Paula Throckmorton is a jewelry designer, writer and a meditation teacher who is famous for her work with the American business newspaper, Slate Magazine and Wall Street Journal. Despite all her work in the industry, Paula is probably best known for being the wife of the CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria.
Throckmorton has been focusing on the arts of meditation since she was a 19 year old. However, in more recent years, she has been following the footsteps of Zakaria and moved on into writing. Let us now get to know a bit more about her, shall we?
Paula Throckmorton: Early Life and Education
Paula Throckmorton was born on the 9th of July, 1964 in the United States of America. Evidently, she holds an American nationality and is of White descent. From a very young age, Throckmorton had a passion for the art of meditation and she would go on to pursue this particular interest of hers to find peace in life.
Now looking at her academics, Paula went on to join the prestigious Harvard University. She later graduated from the institution with an MBA degree.
Paula Throckmorton: Career
After graduating, Paula found her interest in the jewelry business and began working on it. After understanding more about the jewelry industry, Paula began her own business but there is a very little information regarding that venture of hers. Before moving into the jewelry business, Paula was also writing for the Wall Street Journal and Slate.
Moreover, she is also the publisher of the photography journal and sourcebook, “Black Book”. Throckmorton even wanted to pursue her childhood passion for meditation and began sharing her knowledge among many.
Paula Throckmorton: Personal Life
Coming to the personal aspects of her life, Paula is currently married to the famous CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria. Fareed has been hosting the CNN show GPS and is also a weekly columnist for the Washington Post. Paula and Zakaria said their vows in 1997 after first meeting each other through a mutual friend. As of today, the couple is blessed with three wonderful children Sofia, Lila, and Omar Zakaria.
Like with most couples, things haven’t been all sunny for Paula and Fareed. They have had their fair shares of ups and downs and are now struggling with their final stage of divorce. Despite all the troubles that they have been having with their marriage, there were no signs of complications or conflict.
Paula Throckmorton: Net Worth and Social Media
Paula has been stepping into different ventures and people consider her to be a business mogul. Whilst she might be more famous for her relationship with the writer for CNN, she has been able to establish herself doing what she does. Reports suggest that Paula has a salary of $54k and a net worth of $1 million.
By the look of things, Throckmorton is pretty active on social media platforms. She does not have a big fan base but likes to share some of the personal aspects of her life with her fair few followers. You can find her on Instagram where she goes by the handle @paula.throckmorton.
