Welcome to Marpop! I’m Mar Yvette — a writer, editor, and lifestyle expert who wants to help you make every moment pop!

From print publications and online platforms to live television studios and newsrooms, I’ve been creating content looong before the term “content creator” became a ubiquitous title for anyone with a smartphone. 😄

(You can take a look at my LinkedIn if you’re curious. Otherwise, I’ll give you some quick highlights if you keep scrolling.)

For more than six years, I was a lifestyle reporter on FOX 11 and host of the Marpop Weekend Roundup on the “Good Day LA” morning show. Being on TV was never part of my plan, but it was a blast getting to showcase my latest food finds, live music, celebrity guests, fashion, beauty, travel, sumo wrestlers, drag queens, weenie dogs, sword swallowers … you name it, I brought it!

At the same time, I was a lifestyle expert on the Ricki Lake Show and co-hosted the popular “Love It, Buy It!” shopping segment on E! News with Giuliana Rancic.

These days, I’m an editor & writer for various clients as well as a lifestyle & travel writer for Business Insider.

In 2025, my husband and I started a new endeavor — one that might seem a little strange but definitely a sign of the times — called Robots Good or Bad.  Along with writing original content about the growing role robots and AI play in our lives, we’re conducting user research to learn how the public thinks and feels about robots. 🤖

When I’m not sharing my latest discoveries online, you’ll probably find me eating tacos, playing with my canine godson Banjo, or watching reruns of “Three’s Company.” Sometimes all at once.

MAR YVETTE FAQs (Just for Fun)

What kind of name is Mar Yvette?
It’s a truncated version of my first and middle name: Marlene + Yvette. When I first started out as a music journalist, I wanted a nom de plume that was authentic and a little unusual. Over the years, it became my professional identity.

Do you prefer writing or editing?
I love both. Writing is a solitary endeavor, which is a blessing and a curse. I love getting into the flow and creating something new all on my own. At the same time, I enjoy the social aspect of working with other writers, exchanging ideas, and helping them improve their craft. Fortunately, my work has allowed me to do both.

At this point, I’ve written more than 3,000 published articles — from restaurant reviews, product roundups, and celebrity interviews to travel guides, fashion advice, health and wellness reports … the list goes on. I’ve also created a lot of ghostwritten content for consumer websites and brand blogs. And I’ve done it all without AI!

What are some of your favorite foods?
I love getting creative with vegetables, fruits, and all manner of mushroom. The Santa Monica Farmers Market is one of my favorite places to find whatever’s in season and discover foods that I wouldn’t otherwise know about.

I’m a big fan of plant-based cheeses made from nuts like cashews or almonds. My go-to brands are Rebel Cheese, Kite Hill, and Parmela Creamery. I also love just about anything from The Vreamery, a woman-owned online retailer that offers a fantastic selection of artisanal vegan cheeses and gourmet foods.

Favorite part about Los Angeles?
My family, the weather, the natural beauty, the creative yet laidback vibe, and all the fun cultural events going on. Like many cities around the world, LA has been struggling since the pandemic, but I’ll always love my hometown.

What are some of your favorite places to travel?
I love NYC. It’s truly the city that never sleeps and I love the energy there. When I want a calm, slower pace, it doesn’t get better than California’s Central Coast, particularly Paso Robles wine country. Being among those rolling hills is so relaxing that I don’t even need wine. (Although the wines are marvelous.)

I also love exploring places that are under the radar. Every year, my husband and I do a cross-country road trip to visit his mom in Michigan. It’s fun to discover small towns and their quirky surprises — like the Precious Moments chapel in Carthage, Missouri, or the world’s largest rocking chair, mailbox, birdcage, and other random things in Casey, Illinois.

But more than any place I’ve traveled so far, Paris has stolen my heart. My husband and I are there for months at a time every year, so we truly get to embrace the Parisian lifestyle — hospital visits and all!

Most memorable moments from your TV days?

There are so many it’s hard to say. Parasailing (twice!), trying the flying trapeze over the Pacific, doing live segments with monkeys on my arm, lying inside a closed coffin that was locked inside a hearse … all of these were pretty memorable. Although my wild moment inside Disneyland’s Tower of Terror seems to be the one people laugh at most.

Getting the R&B pop group Color Me Badd to perform live for the first time after a 20-year break was also one of my favorite TV moments — and my most-viewed video on YouTube with over a million views!

I also loved being spoofed a few times on national TV by Joel McHale (remember “Talk Soup”?!) and unnecessarily censored by Jimmy Kimmel.

Another memorable moment was being hired as the emcee for “Living in the Age of Airplanes” aboard an enormous Emirates A380 aircraft. I even wore the flight attendants’ signature red hat and got to host the first-ever movie premiere in the sky.

Guilty pleasures?

Anything sweet and carby. Late-night online shopping. Hallmark movies. Endlessly scrolling through funny animal videos. RHOBH. True crime shows like “Dateline” and “48 Hours.” Sneaking off to TJ Maxx for the millionth time even though I don’t need another picture frame, plant holder, or pair of slippers.

What makes your life pop more than anything else?
Love of family, friends, animals, and nature. New discoveries, fabulous conversations, and good food!

(PS: If you actually made it all the way down to this part of the page, why not check out my reel below? It’s ancient but still fun!)

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