Writing

A selection of articles, essays, and content writing samples. For more, please visit my portfolio.

Articles and Essays

Travel

• Noche Buena: The Christmas Eve Celebration That Keeps Me Rooted In My Culture (Viator)
• Out in the Mile High: our LGBTIQ+ guide to Denver (Lonely Planet)
• Where to take your kids to celebrate Latinx/Hispanic culture around the US (Lonely Planet)
• Cultures of Colorado (Colorado Parent)
• A Local’s Guide To Art Basel (Where Traveler)
• 7 Treasures You Can Find at the Mexican Mercado (Hip Latina)
• 10 Best Things to Do in Denver with Kids (MommyNearest)
• 8 Reasons Why Denver Locals Hate Tourists (Fodors)
• 8 Things You Need to Consider Before Booking Your Babymoon (Brit+Co)
• 9 US cities that do Día de Muertos right (Lonely Planet)
• A Primer On La Gritería: A Nicaraguan Holiday Tradition (Hip Latina)
• 7 Reasons You Should Consider Couchsurfing No Matter What Your Age (Brit+Co)
• Solo Trips Don’t Just Help Me, They Help My Son and Husband Connect (MommyNearest)
• 25 Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Asheville, NC (Mommy Nearest)

Parenting

• How Your Baby’s Distress Affects Your Body, According To Experts (Romper)
• When Does A Baby Recognize Mom? Experts Explain (Romper)
• After I Lost My First Child, I Felt Like a Monster For Not Wanting A Boy (Redbook)
• Finding The “Right” Kindergarten Has Become One Of The Most Anxious Rites Of Passage (Romper)
• Why Your First Christmas With Kids Is The Best One Ever (Romper)
• 5 Chores Young Kids Can Help With (Because You Can Use All the Help You Can Get) (Brit+Co)
• To the Mom Who Wished Me Well at the Airport, Thank You (MommyNearest)
• The Most Surprising Emotion In A Second Pregnancy? Guilt (Romper)
• 6 Different Ways Children Learn They’re Loved, According To Experts (Romper)
• 20 Things We Wish Someone Would Have Told Us About Potty Training (Mabel + Moxie)
• We Need To Talk About What We Expect From Boys On Halloween (Romper)

Identity

• Latinxs Have Always Been Ahead of The Game When it Comes To Self-Care (Hip Latina)
• On Embracing LGBTQ Labels In The Face Of Anti-Queer Violence (Ravishly)
• 10 Latina Feminist Shirts You Need In Your Closet ASAP (Hip Latina)
• What Dressing Like Shane For A Week Taught Me About Confidence (GO Mag)
• Get Inspired By These Queer And Trans Latinas Slaying Life (GO Mag)
• It’s Easier To Believe In Santa If You’re White (Romper)
• An Open Letter to Our Immigrant Dads On Father’s Day (Hip Latina)
• 6 Conferences For Latinxs You Should Save Up For (Hip Latina)
• 7 Latinxs Who Would Be Our Dream Valentines (Hip Latina)

Arts & Culture

• Queer Latinx Artist Sam Kirk on Carving Her Own Path (Hip Latina)
• Let’s Take A Moment To Appreciate Melonie Diaz In Her Most Feminist Role Ever (Hip Latina)
• 13 Reasons ‘Rugrats’ Was The Most Feminist, Socially Conscious Cartoon Ever (Romper)
• “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” finally made progress with LGBTQ characters, but is it enough? (Hello Giggles)
• 10 Shows Every Mom Should Binge Watch During Her Fourth Trimester (Romper)
• 18 Moments That Prove The Moms On ‘Game Of Thrones’ Are The Badasses Of The Show (Romper)
• Rory’s job situation during “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” is a little *too real* for any freelancer out there (Hello Giggles)
• How watching “Gilmore Girls” helped me understand my own mother, who was more of a Mrs. Kim than a Lorelai (Hello Giggles)
• ‘Roma’ Was Great, But We Still Need More Indigenous Voices In Hollywood (Hip Latina)
• Denver’s diverse CineLatino festival lineup features timely immigration stories, dramedy, comedy and food (Denverite)
• 14 Reasons Feminists Are As Obsessed With ‘Game Of Thrones’ As Anyone Else (Romper)
• The Birth Scene In ‘Roma’ Came At The Expense Of Loss Mothers (Romper)
• How to do Thanksgiving like a Gilmore Girl (Hello Giggles)
• 5 Incredible Latina Street Artists To Follow On Instagram (Hip Latina)
• 7 Latina Directors Giving Us The Representation We Need (Hip Latina)
• 18 Reasons Why ‘Game Of Thrones’ Fans Are Having Better Sex Than Anyone Else (Romper)
• 17 Reasons Why Living In Stars Hollow Is Everything I Want In Life (Romper)
• ‘Vida’ Season 2 Episode 1 Recap: Operating On Chingona Level (Hip Latina – Covered all season 2 recaps)
• ‘Jane The Virgin’ Season Premiere Brings Us Back to the Original Love Story (Jane the Virgin – Covered all final season recaps)
• “Finding Dory” won Favorite Movie at The People’s Choice Awards, and we honestly wish we were watching it right now (Hello Giggles – Award show coverage)
• Three sci-fi series won People’s Choice Awards, and trust us, you love all of them (Hello Giggles – Award show coverage)

Health and Wellness

• Long-Term Impacts from NICU Stays Are Complicated, Mothers Say (Romper)
• I Tried Biofield Energy Therapy to Help Me Relax and This Is How It Went (Brit+Co)
• This therapy helps grieving parents process child loss and miscarriage (Today’s Parent)
• After Birth, Different Types of Orgasms Get Them There (Romper)
• How Long Does Postpartum Depression Last? An Expert Explains (Romper)
• We Need To Listen To Moms About Abortion (Romper)
• 8 Ways to Finally Say ‘No’ to Azúcar (Hip Latina)
• Do Maternal Mental Health Labels Always Help? (Romper)

Trending News

• Jessica Simpson, Amy Schumer display drastically different postpartum weight loss approaches — which one is right? (Yahoo Lifestyle)
• Legionnaires’ outbreak in North Carolina linked to state fair — what you need to know about the disease (Yahoo Lifestyle)
• Rebel Wilson posted these alarming tweets warning people about the danger of spiked drinks (Hello Giggles)
• It’s this two-legged “bunny cat’s” birthday, and our hearts are full (Hello Giggles)

Profiles

• Abuela TikToker Salty Cocina Is Passing Down Important Family Recipes To The Next Generation (Good Housekeeping)
• How a Group of ‘Angry Abuelas’ Have Helped Thousands of Asylum Seekers (Good Housekeeping)
• Queer Latinx Artist Sam Kirk on Carving Her Own Path (Hip Latina)

Commerce Writing

• The Best Wooden Playsets for Hours of Outdoor Fun (Popular Mechanics)
• The Best Science Kits for Kids of All Ages (Popular Mechanics)
• 20 Haircare Tools That Are Great For Women Over 50 (Its Rosy / Livingly Media)
• 22 Hair Products That Won’t Damage Aging Hair (Its Rosy)
• Combine Your Current Look With The Best 90s Fashion Trends (Its Rosy)

Branded Content Writing

• Here’s Your Checklist for a Romantic Lesbian-Friendly Key West Getaway (Matador Network)
• Three Kings Day / El Día de los Reyes (La Michoacana)
• Your Common Tooth Questions, Answered! (via The Foundry for client Sensodyne)
• Drink Your Way Around Florida’s Bustling Breweries (Marriott Traveler)