Maria grew up in Berlin, Wisconsin. She got her start in journalism in Green Bay and has worked as a lifestyle host in Arizona and Colorado.

María Luisa Paúl is a reporter on The Washington Post's General Assignment desk. She joined The Post as an intern in 2021 and has previously reported at the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald.

Maria Azzurra Volpe is a Newsweek Life & Trends reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is reporting on everyday life topics and trending stories. She has covered Pet Care and Wildlife stories ...