Well Helloooo There
Sunny In The City is a lifestyle blog founded in April 2020. It began during the pandemic as a creative outlet and a way to pass the time while furloughed. It helped me focus on the positive, and find the sunshine in a dark time.
I’m a full time Marketer saving up money and PTO days for the next trip. Living and working in New York City, sharing my favorite experiences of my travels, and life in the city.
Hi, I’m Gabrielle McKenna.
You can call me Gab, or Gabi, and I formerly went by Gabrielle Severiano. I’m a New Yorker who loves travel, photography, running, cooking and reading. I created this space to share the things I love and all the beauty I come across with others.
I have a very long bucket list of things to see and do. I’ve learned to not take life for granted and I’ve chosen to make the most of it. When I’m not traveling, I’m dreaming and planning for it.
The past few years I’ve been sharing trip itineraries and tips with friends going to the same places I’ve traveled to, but I’ve always wanted to find a better way. Sending emails and google docs doesn’t really bring the trip to life. I’ve spent so much time in the planning stage researching a destination through books, travel sites, instagram and blog posts. After I experience it for myself, and the trip is over, I’m back home looking for a way to relive it. Why not continue the happiness it brings me with a little passion project!
Xx Gab
A Bit About Me.
Background
I was born in 91, and I am a Taurus!
I grew up in Tuckahoe, New York. It’s a little village in Westchester County.
I’m a middle child! I have an older sister, and a younger brother. My parents have been married for 40+ years. My family means everything to me.
We have a family dog named Millie, we got her in 2023 and she’s the light of our lives.
I’m Portuguese, Italian and German. My Dad was born and raised in Portugal before moving to New York. I’m very connected to my heritage and my hardworking grandparents who immigrated here for a better life.
My husband and I were married on June 10th, 2022. We’ve been together since 2012 and he’s my partner in life!
School & Work
I am the VP of Marketing Engagement Strategy at a financial institution with 10+ years of professional marketing communications experience.
I graduated from the University of Delaware, with a degree in Mass Communications, and a minor in Advertising. Go Blue Hens!
I was a member of Alpha Phi sorority in college.
I earned my Masters of Science in Strategic Marketing Communications at Fordham University in 2020
I ran my first marathon in November 2021, in New York City, and Tokyo in March 2023. One of my lifetime goals is to complete the Six World Majors.
Hobbies & Interests
I’m happiest when I’m spending time with my friends and family.
My favorite place to be is the beach.
I can nap anytime, anywhere.
I love being active. I played soccer for the first half of my life, and developed a love for running after the games ended. I enjoy spin and yoga amongst other workout classes.
I deeply enjoy a good bottle of wine. I’m on an educational quest to learn as much as possible about wine as I can.
I love Instagram, and I post a lot. I was the same way about Facebook, Myspace, my ~AOL Homepage~ and scrapbooks before the internet was a thing. I have always loved taking pictures and creating something special with them.
Why Sunny in the City? It’s about positivity, seeing the light, and staying sunny. I’m a sun worshipper.
It’s hard not to be happy on a beautiful sunny day.
Contact Info
gabrielle.severiano@gmail.com