
Let's connect, work with Kathy Patalsky..
Hi, I’m Kathy Patalsky, author, photographer, and founder of Healthy Happy Life.
Since 2007, I’ve partnered with leading brands to create vibrant, story-driven content that celebrates plant-based living, wellness, and creativity. My work blends thoughtful storytelling with an editorial eye, producing campaigns that feel fresh, authentic, and visually inspiring.
Reach out anytime: kathypatalsky [at] gmail [dot] com.
Brands I Have Worked With:
DOLE, Encha Organic Matcha, AllModern + Le Creuset, Annie's Homegrown, California Avocados, iHerb, Natural Delights Medjool Dates, House Foods Tofu, Ocean Mist Farms, Veestro Meal Delivery, Nespresso, Duda Fresh Farms, Vitamix, Essentia Mattresses, VEGA, Mezzetta, TAZO Tea, Bigelow, BELLA Housewares, D23 Disney Fan Event, The Seed Event, Wild Blueberries of Maine, PCRM, Fairmont Hotels, Golden Door Spa, Acura, Home Depot and more!
Here are a few of my services:
* recipe development
* food photography
* social media promotion
* brand ambassadorships
* video creation
* live events + cooking demos
* plant-based brand consulting
* contest / giveaway promotion

Portfolio of my sponsored + paid work:
- - DOLE Whip recipe creation for DOLE, 5/2015
- - Summer Grilling Recipe Post + Giveaway for Field Roast Vegan Sausages 6/2018
- - Blondie Power Balls for iHerb, 1/2018
- - Healthy Halloween Pinterest Board with DOLE10/2016
- - 50 Plates of Tofu Series (10 recipes total) with House Foods Tofu, 4/2017
- - Contest Hosting + Live Event: Big Summer Fitness Giveaway with Natural Delights Medjool Dates, 7/2016
- - HHL Reader Contest: Show Me Your Smoothietude with DOLE, 5/2013
- - Numerous photography projects for VegNews Magazine
- - Live Event Cooking Demo at D23, Disney's Ultimate Fan Event, representing DOLE , 7/2017
- - Mocha Almond Fudge Ice Cream with California Avocados, 7/2016
- - Photography for PCRM iPhone App
- - Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with DOLE Peel the Love, 8/2014
- - Holiday Waffles + Product Features with Le Creuset and All Modern, 12/2016
- - Teriyaki Mushroom Veggie Burger for DOLE's Get Up and Grow Tour, 5/2016
- - Bar Review with Vega One, 4/2013
- - Twitter Party Host: National Banana Split Day for DOLE, 8/2015
- - Spring Pea Avocado Toast for Duda Fresh Farms Foods, 5/2017
- - Wellness Travel Review: Rancho La Puerta, 7/2015
- - Chocolate Avocado Mousse with Melt Video Series, 2/2016
- - Summer Bruschettas with Home Depot via BlogHer, 6/2012
- - Kathy's Matcha Chat, sponsored video series with Encha Organic Matcha, 3/2017
- - Fun Break Lifestyle Post featuring the Acura ILX, 11/2012
- - Feature + Video Diary for Veestro, 9/2016
- - Lemon + Garlic Fresh Artichoke Dip for Ocean Mist Farms, 2/2017
- - Blogger Press Trip featuring Natural Delights Medjool Dates, 10,2015
- - Butternut Apple Pecan Salad with DOLE, 12/2014
- - Wild Blueberry Crostini, recipe for Wild Blueberries, 11/2016
- - Product Review with Veestro, 10,2016
- - Candied Pecan Salad using DOLE's line of organic salad mixes, 5/2017
- - Citrus & Spice Banana Bread with Bigelow Tea, 12/2012
- - Hotel Review: The Cape Hotel in Cabo, 8/2015
- - Contest + Review of the Nokia Lumina with Microsoft, 5/2013
- - Creamsicle Smoothie for Summer Fruit from South Africa, 7/2017
- - Quinoa Fiesta Bowl for Duda Farm Fresh, 7/2017
- - Giant Giveaway Brand Collabs: 12 Days of Xmas with numerous brands, 12/2014
- - Blogger Press Trip for Maine Wild Blueberries, 8/2016
- - Mac & Cheese Product Review for Annies Homegrown, 9/2015
- - Peanut Sweet Potato Chickpea Bowls for my DOLE ambassadorship, 11/2015
- - Speaking Event: The Seed NYC, 5/2013
- - Chocolate Banana Smoothie with DOLE, 1/2015
- - Roasted Pepper Hummus with Mezzetta, 6/2015
- - Product Review with VEGAOne, 1/2015
- - Giveaway Collaboration: Endless Summer Giveaway with Vitamix, 8/2017
- - Recipe Creation and Review with Veestro meal delivery program, 6/2017
- - Chopped Salad using DOLE's chopped salad line of products, 12/2015
- - Ginger Peanut Salad Rolls featuring DOLE Power Up Greens Salad, 4/2014
- - Frothy Pineapple Lemonade for DOLE, 4/2014
- - Fresh Artichoke White Bean Dip for Ocean Mist Farms, 6/2017
- - Chocolate Chip Shake with VEGA, 1/2013
- - Shredded Brussel Sprouts Salad with Ocean Mist Farms, 11/2017
- - Candy Cane Matcha with Encha, 11/2016
- - Recipe Contest Judge with Attune Foods, 10/2012
- - Coconut Affogatto + product review for Nespresso, 9/2014
- - Blogger Press Trip: California Avocados, 5/2015
- - Green Fuel Protein Shake featuring a DOLE and Pixar's Cars 3 promo, 5/2017
- - Fall Passion Iced Tea with TAZO, 9/2016
- - Spa Travel Feature with the Golden Door Spa, 11/2012
- - Wild Blueberry Donut Holes with Wild Blueberries, 10/2016
- - Maui Hotel Review for the Fairmont Kea Lani, 6/2013
- - Zoodles recipe + review, with the BELLA Electric Spiralizer, 9/2017
- - Newsletter Recipe Creation: Lemon Leek Pesto Penne for DOLE, 3/2011
- - Chickpea Salad Wraps with DOLE, 3/2017
- - Blogger Event Coverage: DOLE Fresh Fest at the Nutrition Institute, 9/2015
- - Essentia Product Review, sponsored post, 4/2014
What You Can Expect From Me
What You Can Expect From Me
Creative Care
I don’t take on projects unless I’m genuinely excited about them — and it shows. Every collaboration gets my full creative attention, from concept to final post. My goal is to make sponsored content that actually adds value — for both your brand and the people who read, watch, or share it.
Gratitude & Follow-Through
Partnerships are personal to me. There are so many talented creators out there, so if you choose to work with me, I’m all in. I treat every campaign like it matters — because it does — and I always deliver on what I promise.
Open Communication
Clear communication keeps everything smooth and creative. I like to understand what success looks like for your brand before diving in, so we can stay aligned and intentional from start to finish.
Social Alignment
My audience trusts me because everything I share — sponsored or not — feels like me. Collaborations are woven naturally into my daily content across Healthy Happy Life and my social channels, always with authenticity and enthusiasm.
Twitter
Facebook
Pinterest
Instagram

More about me.
Personal Projects:
- Two cookbooks
- Two websites
- iPhone Apps
- Video content
- Photography portfolio
- Self-published three children's books
- and so much more!
Education:
* BS Health Promotion + Nutrition at American University, Washington DC
* Graduate work at American University
* Art classes at Otis College of Art + Design Extension, Los Angeles
* Certificate in TV Screenwriting, UCLA, TFT - year-long professional program
Demo-ing at Disney's D23, Anaheim:

Important:
- I do not work with brands that are not vegan-friendly. The brand does not need to be 100% vegan, but the product or promotion I am working with needs to be plant-based approved.

Sponsored Projects. Here are some examples of the sponsored work I have produced over the years. Click through and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Q: What’s the vibe of the vegan content on Healthy Happy Life?
A: Welcoming, curious, and zero-pressure. I write for everyone -longtime vegans, plant-curious food lovers, and anyone who just wants to feel inspired in the kitchen. I grew up eating a traditional diet, so I get what it’s like to explore plant-based living without wanting to feel judged or overwhelmed.
My approach is simple: food should make you feel good, spark creativity, and fit into real life. I believe in celebrating plant-based cooking for what it adds, color, flavor, joy, connection - not what it takes away. My readers are smart, kind, curious humans, and I’m grateful for every one of them who shows up to cook, learn, and evolve with me.
Q: What is Finding Vegan?
A: Finding Vegan is my companion site, one of the largest plant-based recipe communities online. It features contributions from thousands of top food creators and a database of over 120,000 recipes. With more than a million followers across social platforms, it’s a go-to hub for discovering new vegan voices, trends, and inspiration.
I occasionally open Finding Vegan to select brand partnerships or cross-promotions with Healthy Happy Life. If your brand aligns with our mission, celebrating creativity, flavor, and a more mindful way of eating, I’d love to chat.

* D23
I am so excited to possibly work with you. Please do not hesitate to contact me for a press kit, rates and more details.
~ Kathy Patalsky

Let's do this!
