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 Creative Uses Animation to Share His Mental Health Story - BKReader

5 days 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?

1 week 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

3 weeks 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

1 month 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?

1 month 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

1 month 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.
Swipe Right: Tips For Gen Z Navigating The World Of Dating Apps

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

Traditional models of dating typically require you to find your person through mutual connections or face-to-face in a shared environment. But nowadays, dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble are rising in popularity, as people seek to find their forever soulmate or a new casual fling. Not many people are accidentally bumping into their forever boo anymore.
Class Is In Session At TikTok's Viral HBCU Experience HillmanTok University

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

TikTok is trending again, but this time for all the right reasons. Users across the platform have united to create HillmanTok University, an online Historically Black College & University (HBCU) experience. Co-founded by Cierra Hinton and other TikTok creators, HillmanTok professors teach a variety of educational and life skills courses.
Burning The Cape: How Black Women Are Reclaiming Their Well-Being

Jan 23, 2025 | girlsunited.essence.com | Brianna Robles

Black women have been the backbone of our society since forever. They have been at the forefront of many political, environmental, and religious movements advocating for the betterment of all people. Recently, following the results of the 2024 presidential election, many Black women have taken a seat on being the superheroes of the world. Instead, they are focusing on caring and nurturing themselves so they can show up as the best versions of themselves in an effort to burn their capes.