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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The royal family is preparing for the first Christmas since Queen Elizabeth's passing. This is how they'll put on a united front for a tribute to her majesty.
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Buckingham Palace is busy preparing for King Charles' coronation, and that includes fitting a historic crown.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales held the glitzy second annual Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Boston last week and Twitter users weren't impressed with them
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Piers Morgan has a history of publicly criticizing Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Unsurprisingly then, he has plenty to say about their new Netflix docuseries.
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The wellbeing of Russian president Vladimir Putin has been the subject of speculation for years after rumors of his poor health emerged.
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William Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, have been known to color coordinate, both on and off their official royal outings.
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If you love Kim Kardashian's snatched brows, her makeup artist shares how to copy them.
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Jim Bob Duggar took to the Duggar Family blog to share his recent diet and weight loss, and Duggar watchers are concerned.
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Here are some budget-friendly Christmas decorations to help your family and friends feel welcome, appreciated and that they are in for a festive, good time.
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Joanna and Chip Gaines have built an empire in Waco, and here's what it's really like vacationing at Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia empire in Texas.
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Queen Elizabeth's former aide resigned due to racist remarks she made, leading Twitter to come to the defense of Meghan Markle. Here's what happened.
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During their US visit, Prince William and Catherine Middleton may have last-minute plans to meet President Joe Biden.
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We know the benefits of healthy eating, but we might have a complicated relationship with food. Ask yourself these questions when you begin food therapy.
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Prince William and Catherine Middleton have a US trip coming up, and this is how they might use it to repair the royal image.
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There is finally a release date for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's bombshell Netflix documentary.
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Kourtney Kardashian's corset top might be expensive, but you can still get the look for less.
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Rihanna's style doesn't have to be expensive.
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Resveratrol is hailed by many as a miracle ingredient, but does it really have a visible effect? Experts say yes. Here's why and how to include it.
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Eyelash extensions are costly and time-consuming, which is why you'll want to take extra steps to ensure they stay in the best condition possible. Here's how.
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Puffer jackets don't have to be expensive; here are some of the best steals on the trend.
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It's easier than you think to get Ariana Grande-style hair than you think.
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PRF injections can benefit the skin in many ways, but it's an intense procedure that may not be right for everyone. Here's what you need to know.
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Chip and Joanna Gaines built their own empire off the back of "Fixer Upper." But, before the lovable couple hit it big with HGTV, Chip took any job he could.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are receiving an honor that a furious Piers Morgan finds "outrageous." Here's why.
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The royal family received the president of South Africa on Tuesday, and Kate Middleton stunned in one of Princess Diana's engagement gifts.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are preparing to unleash their Netflix docuseries upon the world. One commentator claims they're going to be crucified for it.
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Parachute pants use a lot of material, but that doesn't mean they have to be expensive