How did Nancy become The Sleep Ambassador®? What began with a snoring spouse led to her journey into the world of sleep and a multitude of related endeavors. Each illustrates Nancy’s commitment to raising awareness about sleep and sleep disorders, leading the public to good sleep habits, restful sleep, diagnosis and treatment for sleep disorders… and improved health and lives.
It all started with a snoring spouse. A quiet night’s sleep was what I needed but was not getting. I went from bedroom to bedroom in search of sound slumber. I wrote My Daddy Snores as a testament to my yawning. I realized that sleep issues were very prevalent, be it due to snoring or myriad other sleep issues that were (and still are) plaguing millions. Passion for a good night’s sleep for myself and people of all ages sparked my quest. As a finance and financial risk management expert, I realized sleep too was a risk management issue and my mission as The Sleep Ambassador® was born.
As The Sleep Ambassador®, Nancy is dedicated to help people SLEEP WELL so they can LIVE WELL.
Recognizing that sleep is being challenged in our 24/7 culture, Nancy has been on a quest for individuals as well as corporations and organizations to wake up to the impact sleep has on productivity, health, and life. Nancy has developed extensive sleep courses and programming to engage and inspire people to prioritize sleep, providing practical sleep strategies and resources to foster healthy sleep. She created Sleep Well/Live Well, a comprehensive virtual sleep improvement program available to individuals, corporations, and organizations.
With decades of consulting and experience in the financial and corporate sectors, Nancy brings an understanding of how sleep impacts productivity, profitability, and corporate culture as well as health care costs and safety risks in all organizations. For over a decade she has consulted and lectured on sleep as an integral part of Corporate Wellness to Fortune 500 corporations, the travel industry, universities, schools, athletes, and to other organizations, reflecting her dedication to education and raising awareness about sleep and sleep disorders. As a global sleep consultant, Nancy’s Sleep Well/Live Well virtual sleep improvement program has engaged 1000s of employees and is now available to the public.
Recognizing that sleep can be integrated into the strategy, products, and customer experience for companies in myriad sectors, Nancy serves as a sleep strategist for leadership to evaluate and engage in the business of sleep to enhance their brand, customer experience, and bottom line.
In addition to frequent media engagements, public speaking, and writing. Nancy’s compelling presentations and lectures about sleep, be they live or virtual, are customized for the audience she is addressing. Her engaging approach is sure to educate and inspire, bringing a new respect for sleep and its impact on productivity, health, and overall well-being. Nancy collaborates with recognized medical sleep experts, scientists, and organizations as well as incorporating other resources in the field of sleep.
Inspired by personal experience, Nancy authored My Daddy Snores, a children’s book published by Scholastic Inc. To date, the book has sold over 500,000+ copies.
Nancy’s course on LinkedIn Learning, Sleep Is Your Superpower, has engaged over 400,000 people. As an Adjunct Faculty member at NYU, Nancy developed and taught one of the first online courses on Sleep Wellness. Nancy created The Sleep Radio Show®, an Internet radio show dedicated to the subject of sleep. Nancy served as the show’s host and her guests included both experts in the field of sleep and real people with sleep issues. Shows are also available on iTunes. In addition, Nancy is the Executive Producer of a program about snoring and sleep apnea entitled America’s Not-So-Silent Secret, a demo-reel which was filmed and edited by award-winning Media Process Group and produced by her company, Vessel to Shore Productions LLC.
Nancy recently completed her term as a member of the National Institutes of Health Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board. In addition, Nancy serves on the Steering Committee of MyApnea.org, is a member of the board of the Foundation for Airway Health, and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. She served for a decade as a member of the Board and Executive Committee of the American Sleep Apnea Association. These affiliations reflect Nancy’s stature in the field of sleep, as well as her commitment to improving people’s sleep and lives.
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Education
Nancy Rothstein has a B.A. from The University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Personal
Nancy is the devoted mother of 3 children. With decades of a meditation, yoga, and spiritual practice, Nancy brings a multi-faceted perspective to all of her endeavors.
Nancy is on a quest to inspire people to live life fully, 24/7, by guiding them to rise in the morning and to rise in the mourning. As The Sleep Ambassador® she has been helping people rise in the morning. With her new book, Rising in the Mourning: Ways to Celebrate Life, she endeavors to inspire people to rise in the mourning as well.
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