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Emmie Brooks

Emmie is a North Carolina-based writer and editor with a passion for telling stories rooted in place. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from East Carolina University, with a minor in Professional Writing and Information Design. Her work spans travel, culture, lifestyle, and regional storytelling, with bylines in publications including Our State, WALTER, and EastBound Magazine. She is especially drawn to the people, traditions, communities, and small details that give a destination its character. As a participant in the 2026 Meet the Mentors Program, Emmie had the opportunity to experience Greater Palm Springs through a new lens, deepening her understanding of destination storytelling and how thoughtful travel writing can capture not only where we go, but what makes a place worth knowing.