers. 00:01:04.433 --> 00:01:06.420 It's about that community and that connection. 00:01:06.420 --> 00:01:09.660 - I got to be a part of something that had more meaning 00:01:09.660 --> 00:01:11.610 than I am usually used to. 00:01:11.610 --> 00:01:15.570 - When you really look at it as not just an app, it is 00:01:15.570 --> 00:01:16.740 changing lives. 00:01:16.740 --> 00:01:18.540 It is saving lives. 00:01:18.540 --> 00:01:21.060 - And tech that is good for you, that doesn't sell your 00:01:21.060 --> 00:01:25.170 data, that cares about its impact on you, 00:01:25.170 --> 00:01:26.670 like where else do you find that? 00:01:26.670 --> 00:01:30.030 - Not only was I able to learn and to share 00:01:30.030 --> 00:01:31.950 but I was able to connect with others 00:01:31.950 --> 00:01:34.170 that were in the ambassador program. 00:01:34.170 --> 00:01:36.210 - We were grouped together by interest 00:01:36.210 --> 00:01:38.190 and it was really fun to learn how different women 00:01:38.190 --> 00:01:41.070 were using Marco Polo to navigate motherhood, 00:01:41.070 --> 00:01:42.780 to run their businesses. 00:01:42.780 --> 00:01:44.850 - Meeting the wonderful people that I have 00:01:44.850 --> 00:01:49.080 met through the Ambassador program was a huge 00:01:49.080 --> 00:01:51.810 bonus that I really didn't even think about. 00:01:51.810 --> 00:01:54.810 - It's been so fun to meet other moms who I might 00:01:54.810 --> 00:01:56.400 not have met in real life. 00:01:56.400 --> 00:01:59.340 - I have made so many new friends 00:01:59.340 --> 00:02:02.730 and connected with so many women all over the country. 00:02:02.730 --> 00:02:05.400 - I have a whole new cheering section who believe in me. 00:02:05.400 --> 00:02:07.590 - It's such an amazing experience 00:02:07.590 --> 00:02:09.600 especially for my mental health. 00:02:09.600 --> 00:02:14.040 - It's just incredible to be part of this movement. 00:02:14.040 --> 00:02:18.510 - You have perks, links that you get to share with people 00:02:18.510 --> 00:02:21.210 to give them the advantage of Polo Plus. 00:02:21.210 --> 00:02:24.300 - It was just amazing to be able to give loved ones 00:02:24.300 --> 00:02:27.749 a Plus class and like now, there's about four or five people 00:02:27.749 --> 00:02:31.560 that I'm talking to daily, or almost daily 00:02:31.560 --> 00:02:32.700 who I haven't talked to in years. 00:02:32.700 --> 00:02:36.300 - To be able to engage in what I felt like were community 00:02:36.300 --> 00:02:37.950 service projects in a way. 00:02:37.950 --> 00:02:40.980 We took three really great meaningful topics. 00:02:40.980 --> 00:02:42.960 We shared our thoughts and insights. 00:02:42.960 --> 00:02:45.030 - I got to spread awareness about mental health, which is 00:02:45.030 --> 00:02:48.000 like one of my things that are near and dear to my heart. 00:02:48.000 --> 00:02:50.550 - And it didn't matter if you weren't on social media, 00:02:50.550 --> 00:02:52.130 being an ambassador, you could tell people 00:02:52.130 --> 00:02:54.960 in community groups, in local mom groups. 00:02:54.960 --> 00:02:57.870 - Sharing about the Marco Polo mission with others. 00:02:57.870 --> 00:03:01.330 It means, to actually help people to feel connected 00:03:02.250 --> 00:03:05.700 with technology instead of feeling more driven apart. 00:03:05.700 --> 00:03:08.640 - I am truly blessed and honored to have been able to 00:03:08.640 --> 00:03:10.890 be chosen to be a Marco Polo ambassador. 00:03:10.890 --> 00:03:14.280 - I can't recommend becoming a Marco Polo ambassador enough. 00:03:14.280 --> 00:03:16.500 If you're on the fence, do it. 00:03:16.500 --> 00:03:19.380 - I mean, selfishly, I just was excited to get even 00:03:19.380 --> 00:03:21.840 more people hooked up with some Plus passes 00:03:21.840 --> 00:03:24.870 because I'm definitely a two times-er, you know what I mean? 00:03:24.870 --> 00:03:28.698 - It has been honestly life-changing for me, and I'm so glad 00:03:28.698 --> 00:03:30.510 that I took the leap and I did it. 00:03:30.510 --> 00:03:31.620 - Would I recommend it? 00:03:31.620 --> 00:03:35.815 Absolutely, would do it again in a heartbeat. 00:03:35.815 --> 00:03:37.390 (upbeat music)