Tessa Somberg
Location
New York, New York
School
University Of Colorado Boulder, New York University
Expertise
Women's Issues, Cultural Trends, Sustainable Beauty
- Tessa's thesis on commercial surrogacy was published by The Cut, and featured as one of Longreads Top 5 Longreads of the Week following publication.
- Passionate about topics such as women's autonomy and abortion rights, Tessa is committed to bringing diverse voices and critical information to her reporting.
- She is a fan of sustainable makeup and skincare, and seeks products that reflect an eco-friendly ethos.
Experience
In addition to her work on The List, Tessa is a writer for Women.com, covering women's issues. She is committed to the highest journalistic ethics in all facets of research, reporting, and interviewing. Somberg has an interdisciplinary background in writing, formally trained in genres including poetry and nonfiction, that she draws from in her work. She also has extensive training in narrative long-form reporting, and expertise in interviewing subjects surrounding sensitive topics.
Education
Tessa has a bachelor's degree in both journalism and creative writing from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Master of Fine Arts in Literary Reportage from New York University.
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Stories By Tessa Somberg
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Paul Burrell served as Princess Diana's butler and was the sole attendee at her private burial who wasn't family. But, now he has some sad news to share.
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There are big leadership changes coming to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell. Here's what we know.
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Donald Trump has made his intention to run for president again in 2024 clear, but he might pick a wildly controversial female politician as his running mate.
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The rift between Prince Harry and the British royal family seems bigger than ever. Do The List's readers think there is any hope of reconciliation?
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Virginia Giuffre is reportedly releasing a memoir soon.
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An icon of 90s style, the claw clip is back in fashion. And luckily, this versatile hair accessory can be used to create nearly any hairstyle and look.
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After 30 years away, it seems like Sarah Ferguson is making her way back into the royal family with the help of a surprising friend — Queen Camilla.
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Princess Eugenie has exciting news!
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Tiktok is overflowing with trends from beauty to home to lifestyle. Some trends can be troublesome, and vanilla girl may be the next problematic craze.
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Matte lipstick is beautiful but fickle. It can be unforgiving because flaws are obvious. But there are some easy ways to apply matte lipstick like an expert.
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A passion for skincare led Naomi Osaka to start her own company, and she has a non-negotiable step in her routine to keep it looking healthy and glowing.
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Astrology can reflect who you are and how you interact with others, which can play in role in how you identify with love and express it.
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Recent polling after the release of Prince Harry's tell-all memoir "Spare" indicates declining approval ratings for Prince William and Princess Catherine.
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Access to abortion has been increasingly difficult for people across the U.S. Here's what you need to know if you need to seek help out of state.
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The bob is a perennially popular haircut, and the box bob is shaping up to be the style for 2023. How can you make this cut work for you?
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Our refrigerators are arguably the most important appliance in our homes, and here are some fridgescaping ideas that are practical (and beautiful).
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Uma Thurman's cheekbones are widely recognizable, and she has a distinct look highlighted by an impeccable blush look. Get the look with these tips.
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Body positivity is a hot topic, maybe hotter than it's ever been before, but it's worth charting its beginnings to truly understand where the term came from.
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Cherub lips are taking over for a reason.
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Amy Duggar has been letting her feelings about her famous family be known for years. Now, she send a sign that she's completely done with them. Here's how.
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In his new memoir, "Spare," Prince Harry recalls a hotel rendezvous with Meghan Markle soon after they met.
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We're continuing to learn more about Prince Harry's royal life with the release of "Spare." He revealed one wish for his children that might surprise you.
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They may not be on the best of terms at the moment, but here's the devastating joke Prince Harry and Prince William exchanged at the queen's funeral.
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Many of us are still working from home and are still logging on for those weekly Zoom calls. So how can you perfect your look for those meetings?
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A sweater can be a fab add-on to any outfit. Accessorize your look with these over-the-shoulder sweater ideas that are giving tenniscore vibes.
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Bra shopping is so challenging, made even more so when determining what types are best for your bra shape — underwire or soft-cup?
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The detachable collar trend isn't necessarily new, but it's gaining traction in the fashion world for people who want to try a whole new look.