People of Richmond: What do you do to get rid of stress?
on September 12, 2025
“People of Richmond” is a regular series in which reporters pose a question to people in the community. Answers are presented verbatim, though sometimes edited for brevity.
Q: How do you de-stress in Richmond?
Tiffany Jenkins (administrative analyst) “I like to go on hikes and go on walks. There are some really nice neighborhoods, and I really enjoy the beach.” Andrew Clark (rancher and construction worker) “I’m the type of person that likes the water. It is relaxing, therapeutic.” (Pictured above)
Christian Manzana (musician and music teacher) “To destress I have been riding a bicycle since 2020. … I’m one of those guys in the tight clothes and the shoes and helmet and all that. It’s rewarding and totally outside of what I do in music.”
Kevin Medes Egduma (store manager) “Just hanging out with my friends. We go out to eat, dancing. We hang out at each other’s houses sometimes. … I’m more of a home guy.”
Jordyn Guerra (artist, dog-groomer) “I’m really into drawing, so I find that as a way to recharge myself. I like to do a lot of digital art. I also have some pets. I like to spend time with them. It’s pretty nice. And I also like reading, too. Just any way to just kind of chill out.”
Joanna M Castillo (barista) “I like to write plays.”
People of Richmond: Do you watch women’s sports?
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