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Book Publications

The How-To Cookbook for Kids: 50 Easy Recipes to Learn the Basics (Published by Rockridge Press)

• Available at: Target | Indigo | AbeBooks | Penguin Random House | Goodreads

Editorial Contributor Portfolio

Universal Studios Blog (Official Storyteller Alumni)

• The Role: Hand-selected as an official Storyteller and Ambassador to document premium family travel experiences, resort guides, and park features for their global audience network (Loews Sapphire Falls Resort 101: Top FAQs, 7 razones por las que mi familia ama Universal Volcano Bay (International Spanish Edition), Holidays Like This at Universal Orlando Resort, Release Your Inner Rock Star at Hard Rock Hotel’s Future Rock Star Suites).

The Huffington Post

• Which Beautiful Hawaiian Island Should You Visit?
• 7 Reasons Why You Need To Vacation On The Island Of Jamaica
• You Need To Visit Costa Rica
• Cook More this Year: 28 Easy Crock Pot Recipes for Busy Lives
• 10 Packing Tips for Traveling Families
• 8 Questions You Should Never Ask a Mother

TODAY Parenting Team

• New Year’s Resolution: This Year, I’m Putting Myself First

Broadcast & National Press Mentions

• O, The Oprah Magazine | O Mag Insider & Print Feature: Featured in the national print copy of the milestone September 2019 Friendship Edition featuring Oprah & Gayle.
• The Wall Street Journal | Featured Expert: Parents’ Latest Pick: Herbal Shampoos to Keep Away Lice
• Global TV (The Morning Show) | On-Air Guest: Kidcations and Family Travel Trends
• CTV News | Featured Segment: Dream Gig: Sunwing Hires ‘Kidcationers’ to Test Out Family-Friendly Resorts
• OurWindsor News | Regional Feature: Windsor 12-Year-Old Named Official Sunwing Kidcationer
• Family Circle Magazine | Print Feature: Packing Tips to Help Make Traveling Easier

Investigative Journalism & Medical Advocacy

• The Huffington Post | Original Investigative Feature: What NuvaRing Didn’t Tell Me Almost Killed Me
• Carey Danis & Lowe Law Firm | Industry Recognition: Legal & Medical Case Study on Nancy Polanco’s NuvaRing Investigative Reporting

Major Brand Campaigns & Partnerships

• LG Canada | National Press Release Feature: Design Trends: Give Your Kitchen a Facelift with the LG Black Stainless Steel Series
• Wayfair Canada | Editorial Design & Styling Partner
• Kmart | Brand Ambassador: Outdoor Living Makeover for Mother’s Day
• Silk’s Hosiery | Campaign Feature: Celebrate Christmas in Style

Industry Accolades & Judging Panels

• Tales of a Ranting Ginger | Industry Feature
• The Feature: Named as an industry standout and expert resource on the definitive national roundup of 25 Canadian Mom Bloggers You Should Be Following.
• Flight Network | Official Expert Judge:
  • The World’s Most Beautiful Cities
  • The World’s Ultimate Bucket List
  • The Globe’s Top Travel Professionals
• Kikkoman Sabor Challenge | Grand Prize Winner
• Circle of Moms | Named among the Top Canadian Moms (Consecutive Years)
• Blueprint Registry | Named one of The Top Pregnancy & Parenting Blogs to Follow

Additional Freelance & Feature Work

• Savvy Mom | Regular contributor covering family health, education, and finance (Back to School Care, BMO’s Talk with Our Kids About Money Program, Visual Health)
• Yummy Mummy Club (YMC) | Feature: What Makes YOU Beautiful Through The Eyes Of Your Child?
• Shari’s Berries | Culinary Feature: 61 Smash Cake Ideas and Recipes for the Birthday Baby
• Used.ca | Contributor providing expert resources and lifestyle insights on navigating modern parenting milestones for their national audience network (How to Navigate the Modern World of Breastfeeding).
• Savvy Mom | Regular Contributor
• The Role: Regular contributor covering family health, entertainment, education, and finance (8 Ways to Help Kids Reduce their Fear of Needles, Why You Need to Watch Miracles from Heaven, BMO’s Talk with Our Kids About Money Program, Back to School Care, Visual Health).
• Frugal Mom Eh | Culinary Feature
• The Feature: Chosen to share creative family baking tutorials and dessert inspiration for a national parental resource audience network (25+ Smash Cake Recipes & Tutorials).
• Merry About Town | Culinary Feature
• The Feature: Invited as a guest culinary expert to share comforting, crowd-pleasing winter family recipes (17 Warm and Cozy Comfort Food Recipes You Will Love).

Industry Panels & Speaking Features

BlissDom Canada | Featured Interview by Young Drivers of Canada: Taking Brand Risks and Business Growth

National Culinary Awards & Recipe Highlights

Kikkoman National Sabor Challenge | Grand Prize Winner

• The Achievement: Awarded Grand Prize by Kikkoman culinary judges for developing a custom fusion recipe. Following the win, I was invited to the Kikkoman corporate headquarters and test kitchen in San Francisco to meet and cook with Chef Helen Roberts (Director of Culinary Development for Kikkoman), replicating the winning dish live for brand executives.
• Winning Recipe Feature: Kikkoman Lime Teriyaki Carne Deshilachada y Arroz Recipe
• Corporate Test Kitchen Feature: Kikk-ing It Up with Kikkoman in San Francisco: Behind the Scenes in the Test Kitchen

Brand Ambassadorships & Campaign Features

Sabra Hummus | Official Sabra Tastemaker

• The Role: Hand-selected as a national brand ambassador and culinary creator for Sabra. This partnership included an exclusive behind-the-scenes summit and culinary challenge at the Sabra manufacturing plant in Virginia to develop innovative Mediterranean-inspired family recipes.
• Campaign Feature: Touring the Sabra Factory & Developing New Kitchen Concepts

Showcase Canada | Product Launch Partner

• The Campaign: Partnered with Canada’s major retail trend hub to provide authoritative editorial reviews and launch coverage for trending beauty and lifestyle innovations (Whispered Inspirations Reviews DAFNI & WEN Hair Care).

📩 Let’s Collaborate

Whether you are looking to book an interview, request a media kit, or discuss an upcoming brand partnership, I’d love to connect.

Get in touch: nancy@whisperedinspirations.com

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