Brianna Robles

New York

Mental Health and Wellness Writer at Freelance

I share stories. I write mental health & women’s wellness content ✍🏽 BKNYC Livin' | Words in @chalkbeatny @thegoodtrade @essencegu

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Articles

Brooklyn Floral Designer Blooms With Style

5 days ago | bkreader.com | Brianna Robles

Floral and interior design all starts with a vision, according to Tawana Schlegel, owner of Tawana Schlegel Design, a boutique botanical and event design studio based in Brooklyn. Originally, Schlegel hadn’t envisioned becoming a floral and interior design as she began her career in fashion. After going to college for clothing design and working in the field for about seven years, Schlegel found her passions changing.
Alamosa girls’ soccer team prepares for state tournament

1 week ago | alamosacitizen.com | Brianna Robles

The Alamosa girls soccer team is set for an exhilarating match in the opening round of the Class 3A 2025 CHSAA State Championships. On Thursday, May 8, the Alamosa girls will face off against Holy Family in a home playoff match at Alamosa High School. With a record of 10 wins, 1 loss, and 2 ties, Alamosa has shown resilience throughout the season, earning them a well-deserved spot in the playoffs.
5 Mocktail Recipes To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

1 week ago | girlsunited.essence.com | Brianna Robles

Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the Fifth of May, is a celebration that honors Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. With its rich history, we often honor the day by celebrating with food and drinks most closely associated with Mexican culture — including foods like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, but most importantly margaritas.
Brooklyn Creative Uses Animation to Share His Mental Health Story - BKReader

3 weeks ago | bkreader.com | Brianna Robles

Although Teo Nalani, a young illustrator from Brooklyn, didn't grow up wanting to make movies, his first animated film will be showcased at an upcoming film festival.
LTAI: Are Young Adults Leaving The Black Christian Church?

4 weeks ago | girlsunited.essence.com | Brianna Robles

Beautiful African American woman holding Bible during sermon For many of us, childhood weekends began with the loud sounds of gospel music and the familiar routines of our grandmothers or other maternal figures getting ready for church.
What Is Micro-Traveling And How You Can Check Destinations Off Your Summer Bucket List

1 month ago | girlsunited.essence.com | Brianna Robles

Girl, get up, it’s time to travel! More and more Gen-Zers are packing up their bags and hitting the aisle… the airport aisle that is, to tackle their Summer bucket list. In a report completed by Expedia in 2024, travelers are embracing the spontaneity of just getting up and leaving! Many more travelers are planning more short-term trips, with international travel searches for 0-6 days spiking.
Thinking Of Moving To A Big City Post Grad? Here's What To Know

1 month ago | girlsunited.essence.com | Brianna Robles

Graduating from college or university is a time for excitement and celebration, but it also comes with responsibilities and decisions. Before you even cross the stage with your diploma, thoughts about what’s next could be flooding your mind. Oftentimes one of the main questions is what city you’ll decide to take roots in.
Beyond The Beads: The History And Future Of Mardi Gras Beads In New Orleans

2 months ago | girlsunited.essence.com | Brianna Robles

New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA) is best known for its French Quarter, the grand mansions of St. Charles Avenue, iconic red and green streetcars, and the infamous Bourbon Street, often showcased in films like Girls Trip by Will Packer. The city embraces a laissez-faire attitude and hosts festivals that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, the most famous being Carnival season and Mardi Gras.
Let's Talk About It: How Will AI Affect Black Storytelling?

2 months ago | girlsunited.essence.com | Brianna Robles

Young woman programmer focused on her work, coding on dual monitors in a modern office environment When was the last time you pulled out a physical dictionary to research the definition of a word? Do you remember the skill of searching through words in alphabetical order and figuring out which page it could be on based on the margin words?
Realize The Dream: Yolanda Renee King’s Mission To Inspire 100 Million Hours Of Service

2 months ago | girlsunited.essence.com | Brianna Robles

Who says young people can’t be agents of change? According to Yolanda Renee King, the 16-year-old granddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr., we all have something special to offer the world. In honor of her grandfather’s 100th birthday in 2029, Yolanda Renee King, alongside her parents, Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King, created the Realize the Dream initiative. This movement aims to complete 100 million service hours by his centennial birthday.