Introduction :
Marina Fogle (maiden name Marina Charlotte Elisabeth Hunt) is a famous writer, author, and childbirth expert who is married to a well-known TV star and adventurer. She is one of the biggest supporters, advocates for motherhood, and has her own business projects and ventures.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Previously known before marriage as Marina Charlotte Elisabeth Hunt (maiden name), Marina was born in 1978, in Austria.
- On September 2, 2006, she got married to Benjamin Myer Fogle, also known as “Ben Fogle,” the famous TV presenter, broadcaster and adventurer.
- Her parents-in-law are Dr Bruce Fogle, a well-known veterinarian, and Julia Foster, the famous English TV actress.
- Ben and Marina went to Taransay for their honeymoon, an island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
- The couple have two children – Ludovic Herbert Richard Fogle, known as Ludo (born in 2009), and Iona Fogle (born in 2011).
- In August 2014, Marina gave birth to a stillborn child at 33 weeks, Willem Fogle, who suffered from placental abruption after being starved of oxygen.
- The Fogle family lives in London & also owns a Labrador called “Storm”.
Early Life and Education :
- Marina had a happy childhood with her parents Dr. Jonathan Hunt (father) and Monika Kuhlmann (mother). She is the eldest of three daughters, the other two being Chiara Hunt & Olivia Hunt.
- She attended Heathfield boarding school & later went on to study history at Edinburgh.
- Marina started a catering business along with a friend while she was at university.
- When she moved to London, she started Kasimira, a children’s party business.
Professional Details, Salary and Net Worth :
Work as an Author :
- Marina has co-authored a few books. One of them is “The Bump Class: An Expert Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond,” along with her sister Dr. Chiara Hunt. This book is considered a Bible for pregnancy.
- Another one is “Up: My Life’s Journey to the Top of Everest,” which she co-authored with her husband, Ben Fogle.
- She writes regularly for various publications about motherhood and pregnancy. This includes “The Times, Baby London, The Telegraph, and Nurture Magazine.”
Business :
- In 2013, Marina co-founded The Bump Class, London’s smartest antenatal classes, along with her sister Dr Chiara Hunt, preparing mothers-to-be for the birth of their children. “The Bump Class” provides practical advice and skills related to childbirth, breastfeeding, parenting and first aid.
- Marina has invested in an app called “Bubble,” a babysitting app that uses your contacts to check which babysitters were used by your friends.
Other Contributions :
- Marina also has a Podcast with her sister, Dr. Chiara Hunt, called “The Parent Hood.”
- She is the writer of “Bump Mail,” a week-by-week guide to pregnancy and the first year of motherhood.
- Marina is also a member of the Fundraising Board at Tommy’s. She is a long-term supporter & even raised £12k for the organization by running a half marathon.
Fun Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Marina and Ben first met each other while walking their dogs in London’s Hyde Park. Marina’s dog was a chocolate Labrador called Maggi, and Ben’s dog was a black Labrador named Inca.
- Marina struggled to get pregnant at the beginning of her marriage & even experienced a miscarriage in 2008, a year before giving birth to her son Ludo.
- She lives with her family in a five-story house that includes a playroom combined with a cinema and a bar.
- She considers herself as an energetic mother who tells great stories. She also sees herself as an optimistic person who loves to stay busy to the point where she is a bit chaotic.
- Marina is a massive FOMO – anxiety related to “Fear of Missing Out.”
- One of her inspirations is JK Rowling, the famous author of Harry Potter series.
